Winter - Friends of the Millbrae Library

FRIENDS OF THE MILLBRAE LIBRARY
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VOL. 33 NR. 1
MILLBRAE, CALIFORNIA
WINTER 2012
http://www.MillbraeLibraryFriends.org
THE PRESIDENT’S LETTER
As we look forward to a new year, we
cannot help but also reflect on the past
year's events and accomplishments.
December 6th marked the Millbrae
Library's 7th birthday celebration. A
festive Open House showcased the
enhancements in the Children's Room – the bright, new murals,
new seating, shelving, and signage. Hard-working board
members staffed the membership table recruiting new members,
sold raffle tickets for Children's Room book spine tiles, and
served refreshments. A special thank you goes to Millbrae's
Peet's Coffee for the donation of their delicious Holiday Blend,
a perfect complement to the cookies served. The “Carnival of
Chaos”, starring the popular comedy duo of Mark and Dre
entertained everyone with their sleight-of-hand tricks and
hilarious juggling acts. We are grateful to Library staff and
Board members who all helped in making this a truly successful
event.
Speaking of Board members, a special recognition goes to
Bernie Esser, who leaves the FML Board after many years of
service. The Friends have selected the book Tales from the San
Francisco Giants' Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest Giants Stories
Ever Told by Nick Peters, to be donated to the Millbrae Library
in his honor. In January, we also welcome new board member
Marilyn Musante, who has been a regular helper at the FML
Bookstore.
An important function of the Friends is advocating for our
Library through public awareness within the community.
Representatives from the Board of FML recently participated at
a City Council meeting when a Naming Policy for City
Facilities was being proposed, specifically for the Library's
program rooms. Members requested that in establishing the
naming policy, the city consider community input prior to the
voting process. On behalf of its members, the FML Board
drafted a letter to the City Council recommending that the
individual nominated shall have made exceptional contributions
and services directly to/and for the benefit of the Millbrae
Library. In addition, the FML Board of Directors should have
the opportunity to review the nominations prior to the Council
vote.
The beginning of the year is also a good time to remember
to renew your membership, as well as getting friends and
neighbors to join our organization. Your support goes a long
way towards augmenting the Library's funding for equipment,
materials, as well as many quality programs for all ages. Help
keep the Millbrae Library the community's most innovative and
premier destination!
In Memoriam
Volunteer extraordinaire and library supporter,
Dick Billman passed away on December 27, 2011.
Dick was not only a member of the Friends of the
Millbrae Library; he was also a library aide for many
years.
Dick was at the library every week shelving books
and working in the staff room. He helped at every
book sale. The library staff and the Friends will miss
Dick’s friendly smile and efficient assistance.
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Book Discussion Calendar . . . 3
Computer Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Family Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FML Application Blank . . . . . 7
Membership Matters . . . . . . . 7
On-going Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . 1
Summer’s Reading List . . . . . . 2
FRIENDS OF THE MILLBRAE LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Something wonderful happened at the
M i l l b r a e L i b r a r y ’s 7 t h B i r t h d a y
Celebration. The library was filled with
excited children and adults who came to
see the newly renovated Children’s Room,
the new market area, and to be
entertained by the Carnival of Chaos.
Mark Schatz, the library’s architect and
Anne Marie Despain, San Mateo County
Library Director, who helped plan the new renovations, were
there for the celebration.
As you’ve probably noticed, the Accounts Desk is gone. In
its place there are attractive displays of new books in the
Market Area. The Reference Desk is now large enough to
accommodate two librarians for all patrons’ needs. The new
check-out machines allow checking out up to three books at a
time. These improvements were made possible by the San
Mateo County Library.
FML BOARD
Marty Abramson
Harry Aubright
Susan Bianucci
Steven Cady
Carmen Delano
Wendy Maynard,
Joanne McMahon
Suzanne Medrano
Marilyn Musante
Bob Miller! !
Doris Morse!
