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Posted February 4th, 2010 in Library News
Thousands of newspapers are now available through an online database that is available at all Hayner Public Library locations! Not only do we have the Alton Telegraph newspapers dating back to 1836, we also have access to many other national and international newspapers dating back to the 1700s! This newspaper database, which is hosted by NewspaperARCHIVE.com, lists more than 3,000 newspaper titles and tens of millions of pages. Every newspaper in this archive has been digitized and is fully searchable by keyword and date.
NewspaperARCHIVE.com is the world’s largest archive of online newspapers. Nowhere else can you find such a variety of newspapers Continue Reading
Posted January 28th, 2010 in kids
This recommended reading list, in celebration of Black History Month, highlights African-American literature. It provides an excellent source of suggested books for children of all ages.
Elementary (Grades Pre-K-3)
- Red Dancing Shoes, Denise Lewis Patrick and James E. Ransome
- I Dream of Trains, Angela Johnson
- The Moon Over Star, Dianna Hutts Aston
- Let It Shine, Ashley Bryan
- Before John Was a Jazz Giant, Carole Boston Weatherford Continue Reading
Posted January 25th, 2010 in Library News
Ole friend,
Who sits so far above
With head so white and ne’er a feather move
The beauty and serenity
Yet fiercely to behold
A steady gleam from serious eyes Continue Reading
Posted January 19th, 2010 in Library News
Are you puzzled about how to begin your family history? Let Hayner Public Library help you get started. We can provide you with forms, advice, and resources to get a good start on your family tree. Our Illinois Room has resources for various states and foreign countries.
Call us at 462-0677 to schedule a free appointment with one of our Genealogy Department staff.
Posted December 22nd, 2009 in Library News, kids
Movie & Craft, formerly scheduled for the second Thursday of each month, has been changed to the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. The first Movie & Craft will be Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Please update your calendars!
Posted December 8th, 2009 in Library News
Looking for help with your research project? Want to learn how to search the library’s databases?
Hayner offers one-on-one reference assistance to guide you.
Just make an appointment for a free 30-minute session with a reference librarian, and we will personalize the session to meet your information needs.
To Book-A-Librarian, call 433-2864, or e-mail us at reference@haynerlibrary.org.
Recommended Reading
Our staff suggests that you check out these new hits and well-worn classics. Come back here often…you might find your new favorite book! And, for all our past recommendations, check out the archive.
by Daniel Lynch
Are you one of those people who think Google is the most fascinating and powerful tool of the Internet? Most would agree that it is amazing how we can Google just about any word or phrase and get an astonishing amount of information to sort and sift through. But did you know that Google can also be a great resource when looking for family history? Check out the book Google Your Family Tree, written by Daniel Lynch. This book explains in simple and easy-to-understand directions the most effective ways to research your Continue Reading
by Paulette Jiles
The Civil War is coming to an end, and recently freed slaves Britt Johnson and wife, Mary, head west with their three children to start a new life. They leave the Confederate South to settle in the North Texas plains near Indian Territory occupied by the Comanche and the Kiowa. Soon after establishing themselves in Elm Creek, Mary dreams of starting a school and Britt is eager to develop a freighting business. Life abruptly changes when a raiding party of Kiowa and Comanche descends upon the settlement. Britt, away to get supplies, Continue Reading
About the Library
Since becoming a tax-supported district, we have been able to expand our facilities and services by improving our Adult Division with increasing our collection and programming. Our Adult and Youth services at our centralized downtown location are augmented by the convenience of our Alton Square Mall Branch location. We also reach out to the community through our Homebound Program, making the Hayner Public Library facilities and services accessible to all District Residents.
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Thousands of newspapers are now available through an online database that is available at all Hayner Public Library locations! Not only do we have the Alton Telegraph newspapers dating back to 1836, we also have access to many other national and international newspapers dating back to the 1700s! This newspaper database, which is hosted by NewspaperARCHIVE.com, lists more than 3,000 newspaper titles and tens of millions of pages. Every newspaper in this archive has been digitized and is fully searchable by keyword and date.
