Fall (Oct-Dec) 2015 Newsletter

Newsletter
October, November, December 2015
CaddyStacks Fundraiser
Join us on Sunday, November 8th
for our second annual putt-putt
fundraiser, benefiting the Friends
of the Chatham Area Public Library!
From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the library
will be transformed into 9 holes of
family fun. Special events include, "Beat the Celebrity,"
where participants will have a chance to win if they
can beat radio personality, Greg Bishop. Snacks will
also be available. Those who plan to attend should
arrive no later than 3 p.m. so they have enough time
to complete their round. Cost is $5 per person and
refreshments will be on sale during the event.
The library is currently seeking sponsorships. The cost
is $100 per hole. For more information, call the Library
or visit our website (www.chathamlib.org). Funds
collected by CaddyStacks will help benefit technology
needs for the library, that includes resources to
enhance the computer lab.
Vol. 31 No. 4
Stories from the Stacks
I own Changing Faces hair salon and
belong to the SCGC (Springfield Civic
Garden Club). I had a feeling I wasn’t
using my iPad to its full potential, so I
called Meghan at my library. Meghan
is one of our reference librarians that
anyone can schedule time through a
service called, “Book-a-Librarian.”
She said bring your iPad in and promised we’d figure it
out together. She spent an hour helping me navigate
through various applications which would allow me to
help design a web presence for my business and
projects for the Garden Club. A big thank you to Meghan!
Peggy Mendenhall
Are you looking for someone to help you with your
gadgets? Sometimes all you need is a real person to get
you through it. Call or email [email protected]!
Upcoming Art Shows
 The Art Committee welcomes The Pharmacy Gallery
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& Art Space show which runs through October 31 .
The Artwork of Hillary Werth will be on exhibit
November through January. A reception is planned for
Friday, January 15th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 The
7th Annual Call to Entry Show will be held
February 12th through April 1st. Deadline to enter is
January 11th. Details are on the Library ‘s website.
Spooktacular Pumpkins!
Illinois in the Civil War
Do you love decorating pumpkins but dislike the time it
takes to carve them? The Chatham Area Public Library
is holding a pumpkin decorating contest. Tape, paint,
bedazzle, decorate your pumpkin any way you want,
but please decorate without puncturing the pumpkins.
There will be a maximum pumpkin weight limit of 10
pounds. Contestants are asked to purchase and decorate
their pumpkins prior to bringing them in the library. The
contest will run October 17th- 31st. No bones about it!
It’s sure to be a fun time!
Monday, November 16th, 6:00 p.m.
Tom Emery, historical researcher and writer, will talk
about Illinois’ role in the Civil War, including topics
such as leading Illinois generals and regiments,
homelife in Illinois during the Civil War, Civil War
prisons in the state, divided North/South sentiment in
Illinois, highlights of Illinois troops in major battles, and
notable riots or unrest in Illinois (the Charleston Riot,
the Clingman Raid, etc.). Registration is required;
call the library to sign up.
TRICK OR TREAT FOR HALLOWEEN STORIES
All little ghosts, ghouls and goblins are invited to come as you aren’t for a spooktacular treat! Put on your costumes
and head over to the Library for a night of fang-tastic fun and frightfully good booooooks. Registration is not
required for any of these fearfully fun programs.
October 22nd
6:30 p.m.
October 27th
9:45 a.m.
&
10:45 a.m.
October 29th
Very Scary Hour
This program, designed for monsters 3rd grade and older, features very scary
stories in the Library Gallery — if you dare! Ghouls and spooky creatures will be
haunting the Library this evening. Please do not bring younger children to this program.
Halloween Babytalk Lap-Sit
All Mummies, Daddies and other caregivers are invited to dress your babies in costume and bring
them to our Halloween Babytalk Lap-Sit. This program is intended for parents/caregivers and
their little ones, newborn-36 months, and features stories, fingerplays, and songs.
Friendly and Slightly Scary Halloween Stories
Choose your Halloween story time based on your preference — Friendly or Slightly Scary
Stories. No matter which you choose, everyone is invited for a snack! Both sessions are meant for
little goblins through 2nd grade.
6:30 pm Come join us in the Library Gallery for a fun time of Friendly Halloween stories, then
stay and enjoy a snack in the Activity Room afterward.
7:00 pm Those wishing for Slightly Scary Halloween stories can gather in the Library Gallery for
stories with a slight thrill. (Remember to come to the Activity Room by 6:45 if you want to gobble a
treat before the stories begin!)
October 30th
10:15 a.m.
Preschool Halloween Stories
It’s Hallo-scream! Preschoolers are encouraged to come dressed in their costumes for our regular Storytime
to hear fun Halloween stories and complete a Halloween craft.
