Survey Results Are In

The results are in for the Chili Public Library Survey of the community. I would like to thank all of the 560 individuals who responded to the survey. The results will help the library staff and trustees plan for future improvements in services and programs. Click here for the results of the survey.

The top ten community needs respondents would like to see at the library are as follows:
· Expanding the library collection
· Expanding the hours available
· Expanding the in-library café
· Providing quiet study rooms
· Expanding library programs for adults
· Establishing separate area for computer training
· Expanding Teen area of the library
· Offering more comfortable seating for reading
· Increasing the number of computers for the public
· Expanding the Children’s area of the library

It was interesting to note of those responding, 53% visit the library 25 times or more throughout the year!

Visitor's at the Chili Public Library

"Double your Pleasure and Triple your Fun" at the Chili Public Library. We had some great little visitors all at the same time come in and visit us -

Front Row: Twins Mia and Jessica - Back Row: Big brother Dominic, Triplets Ethan, Kyle and Tyler - Twins: Sarah and Alisse with Big sister Kailee.

Kids Get Creative At The Library

On Saturday, children at the library put their creative talents to test decorating ornaments. Each child present also had a gingerbread man to eat.

Next week the library will be closed for the holidays Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 24, 25, 26.

CPLTEENS.WORDPRESS.COM

When teens access the internet in our teen area at the library they are led directly to our new teen blog cplteens.wordpress.com. The teen blog is being added to every day. Currently, teens will find four booklist of interest: christian fiction, historical fiction, vampire fiction, urban and african-american fiction. Teens can visit the blog to see the latest programs the library is offering, and read the latest Twitter from our teen librarian.

Turning 50

Well it had to happen. I will be turning 50 next Sunday. The staff celebrated with cake and cookies. With that it is now time to turn to selected works on the subject of turning 50. Such as Bill Geist's humorous book, The Big Five-Oh - found at our library under the call number 818 G313b. There are two books on the psychology of aging, It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now by Barbara Sher - 305.244 S51i; and Awakening At MidLife by Kalthleen Brehony - 155.6 B834a. Moving from books to movies there is the recently released dvd, The Sensation of Sight. It is about an English teacher who goes through a midlife crises, not to say I am doing such. Finally I'd like to take a look at the poetry book, Forever Fifty And Other Negotiations by Judith Viorst - 811 V798f. Are there any books or movies that come to your mind about turning the age when your notice from AARP comes in the mail?

"OFF the Beat" Churchville Chili

What a great group of talented kids - Pictured above is the "OFF the Beat" Churchville Chili Junior High School Vocal Ensemble who performed a min-concert at the library last Thursday.

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One Stroke Painting

Last Wednesday a most popular class occurred at the library. Patrons brought in two undecorated glasses and learned how to paint boughs and berries on their glasses. A great stress reliever and perfect gift to make for the holidays!

Annual Mitten Drive At CPL

The Annual Mitten Drive at our library has begun and we are just into the 3rd day. A patron who wishes to remain anonymous contributed two bags full of hats with mittens to match. She said “If it wasn't for the Chili Library and the great knitting books here - I could have never done this!" We thank her for her contribution.

Thanks goes to the Senior Center 'Chain Gang' as well who contributed many hats and mittens. The new mittens, gloves, and hats will be collected until the 2nd week of January when they will be delivered to the Lewis Street YMCA Child Care Center.

Bon Ton Coupon Book Sales

Thanks to all of you who purchased Bon Ton Community Event Day coupon books. The 119 coupon books were sold to benefit the Friends of Chili Public Library for a total of $595! The Friends use the money to help support the library in its equipment purchases and its programs. Marcia, one of the library’s own staff was instrumental in bringing the idea of the coupon drive to the Friends.