The Beatties Ford Road Library would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library System will be closed Christmas Eve (12/24) and Christmas Day (12/25).

Also, remember the Kwanzaa celebration at Freedom Library to appreciate the principle "Nia." Based on the idea of community, this is a great way to share in the sentiments of the season.

Freedom Library
12/30/2009 6:30 PM
704-416-4200
1230 Alleghany Street
28208

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is 5 Stars!

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Beatties Ford Road Library have once again been designated a “Five-Star” library. This is a due in large part to the support and patronage we receive from you, the people of our community. Thanks! Wondering what a Five-Star Library is? It’s the highest possible rating given out by the Library Journal, and it’s similar to the Michelin and Mobile guides used for restaurants and hotels. They’ve actually given it to us twice: first in February 2009, then again in November 2009.

You can read more on our website.

Come on in to the Beatties Ford Road Library or visit our website at www.cmlibrary.org to find out what’s going on at the Library. Not only can you help us celebrate our five stars, but your very presence can help us keep our Five-Star designation in the future! How’s that, you ask? The Library Journal Index is based equally on four things: visits, circulation, program attendance, and public Internet computer use.

OPEN with changes!

The Beatties Ford Road Branch has reopened with our slightly different hours and some changes to the collection.

-Wednesday and Thursday we are open 10AM-7PM.
-Friday and Saturday we are open 9AM-6PM.
-Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

We still have books to be checked out; however our collection is slightly smaller and you cannot request that books from other branches be sent to our location for pick-up.

The computer lab is still up and running!

Closed/Reopen

Just a reminder--We are CLOSED for renovations this week (11/23/2009-12/1/2009). We will REOPEN December 2, 2009 with limited hours. For more information visit www.plcmc.org and click on the location Beatties Ford Road Library.

Successful Renovation Meetings!

Thanks to everyone who came out today for the Renovation Meetings at BFR. We had some great questions. Sorry, there will not be a second story addition! For all the specifics, please remember to visit www.plcmc.org.

WE ARE CLOSING!!!

Dear Patrons,

Our little library will be getting bigger soon! The long awaited renovations are going to start soon. Below are a list of dates to know about for the next year in regards to our hours.

Nov. 7: This is the last day you will be able to select Beatties Ford Road as a pick-up location for holds. (During the renovation, holds will be available for pick-up at nearby Freedom Regional Library.)

Nov. 22-Dec. 1: Branch closed.

Dec. 2: Branch reopens with limited hours and services, four days per week.

Wed.-Thurs.: 10-7
Fri.-Sat.: 9-6

Spring 2011: Anticipated renovation completion date.

Visit Building Projects at the Library for photos and current information on all library building projects.

Word of the Week

Grandeur (n.) (gran-je-ure) The condition or quality of being grand; nobility or greatness of character.
-Webster's New College Dictionary, 3rd ed.

Word of the Week

Relish (n.) (rel-ish) Liking or enjoyment of the taste of something; pleasurable appreciation of anything.
-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 2nd ed.

Frommer's Library Display Contest

How do you travel with Frommer's? That's the question asked as libraries from across the country put their marketing talents to the test. And since Beatties Ford Road Library can hang with the best of them, we decided to answer the question with a display of our own. A map of the world serves as the backdrop of the display created by BFR staffers; Teresa Clay, Elisha Minter and Malcolm Plummer. The display is draped with all the essentials needed for a good trip. There's the dressed to impress tourist who's ready to assimilate into other cultures. And with the plethora of disposable cameras and Frommer's tour books, she's ready to go. Check out our display at Picasa.

Where would you like to go?

Word of the Week

Bombastic (adj.) (pronounced bom-bas-tik) is high sounding; inflated; or pretentious.

-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 2nd ed.

2009 Fashion Show is HERE

Yes. The time has arrived. This Saturday (9/19/2009) we will present a neighborhood fashion show with models and great clothes. Starting at 3:00 the catwalk is ready to go!
Michael Jackson music will be playing!

National Coupon Month

September is National Coupon Month!!
Look in local papers and online for great savings.
Harris Teeter will triple coupons up to $0.99 face value until 9/22/09!
At BFR we have 2 coupon boxes on our tables with clipped coupons you can take to any local store and receive discounts.

Coupon Clubs meet at the following libraries:
Hickory Grove Branch- Every other Tuesday @ 6:30 PM (704-416-4400)
North County Regional- Every Thursday @ 11 AM (704-416-6000)
Morrison Regional- 9/22, 10/27 @ 3 PM (704-416-5400)
Mint Hill- 10/5 @ 6 PM (704-4165200)

Word of the Week

Acquiesce (v.) (pronounced ac-qwee-es) is consent or comply without protest.
-Webster's New College Dictionary, 3rd ed.

The Free Library of Philadelphia Closing!

The Free Library of Philadelphia will be closing on October 2, 2009 due to lack of funding. Please check out the website above for more information. This could happen to any library system without adequate support by legislators and the community. Hopefully the senate will pass a bill allowing for more funding to enter the city and provide for the library. We will keep you posted!

Smart Start Book Sale!

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County presents a Booksale at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Southpark Mall.

September 12, 2009
11 AM-4PM
American Girl Event 2pm

Information quoted from the Smart Start Website:

"Smart Start will receive 20% of your total vouchered purchases in the store, and 10% of your total vouchered purchases in Bronte's Bistro. Additionally, the American Girl Event will be featured at 2 PM. Girls can walk the red carpet dressed as their favorite doll, enjoy tea and cookies, and register to win a full-sized Rebecca doll."


You can pick up vouchers at the public library or the day of the event at Joseph-Beth.

Word of the Day

Abstruse (adj.) (pronounced ab-stru-se) describes a noun that is difficult to understand.
-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary

Quote of the Day

Reality is an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

-Albert Einstein

Word of the day

Hyperbole (pronounced high- per- bo- lee) is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Ex.: He is the greatest thinker in the world.

2009 Fall Fashion Show

This special tribute to the late great Michael Jackson will feature traditional dress for school, work and going out on the town with a special flair. Models will also receive special training by Studio 12 instructor Mr. Russell Brown.

Saturday September 19, 2009

3:00 pm @ Beatties Ford Road Library

To be a part of this event, please call the library at 704-416-3000.

MLK Tribute with the NC Association of Black Storytellers

The library hosted the North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers this past Saturday. These distinguished verbal artists shared with the audience stories of the past to enrich the future. Check out this great picture of one storyteller.