Library News

The libraries in the Crawford County Library System will be closed Friday, December 29th through Monday, January 1st.

We wish you all a happy and safe New Year!

Happy New Year!

According to the U.S. Government's website, www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/New_Years_Resolutions.shtml, popular New Year's Resolutions are to lose weight, pay off debt, save money, get a better job, reduce stress, and get fit.

Here are just a few of the books you can find at your local library on these topics. The Dewey Decimal call numbers are listed next to the resolutions so you can visit your local library and browse the shelves. And remember, you can always place holds by phone or online.

Lose Weight/Get Fit - 613

Van Buren and Alma Public Library
The Biggest Loser: the weight loss program to transform your body, health, and life - adapted from NBC's hit show. 613.2 GRE

Cedarville Public Library
The Fat Smash Diet: the last diet you'll ever need by Ian K. Smith 613.2 SMI

Pay Off Debt/Save Money - 332.024

Van Buren Public Library
The Number: a completely different way to think about the rest of your life by Lee Eisenberg 332.024 EIS

Alma Public Library
The Debt Diet: an easy-to-follow plan to shed debt and trim spending by Ellie Kay 332.024 ORM

Mulberry Public Library
The Laws of Money: 5 timeless secrets to get out and stay out of financial trouble by Suze Orman 332.024 ORM

Get a Better Job - 650.14

Alma Public Library
Amazing Resumes: what employers want to see and how to say it by Jim Bright 650.14 BRI

Reduce Stress - 155

Mountainburg Public Library
Balancing Act: a teen's guide to managing stress by Joan Esherick J 155.5 ESH

Van Buren Public Library
Stress Less by Don Colbert 155.9 COL

The Van Buren Public Library is currently accepting items to benefit the Gospel Rescue Mission and the Crisis Center for Women. Items are needed for both men and women, full and travel size.

Suggested items are: Soap, deodorant, toothbrush and holder, hand lotion, hairbrush, combs, chapstick, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, diapers, diaper wipes, and feminine hygiene products.

Bring your items by the library during the month of December. Happy Holidays!

Getting ready for that big holiday party? Need some recipes or craft ideas? Check out your library's selection of Christmas books. Here are just a few of the holiday books you can find at your local library. Place a hold for a book online, call your local library to hold the book, or just come in and browse these call numbers.

Alma Public Library

Homespun Christmas: Treasured family recipes, memories, homemade decorations, heart-felt gifts and holiday traditions.. 641.5 GOO

Old-fashioned country Christmas: a holiday keepsake of recipes, traditions, homemade gifts, decorating ideas and favorite childhood memories. 641.5 OLD

Classic Crafts and Recipes Inspired by the Songs of Christmas. 745.594 CLA

Cedarville Public Library

Chuck Williams' Thanksgiving & Christmas. 641.5 WIL

Grandma's Christmas Cookies. 641.8654 GRA

Mountainburg Public Library

Christmas Gifts of Good Taste: Festive recipes and easy crafts. 641.5 CHILDS

Mulberry Public Library

Christmas 'round the Corner. 394.268 CHR

Christmas on its way. 394.268 CHR

Van Buren Public Library

Celebrating Christmas: Hundreds of ideas, recipes and flower, food, gift and decorating projects. 394.268 WES

Santa's Favorite Cookies: Sweet treats for the Christmas season. 641.8 SAN

The Whole Christmas Catalogue: The complete compendium of Christmas traditions, recipes, crafts, carols, lore and more. 394.268 WHO

We've added some new links to our website. Under the branch listings you will see the link, "Online Resources". In a new window, there will be a list of links on: Genealogy Databases and Websites, Online Databases, Kids Links, Teen Links, Links of Interest, Local Links, Tax Information and Criminal Information. We hope you enjoy using this new service!

We are to announce Library News, a new way for us to talk and listen to our users. Watch this space for the latest news and events at your library, then tell us what you think!