NEWS FROM THE BRANCH
Prom Drive
Make someone's prom extra special by donating your gently-used formal wear, including dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories. Donations may be dropped off at the service desk of the North Highlands-Antelope Library during open hours. Teens, mark your calendar for the giveaway event of donated items: Saturday, March 7.
Make someone's prom extra special by donating your gently-used formal wear, including dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories. Donations may be dropped off at the service desk of the North Highlands-Antelope Library during open hours. Teens, mark your calendar for the giveaway event of donated items: Saturday, March 7.
Meals at the Library
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm: Meals at the Library provides healthy, free after-school meals to kids and teens. By satisfying hunger we put the focus back on reading and learning. Provided for free to all children 18 years and younger.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm: Meals at the Library provides healthy, free after-school meals to kids and teens. By satisfying hunger we put the focus back on reading and learning. Provided for free to all children 18 years and younger.
Teen Advisory Board
March 6 and April 3 3:30 pm: Want some food for thought? Literally? Join the Teen Advisory Board and make your voice heard at the library! Hang out, enjoy snacks, and help us plan programs and events.
March 6 and April 3 3:30 pm: Want some food for thought? Literally? Join the Teen Advisory Board and make your voice heard at the library! Hang out, enjoy snacks, and help us plan programs and events.
Bilingual Storytime: Russian/English
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00am: Talk, sing, read, write, and play with us. Enjoy 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and movement in English and Russian. Designed for ages 0-5. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00am: Talk, sing, read, write, and play with us. Enjoy 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and movement in English and Russian. Designed for ages 0-5. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Social Gaming
Wednesday, March 25, April 8, April 22, noon: Our board games program for adults! Games and refreshments provided. Scrabble, Dominoes, Clue, Poker, Trivial Pursuit, and more!
Wednesday, March 25, April 8, April 22, noon: Our board games program for adults! Games and refreshments provided. Scrabble, Dominoes, Clue, Poker, Trivial Pursuit, and more!
Trap a Leprechaun!
Wednesday, March 12 at 4:00 pm
Teen Space: Fortune Telling
March 13 at 3:30 pm
March 13 at 3:30 pm
Friends of the North Highlands-Antelope Library Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 11:00 am: Support your library by attending the quarterly Friends of the North Highlands-Antelope Library meeting. Open to the public, newcomers welcome!
Wednesday, April 15, 11:00 am: Support your library by attending the quarterly Friends of the North Highlands-Antelope Library meeting. Open to the public, newcomers welcome!
Family Movie Matinee
Saturday, March 21 and April 25, 1:30pm: Join us for a screening of a family friendly film and popcorn.
Saturday, March 21 and April 25, 1:30pm: Join us for a screening of a family friendly film and popcorn.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Tuesday, March 17, 5:30-6:30pm: Learn techniques for releasing tension from the body, de-stressing, and finding both mental and physical relaxation. Bring a yoga mat, a towel, and water.
Hands-On Book Club
Wednesday, March 25 and April 22, 5:00-6:30pm: Join us as we create a variety of art and craft projects while enjoying short story audiobooks together! Age group: Adults.
Wednesday, March 25 and April 22, 5:00-6:30pm: Join us as we create a variety of art and craft projects while enjoying short story audiobooks together! Age group: Adults.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
March 7 11:00 a.m: Interested in volunteering at the North Highlands-Antelope Library? Find out about our volunteer program at our Teen Volunteer Orientation! Attendees receive one hour of volunteer credit.
March 7 11:00 a.m: Interested in volunteering at the North Highlands-Antelope Library? Find out about our volunteer program at our Teen Volunteer Orientation! Attendees receive one hour of volunteer credit.
WonderLab
March 4 and March 18, April 1 and April 15 at 4:00 pm
March 4 and March 18, April 1 and April 15 at 4:00 pm
Wild Things Inc.
Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00 pm. School age.