Lolly Pineda!!
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Mel Pincus!
Ruth Stout! !
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Judi Sullivan!
Jim VanNess
Leslie Wilson
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by Wendy Maynard
In the Teen area, new furniture and signage make the area
more inviting. The Homework Center now has blackout shades
so films can be shown. Colorful murals by Evans and Brown,
dangling butterflies, new book displays, and an expanded
Toddlers area delight the hundreds of children who come to the
library each week. The Friends of the Millbrae Library
donated $140,000 for these improvements.
Children’s librarian, Ginny McLain, arranged for the
Carnival of Chaos, featuring Mark and Dre who kept us
entertained with juggling, accordion playing, and lots of
audience participation.
Peet’s Coffees and Teas donated and served the coffee and the
Friends provided the cookies. Ana Maria Guevarra won the Book
Spine Tile raffle to the delight of her children, Julian and Gabriel,
whose names will be in the Children’s Room of the library.
What an exciting and happy time was had by all!
FML VOLUNTEERS
Angela Bacchi
Grace and Dick Billman
Joy Buchanan-Lafferty
Ping Chan (Hedy)Cheung
Marge Colapietro
Liz Cooper
Mathew Cownan
Miriam Culjak Silber
Val Dambrosio
Jeanne Dapkus
Maureen Davis
Norma Davis
Mel Feldman
MaryStella Flynn
Harriet Friedman
Bob Gottschalk
Jaqueline Herman
Joanne Kallevig
Louisa Lau
Claudette Laughlin
Dorothy Lauser
Anna Lopez
Samantha MacPhail
Judy Mamon
Sis Manas
Bob Miller, Jr.
Betty Murrary
Gwen Olsen
Dick Peairs
Mavie Portman
Gennie Poslach
Amoena Quan
Jim Quan
Jackie Schiedeck
Maurine Seto
Robert Silber
Diane Sodini
Elizabeth Sor
Arline VanNess
Jessica Warring
Stephanie Warshauer
Michael Wong
L to Rt: Elizabeth Sor,Steven Cady,Lolly Pineda, Bob Miller, Jr., Val Dambrosio,Mel Feldman, MaryStella Flynn, Bob Gottschaulk, Joanne McMahon,
Judy Mamon, Dorothy Lauser, Sis Manas, Norma Davis, Judi Sullivan, Claudette Laughlin, Bob Miller, Carmen Delano, Wendy Maynard.
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DROP-IN COMPUTER HELP
Need help with a computer problem? Having a
hard time figuring out a piece of equipment? Come
and ask any computer question that is stumping
you. You can bring your laptop or PC or use ours.
Drop-in help is available the third Sunday of each
month.
Instructor: Stephen
Sunday, January 15 @ 1-3 PM
Sunday, February 19 @ 1-3 PM
Sunday, March 18 @ 1-3 PM
Sunday, April 15 @ 1-3 PM
TWITTER
Thursday January 5 at 6:30 PM
EMAIL FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED
Saturday, January 14 @ 10:00 AM
This course will cover everything from setting
up a free email account to more advanced
techniques such as attachments and contacts.
Previous computer basics and word processing
or equivalent suggested.
Instructor: Stephen
WINTER 2012
BOOK DISCUSSION
CALENDAR
By MarySte!a Flynn
(Phone 650.583.1808)
All interested readers are cordially invited to attend FML
Book Discussions on the First Mondays of the month at 1 PM
in the Millbrae Library Meeting Room.
January 9………………………... Home
By Marilynne Robinson
Discussion Leader: Joanne McMahon
February 6 …… Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
By Beth Hoffman
Discussion Leader: Dawn Bean
March 5…………………….. Only a Girl
By Lian Gouw
Discussion Leader: Judi Sullivan
April 2……………………….The Terrorist
By John Updike
Discussion Leader: Barbara Serling
BASIC COMPUTERS
Saturday, February 11 @ 10:00 AM
May 7…………….. In the Garden of Beasts
By Erik Larson
Discussion Leader: Geri Silberstein
Learn about the parts of a computer, managing
windows, and basic navigation techniques
using keyboard shortcuts and your mouse.
