News from the North Highlands-Antelope affiliate of the Friends of Sacramento Public Library
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R. David Lankes
HIGH TEA AND MYSTERY
We couldn’t be more excited about our first ever tea, which will be held on January 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the library’s community room. The upcoming fundraiser, sponsored by NH-Antelope Friends of the Library, will be used to expand the number of programs offered by our branch for kids, teens and adults and/or the Lucky Day Collection. Besides offering a tasty assortment of traditional tea sandwiches and cakes, High Tea and Mystery will feature author Catriona McPherson, who will offer Tea and Conversation. McPherson writes the Dandy Gilver series, along with stand-alone novels. She is a proud member of Sisters in Crime, and has won many awards for her fiction. By all reports, Catriona is a fun and entertaining speaker.Tickets are $25, with a special rate for a table of 5. You can purchase your ticket by clicking the link on the right side of the blog or click here. If you have additional questions, or if you would like to volunteer for the food committee or the set up/clean up committee, you can contact us at nhantelope.friends@gmail.com.
Come meet Catriona, enjoy something a little different on a cold Saturday afternoon, and help the NH-Antelope library, all with the price of just one ticket. Invite your friends, or buy a table, and help us make this first-ever event for the Friends a big success, while having fun and building a sense of community at the library. We hope to sell out the 50 tickets we have available for this event, so sign up soon!
NEWS FROM OUR BRANCH
Say hello to our new Circulation Supervisor, Nancy Swingle!
“My name is Nancy Swingle, and I am the new Circulation Supervisor at North Highlands Library. I have been with SPL for 25 years, first as a Library Assistant for 10 years, and then as a Circulation Supervisor for the past 15 years.
I enjoy spending time with my 3 children and 2 grandchildren. My oldest daughter recently moved to Oregon, and I visit her often. My son and youngest daughter still live at home and are currently attending ARC. In addition to my family, I love reading, walking, and improving my skills in charcoal drawing and Chinese brush painting.
I am happy to be a part of North Highlands Library, and hope to share my love of libraries with all of you.”
Some of the program I would like to highlight this month:
- Adults can learn how to create instant photos with their phones and tablets at the Snap Shots Made Easy class on Saturday, November 14 at 2pm. We will go over the basics of mobile device cameras, to create clear looking snapshots. This class is perfect for the fast approaching holiday season!
- Children can create their own turkey decoration or Thanksgiving centerpiece in a special craft program, Make Your Own Thanksgiving Turkey, on Thursday, November 19 at 4pm. We will be using a variety of everyday recyclable materials. Teen and parent volunteers are welcome.
- Crafts, cooking, and crime (of the mystery author variety) are the themes for the library’s December programs.
- School age children and their families can create holiday ornaments and gifts with everyday recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, CDs, jigsaw puzzle pieces, beads and junk jewelry at the Winter Craft Programs on Thursdays, December 3 and 10 at 4pm.
- Adults, learn how to Make Your Own Pie Crust! on Saturday, December 5 at 2pm. Sabrina Modelle, the Tomato Tart, will teach participants how to make traditional pastry crust by hand (no food processor or fancy gear required). She'll also explore some alternatives like pretzel, nut, or cookie crusts. Everyone will come out of this class with the ability walk out the door and make their own pie at home.
- Cindy Sample, the national bestselling and award-winning author of the humorous Laurel McKay mysteries will discuss her pothole-filled path to publication. She’ll also talk about her latest release, Dying for a Donut, set in Apple Hill, at a special program on Saturday, December 12 at 2pm.
- And don’t forget the “Homework Zone,” which offers free tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. This is a terrific resource for all the families in our community, and we hope you will spread the word to your friends and neighbors.
Please note: All Sacramento Public Library Locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday, November 25 and will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Kerri Moore, Branch Supervisor
FALL BOOK SALE NETS MORE THAN $1000 FOR LIBRARY
Great turn out, lots of volunteers and an impressive selection of donated books produced our most successful quarterly sale ever. In a whirlwind two days, NH-A Friends sold tons of books and other materials, netting over $1200 that will be spent for library programs and books. I want to thank all of you who distributed coupons, about 60 coupons were redeemed over the two day sale, bringing a lot more people in the door.We couldn’t do this without the many volunteers who donate their books, their time and their enthusiasm in support of our branch. A big shout out to Karen Sanders, Stefanie Buckmaster, Michele Weiss, Michelle Weeks, Sigrid Willgohs, Ray Oliver, Charlene Nichols, Gail Johnson, Donna Fleisher, Jane and Dorothy Stevens, Rita Deeter, Darlene Russell, Mary Cacchiolo, and Chuck Solt. And a special thank you to Debby Cooney, who manages our book sales week in and week out, in addition to the quarterly sales.
We were lucky enough to have SPL’s mascot Otterby Reading meet our pint-sized library patrons Friday afternoon and Saturday. Otterby, the Antelope High key club and Center high school teens were all of invaluable service to the success of the book sale. There were over 20 teens that assisted the NH-A Friends setting up, sorting, staffing and breaking down the sale. Phew, we could not have done it without you.
