South Hill library gets new equipment
The Friends of the Library, a nonprofit volunteer organization that raises money for the libraries, is making a $30,000 donation for a new self-checkout machine and a new digital microform reader/scanner for the South Hill Library branch, 3324 S. Perry St.
The new self-checkout machine will be available for customers to use at noon on Tuesday, after a short unveiling ceremony.
“This is tremendous. The donation of these two pieces of equipment will be felt by customers for many years to come. We are so grateful for the support the Friends provide to the library through the book sales and through donations for programs and equipment; they are a wonderful group of people,” said library director Pat Partovi.
South Hill branch manager Louise Sullivan agrees. “The customers at South Hill will definitely be very happy to have another check-out option.”
The Friends of the Library holds two large used-book sales annually and they sell books in their minibookstore in the lobby of the Downtown Library to raise money for city libraries. The bookstore, Buy the Book, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and is staffed by volunteers.
Web site raps Wal-Mart
In response to the proposed Wal-Mart store at 44th and Regal, opponents have launched a Web site, www.nosouthillwalmart.com.
According to Web site developer Patrick Ream, the site generated more than 500 visits and a growing self-registration e-mail list within the first two days of its launch.
The site compiles local news about the project, information on how to get involved and the project’s potential impacts, as well as contact information and tips for submitting public comments to city officials.
For more information, contact Ream by e-mail at par@nosouthhillwalmart.com or 448-9185.
SPA project planned
The Spokane Preservation Advocates’ February “Doing It” project will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Campbell House, 2316 W. First Ave., in Browne’s Addition.
Participants will be working on the third floor. The project involves identifying repairs and doing a little research. Wear jeans and bring a sweater.
A light breakfast will be furnished. To RSVP, call Ann Cronkhite at 747-7239.
Meetings
The Cliff/Cannon Neighborhood Council will meet at 7 tonight at Roosevelt Elementary School, 333 W. 14th Ave.
Lynn Mandyke, project manager for the Heritage Garden project, will give an overview at the meeting, and the neighborhood’s new resource officer, Brenda Yates, will give an update on the changes within the Spokane Police Department. There will be a brief update about Bernard Street trees and a discussion on neighborhood cleanup.
The Latah/Hangman Valley Neighborhood Council will meet at 7 tonight at Tidyman’s at Highway 195 and Cheney-Spokane Road.
The Peaceful Valley Neighborhood Council will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday at the Peaceful Valley Community Center, 214 N. Cedar St.