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 The Mary Ellen Wright Memorial Poetry Contest wrapped up a few weeks ago, and we wanted to give you an update on the contests results. We have pictures of the winners, and a note from our sponsor! We’re so proud of our winners and we’re very honored by the generosity of the sponsor, Maryann Strossner. Here’s what she writes:
I just want to thank everyone who participated in the poetry contest. Mary Ellen loved to read poetry. She tried her hand at writing some and although she was never happy with the results, I thought her poetry had a lot to say. So please keep writing and reading and I hope you’ll all be back for next year’s event.
Sincerely, maryann strossner
And congratulations again to the winners, Nikka Duarte and Melody Wang. Read their winning entries here:
 Poetry Contest winner Melody Wang
Melody Wang: Normal is Overrated
 Poetry Contest Winner Nikka Duarte
Nikka Duarte: I am from
 The Cobb County Public Library System is now providing online access to the Morningstar® Investment Research Center for all valid cardholders. The database is accessible via the library’s database webpage, at www.cobbcat.org/e-library.html.
The Morningstar Investment Research Center is an online investment database with information on more than 30,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Designed specifically for libraries and other academic research institutions, it provides independent analysis, industry information, stock charts, portfolio building tools, and the Morningstar Investing Classroom(SM) series of web-based educational tutorials. The database, available at the library system’s 17 branches and online, is part of the array of resources offered by the Cobb County Public Library System that supports business research, investment education, and financial literacy.
“The Cobb County Public Library System is thrilled to be able to offer patrons free access to this valuable resource with the convenience and privacy of using it from home or work, day or night. Morningstar is a trusted source of information used by thousands of investors and we are proud to include it in the library’s free online resources,” said library director Helen Poyer.
Cobb County Public Library System patrons are able to access the Morningstar Investment Research Center online using their library card number. For information on how to obtain a Cobb County Public Library System card, please visit www.cobbcat.org/GetCard1_R.html. Cobb County Public Library cards are free to all Cobb County residents as well as people who own property or businesses within Cobb County. CCPLS also issues library cards to schools (principals) and businesses (owners) in Cobb County, and current Cobb County employees.
Morningstar is ceasing publication of the print version of this investor information in late 2012 and will be providing the online format only. For more information about Morningstar, please visit http://corporate.morningstar.com.
Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS) offers opportunities throughout May for library patrons of all ages to learn about contributions of United States Armed Services members and their families’ for our country. May is National Military Appreciation Month, a month-long observance first designated by the United States Congress in 1999. Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners recognized all county employees who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces since the 9/11 attacks at the May 8 meeting. Chairman Tim Lee read a proclamation in honor of the men and women of the military and their families for their sacrifice and service for the country.
A special exhibit on contributions of women during World War II is on display through May at Central Library. A card-making event at South Cobb Regional Library for delivery to service members stationed overseas is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at South Cobb Regional Library. CCPLS locations will be closed May 28 for Memorial Day.
Beyond Rosie: Women in World War II is an exhibit at Central Library in Marietta through Thursday, May 31. The exhibit highlights not only the achievements of women involved in military manufacturing operations symbolized by Rosie the Riveter, but also the ways the lives of women in the U.S. changed in so many ways during and after the war. The exhibit is on loan from the Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education. The Central Library is located at 266 Roswell St. in Marietta. For more information, please call (770) 528-2320.
On Saturday, May 26, South Cobb Regional Library is hosting Cards for Troops, a chance for patrons of all ages to prepare greeting cards for members of the military serving overseas. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the regular Saturday hours of the regional branch. Materials for creating cards will be provided. South Cobb Regional Library is located at 805 Clay Road in Mableton. For more information, please call (678) 398-5828.
South Cobb hosted Cards for Troops events the past two years, with several children joining in to make cards for military service members, says Shannon Tyner, the children’s librarian organizing the South Cobb gathering. “It brings awareness to the kids, I think,” Tyner said of the Cards for Troops program.
Books, DVDs, and e-books on contributions of the military and military history are available at all CCPLS branches. Please search the catalog on cobbcat.org or ask a library staff member for assistance in locating them.
Post by Tom Brooks, CCPLS contributing writer
 What do you like? Whatever you “geek” (or “like”), the Cobb County Public Library System supports you. Join us in spreading awareness about the value of libraries and the critical funding issues they face.
The public library’s role in building strong communities is more important than ever, especially in a tough economy. This campaign is designed to help build public awareness that libraries need community support and adequate funding in order to remain strong.
So, tell us: what do you geek? We’d love to know. Whatever it is that you like, the library has a resource for you. Visit our website at www.cobbcat.org/geek-the-library for information about the library’s participation in the initiative, and visit www.geekthelibrary.org for information about what the nation’s libraries are facing when it comes to funding.
‘Geek the Library’ is brought to you by OCLC and funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. OCLC is a nonprofit library cooperative that has provided services to help libraries deliver more to their users for four decades. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In the U.S., it seeks to ensure that all people – especially those with the fewest resources – have access to the opportunities they need to succeed.
‘Geek the Library,’ ‘Get Your Geek On,’ and ‘What Do You Geek?’ are trademarks/service marks of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
 … go to the winners of the Mary Ellen Wright Memorial Poetry Contest! Nikka Duarte and Melody Wang won for the 13-17 and 9-12 age groups, respectively.
