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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (May 6, 2015)
Siuslaw Public Library District Services Siuslaw Public Library off ers the best in media selections at its Florence and Mapleton branches. Th e library features numerous bestsellers, large print books, CDs, VHS and DVDs, audio books, and downloadable e-books in various genres. It also has newspapers, magazines, maps and reference books. Patrons can fi nd books on homeschooling, parenting, literacy, English as a second language and foreign language books, like Spanish. Th e library off ers a variety of services, like free Wi-Fi and public-use computers at both branches and specialty technology at the main branch. Patrons can also check out books from Interlibrary Loan. Databases and special collections focus on genealogy, local history, Oregon history, government documents, automotive repair, small engine repair and references. Th ere are programs for preschoolers and babies, which include story time, craft s and early literacy classes. Th e annual summer reading program, "Every Hero Has a Story," will begin during summer break. A wide variety of informational, educational and entertaining programs for adults include introductory classes on computer use, database use and genealogy searches. Th ere also is an assortment of meeting spaces, including the Bromley Room, which seats 80, the Herbert Room, which seats 12, and two four-person study rooms. Each room includes a DVD player and television, and both the Bromley and Herbert rooms contain projector screens. Th e Bromley Room features an interactive display board, sound system and podium. Florence Rotary Club sponsors the Teen Room, which off ers a Wii for gaming and the young adult fi ction, nonfi ction and graphic novel section. Local artists can display their art in the multiple galleries. Th e lobby contains a display case as well as wall space for two- dimensional art. Inside the library, patrons can view the Brubaker Family Gallery, more display cases and the Quiet Area Galleries. More resources and a calendar of events are available online at www. siuslawlibrary.org. Library Director Wyma Hood, circa 1977 Science at the Library Teen Anime Club Congratulations on 100 Years! s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co Locally owned & operated. 310 H WY . 101 • F LORENCE 541-997-3438 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 4 - Siuslaw Public Library District Celebrating 100 Years | May 6, 2015 CCB#191090 Monday - Friday: 7am-5pm • Saturday: 8am-5pm