Hanford Branch Library Blog

2012-01-27T14:43:00.001-08:00

The Kings County Library's Facebook page is now up and running. Please get your friends to "like" us. We will be updating it throughout the week to keep you informed of the newest DVDs, books, and CDs to be added to our collection. Also we will keep you informed of the lastest happenings here at the library. Check us out at:

www.facebook.com/thekingscountylibrary

2012-01-13T10:18:00.000-08:00

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be in the Hanford Library's meeting room on the following dates:

January 27--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 3--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 4--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 10--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 11--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 17--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 18--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 24--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 25--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 2--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 3--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 9--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 10--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 16--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 17--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 23--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 24--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 30--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 31--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

April 6--12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

April 7--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

April 13--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

April 14--12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2012-01-13T10:02:00.000-08:00

KCAO TAX ASSISTANCE

KCAO tax assistance will be held in the Hanford Library's meeting room on the following dates. Appointments and walkins are welcome.

January 17--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

January 24--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

January 31--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

February 7--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

February 14--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

February 21--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

February 28--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

March 6--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

March 13--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

March 20--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

March 27--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

April 3--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

April 10--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

April 17--4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2012-01-13T09:59:00.000-08:00

Tax Assistance Fair

On Saturday, January 28th, 2012 a Tax Assistance Fair will be held at the Hanford Branch of the Kings County Library to kick-off the tax season. The Tax Assistance Fair will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012-01-13T09:57:00.000-08:00

In observance of Martin Luther Kings, Jr.

ALL KINGS COUNTY LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED

Monday, January 16

2011-12-05T10:32:00.000-08:00

KINGS COUNTY LIBRARY
2nd ANNUAL WINTER OPEN HOUSE

DECEMBER 7TH, 2011

5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M

Join us at the Hanford Library for a fun-filled family evening!

Train Show with Toy Train Society

The North Pole Review, a Fratello Marionettes puppet show at 6:00 p.m.

Raffle every 30 minutes

Holiday Crafts

Holiday Refreshments

Kings County Library

Hanford Branch

401 North Douty Street
559-582-0261 x111
Proudly sponsored by: Kings County Library

2011-10-05T09:56:00.000-07:00

FRIENDS OF THE KINGS COUNTY LIBRARY

ANNUAL

FALL BOOK SALES

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011

10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

KINGS COUNTY LIBRARY

HANFORD BRANCH

401 NORTH DOUTY STREET

HANFORD, CA 93230

ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE NEW AND GENTLY USED BOOKS, DVDS AND CDS

MOST ITEMS ARE $1.00!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:

559-582-0261 Z109

2011-08-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

July 28, 2011 The Wildlife Company Animals of S. America.

July 28, 2011 Kids getting ice cream at the wrap up party for the Children's Summer Reading Program.

2011-08-01T10:55:00.000-07:00

July 2011 Parents and children getting their passports stamped as part as the library's Summer Reading Program.

2011-08-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

July 25, 2011 This is the pizza wrap up party for the Teen Summer Reading Program.

2011-08-01T10:23:00.001-07:00

July 6, 2011, as part of the library's summer reading program, Allison Picard and her traveling companion talk about their visit to Kenya.

2011-06-03T13:24:00.000-07:00

ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES

Dear Families:

Come travel with us this summer at the Kings County Library! In 2011, we will present the Summer Reading Program One World, Many Stories. Reading takes you places and this summer we are going to explore many exciting destinations around the world!

Our goal is to retain children's reading skills through the summer. We encourage pleasure reading among children and their families. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Weekly shows are for family audiences.

Sign-up week is June 4-June 11, 2011. New members are accepted throughout the program. The Reading Program is seven weeks long, beginning Monday, June 13 and ending Saturday, July 30. Keep track of your reading in your Summer Reading Passport. Read 300 minutes, then visit us each week at the Library to get it stamped and receive a prize! Participate every week for a better shot at the grand prizes!

Families are invited to attend the awesome children's entertainment each week. Don't forget to pick up a 2011 Summer Entertainment Calendar!

The Summer Reading Program is made possible by the Kings County Library, BookBuddies, and the Friends of the Library. Prizes have been donated by generous local businesses. Please support them as they have supported us.

If you have any questions, please contact me at the library, 582.0262 ext. 111 or jennifer.riordan@kingscountylibrary.org

Happy Summer Reading!

Jennifer Riordan
Children's Librarian
Kings County Libraries

2011-06-03T13:13:00.000-07:00

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

How do I participate?:

1. Sign up at your library

2. Get your "Passport"
3. Earn tickets to win prizes/a free book/ and come to the pizza party. Prizes include gift certificates to local stores.

