Board of Directors Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Marian Jenkins Beverly Raley Library Staff Full Time Staff Director Sandra J. Holmes Part Time Staff Genealogy/Reference Librarian Jocelyn Rayford Head Circulation Clerk Holly Burns Admin. Assist/ILL Librarian Elaine Land Processor Karen Speck Circulation Clerk Darnell Johnson Children’s Librarian Ruth Rosentrater Cataloger Lou Harry Bookkeeper Donna Snell IT/WebMaster Michael Walden IT Jeff Devine Statistics for October 2015 Circulation 8,148 Attendance 10,054 New Materials 115 Site Visits 201,524 Borrowers on Roll 13,860 Employment Searches 4,527 Internet Users 2,774 Genealogy Users 699 E-Books 530 416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360 Phone (334) 774-5480 E-mail: [email protected]http://www.odcpl.com Facebook.com/ozarklibrary LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday & Monday ODCPL Information The Library...where all you need is imagination and a Library card to enter a world of information. December 2015 Volume 17 Issue 12 Quote of the Month It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it. —Oscar Wilde
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Board of Directors
Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Marian Jenkins Beverly Raley
Library Staff Full Time Staff Director Sandra J. Holmes Part Time Staff Genealogy/Reference Librarian Jocelyn Rayford Head Circulation Clerk Holly Burns Admin. Assist/ILL Librarian Elaine Land Processor Karen Speck Circulation Clerk Darnell Johnson Children’s Librarian Ruth Rosentrater Cataloger Lou Harry Bookkeeper Donna Snell IT/WebMaster Michael Walden IT Jeff Devine
LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday & Monday
ODCPL Information The Library...where all you need is imagination and a Library card to enter a world of information.
December 2015 Volume 17 Issue 12
Quote of the Month
It is what you read when you don’t have to that
determines what you will be when you can’t help it.
—Oscar Wilde
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
Christmas is coming and will be here before you
know it. My, how time flies, with only 24 more
shopping days until Christmas. For many this is a
magical time of the year, but for others, it isn’t as
magical as they struggle to put food on their tables to
feed their families. Maybe all of us can strive to make
this the best Christmas ever by keeping our eyes on the
real meaning of the season—the birth of our Lord and
Savior. Yes, we all enjoy exchanging gifts and being
with family and friends, but let’s not forget those who
may not be so richly blessed. Be charitable and put
some dollars in the Salvation Army kettle or donate a
few dollars or food to the Rescue Mission. They are
out there on the front lines helping the homeless and
needy; they need our help to help them make their
mission. No one in our great country should go
without food or shelter, but it does happen.
If you’re looking for that unique gift for the person
who already has everything, come to the Library and
browse through the Friends of the Library Book Sale
Area for great Holiday gifts. There is an assortment of
great books that are as good as new, all at greatly
reduced prices. And the sale area is open the same
hours as the Library for your convenience.
We continue with our special offer of fine-free
days that will last until January 8th. This means that if
you have overdue materials or outstanding fines, you
may bring in one non-perishable item for each $4.00
you owe. This is a great way for you to get your fines
forgiven and help those less fortunate in our
community. We will donate the items collected to
charity.
The Board and Staff wish all a Merry Christmas
and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Joy To The World By Jocelyn Horlacher Ross-Rayford
“Christmas is coming!” These words are of great
meaning to many. In Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden,
Germany, Chili, Spain, Mexico, New Mexico,
Bermuda, Alaska, Hawaii, and other Christian areas
there are special yearly events to celebrate their belief
that Christ was born on December 25th.
According to one tradition, the original St.
Nicholas was a Fourth Century Bishop who lived in
Asia Minor, remembered for having given gifts to the
young and the poor in order to create for them
a “Merry Christmas”. In Scandinavia, Danes and
Finns are visited by “Jonlupukki” who comes, like
Santa Claus, from the north by sled, bearing gifts for
the children of the family. However, unlike Santa, he
enters homes through the front door instead of
climbing down the chimney. On Christmas Day in
Finland, Norway, and Sweden, families gather to eat
roast goose. Like the Scandinavians, the British also
have a special dinner on Christmas Day. (continued)
(Friends of the Library continued)
Sales from this Mini Book Sale were $336.95.
Thanks to all who made this book sale a big success.