You can view their winning poems at http://www.cobbcat.org/poetry-contest. Congratulations, ladies!
And we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention our wonderful sponsor: Maryann Strossner. Mrs. Strossner dedicated the contest in memory of her friend, who passed away in 2011. Mrs. Wright was a library supporter who enjoyed poetry. Thank you, Mrs. Strossner, for your support, and thanks to everyone who entered!
 The Cobb County Public Library System is making it easy for residents and library cardholders to enjoy the outdoors with access to free passes to Georgia attractions, including Zoo Atlanta, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, and the Go Fish Education Center. Combined, the passes can save Cobb library cardholders about $150.00 annually.
For information on any of these programs, availability of the passes, and a list of local state parks, please visit www.cobbcat.org/outdoor-adventures.
 Gardening books recently on display at South Cobb Regional Library (Photo by Bobby Crosby, South Cobb Library) Here’s an opportunity to learn about successfully growing a popular, colorful, and healthy summer garden attention-getter – and a chance to meet and mingle with novice and experienced gardeners:
“All About Growing Tomatoes,” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at South Cobb Regional Library. Victoria Blackstone is the presenter for the free Gardeners Night Out program hosted by Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County.
South Cobb Regional Library is located at 805 Clay Road in Mableton. The library is situated off Floyd Road, near the Mableton Post Office, Mable House Complex, and the Historic Mableton Community Garden. For more information, please call the library at (678) 398-5828.
To learn about Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, including the organization’s events schedule and how to become a Master Gardener, visit www.cobbmastergardeners.org.
For information on books, DVDs, and other items on gardening in the Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS), please search our catalog on cobbcat.org or ask a CCPLS staff member for assistance.
Post by Tom Brooks, CCPLS contributing writer
 Cobb County Animal Control is hosting an Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Along with opportunities for pet adoption at special rates, the event at the shelter will feature police K-9 demonstrations, vendors, food, raffles, and the staff veterinarian will be available to speak about pets. For more information, please call (770) 590-5614 or visit the event information page on Facebook.
Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS) locations offer many resources on pets, including books and DVDs on animal breeds, health, training, and how to maintain positive relations between pets and people. County residents may sign-up for electronic newsletters from CCPLS, Animal Control, and other agencies by visiting cobbcounty.org and clicking the “News & Alerts” tab.
Resources in CCPLS on caring for and living with pets include:
Adult Non-Fiction
Feed your pet right: the authoritative guide to feeding your dog and cat by Marion Nestle
Dog: the definitive guide for dog owners by Bruce Fogle
How to raise the perfect dog: through puppyhood and beyond by Cesar Millan
Animal house style: designing a home to share with your pets by Julia Szabo
Storey’s guide to raising rabbits: breeds, care, housing by Bob Bennett
Juvenile Non-Fiction
Manx cats by Joanne Mattern
American shorthair cats by Joanne Mattern
Beagles by Susan Heinrichs Gray
Pugs by Tammy Gagne
Dog obedience: getting your pooch off the couch and other dog training tips by Liz Palika
101 fun things to do with your dog by Alison Smith
A visit to the vet by Lori Mortensen
May I pet your dog?: the how-to guide for kids meeting dogs (and dogs meeting kids) by Stephanie Calmenson
A DVD of the same title, based on the book, is also available.
Learning to care for a cat by Felicia Lowenstein Niven
Rescuing Rover: saving America’s dogs by Raymond Bial
DVDs
Interactive puppy training [videorecording]: starting off on the right paw / Holstein, Shannon.
Dogs [videorecording]: choosing, caring & training / Educouch
Cats [videorecording]: choosing, caring and training / Merritt, Julie
Nature. Why we love cats and dogs [videorecording]
Post by Tom Brooks, CCPLS contributing writer
 ReferenceUSA is the leading provider in business and consumer research. This database provides access to more than 20 million business listings, which can help users create market plans, conduct competitive analyses, and raise funds.
You’ll need your library card number and PIN to access this resource. Need a library card? Find information on how to sign up for yours on our website.
Have questions about how ReferenceUSA can help you? Please join us for one of the instructional sessions below. For more information, please call (770) 528-2332.
The Cobb County Public Library System is holding a poetry contest in memory of Mary Ellen Wright, an active library supporter who passed away in 2011. The contest is open to ages 9-17.
The contest will have two categories: one for ages 9-12 and one for ages 13-17. Participants may enter one poem, of any topic and any length, between April 12 and April 26. All poems must be dropped off in person at the East Cobb Library and must be accompanied by an entry form (available at the East Cobb Library and available for download at www.cobbcat.org/poetry-contest). The prize for the 9-12 age range is $25; the 13-17 age group prize is $75. Winners will be notified by the first week in May and the winning poems will be posted online and in the library.
Funding for the contest is provided by Maryann Strossner, a private donor who wishes to honor the memory of her friend Mary Ellen, who loved the library and enjoyed poetry.
For more information, please call Patricia Latch, Program Coordinator, at (770) 528-2342 or visit www.cobbcat.org/poetry-contest.
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