How do I earn tickets?:

1. Read 300 minutes each week. Record your time in your "Passport."
2. Take a photo (5 maximum) with your cell phone or camera and email it to the library at passport@kingscountylibrary.org. (5 tickets) More information about the photo requirements can be found in the passport.
3. Write a book review. Include author, title, and why you liked or did not like the book. (5 tickets)

Bring your Passport and get your tickets whenever you come into the library.

Read 300 minutes each week to complete the program. Then come to the pizza party and get your book.

What to Read

You can read books, magazines, graphic novels, newspapers, ebooks, and web sites.

2011-06-03T12:42:00.000-07:00

Adult Summer Reading Program
Book Discussion Groups@ the Hanford Branch
401 N. Douty Street

June 14, 21, & 28 Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Read the latest No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency novel "The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party" by Alexander McCall Smith. Three one hour discussion groups will be held in the meeting room.

July 5, 12, and 19 Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Read "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. Learn about the creation of the National Park system. Three one hour discussion groups will be held in the meeting room.

2011-06-02T12:41:00.000-07:00

Adult Summer Reading Program Guest Speakers

June 29 @ Hanford Branch, 401 N. Douty Street, Hanford

Wednesday 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

July 12 @ Lemoore Branch, 487 C Street, Lemoore

Tuesday 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to live in a foreign country? Here is your chance to learn about living overseas. A specialist from the Lemoore Naval Base will be here to share their experiences.

July 6 @ Hanford Branch 6:30 - 745 p.m.

Don't miss this opportunity to visit Kenya. Allison Picard will do a travel log on her Kenyan trip. She has amazing photos. She will also talk about the people and their culture.

2011-06-02T11:30:00.000-07:00

KINGS COUNTY SUMMER READING 2011

"Novel Destinations"

Adult Program

June 4th - July 30th

How do I participate?:

1. Sign up at your library.
2. Get your "Passport."
3. Earn tickets to win prizes.

4. You may begin June 13th and Saturday, July 30th is the last day to turn in your reading log.

How do I earn tickets?:

1. Read 300 minutes each week. Record you time in your "Passport." (2 tickets)

2. Participate in a book discussion group. (2 tickets)
3. Attend a guest speaker presentation. (2 tickets)

Bring your Passport/Reading Log and get your tickets whenever you come into the library.

At the end of the summer program, tickets will be drawn from the travel bag and the winners will be awarded gift certificates to local stores. Winners can pick up their prizes from their local library branch.

What to Read

You can read books, magazines, graphic novels, newspapers, eBooks, web sites.

2011-05-23T09:18:00.000-07:00

OPEN A BOOK, OPEN THE WORLD
KINGS COUNTY LIBRARY SUMMER READING 2011
Come Travel with Us!

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

for Kids, Teens and Adults

June 4th - July 30th

One World, Many Stories

2011-05-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

2011-04-01T10:28:00.000-07:00

The Grand Jury visits the library and is given an informational tour of the facilities by the staff.

2011-03-04T13:23:00.000-08:00

The next Friends of the Library Spring Book Sales will be on April 30, 2011.

2010-12-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

The Kings County Library's First Annual Open House, held on December 8, 2010, was a success. Over 500 individuals attended.

Children had the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa.

Patrons enjoying the Christmas train show.

Candy canes were given out to everyone.

2010-11-03T12:20:00.000-07:00

Calling All Graffiti Artists!
We're looking for graffiti art to decorate the bookcases in the new Teen Space of the Hanford Library.
Contest will run from October 18, 2010 to December 1, 2010. Contest is open to any artist 18 years of age or younger. Please submit your art (painted, pencil-drawn, computer generated or collaged) on paper no larger than 11"x14", with a submission form from the Kings County Library. All submitted pieces will become the property of the Kings County Library to display at will. All artwork must be original & uncopyrighted. The Kings County Library reserves the right to disqualify any art piece deemed inappropriate. Winner of the competition will receive a $25.00 Target Gift Card and will be contacted before 12/31/2010. If you have any questions, please contact:
The Kings County Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

559-582-0261

www.kingscountylibrary.org

2010-10-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

Friends of the Kings County Library
Annual Fall Book Sale
Date:
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Hanford Branch Library
401 North Douty Street
Outside on the south side of the library (the side facing Superior Dairy)
Items for sale include new and used books, DVD's and CD's.

Most items are $1.00.

2010-10-16T16:09:00.000-07:00

Downloadable audio books for Kings County Library patrons can be found at the following link:
http://sanjoaquinvalley.myilibraryaudio.com/
All you need to do to access the books is to type in your library card number, download and install Ingram Media Manager software, and choose the books you would like to listen to. Once the title becomes available, you will receive an email notice letting you know that you can download your chosen title.

