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Adult
The
Adult collection in the main area of the library includes
fiction and non-fiction materials. Many of these
materials are also available in large print. There is
an Optelec magnifying machine in the large print area
to assist those who are visually impaired. Located close
to the coffee bar and main fireplace, there are
new materials. Current newspapers and approximately
200 magazines accompany all of the materials that have
just been added to the collection. The library
also offers a wide variety of audio books on CD or
cassette as well as over 2,500 titles in DVD or Video.
The library works to offer a diverse range of
materials and is interested in getting what you want
and need. Please let staff members know of suggestions
that you have.
Genealogy
and History
The
Genealogy and History department is found in The
Tennessee Room. An extensive
collection of resources is available for patrons
conducting research, both on-line and in-house the
library.
Our staff well be happy to assist you in getting started,
and our comfortable environment is an ideal setting for
doing research. Check the Facility
section for more pictures.
Please
visit
our
(click
here)
Technology
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Young
Adult
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The
Young Adult section of the library contains a
collection of fiction, non-fiction, audio books,
magazines, graphic novels, anime and Cliff’s Notes
chosen for the teen reader
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The
Obion County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group
(TAG) is a group of
Obion
County
teens who are interested in helping the library
choose materials and plan programs for their age
group. Teens serve in the group for one year or
longer and meet regularly with library staff members
to make recommendations and volunteer to assist with
children’s and teen programs.
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Events
for teens are held throughout the year and include
craft times, book discussions, mystery parties and
the annual Summer
Reading Program.
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Children
The
Children's Department is extensive and materials consist of board
books, easy books, beginning readers, juvenile
fiction and non-fiction, juvenile reference books,
DVD/VHS and audio books.
Programs and events include:
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Special
events for children are held throughout the year
including story time, crafts, seasonal programs and
book signings. Check the library's Calendar
of Events
for more information.
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Children’s
Story Times are held on Monday mornings at 10 am and
Saturdays at 1 pm. Stories
are read in the gazebo inside the Children’s
Department.
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Children
Summer Programs - Click
Here.
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Recognize a child's birthday - Click
Here for
information on the Birthday Book Club.
(click
here)
Visit this fun page online.
If
you would like to receive emails on special children
events, please email Michele.Barnes@oclibrary.org
and request to be placed on her list.
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Teacher
Resource Center
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The
Teacher Resource Center
is a collection of resources for teachers,
homeschoolers and crafters. The collection
contains home schooling materials, bulletin board
idea books, Leap Pads, games, instructional aids,
ESL materials and a large number of Ellison dies.
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The
Ellison die collection contains a variety of letter
sets, educational and creative dies for classroom
and paper crafting use.
Click
Here
for a complete list of available dies (PDF
file requires Abobe Reader).
You may bring your own paper, felt, craft foam,
fabric (which has been ironed on to a paper
backing), and poster board for cutting anytime
during regular library hours.
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Ellison
dies may be purchased and placed into the collection
by any individual or organization in memory or honor
of someone. The honoree's name is placed on
the actual die and a notification is sent to the
person or their family. Contact the library
for information on prices and selection.
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for more teacher resource websites (all websites
open in new window).
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Disclaimer:
The Obion County Public Library checks the
links of any website referenced prior to
listing them here. However, the library
assumes no responsibility for the quality,
accuracy or currency of any Internet resource.
Remember that since no single government or
private organization is in charge of the
Internet, users should carefully judge the
worth of these sources of information as they
would any other resource. Please e-mail bill.dahnke@oclibrary.org
to report any inappropriate content or
action found with these websites.
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Reference The
reference department of the library offers a large
number of resources to help gain information. Many of
these materials are located in reference stacks beside
the reference desk. Others are available through assistance
of the reference librarian. Among the many ways that the
reference librarian can assist, some of these include
locating sequel books, directing patron's to website
information, and providing information of local and
government officials. The reference librarian can also
assist with Inter-library loan and provide current
pamphlets and brochures of local interest and patron
needs.
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