Summer 2015 - LE Phillips Memorial Public Library

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News from The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Volume 29, Issue 2
IN THIS ISSUE
-------------------------------------- Thank You, Glenda
2
-------------------------------------- Etiquette Book
3
-------------------------------------- Greetings from the
President
4
- New members
4
-------------------------------------- Amazon Smile
5
- In Honor Of
5
-------------------------------------- Welcome to the Board
6
-------------------------------------- Book Donations
7
-------------------------------------- Friends donate $20,000
to the library
8
-------------------------------------- Lifetime Achievement
Award
9
- Friends Book Groups
9
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday............10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday............10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday.......10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday..........10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday...............10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday...........10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday..............1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
(September - May)
LIBRARY IS CLOSED
- Saturday, July 4
- Monday, September 7
- Closed Sundays in the summer
(Memorial Day weekend to
Labor Day)
Summer 2015
Thank You to Our Volunteers!
This past year we had 227 volunteers donate 5,214 hours!
To honor this contribution to the library and to the Friends, volunteers can
select a book from the collection and bring it to Information & Reference.
A nameplate will be placed in the book. Thank you for everything you do!
100+ hours
Grace Rich
Lynda Higgins
Donna Weidman
Lori Barquest
Jan Goethel
Alexander Dachel
Suezette Baysinger
50 – 99 hours
Samuel Below
Jackie Young
Penny France
Karen Overhulser
Shiela Rozich
Glenda Winders
Bethany Adkins
Cindy Schlosser
Matthew Schrader
Sarah Herrell
Pat Lange
Jill Bell
26 – 49 hours
Brenda Brant
Jean Cance
Mary Wold
Becky Wood
Jill Markgraf
Susan Gignac
Tom Browne
Diane Spencer
Nancy Sowls
Dave Rasmussen
Evan Jasurda
Mary Jo Smith
26 – 49 hours
Don Campbell
Kathie Matter
Monika Fiedler
Sue McNally
Sue Sie
Diane Dreher
Carol Gorzek
Linda Stelter
Lou Frase
Luanne Shea
Rachael Carlson
20 – 25 hours
Judy Snudden
Kathy Herfel
Tim Haukeness
Sherrie Southard
Vicky Kragenbring
Doris Kassera
Leah Langby
Becky Pierce
Greg Kittleson
Karla Hoefgen
Mary Gresser-Burns
Nik Sperberg
Ralph Scheider
Tessa Olson
The Bridge Church
Tim Sperry
10 – 19 hours
Jessica Lau
Madeleine Frandsen
Amy Alpine
Celeana Gibbs
10 – 19 hours
Nancy Kersten
Nancy Vang
Bethany Kolve
Heidi Liljander
Mary Jurmain
Paul Vanderheiden
Susan Thompson
Barbara Shafer
Bob Fraser
Kathy Anderson
Sumner Scott
Aissa Kidess
Bruce Warren
Karen Peters
Mandy Popwich
Mary Burt
Owen Moyer
Sharon Price
Tally Peters
Barbara Wimunc Pearson
Becky Struck
Aiden Harris
Dianne Fossum
Continued on page 2
Thank You,
Glenda!
The Friends of the L.E. Phillips
Memorial Public Library has
thrived this year, thanks to our
extraordinary leader, Glenda
Winders. Glenda served as
president of the Friends of the
Library board of directors for the
past year. During her tenure, she
successfully ran our Give a Kid
a Book project, tasked our book
sale committee with starting
an online book store and had a
hand in expanding our Books
for Babies program.
At the end of her term, Glenda
can happily “retire” knowing
that her time as president was
a success. The Give a Kid a
Book project helped to provide
more than 4,000 books to
impoverished children in the
Chippewa Valley. This year
marked the 20th year of the
project, and community support
was at an all-time high. The
Friends have now started selling
books online. We have sold
four books online to date, and
have a whole arsenal of books
priced and ready to be listed.
Our Books for Babies program
received two $5,000 grants from
local foundations which enabled
us to expand the program from
a week-long affair into a yearround endeavor.