2010-10-08T08:52:00.000-07:00

The Lemoore Branch library now has Unwired Broadband.

Faster (speed is the equivalent of 3+ T1 lines--Lemoore Branch has 1 T1 line for ALL of it's pc's)
No library card number required
No password required
MAC compatible

Wireless signal will be on Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Sunday the signal will be off. The wireless is called "Library Hotspot." The old instructions for logging on to the Lemoore library's wireless system no longer apply.

Unwired Broadband will be coming to the Hanford Library soon.

2010-10-02T13:06:00.000-07:00

Photos of the authors and their books from last Saturday's Big Valley Book Fest.

2010-09-24T18:55:00.000-07:00

Banned Books Week: September 25 - October 2, 2010. Celebrate the freedom to read by reading something someone else didn't want you to read.

2010-09-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

BIG VALLEY BOOK FEST

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010

10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

THE HANFORD MALL

1675 WEST LACEY BLVD.

HANFORD, CA 93230

Meet over 35 local authors
Buy a signed book
Ask authors questions

Sponsored by the Hanford Mall

Kings County Library

For more information call (559) 582-0261 ext. 104

http://www.kingscountylibrary.org/news/Bookfest%201010.pdf

2010-09-19T21:35:00.000-07:00

THE CHILDREN'S ROOM WAS OPENED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. THE TEEN SPACE AREA WAS ALSO MOVED INTO THE CHILDREN'S ROOM.

2010-08-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

2010-08-25T09:13:00.000-07:00

CONSTRUCTION ALERT/AUGUST 25, 2010
THE NORTH SIDEWALK OF THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED OFF. A NEW CONCRETE WALKWAY IS BEING POURED.

2010-08-07T18:31:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all of the winners of the Kings County Library's Children's and Adult summer reading program drawing. Below are photos of the readers who won the iPod Nano and Wii home video game system.

2010-06-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

2010-05-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

2010 TeenRead Summer Reading Program

June 5 to August 7

Sign up.

Get a free book!

Fill out a ticket for each 100 pages read.

Put your ticket in a prize box for a chance to win a prize!

For more information, please contact:

Kings County Library

Hanford Branch

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

559-582-0261

www.kingscountylibrary.org

2010-05-25T18:10:00.000-07:00

This summer, dip your toes into reading!

"Water Your Mind"

2010 Adult Summer Reading Program

KINGS COUNTY LIBRARY-

HANFORD BRANCH

June 5 to July 24, 2010

Join us for special programs, prizes, events, and more.

No minimum reading requirements!

Open to adults 18 years and older.

For more information, contact your local Kings County Library at:

559-582-0261 x103

www.kingscountylibrary.org

All programs free of charge.

2010-05-22T18:43:00.000-07:00

Tim Z. Hernandez comes to the Kings Art Center to do a reading from his latest work "Breathing, In Dust."

Tim Z. Hernandez's MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/timzhernandez

2010-05-11T16:33:00.000-07:00

Poetry reading and discussion with Tim Z. Hernandez from Colorado. May 22, 2010, Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reading will be at Kings Art Center, 605 North Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230. This event is co-sponsored by: Kings Art Center, Kings County Library, Center for the Book, and "Poets and Writers." For more information call: 559-582-0261 x104. Or visit http://www.kingsartcenter.org/ and http://www.unco.edu/colopoets/poets/hernandez_tim/

2010-05-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

2010-05-09T17:55:00.000-07:00

2010-05-05T09:55:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that the library's book sale will be this Saturday, May 8, 2010. The sale starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. If you wish to donate your books or DVDs to the library, drop them off at any branch library.

2010-04-15T12:37:00.000-07:00

2010-04-06T21:57:00.000-07:00

2010-04-05T09:15:00.000-07:00

United States Census 2010 forms can be obtained by calling 1-866-872-6868. Neither the library or the post office has any forms available for you to fill out. There is no online option to fill out the census form.

2010-04-04T13:45:00.000-07:00

Children's Storytimes will still be held twice a week at the library. Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. And Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. Locations: the area next to the magazines and the Open Reference books.

2010-04-01T21:20:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-30T10:33:00.000-07:00

2010-03-27T22:29:00.000-07:00

2010-03-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

2010-03-23T07:58:00.000-07:00

2010-03-16T16:21:00.001-07:00

Day Two

2010-03-16T09:38:00.000-07:00

A new air handling system is being installed in the library. To access the air ducts, the lights and ceiling tiles must be removed from the Children's Room. Hence the Children's Room will be closed until the work is done. The planned completion date is June 1, 2010. Until then, the books from the Children's Room have to moved into various areas of the library. Please scroll down.

