Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library

Public Computers Have Been
Color Coded and Customized!

Library Blog
Offers Feedback Opportunity

Library patrons can see at a glance which public computers meet their library needs. New color-coded computer monitor labels show which computers are restricted to the library’s website and which have full Internet access. Because fewer computers have full access beginning September 8, 2008, time restrictions will be in effect. Please see New Computer Profiles and this questions and answers page for further information.

David Clapp, our director, is currently discussing information regarding public librarianship and computer access in his blog, Director's Remarks. There is opportunity for feedback there for anyone who would like to comment.

New Series Begins
September 16 !

Series Theme: Hidden Truth

September 16 -This Gun for Hire (1942)

Double-crossed hit man Alan Ladd and a woman working undercover, Veronica Lake, become entangled as they learn that they are working toward a similar goal. 81 minutes NR
For more information about Flick's Cafe . . .

Read notes for the previous Flick's series at Romance Series, Complicated Youth Series, and the Faith Series.

Let’s Talk About It!
Next Event is September 18th

After a three-year hiatus, the Downtown Library is proud to once again host Let’s Talk About It, the national book discussion program. The theme for this five-part event is “Jewish Literature–Identity and Imagination: Neighbors: The World Next Door”. For more information...

Constitution Day is
September 17, 2008

On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. Click Here to check out our list of resources, links and interactive sites regarding this important day.

Brisingr Release Party
September 20, 2008 at 2:30p.m.
Downtown Library

The Chattanooga Hamilton County Bicentennial Library is proud to promote Brisingr, the third book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle. Eragon, the first book in the series, has been devoured worldwide since it's release date in 2002,. We will celebrate the release of Brisingr with food, drinks, trivia, perhaps a movie, and prizes. For more information . . .

ClubLib 2008 Ignites Downtown Chattanooga

For one night only, Saturday, October 18, from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m., ClubLib breaks all the rules by transforming the downtown library into a series of dynamic night clubs. This year's event has expanded and will be held on all three floors of the library, including the outdoor roof patio. For more information . . .

Exercise Your Rights! Vote!

In case you haven't noticed 2008 is a Presidential election year and the date of the Federal General Election, November 4th, is fast approaching. United States citizens with the legal right to vote will need to make a very important decision. Use our Elections 2008 page to help give you more information about the candidates, the issues and the election process.

Library Offers Mango
Language Learning Software

The library now offers Mango Language Learning Software through its website. It is available in all branch libraries and remotely, allowing you to access it from home or anywhere convenient to you; and it offers 9 languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese.

For more information . . .

Pilot Online GED Project with READ Chattanooga

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library is partnering with READ Chattanooga to provide online access to GED study materials and practice tests. More information about this new service . .

Library Customer Satisfaction Survey

The Library wants your feedback! By filling out our Customer Satisfaction Survey and letting us know how you feel about our facilities, services, staff and collection, we will have the information we need to improve our service to you. We're listening!

Database Spotlight:

Health and Wellness Resource Center 1980 -
Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. The material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only (TEL).