Deposit Free Library

The children’s collection has just grown by 100, thanks to a very generous gift.  The gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-Kindergarten through early readers, were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City.  Diane Brownstone, director of the foundation, became addicted to books at an early age.  She often visited the public library.  As an adult, she set up the foundation with the goal of fostering early reading and a love of books in other young people.  She hopes the new books will encourage parents and children to read together.

The Deposit Free Library was one of a hundred libraries chosen to receive this gift.  The collection includes classics such as Make Way for Ducklings, Horton Hears a Who, and Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel, as well as current favorites like Fancy Nancy, Giraffes Can’t Dance, and Knuffle Bunny.  There is something for everyone in this group of books.  Come to the library and enjoy our new collection.  And a huge THANK YOU to the Brownstone Book Fund for this extraordinary gift!

Join us in welcoming the newest member of the Deposit Free Library family!  Deborah Stever has recently joined the library staff.  Many Depositonians know Deb from her volunteer work at Deposit’s Closet or her work at the Assembly of God church.  For the past fifteen years Deb has been the reporter for the Deposit Courier.  She brings teaching, writing, and organizational skills, as well as lots of enthusiasm to our library.  We are thrilled to have her join us!  Stop by the library sometime soon to welcome Deb and to check out some of our newest materials.

Santa is taking time from his busy schedule to make a visit to the Deposit Free Library.  On Friday, December 16th at 6:30, the jolly old elf will stop by to read Christmas stories.  All children and their parents are invited to join us for this annual event.  Take some time out from the hectic pace of the holidays to enjoy a quiet time with your kids.  If you’d like, wear your pajamas and get a photo to preserve an old-fashioned holiday memory.  Merry Christmas from the library!

You may not be aware of a large selection of online sites available with your library card.  Many of the libraries in the Four County Library System subscribe to the Research Center, and Deposit is one of them.  There is a large and varied selection of online resources, including children’s encyclopedias, digital archives for several local newspapers, and practice tests for the DMV.  Geneology buffs can use the library’s version on Ancestry.com available with the Research Center subscription.  Jobseekers can use JobNow to get tips on a successful hunt for employment.  All of these resources and more are FREE with your library card!  To get to the Research Center from this website, go to the QuickLinks section on the toolbar.  Happy researching!