United We Read Community Read Begins Sept. 2

The 2008-2009 United We Read Community Read Program will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. We are delighted to present selections for readers of all levels. Many of the authors will be be visiting LPL to talk about their books! Join us as we celebrate literacy and community! Please visit the Community Read web page for more information!

Lebanon Public Library and Evergreen Indiana

The Lebanon Public Library is pleased to announce its entrance into Evergreen Indiana, a consortium of public libraries in Indiana. Founded in conjunction with the Indiana State Library, Evergreen Indiana offers participating Evergreen libraries access to a shared catalog with libraries throughout Indiana. Lebanon Public Library will be undergoing a migration (moving our records) into the system in October; Lebanon Public Library patrons will receive their new cards shortly after October 13, 2008.

Due to the migration there will be some limitations on Library service in September and October. There will be no new books available between Sept. 21 and Nov. 10. We will not be able to give patrons new cards beginning Oct. 4; cards may be obtained beginning October 13. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

What does joining Evergreen Indiana mean for LPL patrons?
Lebanon Public Library patrons will have access to materials at any Evergreen Indiana Library. Once LPL has completed the data migration, all of our patrons will be able to check out materials at any migrated consortium library, including:

• Adams Public Library in Decatur and Geneva
• Brownstown Public Library in Brownstown
• Colfax-Perry Township Public Library in Colfax
• Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville
• Jackson County Public Library in Seymour, Crothersville, and Medora
• Jennings County Public Library in North Vernon
• Mooresville Public Library in Mooresville
• Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library in Plainfield

Our online catalog has changed appearance, and users have more opportunities to place holds, browse other libraries' collections, and renew materials at home or on the road.

Sponsored by the Indiana State Library and a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, this project will save taxpayers money, while simultaneously increasing the available resources for all Library patrons! We are very excited about the next couple of months and the changes they will bring!

For more information on the consortium-open ILS project, please visit the Indiana State Library's Open Source ILS Initiative page. For more information about the Evergreen software and catalog, visit the Evergreen website. And keep checking for new announcements on this website!

NOTE: Please be aware that you may only receive your consortium card from your home library. Consortium cards will not be honored at libraries which have not completed their migration.

For more information about the latest programs at the Library, visit the complete Program Calendar or check any department website for a list of programs available in that department!