Estill Development Alliance

From the official Estill County Public Library Newsletter:

The Numbers
Between February 1st and April 30th:
11701 visits to the library were recorded.
27067 items were checked out.
1609 people attended library story times, daycare story times, home school enrichment, and children’s bookmobile programs.
670 canned goods were donated in lieu of library fines.

What’s new?
In early March the library began to offer homework help and job help through a company called Brainfuse. The service provides online practice tests, skill building sessions, live tutoring, and resume/writing review.

Patrons can now be placed on a waiting list for select future bestselling books by phone, online, or in person. A list of authors and titles can be found in the new book section of the library.

Two new Early Literacy Stations are up and running in the Children’s section of the library. The stations feature bright and engaging educational games for children from 2 to 10 years of age. Animal themed headphones are also available for check out.

Summer Reading “One World, Many Stories”
Children’s Programs:
June 28th at 1PM, Doug Doolin, Magician
July 5th at 1PM, Mary Hamilton, Storyteller
July 12th at 11AM and 12:30PM, Kentucky Reptile Zoo
July 19th at 1PM, Ice Cream Party
Free goodies and prizes at every show!
Teen Programs:
Game Night, July 14th and 28th from 4-6PM
Adult/Teen Reading Incentive
June 13th through July 23rd
All patrons who wish to participate will be given a business-sized “Preferred Reader/Viewer Card”. Once a patron checks out 10 items, they can redeem this card for a “Fines Free Card.” The “Fines Free Card” can be used at any time in the future to pay off library fines.

The library is at 246 Main Street in Irvine and can be reached at (606) 723-3030 or at their website.

The Beattyville Lee County Chamber of Commerce, Estill County Chamber of Commerce and Powell County Kiwanis Club is pleased to announce an upcoming program to benefit our communities.  Leadership LEAP (Lee, Estill and Powell) is a eight month class, made up of people from our three communities, which aims to expand the network of potential future leaders of our counties; enhance participants’ knowledge of the structure and operation of local businesses, schools, healthcare providers, government, civic and charitable organizations; introduce the participants to local business owners, educators and school administrators, healthcare providers and staff, government officials and the leaders of civic and charitable organizations; foster a better understanding of local issues and needs; and develop leadership and team building skills.

The program includes two overnight trips and eight day-long sessions between January and October. All meals and accommodations will be included.  Tuition is $200.00, which may be paid by participants or a sponsor/employer.  A limited number of scholarships are available, so all interested people are encouraged to apply.

Leadership LEAP is meant for those who want to be more involved in improving our community.  Class size is limited and applications are due December 31, 2010. Interested parties should contact the Chamber office at 723-2450 or crawford@irvineonline.net with questions or to receive an application.  Leadership LEAP is brought to you through a partnership between the Beattyville Lee County Chamber of Commerce, Estill Development Alliance, Estill County Chamber of Commerce, and the Powell County Kiwanis Club.