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

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.

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.

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.

In observance of Martin Luther Kings, Jr.

ALL KINGS COUNTY LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED

Monday, January 16

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.