The Friends of the Library board
would like to thank Glenda
for her leadership the past year.
Her positive can-do attitude
helped drive the success of our
programs and the organization.
She is a true Friend to the
library.
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10 – 19 hours
Elaine Rundall
Kalli Charles
Sherry Hoff
Vera Peterangelo
Ana Martin
Ardi Kelly
David Caradori
Jayne Kulberg
Matt Kolpien
Shirley Parr
Victoria Mayer
Bonnie Maxwell
Debbie Westerburg
Ginny Wright
Nati Raehl
Niko Alegria
Rick Lewis
Sandy Robbers
Sylvia Schilling
6 – 9 hours
Elaine Wendt
Janean Hankes
Janet Frase
Janice Roberts
Jean Hazelton
Karen Benson
Linda Reidt
Mary Rosolack
Shannon Zell
Kathy Ripienski
Mary Yates
Tom Giffey
Tori Matson
Ann Fero
Ann Heywood
Aubry Reed
Cheryl Thiede
Danielle Dvorak
Diane Bilderbach
Edwin Hanson
Grace Cole
Hajer Sultan
Jon Thorpe
Lisa Erb
6 – 9 hours
Phyllis Fabiny
Priscilla Older
Tessa Maki
Tom Christopherson
Aria Kampfer
Carole Johnson
David Brock
George Burleigh
Grant Maierhofer
Jennifer Sperry
Jimmy Yang
John Strei
Katrinka Bourne
Lauren Clark
Margot Bouchard
Sam Schweiber
Sandy Burleigh
1 – 5 hours
Barb Pieterick
Brittney Paul
Chris Kondrasuk
Christie Roemer
Emma Hervat
Jenna Ruder
Kathy Geraci
Lisa Zinn
Mary Bement
Mary Dixon
Rose Dolan-Neill
Carol Brainerd
Dale Staebell
Dave Turner
David Johnson
Ethan Cook
Mandy Heard
Nan Schnagl
Olivia Langby
Sarah Kocken
Adam Sommers
Anona Nelson
Arlene MacDonald
Bryan Maraccini
Christie Blink
Christina Benning
Connie Turner
David Knowlton
Ember Sommers
Eric Lee
Jody Balow
Joe Forberg
Joy Rookaird
Jyl Kelley
Katherine Schneider
Kathleen Risler
Linda Flach
Linda Vognar
Michaela Schopf
Mike Hendersen
Pat Everhart
Sally Webb
Sam Kosel
Sara Schultz
Shelby Maruszcak
Shelley Fredson
1 – 5 hours
Sue Peterson
Susan Heeg
Vishwa Raval
Alex Brown
Allison Stensgaard
Barb Bayley
Cindy Rasmussen
Cleo Powers
Connie Russell
Danielle LeBarron
Denny Shea
Grace Sprengeler
Grace Theisen
Idos Fuegese
Josie Seelen
Julia LeBarron
Kadde Yang
Kiara Weisheipl
Lori Mirmesdagh
Lucy Change
Mary Melcher
Michael Johnson
Nancy Beaver
Nate Zinn
Nick Lueddecke
Reais-Sydney Bates
Rebecca Weisheipl
Sarah Andre
Tori Follett
Abby Sheets
Amanda Cristallo Harris
Diane Schultz Fritz
Jan Pastorello
Lyz Barry
Sam Pastorello
Shannon McDonald
Summer 2015
This Ain’t Emily Post’s Etiquette Book
By Grace Rich, Book Sale Committee Chair
You’d think we’d get used to amazing
books coming into the sorting area. They
arrive with each donation load, after all.
Some time ago, however, someone handdelivered a truly extraordinary book.
The book is titled Hill’s Manual Social &
Business Forms: Guide to Correct Writing.
Authored by Thos. E. Hill and published
as the seventh edition in 1875, the book
was the go-to guide for “penmanship,
spelling, use of capital letters, synonyms,
brush-marking, sign-writing, epitaphs,
engravers’ inscriptions, postal regulations,
writing poetry, etc. etc.”—as the title
page proclaims.
