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The Overton County Library will promote cooperation and social skills in their summer reading program, beginning Wednesday. Director Judith Cutright said the program is important because children out of school have a tendency to lose some vital reading skills. “Participating in things like the summer reading program it not only keeps those skills up, but it improves their social skills ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission has appointed Judith Cutright as the county’s new library director. Library Board Chair Jimmy Thompson said Cutright’s experience as Clay County’s Library Director for 27 years made her the right fit. “I think she will help the Overton County Library,” Thompson said. “She’s got a lot of experience, and the people in Nashville and the region ... Read More »

The Overton County Library Board has eight applicants interested in the library director position. Chairman Jimmy Thompson said a subcommittee of the board will gather on January 4th to review resumes. “A lot of the library things are done on a computer. It’s not just books anymore,” Thompson said. “The library director also has to be good with people and ... Read More »

The Overton County Library will be holding free virtual demonstrations Friday on how to access their digital collections. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said patrons can use the Libby app to find free e-books and audio books in the county and state’s library system. “It’s very user friendly,” Julian-Simmons said. “And it’s amazing that with your smart phone, with your tablet, with ... Read More »