Instructor: Stephen
June 4 ………………. Language of Flowers
By Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Discussion Leader: Shirley Robertson
FACEBOOK
July 2…….Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
By Alan Bradley
Discussion Leader: Lolly Pineda
Saturday, February 25 @ 10:00 AM
Learn your way around the popular social
networking site. Create an account, edit your
profile, and reconnect with classmates, family,
and friends.
Instructor: Stephen
YOUTUBE
Thursday March 1 at 6:30 PM
SKYPE
Thursday April 12 at 6:30 PM
SHOW ME THE DIVIDENDS
Thursday April 26 @ 6:30 PM
Use Morningstar.com and other online tools to
find the best dividend stocks and Exchange
Traded Funds.
Instructor: Warren
August 6 ……..Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
By Helen Simonson
Discussion Leader: Nancy Katsuranis
September 10……………. Cleopatra: A Life
By Joann Fletcher
Discussion Leader: MaryStella Flynn
October 1…………….. Flowers for Algernon
By Daniel Keyes
Discussion Leader: Irena Parker
November 5…...…Year of Magical Thinking
By Joan Didion
Discussion Leaders: Norma Davis & Karen Bellister
December 3…………..…..My Life in France
By Julia Child/Alex Prud'homme
Discussion Leader: Sue Argeris
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FRIENDS OF THE MILLBRAE LIBRARY
WINTER CALENDAR OF . . .
STORYTIMES
PAJAMA PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
January 17 – May 8
For ages 3-6
Wear your PJs, if you like!
TODDLER TIME STORYTIME
Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM
January 18 - May 9
For ages 2-3 years old, with a caregiver
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Every Wednesday @ 3 PM
Beginning January 11
Programs intended for middle-schoolers & up.
No sign-ups, just drop in
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1 Wednesday of the month: board games
2nd Wednesday of the month: Wii games
3rd Wednesday of the month: movies
4th Wednesday of the month: surprise event
AROUND THE WORLD PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
(Stories from around the world)
Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM
January 19 – May 10
For children ages 3-6
DROP-IN CHESS
Mondays at 6 – 8:00 PM
All ages/levels welcome. Instruction too!
BABIES AND BOOKS STORYTIME
January 20 – May 10
Fridays at 9:30 AM
For ages 0-2 with caregiver
PAWS FOR TALES
2nd Saturday at 10:30-11:30 AM
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to a
trained therapy dog!
FRIDAYS @ FOUR CAFÉ
January 20 – May 7
Fridays @ 4:00 PM
For school-aged children, 6 and up
Bring your own beverage cup
SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFTS
January 21, February 18, March 17, April 28
For ages 7 and if younger, parent help required.
Each month a new crafting project.