The book is dedicated to the “Millions
who would, and may, easily and
gracefully express written thought.”
Since that describes all our readers and
volunteers, I am, in the interests of
public civility, propriety, and behavior,
showcasing Hill’s Manual in this issue’s
column.
The three-page preface explains why the
first 43 pages of this book are devoted
to penmanship. “The student, often left
with a miserable penmanship, shrinks
from making use of [books published on
grammar, letter-writing, composition,
and various business forms], because of
the disagreeable labor attendant upon a
cramped and detestable handwriting.” Is
there a doctor in the house?
In 1992, 117 years after Mr. Hill
agonized over bad handwriting, the first
text message was sent between two British
businessmen. Now we just have to worry
about bad typing. Bad spelling. Bad
punctuation. Bad abbreviations. Could I
have bad handwriting back, please?
Summer 2015
The preface continues with examples of
who else might benefit—some advice
being more time-apropos than others.
“The mistress of the household will find
here the form of the testimonial suitable
to be given the servant upon his or her
departure to seek a situation elsewhere.”
of Mrs. Powell last Thursday evening, I
venture to write to request permission to
call on you at your own residence.”
“The mother will find the written excuse
to the teacher for the non-attendance of
her child at school.” Some things never
change.
Favorable Reply
“Dear Sir: It will give me much
pleasure to see you at our residence next
Wednesday evening. My father desires me
to state that he retains a very favorable
recollection of you from Thursday last. In
consequence of which he will be pleased
to continue your acquaintance.”
“The bashful, blushing, maiden, the
cautious, carefully worded letter, that
will aid her in giving expression to the
hitherto closely guarded secrets of her
heart.” Wasn’t a problem since I had few
closely guarded secrets or enough suitors
with whom to share them.
Unfavorable Reply
Miss Myra Bronson, making it a rule to
receive no gentlemen visitors upon such
brief acquaintance, begs to decline the
honor of Mr. Williams’ visits.”
Gives dating a whole different look,
doesn’t it?!
This book is filled with 305 pages of
Victorian ephemera, including how a
husband’s, wife’s, and child’s visiting cards
should look; how a young lady’s letter
refusing gifts from a gentleman should
be phrased; and how to apologize for
delaying to return a book. I’m pretty sure
the library prefers we pay the fine rather
than a finely crafted apology letter.
Mr. Hill included information beyond
letter writing. There is a rhyming
dictionary, a list of synonyms, population
tables, weights and measures, distances
by land and water, epitaphs, alphabets
of plan and fancy letters, parliamentary
rules, tombstone inscriptions, and poetry.
My favorite section of Hill’s Manual is
the “Letters of Advice” and the “Letters
of Love and Courtship.” The wording
appears quaint to us here in 2015, and
the situations may no longer require
correspondence, but the messages help us
understand a time when a different set of
mores ruled social settings.
The first televised game show was in
England in 1938. I’m convinced any
reader of Hills Manual could have
competed with pride. And today’s reader?
Well, anyone up for a game of “Who
Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
Requesting Acquaintance by
Correspondence
“Miss Myra Bronson: Having greatly
enjoyed our brief meeting at the residence
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Greetings from the
President
By Glenda Winders
Welcome New
Friends Members
- Amanda Meyer
- Barry & Miranda Bauer
- Betty & Brian Laskowski
- Claudia Minot
- Connie & Bob Matson
The other day I joked to a friend that I
wished the president’s term was two years
instead of one because just as I’m getting
the hang of the job, it’s going to be over.
Another reason I’m sorry to see it end is that
I’ve been privileged to work with a group of
fantastic people who keep the wheels turning
even when work and family have kept me
away. Some of them will be leaving the board
after this year, and I will miss seeing them at
meetings when I assume my new role as past
president.
- Corrie & Jason Boon
Then there’s Brenda Brant, secretary
extraordinaire, who takes extremely good
notes and e-mails them to all board members
so that we can review them ahead of time and
turn up ready to change or approve them and
move on. Brenda will be vice president next
year and then lead our group the year after
that.