The children's Biography section has been moved to the area near the public internet terminals. Meanwhile, the Science Fiction area has been moved to the second story area (mezzanine) at the rear of the library.

The juvenile fiction books have been moved into the area where the teen fiction used to be.

The children's picture books and non-fiction area are right behind the DVD cases.

Various shots of the meeting room before the ceiling is torn down.

2010-01-29T09:36:00.000-08:00

Free Income Tax Assistance
Commission On Aging
Will only work with those 60 years of age or older
582-3211 x2824

Kings Community Action Organization
Bring your W-2 form and social security number
559-582-4386

2009-12-22T13:24:00.000-08:00

POETRY READINGS AT THE HANFORD BRANCH LIBRARY

Poetry readings/recitals will be held on Mondays

January 4th, 11th, and 25th

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All adults (18 years or older) are welcome to attend and/or share a poem.

This event is free and will be held at the Kings County Library, Hanford Branch, in the meeting room. Meeting room entrance is the white, metal door on the North side (side facing Chase Bank) of the library.

For more information, call Frank at (559) 584-2530.

Sponsored by the Kings County Library and S.Y.M.M.S.

http://www.symms.biz/index.html

Executive CEO Frank Sanchez Jr.

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

www.kingscountylibrary.org

2009-12-19T15:43:00.001-08:00

http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6705360.html?nid=2671&rid=#reg_visitor_id&source=title

2009-12-06T19:36:00.000-08:00

2009-11-25T12:27:00.000-08:00

Check us out at the Hanford Mall!

The Library has moved into a display case just off of the Food Court thanks to the generous community support of the Hanford Mall. Check out the rotating seasonal displays which will show-and-tell you all about our upcoming events! The picture above displays our latest case; complete with snow, tracks and trains for the Annual Holiday Train Show.

Join us in the Children's Room of the Hanford Library for our Train Show on December 2 at 3:00 PM and December 3 at 10:00 AM when BookBuddy Jack Lehn will share his model trains with the community.

Visit the library website at http://www.kingscountylibrary.org/ or call 559.582.0261 for more information.

2009-11-05T17:12:00.000-08:00

Book signing & Storytelling at the Hanford Library

My Friends The Stars

Mechele Miller

Come listen to how Douglas, a star gazer, finds stars in unique places-campouts, holiday fireworks, and a planetarium.

When:

Saturday, November 14, 2009

12:00 P.M. to 2:00 p.m.

Where:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

For more information, call 559-582-0261 ext. 104

Sponsored by the Kings County Library

2009-11-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

LOCAL AUTHOR PROGRAM

Join us for an enlightening evening with...

DON SMITH

Don Smith, author of Coach Sez, has a story to tell. He has 49 years experience as a teacher and coach. The book describes everyday events and situations that teachers and coaches face. Coach Sez describes how Smith handled topics such as: profanity, teasing attitudes, being a role model plus 37 other related issues. The book has many anecdotes, stories, quotes, common sense, experiences, and personal letters from previous students. You'll find yourself in this book--funny, fascinating, and adjustable approaches on how you can connect with your own children or students.

When:

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Where:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

After the program:

Books will be available for purchase and signing

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

For more information: 582-0261 ext. 104

SPONSORED BY KINGS COUNTY LIBRARY AND FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

2009-10-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

2009-10-06T13:02:00.000-07:00

LOCAL AUTHOR PROGRAM

join us for an evening of romance with...

Sharon Lathan

The Darcy Saga picks up where Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" ends and begins moments after the wedding of the book's main characters, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. Lathan, a Hanford resident, is an exciting new author who has attracted national attention. Lathan says "it has become my passion, my obsession, and my commitment to present the beloved Austen characters and the backdrop of their life as deemed logical and true to the source material." To learn more about Sharon Lathan, visit her web site at http://www.darcysaga.net/.

WHERE:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

When:

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

After the Program:

Books available for signing and purchas

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

Information: 582-0261 ext. 104

Sponsored by Kings County Library and Friends of the Library

2009-08-24T17:04:00.000-07:00

The next library book sale will be on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Come early to get the best titles. Bring a wife, bring a husband, bring your significant other. Bring a friend along to help carry your books for you. Bring a box, bring a bag, bring a basket. There is no limit on how many books you can buy.
The Kings County Library is currently accepting donations for the upcoming book sale. Feel free to bring in your unwanted, unused, unread hardcover and paperback books. Do you have any compact discs, DVDs, videotapes or audiobooks you haven't watched or listened to in years? We will be happy to take them off of your hands. Free up room in your house. Get rid of that clutter.