The next book sale is on the calendar for February 6-7, 2016.
NH-A FRIENDS BUDGET FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT OCTOBER MEET
Besides enjoying a yummy lunch from Togo’s, Friends approved a 2016 budget, including funding for a number of programs and Lucky Day books. Based upon librarian requests, Friends authorized $2,000 to cover adult, teen and children’s programming for the first 5 months of 2016. An additional $1,500 was slated for the purchase of best sellers and popular DVDs available just to our branch patrons, which is called the “Lucky Day” program.
Among the adult programs we will be seeing, a tree pruning clinic in January, the Tea and Mystery program on January 30, and Spotlight Dance program in May. Kerri also announced that NH-Antelope library has received a grant for the In Creative Company Art Series, which will be held between February 13 and March 19. This art program is aimed at seniors, and has proven to be very popular at other branches.
A variety of paid programs and craft programs arranged by children’s librarian Denise Lee will be offered to school age children. Friends will also purchase materials and refreshments for a variety of teen program offerings arranged by Amber Clark, teen librarian.
The next Friends meeting is set for Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 11:00 am in the library community room.
SCARF PROGRAM A HIT
Special thanks to Nancy Matlin, NH-A Friends and national color consultant, who demonstrated an amazing variety of ways to wear a scarf. This fundraiser brought in about $200, which is enough to cover the cost of a paid performer program.
We all had fun trying new ways to tie scarves in every shape and size, and we all learned how to tie a square know, use scarf clips and pins and learn from an expert the most flattering way to wear the scarves that we brought to the program. We hope, by popular demand, to bring back Nancy in 2016 for another colors program!
FROM THE FSPL PRESIDENT
Dear Friends Leaders,
Over the past few months we have all been very busy in working to support the Sacramento Public Library. I thought I would try to summarize some major highlights for you. Please contact me or your Branch Liaison if you would like more information on any particular activity.
Notable FSPL Accomplishments - Fall, 2015
Developed, printed and distributed new membership campaign posters and materials for Branch affiliate groups.
Sponsored the first ever VIP After-Hours Tour of the Central Library lead by SPL staff.
Received a proclamation from the SPL Authority’s governing board recognizing our organization accomplishments as part of National Friends of the Library Week. Similar proclamations were presented by the cities of Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova to honor their local Branch affiliate groups.
Approved the 2016 slate of officers presented by the Board of Director’s Nominating Committee. Nominated the current board members whose terms expire in January of 2016 for an additional two-year term. Both actions to be voted on at the FSPL Annual Meeting in January of 2016.
Participated in and financially supported the annual SPL Staff Training Day.
Participated in the SPL’s Strategic Plan Update.
Co-sponsored a joint meeting with the SPL and the Foundation to explore the possibility of the three organizations creating a Sacramento Public Library Legacy Program to enable donors to match their interests and values with the needs of our community libraries. All parties agreed to an initial work plan to investigate key feasibility and implementation issues.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Rubin
President
Friends of Sacramento Public Library
Notable FSPL Accomplishments - Fall, 2015
September
Elected Anita Scuri as the new Vice President to serve out the remainder of retiring Vice President Pauline Grenbeaux’s term.Developed, printed and distributed new membership campaign posters and materials for Branch affiliate groups.
October
Utilizing funds raised during the 2015 Big Day of Giving, purchased approximately 500 copies of the The Third Plate by chef and author Dan Barber for this year’s SPL One Book program. The books were distributed to all 28 Branches throughout the SPL and included an individual Branch affiliate group bookplate identifying local Friends support. Additionally, the Friends provided supplementary staff support for the One Book kick-off event at the Central Library.Sponsored the first ever VIP After-Hours Tour of the Central Library lead by SPL staff.
Received a proclamation from the SPL Authority’s governing board recognizing our organization accomplishments as part of National Friends of the Library Week. Similar proclamations were presented by the cities of Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova to honor their local Branch affiliate groups.
Approved the 2016 slate of officers presented by the Board of Director’s Nominating Committee. Nominated the current board members whose terms expire in January of 2016 for an additional two-year term. Both actions to be voted on at the FSPL Annual Meeting in January of 2016.
Participated in and financially supported the annual SPL Staff Training Day.
Participated in the SPL’s Strategic Plan Update.
November
Held a joint meeting with Branch Affiliate Groups’ Leadership that focused on how best to address our organization’s annual IRS nonprofit financial reporting requirements, including the need to show compliance through supporting document retention. (A meeting summary with an action plan will be forwarded to you this weekend).Co-sponsored a joint meeting with the SPL and the Foundation to explore the possibility of the three organizations creating a Sacramento Public Library Legacy Program to enable donors to match their interests and values with the needs of our community libraries. All parties agreed to an initial work plan to investigate key feasibility and implementation issues.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Rubin
President
Friends of Sacramento Public Library
