Now that the excitement of Christmas is past and the decorations are packed away, long
winter evenings stretch ahead of us. Why not fill them with some good books….either
the “old standard” physical volume or a book downloaded to an e-reader!
E-readers have become quite the rage. If you were lucky enough to have Santa bring you
one for Christmas, we have step-by step instruction cards at the library on how to
download books into it! And, yes, the Library System of Lancaster County has a
collection of e-books! Called “Overdrive”, there is a link directly on the front page of
our website (www.columbia.lib.pa.us). Just look for the “Download audiobooks ebooks”
link at the bottom of the page.
While you can browse and choose the titles to fill your “ecart”, internet connection
limitations prevent you from actually downloading the books into your device at the
library itself. It is recommended that you use a home or office PC with internet access
for the actual download.
Overdrive’s front page includes a quick start guide, frequently asked questions, and a
guided tour of digital media. The guided tour is exceptionally helpful, especially if you
are new to digital media (like myself!)
If you prefer to hold a physical book in your hands (as many of us do!), here are some of
the new releases for January:
Private: # 1 Suspect by James Patterson
Love In a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Gun Games: a Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman
Breakdown: a V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky
Deadline by Fern Michaels
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Gideon’s Corpse by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Look of Love: a Piper Donovan Mystery by Mary Jane Clark
Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James (this is a mystery involving the characters of
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. It is already here!)
Mrs. Coni Haas’ Monday Night Storytimes have “Winter Fun” as their theme:
Monday, January 2: library closed for New Year’s
Monday, January 9: “Animals and Birds In Winter”
Monday, January 16: “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Monday, January 23: “It’s All About Cookies!”
Monday, January 30: “Nursery Rhymes”
Our annual Mitten Tree was another success. 224 items have been donated to help keep
your neighbors warm this winter. Kudos to Shirl Stumpf, who is continuing the
Columbia tradition of creating caps and scarves all year long. Shirl donated a total of 155
hats and scarves….ALL HAND CROCHETED! She is continuing the legacy of our
anonymous donor, who passed away in 2011. Thanks also go to Danielle Peters of St.
Paul’s Episcopal and Jean Phiel of St. John’s Lutheran for distributing the items collected
to families who need them.
Family Film Nights for January (Wednesdays at 6 PM)
Wednesday, January 4: “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Wednesday, January 11: “The Wizard of Oz”
Wednesday, January 18: “Madagascar”
Wednesday, January 25: “Cars 2”
The Columbia Public Library is following up on a very worthwhile and popular outreach
begun last year. “Food For Fines” involves bringing in nonperishable food items for the
Columbia Food Bank during the weeks of January 16 through January 30. Personal
hygiene items for the traveling winter shelter will also be collected. Each item donated
will allow the donor to have $1.00 removed from their outstanding library fines. Of
course, people who have no fines are certainly welcome to donate as well!
According to Danielle Peters and Sue Ohler of the Columbia Food Bank, most-needed
items are jelly (any flavor), canned meats such as Spam or canned stews, baked beans,
and chunky-style soups Items needed for the winter shelter include personal (travel)
sized soap, shampoos, and toothpaste. Items will be collected between Monday, January
16 and Monday, January 30.
January also means tax materials are arriving. The Columbia Public Library has the most
popular forms you’ll need….and we can print any specialized forms from the IRS or PA
Revenue websites. If you need help preparing your forms, remember to schedule an
appointment with Mr. Samuel Edmond. He will be happy to help you complete and
submit your form electronically. Please call 406-8143 for an appointment.
The Columbia Public Library is offering a Highmark/Blue Shield Medicare Solutions
Seminar on January 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Topics of discussion include
Medicare Advantage products such as FreedomBlue PPO, Medigap and Prescription
Drug products (BlueRx PDP). This seminar is especially beneficial to those who are new
to the Medicare process. There is no charge.
The Columbia Public Library is located on 24 S. 6th Street, next to Park Elementary School.
(Cattycorner to CVS Pharmacy and across the street from St. John’s Lutheran Church) Phone
number is 684-2255 and web address is www.columbia.lib.pa.us. Find us on Facebook! Please
stop by and visit often!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Library calendar for January
All Events are Free of Charge!