2009-06-30T16:07:00.000-07:00

Effective July 1, 2009, there will be no fees for the following:

Holds (anything requested from another library in the San Joaquin Library System)
Audiobooks (cassette tapes and compact discs)
DVDs
Music CDs
Videotapes
Playaways
Short Loans (formerly known as Rental Books). Checkout time for Short Loans is now two (2) weeks.
There is a check out limit of five (5) items for DVDs, CDs, Videos, Audiobooks, and Playaways.

Due to the current economic situation which is affecting everyone, the Kings County Librarian has decided to do away with the fees pertaining to the items listed above. The .25 cents a day fee still applys to items that are brought back in late.

2009-06-10T10:49:00.000-07:00

Check out our Summer Reading Programs

June 6th to August 8th

Visit your local library. Check out books and read them for chances at great prizes from generous local businesses.

For Kids (Ages 4 to 12) : Be Creative

Sign-Up: June 6th to June 13th

Participate: June 15th to August 8th

Read books and received weekly prizes for reading. Attend weekly shows filled with song, dance, art, bubbles, & magic!

For Teens (Ages 12 to 18) : Express Yourself

Participate: June 6th to August 8th

Sign up and receive a free paperback book. Fill out a ticket for each 100 pages read and put it in a prize box for a chance to win the prize of your choice.

For Adults (Ages 18 and up) : Master the Art of Reading

Participate: June 6th to August 8th

Check out a book. Put your name and phone number on the back of the check-out slip. Put the slip in the prize box of your choice for a chance to win a prize.

Brought to you by the Kings County Library, 401 North Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230 Tel: 559-582-0261, http://www.kingscountylibrary.org/

2009-05-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

In celebration of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month

Sponsored by Kings County Library & Kings Art Center

Naomi Hirahara

Hirahara was born in Pasadena by parents who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in WWII. She received a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations at Stanford University. As a reporter and editor of a Japanese-American newspaper, Hirahara wrote about the issues of reparations to Japanese-Americans who were removed from their homes and sent to camps during WWII. In 1966, Hirahara took creative writing in Wichita, Kansas, on a fellowship. She authored two biographies for the Japanese American Museum: An American Son: The Story of George Aratani, Founder of Mikasa and Kenwood; and A Taste For Stawberries: The Independent Journey of Nisei Farmer Manabi Hirasaki. Hirahara turned to writing mysteries featuring curmudgeonly Japanese-American gardener Mas Arai. The books include Summer of the Big Bachi, Gasa-Gasa Girl, and Snakeskin Shamisen, which won the Edgar Allen Poe Award. She is also the author of a middle-grade book, 1001 Cranes...

Where:

Kings Art Center

605 North Douty Street

When:

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Time:

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Information: 582-0261 x104

2009-05-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

Kathryn Sobelman, proprietor of Osterberg's Mercantile in Clovis, California, appraises items at the Family History Fair on May 9, 2009. This event was co-sponsored by the Kings County Library and the Kings County Senior Center.

2009-05-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Library made $4,040.00 in four hours.

A big thank you to everyone who bought something at the

book sale.

The crowd grows in the minutes before the yellow tape is

dropped at 10:00 a.m.

Hanford Branch Library staffmembers. Good job.

2009-04-30T09:19:00.001-07:00

Pandemic Plans for each state:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/states/stateplans.html

2009-04-28T19:40:00.000-07:00

DON'T FORGET TO COVER YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU SNEEZE.

Swine Flu Information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_001

Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/swineflu.html

H1Ni Swine Flu Spread Map
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2009-04-21T16:09:00.000-07:00

Local Author

Hazel Dixon-Cooper

Hazel Dixon-Cooper is a professional astrologer, astrology teacher, and a member of the American Federation of Astrologers. She lives in Fresno, California. She is Cosmopolitan Magazine's Bedside Astrologer and also writes a daily horoscope for Cosmo Mobile, and With Cosmo, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 111 @ 7:40 a.m. Pacific (10:40 ET). She also writes the best-selling Rotten Day astrology book series. Her latest book is Friends On A Rotten Day.

Where:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

When:

Thursday, May 7, 2009

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

Information: 582-0261 x104

2009-04-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

First Annual Hanford Bookfest '09
Book signing and talks by Local Authors
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Hanford Senior & Veteran's Center
(401 North Irwin Street, Hanford, CA 93230)
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open to the public
Free Admission
Sponsored by the Kings County Library and the Hanford Senior Center
Information: 559-582-0261 x103

2009-04-14T14:10:00.000-07:00

Business Technology Center and the Hanford Branch Library Present:

Job Interview Skills Workshop

Wednesday, April 29th

from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At the Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

The Business Technology Center in conjunction with the Hanford Branch Library invite adults of all ages to participate in this FREE workshop!

