SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENT

The Crown Point Community Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Event with a visit by Astronaut Jerry Ross

The Crown Point Community Library will kick off their annual event with Jerry Ross on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. This event will take place at the First United Methodist Church at 352 South Main Street, Crown Point, IN.

For more information, please contact Paula Newcom at 663-0270.

SUMMER READING FOR ALL AGES--JUNE 4 - JULY 27 AT CROWN POINT & WINFIELD!!!

HELP WANTED: IT Specialist

Crown Point Community Library is seeking a fulltime IT Specialist to be responsible for the planning, procurement, implementation, management, maintenance, troubleshooting and training for all technology networks, firewalls, antivirus solutions, hardware, software, audiovisual equipment, and telecommunications systems at both the main and branch libraries.


IT Specialist will also train and assist public and staff with software and hardware.

Qualifications: BS in Computer Science or equivalent education and experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey technical information to non-technical users. Familiar with Windows desktop and server operating systems.

Excellent public service attitude.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Includes benefits.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to Lynn Frank, Director at 214 S. Court St., Crown Point, IN 46307 or via email to lfrank@crownpointlibrary.org.

New Authors in our gift campaign

The Crown Point Community Library is excited to announce three more authors in the Authors Circle: Praxair Foundation, Eisenhower Elementary School and Timothy Ball Elementary School.


In March, the Praxair Foundation granted the library $7,000 to be used towards technology in the new library. In April, Eisenhower Elementary School raffled off 18 baskets (each with individual themes created by different departments and teachers within the Eisenhower community) and raised $2234.00. Timothy Ball Elementary raised $1,759.69 from their Read-A-Thon, both donations were designated for the Youth Services Department in the new library.

The library thanks all of its donors for their continued support of the library.

Principal, Maryann Chapko (second from right) and school Media Specialist, Judy Einikis (far right) presented a check for $2234.00 to Crown Point Library Business Manager, Kate Lodivisi (far left) and Library Board Member, Mary Malloy-Rhee (second from left).

Media Specialist, Susan Kerr (back row - middle) and teacher, Kate Perchon (back row -right) along with students Jocelyn Sutherland, and Will Roach present a check for $1,759.69 to Crown Point Library Business Manager, Kate Lodovisi (back row-left)

Postcards & Appraisals

Join us for a program on postcard collecting. Harley Sheets will talk about collectible postcards and what makes them valuable. He will also talk about the history and hobby of postcard collecting. Following the presentation he will offer free postcard appraisals for those attending.

This event is free.