May - June 2015

News from the North Highlands-Antelope affiliate of the Friends of Sacramento Public Library

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” 

― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

NEWS FROM OUR BRANCH

We love our volunteers!

On April 25, twenty-four volunteers were honored for their invaluable service during the past year. The reception included delicious snacks prepared by library staff, lovely decorations, a first line of famous books brain teaser and tokens of our appreciation for over 2,700 hours of hours worked since last April.

What’s happening at the Library in May?

Join us for Lost and Found: Savory Stories and Classic Recipes from Sacramento Home Cooks on Saturday, May 9 at 2pm. Maryellen Burns, author of Lost Restaurants of Sacramento and Their Recipes, is writing another book, and she needs your help. Please bring your favorite recipes and the stories behind them to share. You may see them in a book one day.

Did you know May is National Physical Fitness Month? School age children are invited to participate in a Hula Hoop Challenge, Lego Challenge-Earthquakes, and Nerf Games on consecutive Thursdays in May at 4pm, beginning May 7.

Teens can be part of Random Fandom, with different library locations celebrating a different fandom each week in May. NH-Antelope will host Anime Fandom on Wednesday, May 6 at 4pm. Couples from various fandoms will be on display boards in the library, and teens can ship their favorite couple.

Are you ready for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge?

From June 1-August 31, complete a summer reading activity sheet or read 5 books to receive your prize:

• Kids and teens – free book to keep
• Adults – reusable book bag

Keep reading all summer long. Every 5 books read earns an entry in the grand prize drawing! You could win:

• iPad mini – Grand prize (One per age group)
• $50 Barnes & Noble gift card (Branch prize, 3 per location)

The first 40,000 people to sign up will receive a complimentary ticket to a Kings game! (must be accompanied by a paying adult ticket)

Summer Reading 2014 will begin June 1 with this year’s theme Read to the Rhythm! Great programs for all ages will be offered throughout the summer. Please check the library events calendar for details. Below are some highlights for June.

Color Me Beautiful Fundraiser for North Highlands-Antelope Library Friends

Saturday, June 6, 2-3:30pm

Find out how to bring out the best in yourself with Color Me Beautiful trained consultant Nancy Matlin. Learn your full color spectrum of wearable colors. Tips for men too! Friends will collect $5, $10, $___ at the door to fund library programs, materials, and projects. Part of the Summer Reading Program. Limited seating available. Registration required.

Programs for School Age Children, Thursdays at 4pm
June 4: Alan Candee/A Musical Journey Through History
June 11: Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom
June 18: Magic Dan
June 25: The Poodlums

Rock Band and More for Teens

Wednesday, June 24 at 3pm: Teens get your game on with Wii-U, Xbox 360 Kinect, and Xbox Rock Band.

Kerri Moore, Branch Supervisor

THANKS TO OUR INTREPID VOLUNTEERS!!!

NH-Antelope Friends held our second quarterly book sale of 2015 on May 1-2. The weather was perfect, we had lots of great books, and over a dozen dedicated volunteers. Proceeds were smaller than hoped, but the sale itself ran like a well-oiled machine thanks to the work of Debby Cooney, Book Sale Chair, and all our volunteers. Set up has been streamlined so much that it only took a couple of hours to display the over 4,000 books in our collection, and a record 45 minutes to break down.

Besides Deb Cooney, thanks to: Karen Sanders, Stefanie Buckmaster, Michele Weiss, Charlene Nichols, Gayle & Ed Fishkin, Carole & George Raine, Gail Johnson, Sigrid Willgohs, Ray Oliver, Kathy Berg, Chuck Solt, B J Anthony, Michelle & Dave Weeks, Brian and Jeff.  

Our next sale is set for July 31-August 1. We are planning a “bin sale” to minimize the amount of set up and to sell existing stock to make room for new donations. Mark your calendars!

CONGRATS TO NH-ANTELOPE RESIDENT SABRINA MONTGOMERY

The first graduate of Sacramento Public Library’s Career Online High School is a NH-Antelope Library patron! Congratulations to Sabrina Montgomery, who completed the necessary coursework in seven months, earning her high school diploma and a Career Certificate for the Certified Protection Officer course. She is now in college and hopes to one day get a job with the FBI.

FRIENDS QUARTERLY MEETING SPOTLIGHTS SUMMER READING

NH-A Friends held their quarterly meeting on April 15. Kerri reported that a teen librarian to replace Justin had not yet been named, but that interviews were scheduled, so she hoped a new person could be on board by June. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Read to the Rhythm,” and Kerri and Denise Lee, children’s librarian, have planned a spectacular menu of programs for all ages. For the children, there will be Magic Dan, Alan Candee’s Musical Journey through History, and the Fenix Dance & Drum’s Readin’, Rappin’ & Riddim”, just to name a few. The ever popular Harmony Henna will be back as one of the teen programs. And for the adults, the Color Program being offered on June 6 and the Ohana Dance Troupe will entertain and inform. The Friends funded these programs for a total of $1750, plus donated another $1500 to continue three months of Lucky Day books.  

Next meeting is July 15 in the library’s community room at 6 p.m. This is our annual dinner meeting, featuring El Pollo Loco, aimed at making sure even working Friends have an opportunity to see their Friends dollars at work.

FSPL PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dear Friends Leaders:

Three days from now, on May 5th, the Friends will enter a new phase in fund raising to support our wonderful public library system. We will participate for the first time in the Big Day of Giving 24 hour on-line giving challenge. Information and promotional materials have been jointly developed with SPL staff; every Branch has a banner and handouts; and, Otterby Reading has been out and about announcing the importance of “Giving the Gift of Reading.” All 2,000 plus Friends members have been contacted and asked to demonstrate their generosity. And, there are three additional challenge matches initiated by Friends supporters which can double or triple a gift. 

It is now time for everyone to come together and make our community a better place by showing how much they continue to value the library. Please ask your friends, neighbors and family to give much as they can on May 5th. Every gift helps!

"A Library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing spring in the desert.”
Andrew Carnegie

The Board of Directors will next meet on May 12, 2015 at the Arcade Library.

Board of Directors

At the April 14, 2015 meeting, the Board of Directors:

1. Appointed Pam Whitely and Diane Sabo to take over Friends outreach coordination efforts.
2. Adopted Executive Committee recommendation for a “graphics” centered format to a two page FSPL Annual Report.
3. Approved Book Den Committee recommendation to enter into a contract for the lease of new credit card processing machines.
4. Approved Branch Liaison Committee amendment to the FSPL “Assisting Friends” Matching Grant Program.
5. Approved Branch Liaison Committee recommendation to award South Natomas Library Assisting Friends Matching Grant.

Sacramento Public Library and Joint Powers Agency Governing Board

The SPL and the JPA honored hundreds of volunteers on Thursday, April 23, 2015. The Friends provided almost one-half of the over 100,000 volunteer hours recorded!

Sincerely,

Jeff

Jeffrey L. Rubin, President
Friends of the Sacramento Public Library