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416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360

Phone (334) 774-5480 E-mail: library@odcpl.com http://www.odcpl.com Facebook.com/ozarklibrary
Board of Directors Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Beverly Raley Mary Stewart Library Staff Sandra J. Holmes Jocelyn Rayford Donna Crescenzi Elaine Land Karen Speck Darnell Johnson Minta Forester Kathryn Clark Joni Mize Angela Olivier Patrick Clark Frank Crescenzi

July 2012

Volume 14 Issue 07

Full Time Staff Director Part Time Staff Genealogy/Reference Librarian Circulation Librarian Admin. Assist/ILL Librarian Processor Circulation Clerk Cataloger Marketing & Media WebMaster Childrens Librarian Circulation Clerk Custodian

Statistics for May 2012

Circulation Attendance New Materials Site Visits Borrowers on roll Employment searches Internet Users Genealogy Users 8,383 9,683 219 302,456 12,381 3,602 2,040 832

Quote of the Month

I cannot think of a day in my life when the library didnt exert a potent attraction for me, offering a sense of the specialness of each individuals curiosity and his or her quest to satisfy it. Scott Turow, Author

LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday & Monday

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

The theme for this years Summer Reading Program was Dream BigRead. Our children had a great time with stories, crafts, and special activities. We invited individuals from five professions to visit to tell about their vocations and to encourage the youngsters to read and to reach for the stars. We had Officer Culbreath from the Ozark Police Department; Michelle Kelley from Thompkins; Chelsey Johnston, Miss Dale County; Charles Andrews, Veterinarian; and Lt. Patrick Dexter, Mark Beverett, Richard Campbell, and Kyle Prince all from the Ozark Fire Department. The children got a firsthand glimpse of these professions and now know more about what to expect. We say thank you to these special people who took the time to share their experiences. Even though our Summer Reading Program is over, we will continue with our weekly Story Time and other activities for the children. Dont forget to visit our Friends of the Library Book Sale area for great buys on good books. We have a wide selection from which you may choose and they are at the right price. This month we celebrate our countrys birthday on July 4th. During this holiday period, take the time to remember those individuals who sacrificed their lives, their fortunes, and their honor to ensure our countrys freedom. Enclosed with this newsletter is a brief description of the trials and tribulations some of our founding fathers encountered when they willingly fought for our country to gain independence from England. Our soldiers continue to serve their country by providing defense from all enemies foreign and domestic. To show our appreciation and patriotism, lets fly our flag on this special day. If youre unsure of the proper way to fly your flag, visit www.usa-flag-site.org for the etiquette to follow.

FROM THE CREEL RICHARDSON ROOM By Jocelyn Rayford

As a result of recent discussions about a racetrack in Ozark, I found that it is a Historic Landmark, of which few residents of Ozark are aware. According to the The Historic Buildings Survey, Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, published for the City of Ozark by New South Associates in 2000, the racetrack was created as Ozarks first city park. . .laid out in 1893. The park was set on ten acrescontained a large oval track, a grandstand, and a large artificial lake in the center of the track which was supplied with water by the city water works. The park was used for horse races, county fairs, picnics, concerts and bicycle races. Community groups played baseball at the park. The horse races ceased around 1908. The center of the track was later divided into lots and sold. Some houses were constructed on the site, but they were demolished in the 1970s when the city attempted to revitalize the track into a BMX track. This lasted for a few years and the track is now overgrown. The Racetrack was listed as a Landmark, a historic Site, by the Alabama Historical Commissions State Historic Preservation Office on May 8, 1975. Some might say this could be an excellent attraction for visitors who love southern history and/or horseracing; a great asset to our annual Claybank Festival. Our ladies could be dressed in 19th Century, Day at the Races attire, while others in appropriate attire picnic on the grounds and listen to some music or talks by Nineteen Century politicians. Dale County is rich in historic sites. Therefore, in the future, I plan to write about the other seven historic sites of Dale County that have been designated by the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage of the Alabama Historical Commission. I will begin by providing the history of the Acker House located at 644 North Union Street. On September 29, 2005, this site was chosen to be listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage; it could be another asset to Ozarks downtown and to Dale County. MEMORIALS

