New Blog
If you're reading this, you probably have our blog bookmarked. Hooray for you! We've given the blog a new look and moved it to a new location. So point your browser this way:
http://www.danburylibrary.org/blog/reading/
July 30, 2007
July 21, 2007
Preserve & Protect
All of the hoopla surrounding the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows inspired me to pull out some of my favorite books of childhood: Black Beauty, A Wrinkle in Time, Little Women. But my copies of some of these classics are starting to show significant wear and tear. Where to turn? The Library of Congress website has lots of information about preserving and storing all kinds of treasured items: books, photographs, newspaper clippings, etc. There are tips for cleaning and recovery of documents damaged by water, mold, smoke and other contaminants, and resources for finding a professional conservator. More preservation advice is available through the Northeast Document Conservation Center.
July 19, 2007
Hot, Hot, Hot! - Express DVD's
Starting on July 16 and lasting at least through the rest of the summer, we're offering a new collection of DVD's that will cheer the hearts -- and eyes -- of movie lovers. Made possible by funds from the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library, our new collection of 1-day, or express, DVD's consists of multiple copies of recently released and hot titles, such as "The Queen," "Apocalypto" and "Dreamgirls." As is the case with our new 7-day books, the 1-day DVD's can't be reserved, which ensures that there should usually be some brand-new DVD's for you to check out. There's a limit of one 1-day DVD per card, but you can still take out 4 of the other DVD's from the Audio-Video collection on the Lower Level. The DVD's are due back by the end of the following day, and the overdue fee is $1.00 per day. This new express DVD collection is located to the left of the Lending Services desk, so be sure to check it out if you're anxious to see a hot new movie on a hot summer night.