The workshop will focus on:

Interview Skills
Do's and Don't during Interviews
Answering Interview Questions
Attire

At the end of the workshop participants will have the opportunity to volunteer for a sample interview and receive feedback from the instructors.

Please come dressed for success!

Phone: 582-0261 ext. 109 or 584-1441 ext. 2528

2009-03-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

If you cannot make it to Dennis Griffin's West Hills College appearance (see below), you can see him on April 2, 2009 at the Hanford Branch Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library. Free admission.

2009-03-17T13:45:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Dennis N. Griffin

In a long and varied career, Dennis Griffin has been an undercover private invesigator with Pinkerton's Inc., the Director of Investigations with the New York State Department of Health, and sheriff's deputy. He is the author of The Battle for Las Vegas: The Law Vs. The Mob and Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster, and Government Witness. Frank Cullotta was the right hand man of Tony Spilotro. Spilotro enforced the Chicago mob's interests in Las Vegas during the 1980s. Vegas Vixen, the third book in Griffin's Las Vegas-based fiction trilogy, was released in 2008.

Where:

West Hills College

Conference Center

555 College Avenue

Lemoore, CA 93245

When:

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Refreshments provided by West Hills College

FREE ADMISSION

Information: 559-582-0261 x103

2009-03-03T13:03:00.000-08:00

LOCAL AUTHOR PROGRAM
Join us for a memorable evening with MARILYN MEREDITH
When:
Thursday, March 12, 2009
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:
Hanford Branch Library
401 North Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230

NO SANCTUARY
Rocky Bluff Police Department Crime Series
Marilyn Meredith is the author of award winning Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series as well as over twenty published novels, both e-books and trade paperbacks. Under the name of F.M. Meredith she writes the Rocky Bluff Police Department crime series, the latest, No Sanctuary, from Oak Tree Press is set in a small beach community like the one she used to live in.

Marilyn will discuss the tips and techniques she has used to launch her writing career. Visit her Web site at http://fictionforyou.com/

After the program:

Books will be available for purchase

Book signing by the author

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

For more information, call 582-0261 ext. 104

Sponsored by Kings County Library and Friends of the Library

2009-03-03T12:26:00.000-08:00

March 8 - 14, 2009

During the month of March, we have a free trial to the Teen Health & Wellness Database. Look it up and tell us what you think.

Go to:
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/
Username: teentech
Password: teentech

Check out the new technology we have to offer.
Access to the database will expire on March 27, 2009

2009-02-11T12:42:00.000-08:00

ANNOUNCEMENT:
The next library book sale will be on Saturday, May 9, 2009

2009-01-13T19:42:00.000-08:00

Special Guest Speaker

Michael Mehas

Michael Mehas is the associate producer of the film "Alpha Dog" starring Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis, and Sharon Stone. The film is based on the true story of a kidnapping and the alleged involvement of Jesse James Hollywood, a California drug dealer who became the youngest man ever to be on the F.B.I.'s Most Wanted List. Mehas went on to write the novel "Stolen Boy," which thinly veils the actual events of the three days of kidnapping, partying, and tragedy.

http://michaelmehas.com/home.htm

Where:

West Hills College

Conference Center

555 College Avenue

Lemoore, CA 93245

When:

Thursday, February 5, 2009

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Refreshments provided by West Hills College

Questions??? Please call Sherman Lee at 582-0261 x103 or e-mail Sherman.Lee@kingscountylibrary.org

Free Admission

2009-01-12T10:27:00.000-08:00

LOCAL AUTHOR PROGRAM

Vicki Pitts-Caine

Vicki Pitts-Caine self-published her first historical novel, "Rachel." Her second work is a Christian Romance Adventure novel entitled "Alvarado Gold." She is currently working on a sequel which follows the adventures of Addie Brown when she and her husband travel to Egypt. Vicki enjoys reading, craftwork and collectibles. She is also an exotic gemstone collector.

Where:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

When:

Thursday, January 15, 2009

First presentation: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Second presentation: 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Free Admission

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

For more information please contact Gail at 582-0261 x104.

2009-01-06T13:44:00.000-08:00

NOTICE: THERE WILL BE NO VITA TAX ASSISTANCE AT THE HANFORD BRANCH LIBRARY THIS YEAR. THE LIBRARY WILL HAVE TAX FORMS AND BOOKLETS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. LIBRARY STAFF CANNOT ADVISE YOU ON WHAT FORMS YOU SHOULD USE OR HOW YOU SHOULD FILL OUT SAID FORMS.

