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<br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br /> <br />September 7, 2006 <br /> <br /> City of Eugene <br />777 Pearl Street, Room 105 <br /> <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 <br /> (541) 682-5010 <br /> (541) 682-5414 (FAX) <br /> www.eugene-or.gov <br /> <br />IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION <br />CELEBRATE AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY <br />FIVE LOCAL BUSINESSES JUMPSTART SUSTAINABILITY <br />WORK ON RECONSTRUCTION OF HILYARD STREET DRAWING TO A CLOSE <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br />Celebrate at Eugene Public Library <br />Anyone who is interested can be one of the voices that <br />greet patrons when they return books outside the <br />Downtown Eugene Public Library (EPL). <br /> <br />During the Eugene Celebration on Saturday, <br />September 9, between 2 – 4 p.m., community <br />members are invited to drop in at the Downtown <br />Library to have their voices recorded. The only <br />requirement is the ability to read a script of a few <br />simple sentences. The whole family can participate. <br /> <br />For people who do not have a Library card, <br />September's the perfect time to register. It's National <br />Library Card Sign-Up Month—a back-to-school <br />tradition welcoming students and lifelong learners of <br />all ages to EPL. <br /> <br />To celebrate Sign-Up Month, EPL joins libraries around the country in calling attention to the tremendous <br />value of a library card. EPL has more than 375,000 books and audio books, 36,000 videos and DVDs, <br />and 22,000 music CDs to choose from; plus, newspapers, magazines, state-of-the-art research tools, <br />Internet access, and professional help with questions of all kinds. <br /> <br />For City of Eugene residents, there is no out-of-pocket cost for a Library card. Those who live outside <br />city limits can purchase a Library card at $25 for 3 months. That single payment allows each person in a <br />household to have a card of his or her own. Gift certificates are also available. <br /> <br />To make the best use of Library services, patrons should have their library cards with them each time <br />they visit to take advantage of conveniences including self-service check-out and Internet access. An <br />EPL card is the key to a universe of ideas and information! For more information, call the Eugene Public <br />Library, 682-5450. <br /> <br />Five Local Businesses Jumpstart Sustainability <br />Five active Business Development Fund loan program companies recently participated in a <br />demonstration project to understand and take action on their environmental risks and untapped value. <br />The City project was co-sponsored by the Eugene Chamber of Commerce and Good Company. The five <br />? <br />businesses include: Green Gear Cycling Inc., makers of Bike Friday; Harlequin Beads and Jewelry; <br />Holly Residential, a residential group home; Mazzi’s Italian Restaurant; and Plaza Latina, a supermarket <br />specializing in Latin and Middle Eastern food. <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />September 7, 2006 <br />