Library Services and Holdings

Library Holdings and Services

Adult and Children's Reading The library currently holds about 7000 titles. Books include fiction and non-fiction in regular print as well as several large print issues. In cooperation with the Regional Library, a certain number of new titles are rotated through each month.

Audio Books The library currently has about 50 audio tape editions of children's and adult books as well as books on compact disks.

General Reference General reference materials include bound volumes and computer based encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, etc.

Local Reference Several volumes covering the history of the community and the local area are available for study at the library.

Video Materials The library has about 150 adult and children's video tapes and DVDs available for checkout at any one time. Inter-library loan allows a certain number of new titles to be cycled through each month.

Public Access Computers Four public access computer workstations have been provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for use by library patrons. These computers have access to the internet for e-mail and world wide web browsing. In addition, the computers have a full range of document preparation applications as well as extensive electronic reference software. A printer and scanner are also available to assist users in preparing documents.

Services and Programs

Outreach Programs Volunteers from the Library Friends Group support group reading activities at Lanier Grade School and Greenback kindergarten.

Summer Reading Program Each summer the Greenback Public Library participates in a State sponsored summer reading program. Children compete within their age groups to see who can read the most books during June and July. Beginning and ending dates are posted in schools, libraries and local newspapers as well as on this Internet web page. The program is intended for children 3-12 years of age and meets at the library on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 to turn in their completed books and to check out new books. At these sessions, there are special guests, prizes and treats. The program ends with an "Awards Day" and a hot dog party. Library volunteers provide the staff for supervision and the program is funded by donations from the community and the surrounding area.

Beginner's Computer Classes Instruction in computer basics is available upon request. Training is tailored to the individual's skills and needs and can include how to interact with the computer using the mouse and keyboard as well as an introduction to application software. Software training can cover the use of word processors to prepare letters, resumes, etc. as well as using document preparation tools to create business cards, brochures, advertisements and other such publications. Introduction to the internet can cover receiving and sending e-mail, general web browsing, and searching the web for specific information.

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Adult and Children's Reading	The library currently holds about 7000 titles. Books include fiction and non-fiction in regular print as well as several large print issues. In cooperation with the Regional Library, a certain number of new titles are rotated through each month.
Audio Books	The library currently has about 50 audio tape editions of children's and adult books as well as books on compact disks.
General Reference	General reference materials include bound volumes and computer based encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, etc.
Local Reference	Several volumes covering the history of the community and the local area are available for study at the library.
Video Materials	The library has about 150 adult and children's video tapes and DVDs available for checkout at any one time. Inter-library loan allows a certain number of new titles to be cycled through each month.
Public Access Computers	Four public access computer workstations have been provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for use by library patrons. These computers have access to the internet for e-mail and world wide web browsing. In addition, the computers have a full range of document preparation applications as well as extensive electronic reference software. A printer and scanner are also available to assist users in preparing documents.

Services and Programs
Outreach Programs	Volunteers from the Library Friends Group support group reading activities at Lanier Grade School and Greenback kindergarten.
Summer Reading Program	Each summer the Greenback Public Library participates in a State sponsored summer reading program. Children compete within their age groups to see who can read the most books during June and July. Beginning and ending dates are posted in schools, libraries and local newspapers as well as on this Internet web page. The program is intended for children 3-12 years of age and meets at the library on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 to turn in their completed books and to check out new books. At these sessions, there are special guests, prizes and treats. The program ends with an "Awards Day" and a hot dog party. Library volunteers provide the staff for supervision and the program is funded by donations from the community and the surrounding area.
Beginner's Computer Classes	Instruction in computer basics is available upon request. Training is tailored to the individual's skills and needs and can include how to interact with the computer using the mouse and keyboard as well as an introduction to application software. Software training can cover the use of word processors to prepare letters, resumes, etc. as well as using document preparation tools to create business cards, brochures, advertisements and other such publications. Introduction to the internet can cover receiving and sending e-mail, general web browsing, and searching the web for specific information.