2008-12-29T15:34:00.000-08:00

Celebrate Fort Roosevelt!

For decades, Fort Roosevelt was a two-acre ecological center and museum located on the grounds of Roosevelt Elementary School. The Fort is no longer in existence. But for long-time Hanford residents, Fort Roosevelt was a local landmark. The flim "Fort Roosevelt Requiem" chronicles the history of the Fort. For those of you who missed the film's premiere at the Hanford Fox Theater, you can buy a DVD copy of "Fort Roosevelt Requiem" and have it autographed by director David Dibble.

The Hanford Library is having a special event to meet filmmaker David Dibble and dedicated fort volunteer, Heidi Arroues and her friends to sign autographs and share stories. A preview of the documentary will be played along with DVDs for $10.00 each.

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

559-582-0261

January 17, 2008

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

2008-12-19T10:23:00.000-08:00

2008-11-13T11:09:00.000-08:00

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Lee Herrick

Lee Herrick was born in Daejeon, South Korea and adopted at ten months. He is the author of "This Many Miles from Desire." His poems have been published in the Haight Ashbury Literary Journal, Berkeley Poetry Review, Hawaii Pacific Review, Many Mountains Moving, The Bloomsbury Review, and MiPOesias. His work can be found in anthologies such as Seeds from a Silent Tree: Writings by Korean Adoptees, Hurricane Blues: Poems About Katrina and Rita, and Highway 99: A Literary Journey Through California's Great Central Valley. His essays have been published in Korean Quarterly and Visions Across the Americas. He is the founding editor of the literary magazine, In the Grove. He teaches at Fresno City College in California.

Where:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

When:

Thursday, November 20, 2008

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Free admission

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

Questions??? Please call Gail Lucas at 582-0261 x104 or e-mail gail.lucas@kingscountylibrary.org

Sponsored by Kings County Library & Friends of the Library

2008-11-09T19:08:00.000-08:00

2008-11-02T08:41:00.000-08:00

This is a video clip of Che Gilson's appearance at the Hanford Branch Library on the evening of October 30, 2008.

2008-10-29T09:55:00.000-07:00

This is video from last Saturday's book sale. The next book sale is scheduled for the Spring of 2009. Photos of the event can be found by scrolling down to the September 11, 2008 entry.

2008-10-17T10:19:00.000-07:00

2008-10-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

An Intriguing Evening with Che Gilson

Thursday, October 30, 2008

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Che Gilson is an author and artist. She loves writing and reading, and creating intersting worlds of her own. Hobbies include: reading anime, manga, writing, crafting projects for her Etsy shop, and she is hopelessly obsessed with Asian ball jointed dolls. She can be found daily on Den of Angels, trolling the marketplace. Her published works include Avigon and Avigon: Gods and Demons - both illustrated by Jimmie Robinson and published by Image Comics. Her latest work is Dark Moon Diary published by TOKYOPOP -the second volume of which comes out in October 2008. Check out her interview with us @ www.kingscountylibrary.org/serv/yanewsltr.html

Teens are encouraged to attend

Where:

Hanford Branch Library

401 N. Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

After the program:

Books available for purchase

Book signing by the author

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

Questions??? Please call Gail Lucas at 582-0261 ext. 104 Or e-mail gail.lucas@kingscountylibrary.org

Sponsored by the Kings County Library and Friends of the Library

2008-09-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Randy Heaton

Randy Heaton, a native of Moline, Illinois, joined that city's Police Department in 1961, and served in Patrol, Traffic Section, and Criminal Investigations.

He then expanded his law enforcement career into county, state and federal jurisdictions. He was elected Sheriff in his home county; he served as the Command Criminal Investigator as a civilian employee in the Department of the Army, and served on the State of Nevada's Gaming Control Board, leaving there in 1994, with the rank of Senior Agent. During his career, he graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy, the Secret Service Executive Protection course, and was the Distinguished Graduate of his class at the Army's Military Police Investigator's Course.

Randy started his "security career" while in the Marine Corps, and has held Director positions at eight different casino operations. His current position is at the Tachi Palace Casino & Hotel as the Security Director. While working in Las Vegas, he was elected President of the Las Vegas Security Chief's Association.

Mr. Heaton will be discussing the first murder investigation of his law enforcement career, his final murder investigation, and gaming crimes committed in casinos in California and Las Vegas.

