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Tyson Library News
“When I step
into this library, I cannot understand why I ever step out of
it.” Marie de Sevigne |
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In This Issue
click on links to read stories
6 pages if printed
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Calendar
click
for complete calendar of events
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Aug 7 |
Movie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid |
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Aug 26 |
German Pitch-in Dinner |
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Sep 4 |
Movie: Marmaduke |
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Sep 6 |
Library closed
Labor Day |
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Sep 23 |
Library closed |
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ARE YOU AN E-READER?
Do you have a Kindle or Sony reader? If you'd like to share your
experiences we are looking to put on a program at the library.
Please contact us. |
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Tyson
Library Joins Evergreen Indiana Library Network
Evergreen
Indiana is a growing organization of public libraries throughout
Indiana that uses a common database to allow patrons of member
libraries to view the holdings of other member libraries and
to borrow materials from those libraries using their common Evergreen
Indiana card.
When
does this take effect?
Friday,
September 24th, 2010
The library
will be closed Thursday, September 23rd for the day to make the
transition.
See the
article below for all the details and benefits of Evergreen Indiana
at Tyson Library. |
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Evergreen Indiana |
Benefits you will see
- Access to over 1 million items
- One card works at Tyson, Batesville, Greensburg,
Madison,
North Vernon and Vevay, to name a few.
- Place holds on most books at other libraries and
have them delivered to Tyson
- Return books borrowed from other libraries to Tyson
Changes
we have to make
- Patrons will receive a new Evergreen Indiana card
at no cost
- 21-day book loans, with one renewal
- 7-day DVD loans, no renewal
- Overdues calculated at $.25 per day, per item, with
a $10.00 cap, per item
- Tyson Library district (Brown, Johnson, Shelby, and
Otter Creek Townships)
new cards and renewals remain $2.00 for adults
- Non-resident fee charged for those living outside
of Tyson Library district
(see following article)
A complete brochure on Evergreen Indiana is available
at the library. Please contact us with any questions. |
Map of surrounding library districts - those
in green are members of Evergreen Indiana |
List
of all Evergreen Indiana member libraries |
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Library Districts
Indiana has 239 recognized library districts - one of these
is Tyson Library. The Indiana State Library recognizes Tyson's
district as Johnson Township in Ripley County, along with
the townships of Brown, Otter Creek and Shelby,
which have an agreement with Tyson to provide library services.
(See map)
Also in Ripley County are
- Osgood Public Library, serving Center, Franklin, Delaware,
and Washington Townships
- Batesville Memorial Library, serving the city of Batesville
and most of Laughrey township
Adams and Jackson townships in Ripley County
have no recognized library district, as the residents in these
two townships do not pay a library tax.
While this may be interesting why is it important?
Indiana law (IC 36-12-2-25(c)) requires a library district
to charge a non-resident fee to those who do not live within
the limits of the recognized library district. This being fair
to equalize what residents pay for library service with those
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Because of this requirement, Tyson Library currently charges a
non-resident fee of $31.00. Thus, anyone residing outside of Brown,
Johnson, Shelby and Otter Creek townships must pay
$31.00 for a new, or renewal, library card.
For residents of Brown, Johnson, Shelby and Otter
Creek townships there is no change in the cost of a new or
renewed card.
What are the options for those living outside
of Tyson Library's district to get a library card?
- If you live outside of Brown, Johnson, Shelby, or
Otter Creek townships you can obtain a Tyson Library card
for $31.00.
- If you live in Center, Delaware, Franklin, or Washington
townships you can obtain a free card at the Osgood/Milan Library.
- If you live in Batesville city limits or in part of
Laughrey township you can obtain a free card at Batesville
Memorial Public Library.
- If you live in Adams or Jackson townships,
or outside of Ripley County, you can obtain a library card at
any of the above libraries by paying the library's non-resident
fee - Tyson Library $31.00, Osgood $34.00, Batesville $73.00.
- Any Indiana resident can purchase a Public Library Access
Card (PLAC) for $50.00 at any Indiana Library. However, the PLAC
purchaser must have a valid library card at their "home"
library. If the purchaser does not have a home library, they
will need to purchase a non-resident card in addition to the
PLAC.
How about Children's cards?
Children's cards at Tyson Library remain free, for those living
within Brown, Johnson, Shelby or Otter Creek townships
OR those living within the South Ripley School District.
Children who reside outside of the library's district or who
are not within the South Ripley School district would have to
pay the non-resident fee.
This information the transition to Evergreen Indiana
and Library Districts is a lot to digest. Please stop by the library,
or contact us, if we can answer any questions.
812-689-5894 - email: tysonlib@seidata.com
Now
accepted!
For your convenience the library now accpets Visa, Mastercard
or Discover credit and debit cards for any library payment. Note
that debit card transactions will be handled as a credit transaction
(the money is not immediately withdrawn from checking, but may
take 2-3 days to process the transaction). There are no fees charged
to you for any transaction.
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Library Program Reminder with Email Alert |
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Via e-mail, the library can send reminders of upcoming library
programs... an easy way not to forget that interesting program
or movie showing you really wanted to see. Be sure to tell a library
staff member to register your email address for calendar alerts.
As always, the library DOES NOT share your email address with
anyone else.
Your email address on file at the library provides the additional
benefits...
- an email notice 3 days before any loan itme is due
- an email notice the day a loan item is overdue
- an email notice 10 days before your library card expires
- an email notice when an item you have requested is available
for pickup
Movies on the
library's big screen
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Diary
of a Wimpy Kid
Saturday, August 7, 12:30pm |
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Marmaduke
Saturday,
Sep. 4, 12:30pm |
Register for the
movie by calling 689-5894 or click on this icon, now, or anytime
you see it on the library's website 
Adult & Family Program
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The Library will host a German Pitch-in dinner to share the
exuberent tastes of Germany. The whole family is welcome.
Bring a German dish (and recipes) to share.
Thursday, August 26, 6pm. |
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New Books & Movies |
For a complete listing of new books and movies at
the library
click on the following links |
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See what's new!
Book Page is a monthly book review publication
which serves as a broad-based selection guide
to the best new books published every month.
click image to go to Book Page |
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