NEWS & UPDATES
The Friends wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving and a joyful holiday season!
Book First will be launching early next year. See the article below to learn how you can make a first grader smile! This is one of the most satisfying volunteer opportunities available to us as the Friends.
NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY UPDATE
- North Highlands-Antelope Library Volunteer coordinator, Catherine Jackson, expresses her great appreciation to all the volunteers who helped as ballot box monitors and ballot collectors on election day. There was a great turnout by the community, and most voters were very appreciative of the service that Friends and volunteers performed.
- The North Highlands-Antelope Mystery Book Club continues to meet via Zoom. The next session is Saturday, November 21 at 1:30 pm. The book we are discussing is “The Hit” by David Baldacci. Topic: North Highlands-Antelope Mystery Book Club, Time: Nov 21, 2020 01:30 PM Pacific Time
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SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY UPDATE
- The North Highlands-Antelope Library is now open for browsing! Even though the County has reverted to the purple COVID tier, SPL and the County Health Department have approved a reopening plan, with masks, limited attendance and social distancing. The branch is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.
- Curbside pickup by appointment is still available at North Highlands-Antelope and most other locations. Reserve your book online, get an email when the book is available. Drive over to the branch any time the library is open and text the number listed on the sign. When prompted, enter your library card number. A staff member will bring your book to the table in front.
- Sacramento Public Library now offers computer appointments at six locations, including North Highlands-Antelope Library Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Patrons can schedule a one-hour computer appointments by calling Customer Service at (916) 264-2920 or (800) 209-4627.
Even during the pandemic, Sacramento Public Library continues to offer lots of online programming, from story time, to teen programs, and several adult book clubs. Check out saclibrary.org to get the complete list.
- The Jane Austen Tea is back - and virtual! The event is scheduled for December 13, featuring Natalie Jenner, author of The Jane Austen Society. Register at sac library.org.
- For other events, like book groups, story time, and online Zumba, check out the events calendar on the SPL website: https://saclibrary.evanced.info/signup/List.
- SPL is hosting a monthly virtual meeting with the Sacramento County Veterans Officer as part of our services for the veteran population.
BIG DAY OF GIVING/BOOK FIRST
Due to the pandemic, Book First will look a little different this school year. There will be two books, a work sheet and parent letter in a fun pack for first graders. About 14,000 book packs will need to be assembled. Each volunteer will take materials home, prepare the packs and return the packs.
Instead of communal sorting parties, Friends volunteers will sign up to assemble the book bags in their homes, picking up the component pieces at either Carmichael, Central, Southgate or South Natomas Libraries and delivering the completed bags back to the same library. Volunteers will be using SignUpGenius to identify their library of choice and specify the number of bags they commit to assemble. Materials will be available for pickup starting the week of November 16, and volunteers will use the online tool, SignUpGenius, to arrange time and place for pick up and delivering the book packs. An email with the link to SignUpGenius will be going out soon volunteers who have already signed up. As a thank-you gift, the volunteers will receive a Friends mask in the mail.
The classroom Zoom visits will then be scheduled from mid-December through March. Potential volunteers will contact their branch youth services librarians to schedule the visits.
Vicki Rondeau, with the North Natomas Friends, is co-chair for this year. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s book sorting or virtual school visits, contact her at: libraryland11@yahoo.com.
FRIENDS OF SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMBERSHIP DOWN
At the November 10 Friends Board meeting, FSPL coordinator, Denise Watts, reported that membership is down by about 320 members from February. If you are haven’t yet renewed your membership, you can send your check to 828 I Street, Suite 408, Sacramento 95814, or update online:
Donations https://saclibfriends.org/donate/
Membership https://saclibfriends.org/membership/
BOOK DEN
The Book Den is currently open twice a month for warehouse sales, until advised by the County to close. Reservations are by appointment only.
Book donations are once again being accepted by appointment. The phone number is 916-731-8493 (leave a message) and the email for donations is macsa46@gmail.com. Please remember to let us know at least two days prior to bringing in your donation and make sure your appointment has been confirmed.
FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK
The Friends of the North Highlands-Antelope Library now has an official Facebook page. If you are on Facebook, please visit often, “Like” for updates, and share! Information about Friends membership, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and programs are posted on a regular basis.
