NSCNA Blog Archive

  • APL Policy Reduces Number of Books to Reserve

    Administrator

    APLThe Austin Public Library system  is reducing the number of books a patron is allowed to place on reserve from 10 to 5, effective Monday, April 5.

    APL says that over the past year, the number of holds transferred between branch libraries has jumped by nearly 50 percent, and the increased workload has not been met with an increase in staff or vehicles. This causes a backlog and an increased wait for requested items.

    This change will go into effect on April 5, 2010.  Current requests of over 5 books will be honored until April 5.

  • Track Neighborhood Census Participation

    Administrator

    Are you curious to know the percentage of North Shoal Creek neighbors who have turned in their U.S. Census forms?  Click here to track the Census participation rate of return.

    Currently, as of March 25, only 10 percent of our neighbors have returned their Census forms.  In 2000, 76 percent of North Shoal Creek residents participated in the Census.  The Texas average (as of March 25) is 12 percent.  The national average is 20 percent.

    Please take some time today to complete and mail your Census form. For more information about the Census, read our previous post or visit the  2010 Census website.

  • Friends of North Village Library Meeting, March 27

    Administrator

    The Friends of the North Village Library will host a gathering with creativity coach Shiila Safer and mural artist Fidencio Duran as speakers in the North Village Library meeting room on Saturday, March 27 from 2:30-5 pm.

    “Selected Shorts” will also be presented.

    This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

  • Beer School, March 25

    Administrator

    Glass of "Tripel" style homebrew.Date: Thursday, March 25
    Time: 7 – 9 pm
    Location: Black Star Co-op Offices, 7101 Easy Wind Dr #3103 (map)
    Admission: Free (but you have to bring beer)
    Sponsored by: Black Star Co-op for North Shoal Creek neighbors

    Free registration here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/599768925

    Come meet your neighbors and learn about beer at the “Beer School.” We will sample a variety of beers with experts from the Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery. Our beer guides will be Jeff Young (professionally trained brewer and member of the Black Star Workers’ Assembly) and Chris Rauschuber (brewer, Black Star member, and NSCNA neighbor).

    Admission is free, but each group of attendees must select and bring a 750ml bottle, 22oz “bomber” or six-pack of beer to sample. (Note: it’s not a drinking party! We’re estimating there will be about six 2 oz. samples per person.)

    We recommend visiting a store with an interesting beer assortment (such as Central Market) and pick something you’d like to share. Unusual and unexpected choices are encouraged. It doesn’t have to be a beer you know or like — take a chance on something surprising. See if you can stump our beer experts.

  • Free Johnny Rabb Drum Clinic, March 26

    Administrator

    Nashville-based drummer Johnny Rabb will be in in Austin next week, and is teaching a free drum clinic at the Jeff Ryder Drum Shop on Anderson Lane on Friday, March 26 at 7 pm.

    Johnny has traveled the world conducting clinics and master classes. He has performed with a wide range of artists such as Maynard Ferguson, Alain Caron, Frank Gambale, Larry Tagg, Tanya Tucker, DJ Hype, Hank Williams III, SheDaisy, Deana Carter and Mindy McCready.

    More information can be found here.