“Food For Fines” will run from Monday, January 16 to Monday, January 30. For every item
donated, you will receive $1.00 off any fines. ($5.00 limit) Valid at Columbia Public Library
only….not county-wide! People without fines are welcome to donate as well!
Monday, January 2: Library closed for New Year’s
Wednesday, January 4, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Monday, January 9, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Animals and Birds in
Winter”
Wednesday, January 11, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Wizard of Oz”
Monday, January 16, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Wednesday, January 18, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Madagascar”
Monday, January 23, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “It’s All About Cookies”
Wednesday, January 25, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Cars 2”
Monday, January 30, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Nursery Rhymes”
Mr. Samuel Edmond will again be available for tax preparation help! Please schedule an
appointment by calling 406-8143.
“Food For Fines” will run from Monday, January 16 to Monday, January 30. For every item
donated, you will receive $1.00 off any fines. ($5.00 limit) Valid at Columbia Public Library
only….not county-wide! People without fines are welcome to donate as well!
Monday, January 2: Library closed for New Year’s
Wednesday, January 4, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Monday, January 9, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Animals and Birds in
Winter”
Wednesday, January 11, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Wizard of Oz”
Monday, January 16, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Wednesday, January 18, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Madagascar”
Monday, January 23, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “It’s All About Cookies”
Wednesday, January 25, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Cars 2”
Monday, January 30, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Nursery Rhymes”
Mr. Samuel Edmond will again be available for tax preparation help! Please schedule an
appointment by calling 406-8143.
Storytime topics at the library
Storytimes at the library for January.
Mondays at 6 PM
Stories Read by Mrs. Coni Haas
January 9:
“Animals and Birds In Winter”
January 16:
“Mittens and Snowy Days”
January 23:
“It’s All About Cookies!”
January 30:
“Nursery Rhymes”
Film Night at the library
Here is a list of thr family film nights at the Columbia Public Library.
Every Wednesday at 6 PM
Columbia Public Library
January 4:
“Alvin and the Chipmunks”
January 11:
“The Wizard of Oz”
January 18:
“Madagascar”
January 25:
“Cars 2”
Every Wednesday at 6 PM
Columbia Public Library
January 4:
“Alvin and the Chipmunks”
January 11:
“The Wizard of Oz”
January 18:
“Madagascar”
January 25:
“Cars 2”
Columbia Police reports
RAYMOND E. REYNOLDS, JR., AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA,
WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT 3RD. &
CHESTNUT STREETS, 17 DECEMBER 2011.
LYNSEY N. HUYETT, AGE 21, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 441 SOUTH, 15 DECEMBER 2011.
TONYA L. BRAM, AGE 41, OF BAINBRIDGE, WAS CITED
FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED, ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 19 DECEMBER 2011. WHEN A
CHECK WAS MADE ON THIS INDIVIDUAL, IT WAS LEARNED THERE WAS
A BENCH WARRANT OUT OF THE SHERRIFF’S OFFICE FOR HER, SO
SHE WAS HELD UNTIL THEY ARRIVED TO GET HER.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR
PROHIBITED ACTS AGAINST BOROUGH PROPERTY; CHRISTOPHER
EVAN ARRUDA, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA; SHAWN CHRISTOPHER
GRAHAM, AGE 20, OF WASHINGTON BORO.; AND MATTHEW JOSEPH
KLASE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA. THESE THREE ADULTS WERE
OBSERVED IN THE ACT OF DAMAGING THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS,
AT THE TOWN SQUARE , 5TH. AND LOCUST STREETS, ON THE
BOROUGH CAMERAS.
RANDELL LEE PUGLIESE, AGE 46, OF LANCASTER, WAS
CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING
PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 12TH. AND BARBER
STREETS, 16 DECEMBER 2011.
DENNIS ISHMAN, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED,
IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, 18 DECEMBER 2011.