Mark and Dre
charm the crowd
of celebrants at
the Library’s
7th Birthday Party
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TEEN EVENTS
ON-GOING EVENTS
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WINTER 2012
WINTER CALENDAR OF ADULT PROGRAMS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 7:00 TO 8:00 PM
WORKSHOP ON HEALTHY CREATIVE LIVING
Presented by Carolyn Grassi: teacher, author, and life coach
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1:00 TO 2:00 PM
SAFE TO BE ALONE AND PREVENTING FALLS AND INJURY
Lecture by Janeen R. Pratt MA
Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty, a community based not for profit organization
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1:00 TO 2:00 PM
CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT HOME AND FAMILY OF SERVICES
Lecture by Janeen R. Pratt MA, of Pathways
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 7:00 PM
MASTERS OF VENICE: PAINTINGS OF PASSION AND POWER
Fine Arts Museum, Docent Program
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1:00 TO 2:00 PM
HIRING HELP AT HOME & MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
Lecture of Janeen R. Pratt MA of Pathways
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1:00 PM
THE ART OF THE SILK ROAD
Fine Arts Museum, Docent Program by Kathleen Braunstein
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 7:00 PM
ONLY A GIRL, BY AUTHOR LIAN GOUW
Lian Gouw will discuss her book and its story as well as her journey to being a published author
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 7:00 PM
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: CONVERTING A LAWN TO A NATIVE PLANT GARDEN
Presented by Arvin Kumar of Native Plant Society
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 7:00 PM
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING
Presented by Arvin Kumar
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FRIENDS OF THE MILLBRAE NEWS
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM’S RECOMMENDED BOOKS . . . continued from Autumn FML News
The King's Speech - Mark Logue and Peter Conradi
The Kitchen House - Kathleen Grissom
The Last Chinese Chef - Nicole Mones
Leeches - David Albahari
The Leisure Seeker - Michael Zadoorian
Little Bee - Chris Cleave
Lone Survivor - Marcus Luttrell
Lost - Michael Robotham
The Mephisto Club - Tess Gerritsen
The Middle Place - Kelly Corrigan
Moon Handbooks. Nevada
Moon Handbooks. Panama
The Navajo Nation: A Visitor's Guide - Patrick Lavin, Joan
Lavin
Neuroanatomy for Students of Behavioral Disorders - Ronald L.
Green
The Neuroscience of Clinical Psychiatry - Edmund S. Higgins
New York, the Big City and Its Little Neighborhoods - Naomi
Fertitta!
An Object of Beauty- Steve Martin
Oman: Jewel of the Arabian Gulf - George Popp, Juma AlMaskari
The Paris Wife - Paula McLain
Pearl Buck in China - Hilary Spurling
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane - Katherine Howe
Please Look After Mom - Kyung-Sook Shin
The Portable Atheist - Selected and with Introductions by
Christopher Hitchens
The Postcard Killers - James Patterson and Liza Marklund
The Prayer of Jabez for Women - Darlene Wilkinson
A Princess Remembers: the Memoirs of the Maharani of Jaipur Gayatri Devi of Jaipur and Santha Rama Rau
Princess Sultana's Circle - Jean Sasson
Private - James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Push- Sapphire
Race to the End - Ross D. E. MacPhee
Random Acts of Kindness: An Illustrated Celebration - Editors
of Conari Press
Refuse to Choose! - Barbara Sher
Salem Falls - Jodi Picoult
The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party - Alexander McCall
Smith
Seven Seasons in Siena - Robert Rodi
The Shack - William P. Young
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Shanghai Girls - Lisa See
Shopgirl - Steve Martin
The Silicon Jungle: A Novel of Deception, Power, and Internet
Intrigue - Shumeet Baluja
Sing You Home - Jodi Picoult
The Sixteen Pleasures - Robert R. Hellenga
62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer - Randy Sarafan
Small Plot, High Yield Gardening - Sal Gilbertie and Larry
Sheehan
Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard
to Think Straight About Animals - Hal Herzog
Songs of the Humpback Whale: A Novel in Five Voices - Jodi
Picoult
Starter Vegetable Gardens - Barbara Pleasant
Stop Obsessing! - Edna B. Foa, Reid Wilson
Sugar Snaps & Strawberries: Simple Solutions for Creating
Your Own Small-Space Edible Garden - Andrea Bellamy
The Sum of Our Days - Isabel Allende
The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway
Superfreakonomics - Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J.
Dubner
Talk Talk - T. Coraghessan Boyle
The Terrorist – John Updike
Things I've Been Silent About: Memories - Azar Nafisi!
