Carl Elliott Regional Library Launches Summer Reading Program

 Readers of all ages will explore all things musical and geological this summer as your local library presents "Libraries Rock!" during their summer library program. Activities  may include costume creation, group games, musical crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, and more.

 The 2018 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, ages 5-12, with programs, prize drawings, storytimes, a reading club and more. The programs are held on several days of the week at different times of the day depending on the library. Registration for “Libraries Rock! is now closed. For more information, call your local library, or visit our calendar for  program details.

 All programs are free of charge.

 Ebooks and audiobooks are available for download to your eReader or mobile device through Camellia Net, a digital library for several Alabama libraries.

 All you need to check out and download is an internet connection, a valid library card in good standing from any Carl Elliott Regional Library branch, and free  software available to transfer your downloaded materials to your eReader or mobile device.

 To log in to your account, use your library card number found on the back of your card and your PIN number. The default PIN is 1111 if you've never accessed your account on our website.

 The Carl Elliott Regional Library and its member libraries provide the public with numerous online databases which host a wealth of information ranging from ebooks,  homework tutoring, historical photographs, etc.The Carl Elliott Regional Library has recently acquired access to two new databases, Ancestry Library Edition and Chilton  Library.

 Chilton Library provides users access to the award winning Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Chilton provides step by step instructions for making simple repairs like changing  a gas cap to more complex operations like replacing a fuel injector. Also included in the Chilton database is a listing of every recall a manufacturer has made for a particular make or model, and almost all makes and models are included in the database.

 Ancestry is a database which provides users with access to hundred of thousands of historical documents to include: census records, birth certificates, marriage  certificates, death certificates, military records, immigration records, newspaper clippings, school and church records, wills, deeds, tax records, and more. Patrons must  access Ancestry within one our member libraries, Arley, Carbon Hill, Double Springs, Haleyville, Jasper, or Sumiton.