Makayla gave a fellow student a very nice gift because she wanted that student to have something nice and feel special. Makayla demonstrates a caring, compassionate attitude every day at North Elementary.

Isabella Hall

When visiting the KidsSpace at Hayner, Isabella found money on the floor and promptly took it to the circulation desk, a very responsible thing for such a young girl to do.

Hey guys, don’t forget about our teen book club on March 13, 2010, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. We’re going to discuss the last book you’ve read.  Please bring a friend. For more information, please call Shannon at 618-433-2872.

James Charles

An altercation between two students at Alton High School required security to be involved. One of the security officers lost his watch while helping with the dispute. There were many students around, and James found William’s watch and turned it in to the office staff.

In A History of the Huguenots, William Carlos Martyn details the growth, development, and influence of this religious group in Europe.  In the eleventh century, the Paulicans believed in religious liberty and a return to Christian worship as they believed the original apostles taught.  They denounced corruption in the church hierarchy at Rome.  Despite intense persecution, this group spread throughout Europe and became known as the Huguenots.  Some of their ideals were promoted by leaders in the Reformation Period and have become part of modern Christian doctrine today.  (IR 285.4 MAR)  BP

The Owens Bottling Company merged with Illinois Glass Company in 1929 to form Owens-Illinois. Owens-Illinois is iconic in Alton’s industrial history. The Alton business, consisting of three manufacturing plants, not only provided first-rate employment opportunities, but also offered many after-hours activities such as award banquets, private clubrooms, and sporting events.

Unfortunately, the last O-I plant closed its doors on December 15, 2006, but the impact left by this corporation had already been etched into Alton’s history.

After reading this short history, don’t overlook the many other Owens-Illinois books available in the Illinois Room that focus on the employees who helped make this business a successful industry in Alton for many years. These books are one of a kind and can be used for local history research as well as a genealogical resource.   (IR 666.1 OWE) PB

Teen Tech Week (March 8 – 13)

Come join us on Saturday, March 13, for our digital scavenger hunt. Players are set loose in the mall and the library to find items or complete certain tasks from a list. Points are given for each item on the list. The first team that finishes its list, makes it back within the time limit, and has the most points wins. Please bring your own camera or camera phone. For more information or to register, please call Shannon at 618-433-2872.

Hayner Public Library will be hosting a story time once per month in the new Eagles Nest located on the upper level across from the food court. This story time is exclusively for the little ones ages 2–5 years old. This 30-minute story time includes themed stories, songs, finger plays, and manipulative.  Meeting dates are Wednesday, March 17; Wednesday,  April 21; and Wednesday,  May 19, 2010, at 11 a.m.  No registration required!