Donna Weidman has been an exceptional
treasurer who will be missed when she
leaves us in July. She has brought her stellar
accounting skills to the job so the financial
side of what we do has been completely
transparent and professional.
- David Leaman
Grace Rich, who assumed responsibility
for the book sales, has made them more
profitable than ever before and tried out new
ideas, such as the “Battered Books” she sells
in the Festival parking lot and the mini sale
she had in December for holiday shoppers.
She has also brought us into the 21st century
with an online bookstore and the ability to
make credit card sales.
- Deb Johnson
- Deb & Keith Zehms
- Dennis & Heather Larson
- Gregory & Barbara Habben
- Joan Kjos
- Joan Lindau
- Joe & Bonnie Knight
- Julia Smith
- Katherine Hinnant
- Lisa Zinn
- Lori Barquest
- Marcy & Wade Schott
- Matthew Schrader
- Shawn Foss
- Susan Vieth
- Teresa Lynch
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I have only had one disappointment during
my term, and that was having to cancel
the annual meeting. For one thing, I really
wanted to hear what Jerry Apps had to say,
but more importantly I was looking forward
to thanking publicly the people who have
made my presidential year so successful and
fun. Since I didn’t get to do it that evening,
please allow me to do it here.
Thanks first of all to vice president Linda
Stelter, who seamlessly filled in for me at the
meetings I had to miss. She has had a fair
amount of practice now, but in addition to
being able to chair, she brings good ideas to
all of our discussions.
I thank Karen Overhulser for her
thoughtfulness and good ideas and Tim
Haukness for teaching me last year how to do
my job. Penny France has kept us in touch
with the library board so that we could know
how best to help and headed up the Books
for Babies project. John Stoneberg has also
been extremely helpful in keeping us tuned
in to what the library is doing and its needs,
and Angie Sommers makes us all look good
by writing successful grant proposals and
providing the backup support we so need to
make our projects successful.
Summer 2015
While we’ll be saying goodbye to some board
members, we’re also excited to welcome new
ones. Victoria Mayer will take over as secretary,
Carol Accola will be our new treasurer and
Lynda Higgins will become a new member
at large. She has already proven her mettle by
working closely with Grace on the book sales.
Other people I had hoped to thank at the
annual meeting are the volunteers who help
bring our vision to fruition. In addition to the
many who staff the book sales, there are others
who send mailings and participate in projects
such as Give a Kid a Book and Books for Babies.
None of these programs would exist if it weren’t
for the helping hands of many book-lovers who
come through time after time.
In the past year we gave away 4,000 children’s
books during the holiday season, produced a
calendar, supported ArtsWest and 1,000 Books
Before Kindergarten, and expanded the Books
for Babies program so that -- thanks to grants
from the Women’s Giving Circle and eBay
GIVE Foundation -- the parents of every new
baby born in Eau Claire will go home with a
book to read to their child and information on
why it is so important.
Can you see now why I hate to go?
The Power of a Smile
By John Stoneberg, Library Director
Many of us, including the library itself,
already regularly use Amazon to purchase
goods and materials. Now Amazon is offering
AmazonSmile, a website operated by Amazon
that lets you enjoy the same wide selection of
products, low prices and convenient shopping
features as on Amazon.com. The difference is
that when you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.
amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will
donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the eligible
charitable organization of your choice. And that
organization could be the Friends of L.E. Phillips
Memorial Public Library!
You will see tens of millions of eligible products
marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on
their product detail pages and can manage your
purchases and other account information on
Amazon.com and AmazonSmile using a single
account. You can use your existing Amazon.com
account on AmazonSmile if you have one, or
create a new account if you don’t.
On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will be
prompted to select a charitable organization to
receive donations from eligible purchases before
you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your
selection and then every eligible purchase you
make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation.
So, if shopping Amazon is something you already
do, you can add a charitable component to it and
have a sliver of it go to the Friends of the Library.
