News from Metheringham Library Autumn 2010

Our big book sale in July was very successful. The day was very hot and sunny so we were able to have the tables outside with no danger of getting wet. Hopefully the weather will be as good when we have the next sale at Metheringham Feast.

My appeal for more children at story time did have some success but Jacki could do with more. We appreciate that the summer holiday time is not always convenient for visits to the library but hopefully the figures will pick up again in September.

Although Lincoln College will still be running courses at the library, they have introduced a charge of £25 for 10 weeks. The next course is to be Introduction to Digital Photography. This will run from Thursday 16th September 1pm to 3pm. Their publicity states that concessions do apply, so, for further information on this and future courses, please contact the Community Team on 01522 876258 or e-mail.communityeducation@lincolncollege.ac.uk The 3 other courses they run at the library, depending on demand, are Internet, Email & Word Processing, Presentations & Microsoft Publisher, Spreadsheets & Databases.

There is a pilot of a new library service in this area called Pick and Click which allows you to browse the online catalogue, select books and have them delivered to and from your door for free. If you are interested in this you should send an e-mail to pickandclick@lincolnshire.gov.uk including your library card number, name and postcode.

Sadly, October will be the end of an era at the library as Mel will be retiring after 26 years. We shall miss her dreadfully but she has decided the time has come to catch up on her hobbies and life outside the library. Her last day at work will be Wednesday 27 October and we will be having a celebration afternoon with coffee and cake. I'm sure she would love to see customers past and present.

Pauline Ventress