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'Get Organized Month!' events offered at Stillwater Public Library this January
(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Jan. 5, 2012) – The beginning of a new year is an almost magical time where anything seems possible. It brings crisp new calendars, a new school semester and a fresh chance for an organized, calm and uncluttered life. The Stillwater Public Library will help community members attain their fresh starts by holding two free events during January’s “Get Organized Month.”
This year, the library’s “Get Organized Month” events will focus on organizing vital documents.
On Wednesday, Jan. 25 at noon, professional organizer Shannon Cowan will present “Gathering, Organizing and Storing Your Essential Documents.” The class will help participants identify which documents are vital, how to replace lost items and how to keep items easily accessible for use in times of emergency or crisis.
“Most people may not need to access their vital documents very often,” said Stacy DeLano, adult services librarian. “But when you need those documents, you really need them and most of us can’t
Community members are encouraged to spend time that Thursday and Friday sorting through their old documents and gathering out of date items for disposal on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Shred-Away’s free drive-thru event. Shred-Away, a professional document disposal company will be in the library’s north parking lot from 10 a.m. to noon to shred up to two boxes of documents per car. Boxes will be unloaded for participants and papers will be shredded onsite.
The class is free and open to persons eighteen and older. A free lunch will be provided and participants will be eligible for several drawings, including one for a Legacy Drawer, which is an organizational system for vital documents. Enrollment is required and seating is limited. To enroll, email askalibrarian@stillwater.org or call the Help Desk at (405) 372-3633, ext. 106.
For more information, visit the Stillwater Public Library web site at library.stillwater.org or visit the library on Facebook and Twitter. Library classes are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and KOSU. The Stillwater Public Library is located at 1107 S. Duck St.
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Contact: Sherry Fletcher, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Phone: 405.742.8362
E-mail: sfletcher@stillwater.org
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