And along with library purchases and hundreds
of other Friends’ members those slivers will add
up!
Our Books for Babies program has given
out 800 books to infants born at Mayo Clinic
Health System and Sacred Heart Hospital in the
past four months.
Summer 2015
In Honor Of Donors
The Friends are very appreciative
of your donations for your loved
ones. Your “Honorees” names
appear first, then the “Donors.”
In Memory Of:
- George Voll
- Gerry Jolliffe
- Kurt & Julie Krumenauer
- Ron Lahn
- Lynne Lindbo
- Jeff & Dawn Masserschmidt
- Randy, Rachel, Ali & Carsyn Quarberg
- Darrel & Heidi Reetz
- Pat Reinardy
- Grace Rich
- Robert & Jodi Ritsch
- Juli Sieve
- Bill Rowlett & Sue Steffes
- Dave & Betty Sell
- Dayle & Kris Sell
- Roxanne Sell
- Mark Severson
- Kevin, Kristi, Owen & Nora Sheridan
- Joe & Shelly Simonson
- Bill & Darlene Spehle
- Don & Shirley Volbrecht
- Anne Wickman
- Susan Brehm
- David & Gloria Weiss
- Charles & Ann Mencel
- Louis Gruenberg
- Richard & Rebecca Mauch
- Mary C. Kauffman
- Tom & Sybelle Burce
- L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library Staff Affairs
- JoAnn Hamshire
- John & Lynette Stoneberg
- L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library Staff Affairs
- Dr. Karl Walter
- L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library Staff Affairs
(Additional donations listed
on page 6)
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In Honor Of Donors
The Friends are very appreciative
of your donations for your loved
ones. Your “Honorees” names
appear first, then the “Donors.”
In Memory Of:
- John Bacharach
- Mark & Winnie Morse
- Susan L. Schroeder
- Cindy Westphal
- L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library Staff Affairs
- Agnes Hanson
- Norm & Joan Schnagl
- Helen Counsell
- Dave Counsell
- AAUW Book Group
- Karen Haugen
- Loretta Engen
- Susan Bruce
- John & Lynette Stoneberg
- William Krimpelbein
- L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library Staff Affairs
- Technical Services Staff
- John & Lynette Stoneberg
- Gerald Jacobson
- Margaret & Jack Quaid
Welcome to the Board!
The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library are happy to welcome four new
members to our board of directors. Brenda Brant will transition from secretary to vice
president/president elect. Carol Accola will join the board as the treasurer. Victoria Mayer will
come onboard as secretary and Lynda Higgins will step up to the plate as member at-large.
We are very fortunate to be able to utilize their skills and experience. Terms start July 1. More
information about each incoming board member is listed below.
Brenda Brant
Brenda Brant has loved the library since she was a child. Some of
her fondest memories are of walking to the library to participate in
the summer reading programs. She believes libraries are even more
essential today, not just because they provide equal access to books and
other materials, but because they help people become technologically
literate. She has a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire and a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analysis
from Saint Joseph’s University. Brenda works at Optum in the Advanced
Analytics Lab.
Carol Accola
Carol Accola is retired from her position as Associate Director of Learning and Technology
Services at UW-Eau Claire after working at the University for many years. She holds a BBA and
MBA from UW-Eau Claire.
Carol now spends her time volunteering, dabbling in various fiber, paint,
and paper arts, and amusing herself with musical instruments. Her personal
trainer and canine best friend, Dixie makes sure that time is spent outdoors
each day working toward their yearly mileage goal.
Libraries are important to Carol. An avid reader, she believes that reading is
important for all, both as a means to keep informed as a citizen of the world,
and simply for the pleasure it brings. She looks forward to working with the
Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.
