Wednesday, January 18, 2012

A reminder for Barker Library Book Club members

Just a reminder that we will be meeting this coming Saturday, January 21st, at 2pm to discuss Edith Wharton's ETHAN FROME. If you are not a member of our book club, but would like to join, please e-mail us at barker@netsync.net

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK?

Check out one of these titles suggested by your fellow Barker Library users:
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Jane Austen
"I've read this book many times, but this time, I downloaded and listened to the audiobook through the library's web site (OverDrive). A great experience!"
JADWIGA'S CROSSING: A STORY OF THE GREAT MIGRATION by Aloysius Lutz
"Local author, local history. Tells of Eastern European migration; begins in Poland and ends in Dunkirk."
CAT'S TABLE by Michael Ondaatje
"Great read!"

Thursday, January 12, 2012

The library catalog is back up and fully functional. Thank you for your patience

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to circumstances beyond our control, some library services will be unavailable Tuesday, January 10 - Thursday, January 12, 2012.
Most notably, no holds may be placed on items in our catalog from your home computer or here at the library during this timeframe. Also, the "My Account" function in our catalog will be unavailable.
We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at (716)672-8051.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK?

Try one of these titles recommended by other Barker Library readers:
SEARCHING FOR YOUR SOUL: WRITERS OF MANY FAITHS SHARE THEIR PERSONAL STORIES OF SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY by Katherine Kurs
"This is a wonderful collection of inspirational...spiritual searches. Very moving and well written."
DRAMA: AN ACTOR'S EDUCATION by John Lithgow
"A wonderful autobiography!"
STATE OF FEAR by Michael Crichton
"Thought-provoking and a great story."

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Important Information

Due to circumstances beyond our control, some library services will be unavailable January 10 - 12, 2012.

Most notably, no holds may be placed on items from your home computer or here at the
library during this timeframe.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Looking for a good KIDS book?

Check out one of these reads recommended by visitors to our Children's Room:
IQBAL by Franceso D'Adamo
"A true story of child labor today."
HARRY POTTER series by J.K. Rowling
"An excellent series."
... "For kids who like adventure and excitement!"
THE MITTEN by Jan Brett
"The mouse is so funny and I can read it by myself."

Please take note of our holiday schedule

The Barker Library will be closed Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

MATH STORYTIME


The SUNY Fredonia Department of Mathematical Sciences in cooperation with the Barker Library present MATH STORYTIME.
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive storytime program that will strengthen children's ability to think mathematically.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Please join us for the following class!

INTRODUCTION TO EBOOKS USING OVERDRIVE
Learn how to search for, check out, place holds on and download ebooks from the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System.
Tuesday, December 6th OR Saturday, December 17th, 2011
2-3:30pm
Registration is required and class size is limited.
Please call us at (716)672-8051 or visit the Circulatrion Desk to register today.