Don’t Pay, It’s Free @ Your Library

Advertising can be free at the library. How can that be you ask? Provide the library with flyers (8 ½" x 11”) for free posting on our bulletin board. Come in, leave your flyers, and let the community know about your dog walking business, babysitting skills, tutoring abilities, or whatever business you may have. Free is always better! Call (626) 821-5571 for more information. 

Library Finds: The Cool, the Odd, and the Curious

This month’s library find is a quirky book about mustaches. That’s right I said mustaches! For some reason (just look on Pinterest, Etsy, or Parks and Recreation) the topic of mustaches is trending right now. So I thought I’d share with you this curious book called One Thousand Mustaches: A Cultural History of the Mo by Allan Peterkin. This book has it all: mustache synonyms, the history of the mustache, the greatest mustaches in film, and an A-Z guide to different mustache styles. How fun does that sound? Come in and check it out!

Popular Baby Names

The U.S. Social Security Administration released the most popular baby names of 2012. "Jacob" and "Sophia" continue to top the list. Baby name data can be sorted by decade, state, and year. You can even enter your name and how popular it has been throughout the years. Click here for more informati

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Books to Movies: June 2013

Some of the best movies are released in the summer and June starts the summer off with a bang! There are quite a few well-reviewed books which are being converted to highly anticipated movies on this list of books to movies.

• Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
• Release date: June 7, 2013
• Syrup by Max Barry
• Release Date: June 7, 2013 (limited release)
• Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume
• Release date: June 7, 2013
• Man of Steel (various graphic novels)
• Release date: June 14, 2013
• World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
• Release date: June 21, 2013
• Under the Dome by Stephen King
• Television premiere- June 24, 2013 ( 13-episode adaptation of the book)

If you haven’t read these books I would highly recommend you stop by the library and pick up a copy

before watching the film. Personally, although I've never been a big Stephen King fan the previews to Under the Dome have caught my attention. I will be picking up a copy to read before June 24^th. What book will you be reading?

Check Your Credit Report

You are entitled to a free credit report annually. An amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the credit reporting agency to provide you with a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months.

It's important to request a copy so you can check your report to verify that your personal and financial information is accurate.

To obtain a free copy of your credit report:

• Visit AnnualCreditReport.com
• Or request your free credit report by phone by calling 1-877-322-8228. Deaf and hard of hearing consumers can access the TTY service by calling 711 and referring the Relay Operator to 1-800-821-7232.
• Or request your free credit report by mail by completing the Annual Credit Report Request Form and mailing it to:

         Annual Credit Report Request Service

         PO Box 105281
        Atlanta GA 30348-5281

Visit this overview of the topic by USA.gov for more information.

Career Help

Career choices and job hunting can sometimes be a stressful endeavor. However, there are quite a few resources that are available to make your search easier. Take a look at these resources provided by USA.gov:

Education and Training 

Primary, secondary, and higher education; adult, vocational, and special education; financial aid; job training; literacy resources...

Finding a Job 

Choosing a career, building a resume, applying for jobs, becoming self-employed, government jobs...

Government Jobs 

Federal, state, local, military, and volunteer opportunities available from the U.S. government...

Public Service and Volunteer Opportunities 

Learn more about government and public service; donate goods and money; give blood; volunteer your time...

Workplace Issues 

Family and medical leave, labor relations, the minimum wage, workers' compensation, workplace safety...

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Today is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. You can discard unwanted medications at a collection site. Follow this link and enter your zip code for a location near you. 

Los Angeles Times Book Prizes

The Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were awarded last weekend. Winners include a great selection of the best fiction and nonfiction titles from 2012.  Good place to start if you're looking for something to read!

Foto Friday!

This beautiful day calls for some outdoor activities! Ever consider lawn bowling?

The Santa Anita Bowling Green Club was formed in June 1937 with an initial membership of twenty men.  Membership had been restricted to men until 1960, when the club welcomed four women.  In 1969 Lilly Godfrey became the club's first woman president. 

If you would like to join the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club call 626-351-5327 or 626-445-7324 for general information.

Organ and Tissue Donation

April is Donate Life Month. Learn the facts about organ and tissue donation and consider becoming a donor.

Visit OrganDonor.gov to learn about becoming a donor or:

• Sign up as an organ and tissue donor in your state's donor registry.
• View answers to frequently asked questions about organ donation.