—Kristi Powell, Branch Supervisor
2019 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FRIENDS OF NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE LIBRARY
- NHI Friends reported a total of 1,436 volunteer hours for the library in 2019. There were 39 volunteers who participated in Friends Activities and Meetings, and 17 volunteers that helped with Donation Processing and Sales.
- Friends raised $11,302 in 2019, which exceeded the budget by over $3,000. Most of the money raised was from the sale of gently used books and materials, but $1100 was attributed to the May fundraiser, Tea and Tinseltown. The precise income includes
- Amazon sales $1,054;
- Book sales generated $5,373;
- We raised $3,589 from sale of books in the foyer;
- Donations constituted $335;
- Membership dues produced $365;
- Tea and Tinseltown added $1,116;
- Interest was $14.
- A total of $6,850 was donated to the library for the year, the breakdown of those funds:
- $3,000 for Lucky Day materials
- Used to purchase approximately 94 adult books, 45 teen books, 55 children’s books, and 35 DVDs.
- $3,850 for Programs (presenters, supplies, and food)
- The most popular one time programs and presenters that received Friends funding had an attendance of about 243 adults and 506 youth. These programs include: Art Beast, Dr. Seuss Party, Teen Food Wars, Life Size Candyland; Trap a Leprechaun; Wild Things; Science Wizard; Free Comic Book Day; Magic Show; Summer Reading Party, Uncle Jer’s Bees; Nature’s Critters; Haunted Library; and seasonal craft programs.
- Ongoing programs that benefitted from Friends funding (for snacks and supplies) had about 1,893 total participants over the course of the year. These programs included:
- Book Clubs, Social Gaming, and English Conversation Group for adults.
- WonderLab for school age kids and their families; Storytime rhythm instruments for babies, toddlers, and pre-school kids.
- Teen Advisory Board, various Teen Space activities, Anime/Manga Club, Game Night, and After Hours Parties for teens.
NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE FRIENDS SELECT OFFICERS FOR 2020
At its January meeting, Friends selected Charlyne Nichols as President, Karen Lindh - Vice President, Karen Sanders - Secretary, and Deb Karaman and Jerry Matlin as Co-Treasurers. In other action, Friends approved branch supervisor Kristi Powell’s request for $1860 for the first quarter for Lucky Day and programs, including Wild Things, Inc, free comic book day, Tie Dye T-Shirts, Wonderlab, adult yoga and mindfulness classes, to name a few.
A theme and guest speaker for the 5th Annual Friends’ tea were selected (see more below). The decision was made to reduce the duration of big book sales from three to two days, and to add a few additional pop-up sales to make up some of the revenue.
Thanks so much to outgoing President, Debby Karaman, who continues to contribute to the North Highlands-Antelope Friends community in many ways.
BOOK FIRST CONCLUDES FOR 2020
There were 20 schools in the North Highlands-Antelope community that participated in Book First, a program launched by Sacramento Public Library and funded by Friends to provide eligible first graders with a free book. At each school, Denise, accompanied by a Friend of the Library, provided a wide selection of books and first graders got to select their own “forever” free book. In addition to encouraging children’s literacy, the program also introduces the library, with all the wonderful programs and resources available for the whole family. Thanks to all our volunteers who participated: Deb Karaman, Karen Sanders, Hanne Robinson, Sigrid Willgohs, Carole Raine, Anne Ofsink, Karen Lindh, Charlyne Nichols, and Vicki Rondeau and Luana Kiger. This is a fun and worthwhile project, which the Friends intend to continue funding in 2021 through the Big Day of Giving on May 7.BOOK SALE
Our first pop-up sale of 2020 is scheduled for March 5, weather permitting. The pop-up sales are one day sales, with fewer than 10 tables, held in front of the library under the portico. This is a good chance to check out bestsellers, audiobooks and DVDs. We will have a table of kids’ books, paperbacks and both fiction and nonfiction. Stop by and say hi.