The Ozark-Dale County Public Library gratefully accepts donations for memorials. You may bring in The Friends of the Library Book Sale Area is your book or you may give us a suggested subject and well make the selection. Your donation is tax open from 10:00 until 7:00 Tuesday through deductible and a tax letter is mailed to each donor, Thursday and 10:00 until 5:00 Friday and along with a memorial card to the families of the Saturday. We invite you to visit and see the great designated person. Bookplates are placed in all books collection of good books at rock bottom prices. to commemorate your gift.

Friends of the Library Book Sale Area

All proceeds go directly to support the Library.

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NEW MATERIALS BEST SELLERSFICTION Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell Before After by Jethro Ford Blaze of Glory by Jeff Shaara Conspiracy of Friends by Alexander McCall-Smith Edge of Grace by Christa Allan Expectation by Aaron Pogue Fitzy Resolution by A. D. DeSena Gods Tomorrow by Aaron Pogue Home From the Sea by Mercedes Lackey Love Songs by Katherine Stone Outback Reckoning by R. P. Bonasso + One by Brian Baleno Porch Lights by Dorthea Frank Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones 1636 The Kremlin Games by Eric Flint Spring Fever by Mary Kay Andrews Thief of Hope by Cindy Young-Turner Third Gate by Lincoln Child The Storm by Clive Cussler BEST SELLERSNONFICTION Simpler Living (640 DAV) War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict (973.5 HIC) What About the Boy (618.9 GAL) BEST SELLERSLARGE PRINT A Life of Joy by Amy Clipston All Creatures Great and Small (LP B HERRIOT HER) Betrayal by Christina Dodd Book of Lost Fragrances by M. J. Rose Heart of Glass by Jill Marie Landis Heres to Friends by Melody Carlson Lonestar Homecoming by Colleen Coble Love Lifted Me by Sara Evans Need You Now by Beth Wiseman No Longer A Gentleman by Mary Jo Putney Not in the Heart by Chris Fabry Road to Grace by Richard Paul Evans Sacred and Profane by Faye Kellerman The Blue Bottle Club by Penelope J. Stokes Thunder of Heaven by Tim LaHaye True Sisters by Sandra Dallas Afterwards by Rosamund Lupton Words Get in the Way by Nan Rossiter Woodrose Mountain by RaeAnne Thayne

MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM GIFTS In Honor of Jennie Jernigan Jim Faust Donor Melba Lassy Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society Other Donors Wiregrass United Way Jack Cumbie Friends of the Library Minta Forester Phillip Hagler Marjorie Jones Chuck Auman Diane Cook Louise Williamson Cornelius Suarez Avis Joan Autrey Mary Grace Hood Holly Kennedy Nelly Munoz Sue Switzer Stella Whitehead William Ellis Chesser Val McGee Deborah Mize Building Improvement Fund Donations Harry and Elisabeth LeMonte, Jr Bridlewood Chapel Memorial for Whigham Mixson by Imogene Mixson Bette Byrd

INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICE

We still offer Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service to all our patrons at no charge. If you find a book that youd like to read and we dont have it, stop by the Library to see if we can get it from ILL. Our system allows us to search catalogues of libraries located throughout the United States. Stop by to see what we can do for you.

Read Off Your Fines

Read Off Your Fines is a program for any patron who wishes to remove his/her Library fines without paying for them. Just read in the Library! Call 774-5480 for more information..
COMPUTER CLASSES

Basic computer classes are offered each Saturday morning at 9:00. This is a 2-part class with basic computer the first week and Internet tips the second Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society week, Each enrollee must take the first part before The Society will meet Monday, July 2d, at 6:00 in he/she is allowed to take the second part. For more information, call the Library at 774-5480. We can the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. The accommodate only 8 people, so get your name on the topic of Jeff Mays program is The State list early. Defense Force.

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