SHAWNTE DION HENDERSON, AGE 43, WITH NO KNOW
ADDRESS, WAS CAUGHT INSIDE A VACANT HOUSE ON PERRY STREET,
STRIPING COPPER/WIRE, ETC. HE WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY,
THEFT, AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BY OFFICER JAMES JACOBS AND
TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE ROBERT A. HERMAN FOR ARRAINGMENT, 19
DECEMBER 2011. HENDERSON WAS RELEASED ON HIS OWN
RECOGNIANCE. POLICE HAD RECEIVED A TIP FROM A CONCERNED
CITIZEN, THAT THIS CRIME WAS IN PROGRESS. THANKS TO ALERT
CITIZENS, THAT NOTIFY POLICE OF THESE ISSUES.
STEVEN W. GARNER, AGE 43, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED
FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION ON NORTH 3RD. STREET, 20 DECEMBER 2011.
WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT 3RD. &
CHESTNUT STREETS, 17 DECEMBER 2011.
LYNSEY N. HUYETT, AGE 21, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 441 SOUTH, 15 DECEMBER 2011.
TONYA L. BRAM, AGE 41, OF BAINBRIDGE, WAS CITED
FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED, ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 19 DECEMBER 2011. WHEN A
CHECK WAS MADE ON THIS INDIVIDUAL, IT WAS LEARNED THERE WAS
A BENCH WARRANT OUT OF THE SHERRIFF’S OFFICE FOR HER, SO
SHE WAS HELD UNTIL THEY ARRIVED TO GET HER.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR
PROHIBITED ACTS AGAINST BOROUGH PROPERTY; CHRISTOPHER
EVAN ARRUDA, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA; SHAWN CHRISTOPHER
GRAHAM, AGE 20, OF WASHINGTON BORO.; AND MATTHEW JOSEPH
KLASE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA. THESE THREE ADULTS WERE
OBSERVED IN THE ACT OF DAMAGING THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS,
AT THE TOWN SQUARE , 5TH. AND LOCUST STREETS, ON THE
BOROUGH CAMERAS.
RANDELL LEE PUGLIESE, AGE 46, OF LANCASTER, WAS
CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING
PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 12TH. AND BARBER
STREETS, 16 DECEMBER 2011.
DENNIS ISHMAN, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED,
IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, 18 DECEMBER 2011.
SHAWNTE DION HENDERSON, AGE 43, WITH NO KNOW
ADDRESS, WAS CAUGHT INSIDE A VACANT HOUSE ON PERRY STREET,
STRIPING COPPER/WIRE, ETC. HE WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY,
THEFT, AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BY OFFICER JAMES JACOBS AND
TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE ROBERT A. HERMAN FOR ARRAINGMENT, 19
DECEMBER 2011. HENDERSON WAS RELEASED ON HIS OWN
RECOGNIANCE. POLICE HAD RECEIVED A TIP FROM A CONCERNED
CITIZEN, THAT THIS CRIME WAS IN PROGRESS. THANKS TO ALERT
CITIZENS, THAT NOTIFY POLICE OF THESE ISSUES.
STEVEN W. GARNER, AGE 43, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED
FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION ON NORTH 3RD. STREET, 20 DECEMBER 2011.
Organizations need help
The Columbia Lions Club, Sunsnappers organization and the Foresters Club of Columbia will sponsor their third annual holiday meal delivery for senior citizens on Sunday.
Volunteers are needed to help assemble and deliver 500 cooked turkey dinners to seniors living in retirement communities and in their own homes throughout Columbia, Washington Boro and Mountville.
Most of these seniors are unable to cook meals due to physical limitations or not having ovens, project chairman Ken Kramer said.
Meal assembly will take place at 11 a.m. in the Foresters Club, 201 Locust St., Columbia. The event is expected to last until 1 or 1:30 p.m.
Those interested in helping should contact Kramer at 684-0599 or 684-2185.
Volunteers are needed to help assemble and deliver 500 cooked turkey dinners to seniors living in retirement communities and in their own homes throughout Columbia, Washington Boro and Mountville.
Most of these seniors are unable to cook meals due to physical limitations or not having ovens, project chairman Ken Kramer said.
Meal assembly will take place at 11 a.m. in the Foresters Club, 201 Locust St., Columbia. The event is expected to last until 1 or 1:30 p.m.
Those interested in helping should contact Kramer at 684-0599 or 684-2185.
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