Archive for June, 2008

This Week on L-TV: June 29 to July 2

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

L-TV 123 Travel Books
Fran Farrell Bergeron interviews L-TV co-host Kathryn Taylor about Kathryn’s worldwide travels and adventures and the books that provide good insights before and after each journey.
Sunday, June 29     -  12:30 pm
Monday,  June 30    -    2:00 pm
Wednesday, July  2  -   9:00 pm
L-TV is shown on the Statewide Interconnect Channel A which is cable Channel 13

Central Falls Receives Community Grant

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Ed Garcia, Assistant Director at Central Falls Public Library writes:

The Central Falls Public Library recently received a community grant of $766 from the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk to purchase diabetes books in both English and Spanish. The grant will allow the library to purchase new and updated books on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, […]

This Week on L-TV: June 22 to June 25

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

L-TV 114 Books You May Have Missed, part 2
Host Fran Farrell Bergeron and featured guest John Bucci continue their discussion on very interesting book titles that haven’t yet received widespread public attention. 
Sunday         June 22   -  12:30 pm
Monday         June 23  -    2:00 pm
Wednesday   June  25  -    9:00 pm
L-TV is shown on the Statewide Interconnect Channel A which is […]

Library users with special needs

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Lately I have been aware much discussion about how libraries can best serve patrons with special needs, especially how to recognize special needs and respond in a fitting manner. Of course, the more you know, the easier it is to “do the right thing.”
Now there is a website chock-a-block with resources to help library staff […]

This Week on L-TV: June 15 to June 18

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

L-TV 113 Books You May Have Missed, part 1 
Host Fran Farrell Bergeron and featured guest John Bucci discuss a half dozen very interesting titles that haven’t yet received widespread public attention. 
Sunday         June 15   -  12:30 pm
Monday         June 16   -    2:00 pm
Wednesday   June  18  -    9:00 pm
L-TV is shown on the Statewide Interconnect Channel A which is […]

Center for the Book receives award

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

RI Center for the Book (RICFB) was presented with the 2008 Boorstin Award at the Library of Congress’ annual State Exchange Day. The RICFB was recognized for a successful period of renewal under the leadership of the Providence Public Library, which resulted in increased individual and organizational membership. The Center was also recognized for […]

This Week on L-TV: June 8 to June 11

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

L-TV 130 Melody Allen: a career in Children’s Library Service
Fran Farrell Bergeron interviews Melody Allen, OLIS’s Library Program Specialist in Children’s Library Service, in a show that highlights the great impact that Melody’s dedicated, innovative approach to connecting children with libraries has had on the Rhode Island library community.
Sunday        June 8   -  12:30 pm
Monday        June 9  […]