Donating to Science
If you wish to donate your entire body to medical science, you should contact the facility of your choice to make arrangements. Medical schools need bodies to teach medical students about anatomy, and research facilities need them to study disease processes so they can create cures.

Please note: Because the bodies used for these purposes generally must be complete with all their organs and tissues, organ donation is not an option. Some programs, however, make exceptions. You can inform your family that organ donation is your first choice, but if it is found that you are not medically suitable for organ donation, your family can carry out your wishes for whole body donation.

Federal Employees and Organ Donation
The Organ Donor Leave Act, passed by Congress in 1999, increased the amount of leave time for a federal employee who wishes to be a donor. The law allows up to seven days of paid leave for bone marrow donation and up to 30 days of paid leave for living organ donation.

Need More Information? 

Try These Additional Resources:

American Red Cross

Donating Blood

Don’t Pay, It’s Free @ Your Library

Searching for reliable legal information can be quite a feat, especially when trying to find reliable information at no cost to you. The Library offers access to free resources, such as Nolo Legal Guides. These books provide legal guidance which is easy to understand on a wide variety of topics. Click here to see our current collection of Nolo Legal Guides.

Another free library resource is LA Law Library. This public law library provides access to legal information and materials for the general public. They have the largest print collection in a public law library west of the Mississippi River! Visit their website for more information. The librarians at LA Law Library are standing by to help you, so don’t miss out on this great, free resource. 

Library Finds: The Cool, the Odd, and the Curious

This month’s library find is a model of the Mayflower crafted and donated to the Arcadia Public Library by Carl Madsen. 

The Mayflower was the ship that carried the first pilgrims to America, in 1620. It was built around 1610 and probably had three masts and two decks. Its normal speed would have been 2.5 miles per hour. The voyage across the Atlantic from England to Plymouth, Massachusetts took 66 days.  You can view this model ship to the south of the Adult Information Services desk. Come on in and take a look!

Preparing for a Strong Financial Future

As the tax season comes to a close we often remember the importance of preparing for a strong financial future. Take a look at this resource from USA.gov which helps you:

Choose the right savings account for your needs.

Understanding the difference between different kinds of savings accounts can be overwhelming. Your goal is to find a safe place to put your money, but with all the options, how do you know which account is right for you?

Assemble a financial emergency preparedness kit.

Being financially prepared doesn’t just mean you understand your budget and have a healthy emergency fund. While having savings to fall back on will make it easier to recover after a disaster, a lack of quick access to cash and not being able to locate vital records, ATM cards or proof of identification can make it harder to get back on your feet quickly.

Teach your kids good money habits.

Smart saving and spending habits start early in life. Take a look at this comic strip from Kids.org, which teaches the of saving and help kids find creative ways to be frugal.

Following the tragic events in Boston this quote from Mister Rogers comes to mind:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.”

The Library offers a variety of resources for dealing with traumatic events and talking to children about them. Stop by and ask a librarian for help locating information on this topic.

Participate in Supporting California Libraries!

We would like to share this letter we received from Michael Dowling, American Library Association:


Dear Library Advocate,
This is National Library Week. It is a perfect opportunity to write your legislators and let them know how important libraries are to you and about the positive difference libraries make in your community. Libraries need your voice!
Although they continue to be busier than ever, many libraries struggle to maintain budgets, staff, and resources to serve the needs of their communities. Your message of support is important because state governments provide much needed funding for libraries. Without funding, libraries will be unable to continue making available all the resources they do (e.g., books, public access to the Internet, homework assistance) to your community. Like you, families, job seekers, small businesses, and students need their libraries.
If you agree with Walter Cronkite—“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”—take this opportunity to write now. Your message will make a difference, and your state library association has provided an easy and effective way for you to write your elected officials to let them know how much you value the libraries in your community. Here is that link:
http://capwiz.com/ala/ca/home/
Consider sharing a personal story about how your public, school, or college library makes a positive impact in your own community. For example, let your elected officials know how much your children depend on their school libraries to help them succeed in school, or explain how much you depend on your public library to connect you to information you need.
Please forward this message to your friends, family, and colleagues in your state. Ask them to take this opportunity to support libraries in their communities, too!
Thank you for advocating for libraries and library staff.
Sincerely,
Michael Dowling
Director, Chapter Relations Office
American Library Association