A Thread of Grace - Mary Doria Russell
Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way - Dan
Buettner
A Time of Gifts: On Foot to Constantinople - Patrick Leigh
Fermor
Time Travelers Never Die - Jack McDevitt
Travels in Siberia - Ian Frazier
The Troubled Man – Henning Mankell
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and
Redemption - Laura
Hillenbrand
Unofficial Guide to Chicago - David Hoekstra with Alice Van
Housen and Laurie Levy
The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible - Edward C. Smith
The Villa of Mysteries - David Hewson
A Visit from the Goon Squad - Jennifer Egan
Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy Carlos Eire
Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents - Elisabeth
Eaves
We Were There: An Eyewitness History of the Twentieth Century
-Robert Fox, ed.!
What the Dog Saw and other Adventures - Malcolm Gladwell
Where Men Win Glory – Jon Krakauer
Why Not Say What Happened? : A Memoir - Ivana Lowell
Wicked Appetite - Janet Evanovich
The Wolf at the Door - Jack Higgins
The Worry Trap - Chad LeJeune
You Know When the Men are Gone - Siobhan Fallon
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
By Suzanne Medrano
Name:
Street:
City:
Email address:
Phone:
▢ I would like to volunteer. Please send me a Friends
Wai Chan
Karen McIntosh
Richard & Lillian Peairs
Carla Perry
Nell Riley
Matthew Wu
of the Millbrae Library Volunteer Form.
OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
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Lehr Real Estate
Field Paoli Architects
Magnolia of Millbrae, Inc.
Millbrae Chamber of Commerce
Millbrae Lions Club
Millbrae Rotary Club
Nan Hai (USA) Co. Inc.
Peter's Café
Safeway Inc.
South San Francisco Scavenger, Co., Inc.
Vineyardgate
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Make your check payable to:
Friends of the Millbrae Library
1 Library Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030-1853
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SPECIAL GIFT FUND DONORS
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SPONSORS, DONORS & BEYOND
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Please count me as a “FRIEND” for the
current membership year.
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Happy New Year 2012! We worked together
in 2010 to provide our library with funding
for materials, programs, and the beautiful
enhancements now enjoyed by the community.
We truly appreciate your past support and hope you will
continue your membership this coming year. Your
membership status is indicated on the newsletter address
label. If it’s time to renew, simply clip out the membership
form and bring it by the library on your next visit. With the
rising cost of postage and paper, it has become necessary to
remove the $5 membership level. Yearly membership will
now begin at $10 per person in support of our library.
Friends of the Millbrae Library is
a 501(c)(3) organization.
Special gifts are given to FML in someone’s memory, to
honor someone, or to recognize what a benefit the library
is to our community.
• Amgen (Matching Donation)
• Antonio Catpo
• PG&E (Matching Donation)
• Elizabeth Whittemore
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by current tax laws.
No goods or services are exchanged for your contribution.
FRIENDS OF THE MILLBRAE
LIBRARY NEWS
Wendy Maynard, Editor
Richard H. Peairs, Publisher
Before becoming a perfectionist, you might think about the fact that the human race
has survived for thousands of years without being anywhere close to perfection.
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Thomas Sowell
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FRIENDS OF THE MILLBRAE LIBRARY
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WINTER 2012
CALENDAR OF FAMILY EVENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 @ 9:30 AM
TODDLER DANCE PARTY WITH KETA BILL
Moms, dads & kids put on your dancing shoes! We’ll be singing and dancing today.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ 3:00 PM
CELEBRATE THE LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE DRAGON WITH OLIVER CHIN
Teens and pre-teens will be meet author/illustrator Oliver Chin and take part in a drawing class
featuring characters of the Chinese zodiac. (Grade 5 and up only.)
TUESDAY, MARCH 13 @ 7:00 PM
JEREMY THE JUGGLER
Don’t miss this evening of juggling, comedy and just plain craziness!
Bring the entire family for this event.
If you choose to join the Friends of the Millbrae Library,
in this space will appear the address label that brings each
issue of the FML News to your mailbox. Then you also will
have the satisfaction of knowing your added support of The
Library is being wisely used.
Pick-up an FML application blank in the library.