On Friday afternoon, responding to the worsening economy, Governor Rendell revised his budget plan for 2009-10. For library users, if this plan becomes law-or a plan that’s even worse-Pennsylvanians can expect library closings, reduced books, DVDs and Internet access, and fewer trained professionals to assist them. Read More »
I am sad to report that the following databases will be dropped from the Power Library suite of online resources as of July 1, 2009:
Consumer Health Complete (including Salud en Espanol and Lexi-PALS Drug Guide)
History Reference Center
Book Source: Non-fiction
Professional Development Collection (used by teachers and librarians)
Pearl’s Picks (book recommendations)
This development is due to continuing funding pressures on the POWER Library Database programs over the past two years, plus the anticipation of no better than level funding for 2009/2010. Read More »
The Drexel Manuscript - music of Karl Friedrich Abel, Paolo Pandolfo, viola da gamba
Olivier Messiaen 1908 - 1992 - This 6 disc set includes Visions de l’Amen, des Canyons aux Etoiles, Sept Haikai, and more.
Coronation Anthems - These anthems were written in 1727 for the coronation of King George II. Harry Christophers directs The Sixteen in this award-winning performance.
Rhapsodie Francaise - Jonathan Cohler interprets French clarinet repertoire by Saint-Saens, Messager, Widor, Chausson, and others.
Complete Solo Piano Music - John Browning presents the piano works of Samuel Barber.
From the Bethlehem History Room…In the coming weeks and months, we will be blogging a plethora of interesting historical facts ranging from the genesis of our library to more current information like our ongoing fundraising program, the Room To Grow Project. Curious who the sculptor is of the Symbol of Progress located just outside our library doors? Stand-by, sit tight, you’re in for one heck of a Bethlehem history ride.
We are changing Internet providers. Unfortunately, our online catalog will be down next Monday morning 6/29 till at least Noon until all the IP address changes have been made. The Internet & email should still work. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Watch out for shadowy characters slipping around the book cases and intrigue in the Main Library this week. Teenagers are invited to help solve the mysterious clues of the case of the Crack in the Wall. The Murder Mystery is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. Click here for more information. Click on the Register for Events tab above to sign up.
Confessions of a Shopaholic