- Ken & Ellen Bahnson
- Gwenn Nyhagen
-Janet & Rodney Larson
- Technical Services Staff
- Myrtle Berg
- L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library Staff Affairs
- David Duax
- Susan Bruce
- John & Lynette Stoneberg
- Sally Webb
- Mark & Winnie Morse
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Victoria Mayer
My enthusiasm for the library and books continued as I grew up,
which is the reason I chose to pursue a degree in History and
Library Science from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. While
in college, I had the opportunity work in various departments at
McIntyre Library including Collection Development, Reference, and
Special Collections. Additionally, I spent over 140 hours interning at
a public library in a neighboring city. These experiences were
enriching. After graduation, I realized I was ready for a break from college life. I decided to
forgo my acceptance to graduate school, opting instead to investigate other avenues.
Summer 2015
The past seven and a half years have been quite an adventure, both professionally
and personally. I spent time working in the healthcare industry as a licensed
insurance agent selling Medicare products. I also worked as the sheriff’s assistant for
a local sheriff’s department. I have been in my current position as a legal assistant
for just over two years now. These opportunities have given me the chance to
strengthen my professional skills set, including project and time management,
organizational strategies, and customer service. I also became a wife and mother.
After my son and I started making regular trips to the library, I began to realize just
how much I missed being part of a library. My son’s pure joy of reading (he sleeps
with his favorite books under his pillow) and his zest for our library adventures
reminded me just how important the library is to our community and to me.
I started volunteering at the library last fall. I had so much fun sorting/appraising
books and working with Grace that I recruited my best friend, who is now a volunteer,
to help as well. It is clear to me that being an active participate in supporting L.E.
Phillips Memorial Public Library is important for a variety of reasons. Fostering a love
of reading within the community is paramount. The library’s value encompasses
more than just the literary content it holds; it also provides needed community
programming and maintains free and open access to information for all.
I would welcome the opportunity to utilize my background in library science, my
professional experience, and passion for books to help the library in a hands-on
capacity as the secretary of the Friends of the Library board.
Lynda Higgins
I graduated from Northeast Missouri State College with a
two-year secretarial degree. I have worked my entire career in
various administrative assistant jobs. Since moving to Eau Claire
15 years ago I have worked at PESI in the data management
department.
Aside from reading I enjoy walking, bird watching from my
deck, and cooking.
I have been volunteering with the book sales here at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library since March 2014. I really enjoy working with the other book sale volunteers
and am especially fascinated by the number and variety of books people donate for
the sales.
Book
Donations at
All-Time High
By Grace Rich, Book Sale
Committee Chair
The Friends have received
three book donations of
staggering proportions in
the last few weeks. The first
was a donation of 2,000
books bought at auction
by a volunteer who then
donated them to us.
Then we were offered almost
6,000 books by a generous
soul who decided not to
start a bookstore and gave
us his inventory.
Lastly, someone donated 26
boxes of books. Invite your
friends to the book sale on
June 26-27. We should have
lots of books to choose from!
I have always felt the library is a great asset to the community. Over my lifetime I
have used it for personal reading pleasure, taking my son to story time hours, and for
some of the wonderful resource information available.
By becoming a Friend of the Library member, I now feel I can give back by helping
with the book sales and being a member at-large on the Friends of the Library board.
Summer 2015
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Friends of the L.E. Phillips
Memorial Public Library
2014 - 2015
Executive Board
President
- Glenda Winders
Vice President
- Linda Stelter
Past President
- Tim Haukeness
Secretary
- Brenda Brant
Treasurer
- Donna Weidman
Member At-Large
- Karen Overhulser
Member At-Large
- Grace Rich
Trustee Liaison
- Penny France
Library Director (non-voting)
- John Stoneberg
Programming & Communications
Manager (non-voting)
- Isa Small
Administrative Coordinator
(non-voting)
- Angie Sommers
Committee Chairs
In Honor Of
- Jill Markgraf
Book Sale
- Grace Rich
Finance
- Donna Weidman
Nominating
- Tim Haukeness
Give a Kid a Book Project
- Glenda Winders
Membership
- Brenda Brant
Program
- Vacant
Library Links Editor & Layout
- Angie Sommers
The Mission of Friends:
* to encourage public use of and
advocate for library resources and
services
* to assist in fundraising efforts that
provide the public with an enhanced
library collection and improved services
* to support the Freedom to Read
statement of the American Library
Association
* to provide volunteer services
requested by the library for special
events and projects
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The Friends Donate
$20,000 to the Library!
