Parker Arizona Public Library

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The 2010 US Census is rapidly approaching, and it is more important than ever that La Paz County residents be completely counted! Census counts affect us all in many important ways including representation in Congress and allocation of federal funds such as Community Development Block Grants. The libraries of La Paz County are participating as partners in the 2010 US Census. Expect to see census information and assistance in your library in March and April. If you live in La Paz County or are here on April 1st, *La Paz County is counting on you--Be Counted!* Get a job with the 2010 US Census! The 2010 US Census is hiring workers now for La Paz County. Call toll-free 1-866-861-2010 to sign up and be tested here in La Paz County. Go online to http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/ to find out more or to take a practice test. Lower Colorado River Field Archaeology Trips Twelve Saturday field trips from January 9 through March 27, 2010 led by Bob Drew. Cost of trips $30 or 3 for $25 each. Free orientation and information 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7 at the Parker Public Library. Sign up now at the Parker Public Library. For more information, call Bob Drew, 928-669-2323. Over the past few years there has been a transformation of the ways the Library serves our customers. This site is a major effort by the Library to fulfill the needs of our community. You will find new features and a clear navigation to discover the many resources the Library has to offer you. Our website is also a work in progress. The Parker Public Library is always changing and growing, looking for ways to be of use to you. We invite you to keep returning and discovering what we have to offer. Whether you arrive online or walk though the doors you are always welcome.		L A T E S T N E W S The Parker Public Library recently received five stars, the highest rating, from Library Journal Magazine. For libraries of comparable size and budgets, Parker was the 7th most heavily used library in the United States! Besides being included in America's Star Libraries, Parker was also included in a companion article, Spotlight on 9 Stars. Volunteers Needed for Story Time Want to make a difference in a young child's life? Parker Public Library is looking for volunteers to lead Story Times for children 0-5 years of age. We are looking for volunteers for a half hour weekly story time to begin this month. Sign up at the library or call 928-669-2622. The creation of a countywide library district was the subject of two work sessions with the County Board of Supervisors and Parker and Quartzsite Mayors and Town Councils in November. The discussions were motivated by a concern for how to continue funding the county's libraries when general revenues are shrinking. La Paz County's libraries are among the most heavily used for their size in the United States, and while revenues are declining, library usage is increasing. Parker Library Director Dale Savage said, "In tough economic times, our libraries become especially important for many people to connect with the resources they need."