Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
November 21, 2007
Contact: Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian
Subject: Altamont Public Library holding annual fundraisers
Bored with the same old candy canes? Looking for some new ideas for those stockings? With the average stocking measuring just seven inches in diameter, some gift items simply don't fit. Don't get discouraged. Sock away some of these little gifts for your stocking stuffers!
The Altamont Public Library offers “ReadStrong” gel bracelets as an ideal stocking stuffer idea. These bracelets are on sale at the library for $2.00 at the circulation desk. This small fundraiser assists the Library to raise funds for book purchases throughout the year.
Beth Speers, Librarian, also suggests purchasing Library cards for family members who might not live within the city limits. What an excellent gift idea for your child or grandchild. Opening the world of books to young children is a gift that continues to grow all year long.
Starting Friday, November 23, the Altamont Public Library will begin it’s annual “Books for the Library” Tree fundraiser. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, the Library will have book ornaments for placement on the library’s tree. These ornaments will available for each donation made to the library’s “Books for the Library” Tree fundraiser. The ornaments will then be placed on the tree throughout the holiday season. Donations of $1.00 or more will earn an ornament that can be personalized.
These annual fundraisers assist the library in purchasing new books throughout the coming year.
The Altamont Public Library has been providing public library service in Altamont since 1908. We are proud to offer over 18,500 books, periodicals, Internet access, a genealogy section, DVDs and VHS movies, music CD's, audio books, Children's Summer Reading Program, meeting room offered to public, photocopier, local newspapers on microfilm from 1800, microfilm/ microfiche reader, and fax machine. One of the most exciting and new aspects of the library is the web interface. This allows patrons to request loans, renew their loans, or research. With a valid library card and a personal identification number (PIN), anyone can do the research any time of the day or night from home or office. Information is available through the Altamont Public Library website at www.altamontpubliclibrary.com. Patrons may also come to the library in person to get help in finding what they’re looking for. To learn how to make the best use of the library from any location, stop into the Altamont Public Library.
For more information on the Altamont Public Library call 618-483-5457 or go to www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.