By Isa Small, Programming & Communications Manager
It is my pleasure to speak on behalf of the
library and extend our thanks to the Friends of
the Library for all that you do. Along with all
of the time the Friends donate to the library,
we appreciate your donation of $20,000 to
fund some very important projects which
would not be possible without your support.
We are grateful for your continuing support of
the following programs and projects:
• Program prizes and incentives for adult and children’s reading programs
• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program
• Free summer bus rides to the library
• Summer library program t-shirts
• Program refreshments
• Chippewa Valley Book Festival
• Ads in local print media
• Giveaway items
• Home Delivery gifts
been able to provide a series of programming
that engage teens’ creativity and technological
skills.
Adult Craft Program Supplies
Crafting is not just for kids. With that in mind,
a new library program is helping grown-ups get
crafty. Too often, a seemingly straightforward
craft project can become frustrating as it
requires more time, money, and skill than
anticipated. “DIY Dabble” program projects
take no more than an hour to complete, all
materials will be provided, and a step-by-step
demonstration will be included.
Once again, thank you for supporting the
programs and initiatives of the L.E. Phillips
Memorial Public Library. We are incredibly
fortunate to have such a wonderful Friends
group!
The Friends also provided funding for several
new library initiatives in 2015:
Young Adult Lounge Furniture
The Young Adult Lounge on the second floor
by the art gallery has not been updated since
2004. Aesthetics and space are powerful
factors in how teens feel and react to their
environment both physically and mentally.
Refreshing the space will attract teens to spend
longer periods of time in the library and allow
staff to offer more activities.
MaKey MaKey Kits
MaKey MaKey is an invention toolkit that
turns everyday objects into touchpads and
combines them with the Internet. With the
purchase of five Makey Makey Kits, staff has
Upcoming 2015
Book Sales
June 26 - 27
September 18 - 19
November 13 - 14
Summer 2015
And the Award Goes To...
By John Stoneberg, Library Director
In recognition of her outstanding service to
the artistic endeavors of the library, retired
librarian Mildred Larson was presented
a Lifetime Achievement Award at the
February 26th opening reception of the
annual Wisconsin ArtsWest juried art show
at the library. Mildred Larson is the second
recipient of this award, given by the library’s
Visual Arts Committee, which is presented
to a community member who has
demonstrated a dedication to promoting
art and artists to the community through
service on the committee.
Mildred Larson retired from the library in
2003 as the Associate Library Director after
contributing 27 years of service. She was
hired by the library in October 1976 to plan
and coordinate a new division--Art, Music
and Audiovisual Services. When the new
library building opened for the first time
to the public a few weeks later, it included
an area on the second floor mezzanine set
aside to display original art. With this new
opportunity to promote area art and artists
to the many visitors the library welcomed
every day, Ms. Larson implemented a
program of rotating art exhibits. At least
eight art exhibits a year have been on
display every year at the library since those
early days. Art became an inseparable part
of the library’s mission.
Ms. Larson organized members of the art
community into what became the library’s
Visual Art Committee. She chaired the
committee throughout her years at the
library. The committee, consisting of artists,
art instructors and community members
continues to meet regularly to consider the
work of area artists for display at the library
while volunteering hundreds of hours a
year during the process of curating and
installing exhibits at the library.
Ms. Larson also initiated the idea for
Wisconsin ArtsWest, the juried exhibit that
just completed its 36th year. In September
1979, the first ArtsWest exhibit opened.
With ArtsWest 2 in April 1981, it became a
spring show and has been held annually
since. ArtsWest has attracted artists from
throughout the region working in all media
and continues to welcome art students,
professionals, educators, and hobbyists on
equal footing, with the strongest and most
creative artwork put on display at the library
for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Our book sale volunteers are going on the
road again. Watch for our Battered Book
Bonanza used book booth at the Festival
Foods Farmer’s Market, starting on June 14.
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