The Nominating Committee of FOL reported, that
they have prospective persons to fill the positions of
President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary for
2016. These persons will be voted into office at our
Annual Membership Drive Luncheon. The speaker
for the Annual Membership Drive Luncheon will be
Ms. Veronica Crock – Economic Development
Director for the City of Ozark. Once again, I
encourage all members to fill out the Questionnaire
you received in your October Library Newsletter.
Your input is vital to the Events Committee. With
your suggestions, the Events Committee will develop
an “Events Calendar” for 2016. Please drop off your
completed Questionnaire at the Ozark-Dale County
Public Library. Thank you for your interest and
cooperation in this matter.
There will be no FOL Board Meeting in
December!!
Have a safe and merry Christmas!
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
By Elizabeth Babine The Friends of the Library (FOL), held their
monthly Board Meeting on Thursday, November 12,
2015, due to the Library being closed on Wednesday,
November 11th, Veterans Day. Seven people showed
up for this meeting. Discussed was the result of the
Mini Book Sale, which was held on November 7th.
NEW MATERIALS BEST SELLER—FICTION
A Call to Duty by David Weber
A.D. 33 by Ted Dekker
Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon
Eve by Wm. Paul Young
Foreign Affairs by Stuart Woods
Gathering Prey by John Sandford
Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Hell’s Foundations Quiver by David Weber
Host by Robin Cook
Long Upon the Land by Margaret Maron
Make Me by Lee Child
Miss Felicity Beedle’s The World of Pooh by Terry
Pratchett
Naked Eye by Iris Johansen
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
Ripper by Isabel Allende
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham
Saturn Run by John Sandford
Speaking in Bones by Kathy Reichs
Survivor by Vince Flynn
The Heist by Daniel Silva
The Survivor by Vince Flynn
Third Target by Joel Rosenberg
Trial Run by Thomas Locke
Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker
BEST SELLER—NONFICTION
Dynasty: Rise & Fall of House of Caesar (937.07 HOL)
Killing Reagan by Bill O’Reilly (973.92 ORE)
Ottoman Endgame (956.02 MCM)
BEST SELLER--LARGE PRINT
A Dad for Her Twins by Lois Richer
A Match for Addy by Emma Miller
A Rancher for Christmas by Brenda Minton
A Wife for Jacob by Rebecca Kertz
Amish Redemption by Patricia Davids
An Amish Christmas Journey by Patricia Davids
Daddy Wanted by Renee Andrews
Doctor’s Second Chance by Missy Tippens
Finally a Hero by Pamela Tracy
Fireman’s Secret by Jessica Keller
Her Montana Christmas by Arlene James
His Montana Homecoming by Jenna Mindel
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Dale County Genealogical/Historical Society The Society will meet Monday, December 7th in the
Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library at 6:00 for our
Christmas Gathering. Please bring ideas for future
programs. Everyone is invited to attend.
MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM GIFTS Donors Wiregrass United Way Jack Cumbie Friends of the Library Joseph Pattberg Sue Switzer Betty Brown Kevin Sorrells Frank Auman Sara Haywood Dayna Walker Echo Homecoming Committee Carolyn Wooley Dennis Hatcher Hank Shaw James M. Cotten William Chesser Cheryle Whitman Doug Williamson Donations for Building Improvement Fund Alpha Kappa Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa-Fidelis Eta Chapter
(Joy To The World continued)
They celebrate this day by eating turkey, goose or
duck, along with cranberry jelly, potatoes and
vegetables- much like the Christmas dinner of those
who live on the East Coast of the United States. In
France, Christmas Dinner follows Midnight
Mass. In Germany, on Christmas Eve, a loaf of
bread is placed facing the church so that when eaten
on Christmas Day, it will have the special power of
the livestock who were in the stable, as the infant
Jesus was born.
It is summer when December arrives “South of
the Border”. South America has its own form of
Santa Claus. In Chili, children wait up for Viejito
Pascuero, a little old man bringing Christmas
gifts. In Mexico, starting in mid-December,
believers begin a religious procession symbolizing
the Holy Family’s search for shelter while singing
traditional songs. This seems similar to carolers who
form processions in the United States around
Christmas time. In Mexico, when the piñata is
broken, is a time of joy. It is when the toys, trinkets,
and goodies pour out for all.
Bermuda’s traditions are similar to those of the
British Isles. On Christmas Day they serve roast pig
and plum pudding with carolers that sing old English
