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"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." Martin Luther King, Jr., Speech at Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963

"I refuse to accept the idea that the "isness" of man's present nature makes him morally incapable of reaching up for the "oughtness" that forever confronts him." Martin Luther King, Jr., Speech accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, December 11, 1964

Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African-American civil rights movement was born January 15th, 1929. In 1964, he became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Here are some books about him that are available through the Crawford County Library System.

Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference by David Garrow

Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 323.4 GAR

My Brother Martin: A sister remembers growing up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  by Christine King Farris

Alma Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction - J 323 FAR

To the Mountaintop: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sacred mission to save America, 1955-1968. by Stewart Burns

Van Buren Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 92 KING

I May Not Get There With You: the true Martin Luther King, Jr. by Michael Dyson

Alma Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction - 323 DYS

There are also many biographies of Martin Luther King, Jr. that can be found in the 92 Biography section in both Adult and Juvenile Non-Fiction at all of our libraries. The titles listed above are just a sampling of what is available. Please call or come by to see what is  at your local library!

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We are sorry for any inconvienence.

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Thursday, Dcember 24th and Friday, December 25th for Christmas. The libraries that are normally open on Saturday and Sunday WILL be open. We will also be closed December 31st and January 1st for the New Year Holiday. We are sorry for any inconvienence.

We would also like to wish all of our wonderful patrons a Happy Holiday Season!!!

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Thursday, November 26th through Sunday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are sorry for any inconvienence.

For those of you out there who are on Facebook, all of the Crawford County Library System libraries have pages on Facebook!  You can become a fan of the county library system itself, find your individual library, or become a fan of all of them! Keep up to date with the latest happenings, events and news at your library. The Van Buren library has even created a page for their teens.

Just go to Facebook and search for your library's name, for example: Mountainburg Public Library; and our page should show up in the results.

And, once you become a Fan, suggest our page to your local friends!

For more information, contact your local library or email: crawfordcountylibrary@hotmail.com

Have you tried our new downloadable audiobooks services? If you like to listen to books while on the go or at your desk then this is for you. We have two different services available, NetLibrary and Arkansas Library2Go through Overdrive.

NetLibrary

With NetLibrary you must first set up your online account at any Crawford County Library System library through our website. Then you can log in to your account and download audibooks from home.

1. Visit, http://www.crawfordcountylib.org

2. Click on the link that says, "Online Resources"

3. Under the heading, "Online Databases", click on NetLibrary

4. In the top right hand corner of the screen you will see, "Create a Free Account". Follow the instructions.

Arkansas Library2Go - Overdrive

You will need to access Overdrive and download the media console to your home computer. These titles cannot be downloaded to a library computer

1. Visit http://www.crawfordcountylib.org, Click on the link that says, "Online Resources", Under the heading, "Online Databases" click on Overdrive

2. You will need to login, your user id will be your CCLS library card number (the numbers under the barcode on the back of your blue library card) and your password is your 4 digit library PIN number. Don't have a PIN number? You will need to call or come by the library and we'll set that up for you.

Now you are ready to search for titles and download! If you have questions, please see the help section on each site or email crawfordcountylibrary@hotmail.com

Get the most important card you’ll ever own...your library card! There is no time like the present to sign up at your local library and start checking out books, audio books, DVD’s, CD’s, downloadable audio books, online reference databases and much more. And best of all, it’s free as long as you live or work in Crawford County. Bring an item that lists your current address and those under 18 must have a parent or guardian signature. As a special incentive to sign up, all those getting a new library card can enter a drawing for prizes. Check with your local library for details.

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We are sorry for any inconvienence.

Teens can now voice their choice for their favorite books by voting in YALSA's (Young Adult Library Services Association) annual Teens' Top Ten poll! Voting is open now through September 18th at www.ala.org/teenstopten  The winners will be announced in a webcast during Teen Read Week, Oct. 18-24.

This is the only booklist chosen entirely by teens ------- so every vote counts!

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. We are sorry for any inconvienence.

There will be a Men's Basketball Tournament, April 23rd - 26th to raise money for the purchase of brick for the new Cedarville Public Library.  Cost is 100.00 per team and the tournament will take place at the Cedarville High School Gym.  Come shoot some hoops and raise money for a good cause!

For more information call 479-474-3859 or the Cedarville library at 410-1853.

The Cedarville Community Association is collecting items for an auction to raise money for the brick on the new Cedarville Library. They ask that you remember that this is a fundraiser for the library and that they need your "Good Junk". Items may be dropped off at the library, 639 Pirates Way, Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 5:30pm.

The Auction will be held Saturday, April 18th. Viewing time will open at 8:00 a.m. and auction will begin at 10:00 a.m.

For more information call Janice Prater at 474-6246 or the Cedarville library at 410-1853.

We have a big event coming up on Thursday. Ted Kooser, Pulitzer Prize -winning poet will read his poetry and share his thoughts on the craft of writing, as well as discuss aspects of his work as a two-time U.S. Poet Laureate.   He will be at the Van Buren School District Fine Arts Center from 1-2 p.m. and at UA-Fort Smith, Breedlove Auditorium, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Talk with Q&A and book signings to follow. Sponsered by UA-Fort Smith, Friends of the Van Buren Public Library, Van Buren School District Education Foundation, and the Van Buren School District Fine Arts Center. Both events are free and open to the public.

For more information on Ted Kooser or to listen to some of his poetry, please visit his website at http://www.tedkooser.net/.  April is Poetry Month, please don't miss out this wonderful way to celebrate the written word!

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Monday, Janurary 19th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are sorry for any inconvienence.

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st for the New Year Holiday. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd. We are sorry for any incovienence.

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Wednesday, December 10th for Staff Training. We apologize for any inconvienence.

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Columbus Day.

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division of the American Library Association (ALA), invites all teens to get out the vote for Teen Read Week™, Oct. 12–18. Teens can vote for their favorite books in the annual Teens’ Top Ten poll at www.ala.org/teenstopten or visit www.ala.org/teenread to vote for next year’s Teen Read Week theme.

Teens’ Top Ten, an initiative of YALSA’s Young Adult (YA) Galley project, is a “teen choice” list—the only reading list with titles nominated and voted on by teens. Voting takes place through Oct. 18 at www.ala.org/teenstopten. Twenty-six titles from this year and last made the list, which can be viewed at www.ala.org/teenstopten. The final 2008 Teens’ Top Ten list will be announced Oct. 20.

Teens can also participate by voting for the 2009 theme at the Teen Read Week Web site, www.ala.org/teenread. The 2008 options are: Seek the Unknown @ your library®, Read Beyond Reality @ your library or Unbelievable Reads @ your library.

Sarah Cornish Debraski, YALSA president, notes that teen participation is crucial to Teen Read Week’s success—and there’s one important way teens can make an impact this week: “Teens can read! They can visit the library and find a book, magazine or audiobook that appeals to their interests or ask the librarian for suggestions,” she said.

For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos and audio books for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended reading, viewing and listening, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, or contact the YALSA office by phone, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390; or e-mail, yalsa@ala.org.

For more information on events at your local Crawford County Library System, check online at www.crawfordcountylib.org or call or visit your local library.