Game On!In an effort to expand teen services, Ramsey County Library is proud to debut video games for check out. A 2008 survey by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) found that teens would come to the library more often if they offered more teen materials. Video games are a popular way to attract teens (and adults), while helping to promote information literacy and build developmental assets. Video games encourage creative expression and promote literary activities like reading, writing and creating content about and around the game. You can request your favorite Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games at any Ramsey County Library. Multiple copies are available for free checkout or browse the rental copies, available on a first come, first serve basis at the libraries in Maplewood, Roseville and Shoreview. Taxpayer's money was not used for this collection. |
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Quiet on the Set
Make a movie at your Ramsey County Library and see it on the big screen! Last year, 68 films entered MELSA's Quiet on the Set short film competition and this year promises to be even bigger.
No matter your skill level - from novice to experienced - here's your chance to show the Twin Cities community your inner filmmaker. Sign up starts March 1 and the submission deadline is July 21 - so get filming! Need some tips to get started or want to brush up on your camera skills? Try one of our filmmaking workshops:
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Visit www.melsa.org/quietontheset for more information and to see last year's winning films.
Learn storyboarding techniques, video production and editing with Suburban Community Channels TV for three consecutive Saturdays. Choose one series at either library. Sign up with Teen Librarian Marcus by calling 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or e-mailing mlowry@rclreads.org. Filmmaking for Kids Saturday, May 29; 1 p.m. RCL - Maplewood Quiet on the Set Filmmaking for Kids 12 and under will focus on filmmaking basics for younger kids who have no experience creating short films. All that's needed is interest and enthusiasm. Advanced Filmmaking Saturday, May 29; 3 p.m. RCL - Maplewood This workshop is designed for filmmakers who have experience. The Advanced workshop takes concepts of camera, lighting, editing, script and sound to the next level. 
Online Homework Help Are you struggling with a math assignment? Need help writing that essay? Ramsey County Library introduces Homework Rescue, powered by BrainFuse. Starting this fall, students in grades 3 through 12 will be able to work one-on-one with online tutors for free. Homework Rescue uses real, expert tutors, including Spanish-speaking tutors, and covers all core subjects and basic skill building. Other features include writing lab specialists and test preparation. Students can use Homework Rescue on a Ramsey County Library computer or on a home computer with Internet. All they need is a library card and a desire to learn. Amendment Approved Public libraries in Minnesota will receive $4.25 million for arts and cultural programs in the next two fiscal years. The money is part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment that state voters approved in November. The Amendment approved an increase in the sales tax to be dedicated to the environment and arts. According to the bill, the funds from the Amendment "may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries." Look for arts and cultural programs sponsored by this fund at Ramsey County Library next year! 
New Titles Available with One-Click Audio Downloadable audiobooks from NetLibrary/Recorded Books have proven so popular with Ramsey County Library customers that the Library is expanding its downloadable collection. New features include: A new One-Click interface which makes downloading quick and simple New titles by bestselling authors New titles for children and young adults Hundreds of iPod-compatible titles You can browse and download titles from the comfort of home by clicking here or bring your personal media player to your local library to download titles from the Library's computers.
Ramsey County Library Policy Changes
Ramsey County is facing declining tax revenues and reductions to state aid as use of County services is steadily increasing. To meet today’s economic challenges, the Library is revising policies aimed at managing increasing workflow in times of decreasing staff levels.
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Maplewood Nationally Recognized
Since its opening in March 2007, Ramsey County Library in Maplewood has won several awards and been featured in several publications. The building, designed by Minneapolis-based HGA architects, has received awards for its interior design and architecture, and has been nationally recognized for its modern, sustainable design. In June, the library in Maplewood received the American Library Association (ALA) and International Interior Design Association's (IIDA) national award honoring excellence in library interior design for libraries over 30,000 square feet. The Library was also awarded the Best of Competition award from IIDA Wisconsin and the 2007 American Institute of Architect's Minnesota Honor Award for Design Excellence. "The Library has become the living room for the community because of its easy access to reading materials, fireplace and artwork, comfortable chairs, and views to the trees and wetlands outside," says Jane Dedering, Library Planner and Senior Interior Designer with HGA. In addition to these awards, the Library has been featured in local and national publications including Metal Architecture, American Libraries, Architecture Minnesota and Metro. "The citizens of Ramsey County really enjoy the Library's welcoming design, its natural setting and how comfortable it is," says Ramsey County Library Director Susan Nemitz. "The library in Maplewood is a unique and valuable community asset."
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