WHERE:

West Hills College in Lemoore

Conference Center

555 College Avenue

Lemoore, CA 93245

WHEN:

Thursday, October 16, 2008

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

LIMITED SEATING

REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY WEST HILLS COLLEGE

Questions??? Please call Sherman Lee at 582-0261 x119 or e-mail sherman.lee@kingscountylibrary.org

http://hanfordbranchlibraryblog.blogspot.com/

Sponsored by Kings County Library & West Hills College Lemoore

2008-09-11T16:12:00.000-07:00

Friends of the Kings County Library

invite you to our

ANNUAL FALL BOOK SALE

Saturday, October 25, 2008

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

(the sale will be on the south side of the library, the side facing Superior Dairy)

Hanford, CA 93230

Items for sale include new and used books, both fiction and non-fiction, hardcovers and paperbacks, DVDs and CDs.

All branch libraries are currently accepting donations from the public. So if you have any old books, DVDs, or CDs that you want to clear out of your place, now is your chance to get rid of some clutter.

For more information please call 582-0261 ext. 109.

2008-09-05T09:08:00.000-07:00

LOCAL AUTHOR PROGRAM

Join us for a fun-filled family evening with...

Virginia Pilegard

WHEN:

Thursday, September 18, 2008

6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M

WHERE:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

After the Program:

Books available for purchase

Book signing by the author

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

"WARLORD" series

Virgina is the author of 7 picture books in the "Warlord" series. The beautifully illustrated books explore informal lessons in math, geometry and science and are set in ancient China. The books are part of the California Board of Education's recommended reading list for K-12. Pilegard will discuss her trips to China for research while writing the series. Complimentary study guides will be available for teachers. Pilegard will also bring supplies and directions for participants to make a simple abacus. Children are welcomed to attend.

Questions??? Please call Gail Lucas at 582-0261 ext. 104 or e-mail gail.lucas@kingscountylibrary.org

Sponsored by Kings County Library and Friends of the Library

2008-09-05T08:59:00.000-07:00

Come Join the Saturday Art Bus!
September 6, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, & March 7

Free bus transportation to all 4 major Hanford Art Centers: The Carnegie Museum, Taoist Temple, Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture, and the Kings Art Center.
All Centers are open from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Visitor fees to all 4 Art Centers are only $12 per person!!
Tickets to all centers can be purchased at the Carnegie Museum, Taoist Temple, The Clark Center, the Kings Art Center, or the Hanford Visitor Agency.

For more information contact the Hanford Visitor Agency at 582-5024

2008-08-21T13:58:00.000-07:00

Hanford Branch Library's display case for July 2008

2008-08-05T17:18:00.000-07:00

An exterior view of the Hanford Branch Library can be seen near the end of this video.

2008-07-23T12:28:00.000-07:00

NEW BLOG FEATURE---

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS OF NEW LIBRARY BOOKS

Go to the "Useful Links" section in the upper right side of the screen, just below the blog counter. Click on "Kings County Library Staff Picks."

IF YOU HAVE READ A BOOK BORROWED FROM THE KINGS COUNTY LIBRARY AND WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND IT TO OTHER PATRONS, WRITE UP IN A FEW SENTENCES WHY YOU ENJOYED THE BOOK. SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO: sherman.lee@kingscountylibrary.org

2008-06-30T10:14:00.000-07:00

Video of the Hanford Branch Library's Christmas Train Show from 2007.

2008-06-27T10:02:00.000-07:00

The Kings County Library's children's summer reading program is now in full swing. Entertainment provided by Randel McGee.

Children at the branch libraries are entertained by Bubble Man.

2008-06-11T11:47:00.000-07:00

Hanford's Senior Center gets a new wii. Teams are forming now. For more information about the Hanford Senior Center and the new wii please contact the Hanford Senior Center at 585-2531.

2008-06-07T15:19:00.000-07:00

Sign ups for the Children's Summer Reading Program going on now. Go to the desk in the Children's Room to sign up. Must be 3 to 12 years of age. Free prizes to all participants.
Adult Summer Reading Program. Check out materials from the library. Sign your name and phone number on the back of the due date reciept. Put reciept in the bag of your choice for a chance to win a gift certificate when the program ends on July 19, 2008.

Teen Reading Program. Ages 13 through 18. Sign up at the desk in the Children's Room and get a free paperback book. For every 100 pages you read, get a slip at the desk. Fill out your name, address and phone number. Put the slip in a green box of your choice. Each box represents a different prize. The more slips you put in a box, the better your chances of winning.

2008-05-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

TEENREAD 2008

MAY 31 TO AUGUST 2

FILL OUT A TICKET FOR EACH 100 PAGES READ.

PUT THE TICKET IN A PRIZE BOX FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE!