SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017
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source for information and
news. We have online
resources, books, films, audio
books and newspapers and we
can point you in the direction of
really great information —
whether it’s political, medical
or whatever subject you are
interested in,” Spencer said.
“We are an unbiased source of
vetted information and that’s
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more important than ever
before.”
Spencer also believes that
the main advantage libraries
have over computer databases
is the human factor.
“Librarians are a thinking
search engine. So you can
come in and ask us questions
and you can be directed to
information from numerous
reliable sources that you can
trust,” she said.
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The theme for this year’s
National Library Week is
“Libraries Transform,” and
Spencer points to examples of
new or changing programs that
the district has begun that rec-
ognize the changing demands
on the traditional library model.
“We continue to see an
amazing increase in the number
of folks coming in to use com-
puters. Our wireless access is
more important than ever, but
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Computer work stations are one of the most heavily used
areas in the Siuslaw Public Library.
also our public computers are
really busy,” she said. “On the
first and third Tuesdays of
every month, we now have
computer courses that are avail-
able to the public. The first
Tuesday is an open lab and peo-
ple can bring in their phones or
tablets or other devices and ask
questions about their specific
device.”
One of the most important
components in the libraries
“toolbox” moving forward is
the nonprofit Friends of the
Siuslaw Public Library District
(FOL).
The Friends will be staffing a
table in the lobby during the
week and members will be
sharing with the public the
work they are doing to make
sure the library is able to meet
changing demands.
The FOL also helps to gener-
ate revenue that the library
depends on to meet unexpected
financial shortfalls, to fund spe-
cial programs and to address
emergency situations.
“The FOL is really our
grassroots advocacy group.
Their mission is to support the
library through advocacy and
fundraising — and that’s
something they do year
round,” Spencer stated. “The
money they raise helps us in so
many ways. They help us sup-
port our summer reading pro-
gram and they allow us to give
out books to all the kids that
participate in the program.
“And they are helping us to
raise money to replace our
roof. But the most important
thing the friends do is to get
the word out about all the
amazing services that we have
available to the community.”
For information about join-
ing or volunteering at the
Siuslaw Public Library, or on
becoming a member of the
Friends of the Library, call 541-
997-3132.
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Th e First Baptist Church Family
Invites you to join us for an
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Easter Cantata
Our Lady of the Dunes
Sunday April 16 th at 11:00am
Catholic Church
Holy Week
~Holy Thursday
April 13th: Mass
of the
Last Supper at 6:00pm
~Good Friday Service
April 14th: at 6:00pm
~Saturday
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April 15th: at 8:30pm
~Easter Sundy Mass
April 16th: at 11:00am
85060 Hwy. 101
1935 East 25 th Street
Call 541-997-7660 for information.
Everyone is welcome.
(1.5 miles south of the
Siuslaw River Bridge)
997-2312
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