5th ANNUAL TEA SET FOR SUNDAY, MAY 3
The Joy of Nature In Our Own Backyard is the theme for the Fifth Annual Tea fundraiser sponsored by the Friends. This event has sold out each of the first 4 years, and we are limited to 70 attendees in the Library’s Community Room. But our members always get first dibs, so you are invited to join us on Sunday, May 3, 2020 1:30 PM, 4235 Antelope Rd. Antelope, CA. Our speaker is local author Barbara Klide, who has written a true life saga of a pair of Canada geese and their offspring, that have made a Roseville business park their home during five months in each of the last three years.
The trilogy, Along Came Ryan...the Little Gosling King is a wonderfully heartwarming, educational true-life saga. At its core, this collection of books is a love story about a committed, protective, and elegant mated pair of Canada Geese, Hawkeye and Mother Goose which promotes appreciation and awareness of the natural world we share with these amazing creatures. It is packed with in depth sources of Canada Goose information and Interesting facts for further studying and enjoyment from the National Geographic, National Audubon Society, California Rice Commission, and many others.
Suggested donation is $20, and all proceeds benefit the North Highlands-Antelope Library. Tickets are now available online at: https://north-highlands-antelope-friends-of-sacramento-public-library.square.site/.
If you have questions or prefer to purchase using cash or check, contact us at: nhantelope.friends@gmail.com.
- The Friends of Sacramento Public Library held their Annual Meeting in January and elected Karen Wilson as President, Fred Dobb-Vice President, Sue Powell-Treasurer and Jessica Jensen-Secretary. Two new members were elected to the Board.
- The Friends’ website, https://saclibfriends.org, has a wealth of information for Friends members, from Book First to what’s going on at each of the 28 branch library Friends’ organizations, including book and bag sales. You can renew your membership, donate, or volunteer.
- The Big Day of Giving is set for May 7, 2020. The funds raised by FSPL are dedicated to the Book First program.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
Bettye Anthony
Laurie and Sean Jensen and family
5th ANNUAL TEA SET FOR SUNDAY, MAY 3
The Joy of Nature In Our Own Backyard is the theme for the Fifth Annual Tea fundraiser sponsored by the Friends. This event has sold out each of the first 4 years, and we are limited to 70 attendees in the Library’s Community Room. But our members always get first dibs, so you are invited to join us on Sunday, May 3, 2020 1:30 PM, 4235 Antelope Rd. Antelope, CA. Our speaker is local author Barbara Klide, who has written a true life saga of a pair of Canada geese and their offspring, that have made a Roseville business park their home during five months in each of the last three years.
The trilogy, Along Came Ryan...the Little Gosling King is a wonderfully heartwarming, educational true-life saga. At its core, this collection of books is a love story about a committed, protective, and elegant mated pair of Canada Geese, Hawkeye and Mother Goose which promotes appreciation and awareness of the natural world we share with these amazing creatures. It is packed with in depth sources of Canada Goose information and Interesting facts for further studying and enjoyment from the National Geographic, National Audubon Society, California Rice Commission, and many others.
Suggested donation is $20, and all proceeds benefit the North Highlands-Antelope Library. Tickets are now available online at: https://north-highlands-antelope-friends-of-sacramento-public-library.square.site/.
If you have questions or prefer to purchase using cash or check, contact us at: nhantelope.friends@gmail.com.
- The Friends of Sacramento Public Library held their Annual Meeting in January and elected Karen Wilson as President, Fred Dobb-Vice President, Sue Powell-Treasurer and Jessica Jensen-Secretary. Two new members were elected to the Board.
- The Friends’ website, https://saclibfriends.org, has a wealth of information for Friends members, from Book First to what’s going on at each of the 28 branch library Friends’ organizations, including book and bag sales. You can renew your membership, donate, or volunteer.
- The Big Day of Giving is set for May 7, 2020. The funds raised by FSPL are dedicated to the Book First program.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
Bettye Anthony
Laurie and Sean Jensen and family