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER - DECEMBER STORYTIMES
Family Evening Storytime Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime Fridays @ 10:15 a.m.
Oct.
1
8
15
22
29
The Day the Crayons Quit
Brave Firefighters
Little Yellow Leaf
Scary Halloween Stories Night
Friendly Halloween Stories Night
Oct.
2
9
16
23
30
Whooo Gives a Hoot?
Brave Firefighters
The Day the Crayons Quit
Little Yellow Leaf
Pumpkin Spice
Nov.
5
12
19
26
Socks and Shoes
Bear-y Good Books
Thankful Thoughts
CLOSED
Nov.
6
13
20
27
Bear-y Good Books
Socks and Shoes
Thankful Thoughts
CLOSED
May I Have a Cookie Please?
Spotlight on Eve Bunting
Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight?
CLOSED
Dec.
4
11
18
25
May I Have a Cookie Please?
Spotlight on Eve Bunting
Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight?
CLOSED
Dec.
3
10
17
24 & 31
Babytalk Lap-Sit, a program intended for children newborn - 3 yrs. with an adult, Tuesday morning at 9:45
and 10:45 a.m. This storytime includes stories, finger plays, and songs.
2015 Teen Trivia Night!!
MOLLY — AN AMERICAN GIRL
Get your dream team
ready for the 13th
Annual Teen Trivia
Night at the Chatham
Area Public Library!
Prove your crazy
knowledge and have a
blast by celebrating Teen Read Week on Wednesday,
October 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This year’s theme
is “Get Away @ Your Library.” There will be prizes,
food and fun for students 7th grade and up. Teens are
invited to assemble a team of friends, don costumes
and compete for fun and prizes. Teams consist of 6 - 8
players, with prizes going to the top three winning
teams, plus a prize for the team with the best
costumes. Costumes are optional, but the winning
team members will each take home an AMC gift card.
Door prizes, pizza, candy and soft drinks are included
in this fun evening. Space is limited and
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, so sign up early by
calling 483-2713.
This year our annual American
Girl program features Molly
McIntire, a nine year old who is
growing up on the home front in
America during World War II.
Children aged kindergarten
and older are invited to come on
Wednesday, December 30th
from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. to learn
about what life was like in
America for the patriots at home
like Molly and her family. Join us for fun activities, a
craft and a tasty treat reflecting life in the 1940’s.
Space is limited and registration is required. Call
483-2713 to register.
Movies at the Library!
Free admission, popcorn, & drinks! All movies begin at
2:00 p.m.
Family Movie
Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver
Inside Out
Wednesday, December 23rd
Summer Reading 2015 Statistics
Rubber Ducky
2014: 93
2015: 137
47% Increase
Preschool - 6th Grade
2014: 561
2015: 633
13% Increase
Teen
2014: 85
2015: 108
27% Increase
LEGO BLOCK PARTIES
The Lego day previously slated
for October 10th has been
RESCHEDULED for Saturday,
November 7th, 10:00 a. m. - noon.
Everyone is invited to the first
Lego Day of 2016 on Saturday,
January 2nd. We supply the
blocks, you supply the ideas.
11 & Up Movie
Movies for anyone 11 years old & up
Tomorrowland
Monday,
December 28th
Make-It-Take-It
Holiday Craft
Looking for a fun, FREE holiday craft
activity for your kids or grandkids? Bring them
to the Chatham Area Public Library, where
they'll have the chance to create a special
holiday-themed craft project. This Library
"make and take" activity will be Saturday,
December 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Our activity room will be stocked with craft
samples and supplies for you and your child to
create a cute, easy holiday craft. While you’re
here, take advantage of our bookstore to help
fill out your Christmas list.
Adult Programs
Our adult programs are free and open to all members of the public. There will be no adult
program in December. Registration is optional unless otherwise indicated.
Computer Classes
Our Saturday morning computer classes are free and
open to everyone. Registration is required ONLY for
the Introduction to Microsoft Word series.
Introduction to Microsoft Word — October 24 & 31,
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
This series, taught by Anne Godman, will provide basic
skills to format, spell check, save and print documents
in Microsoft Office Word. Anne will highlight the
similarities between Word and most email providers,
as these tips on using Word will also translate to using
and composing better emails. Participants should plan
to attend both sessions. Registration is required;
call the library to sign up.
Google Drive — November 7, 10 a.m. - noon
We will look at the capabilities of Google Drive including
creating and editing new documents, navigating
between Documents and Google Drive, downloading
and uploading from Microsoft Word, and synching
folders to your computer at home.
Microsoft Excel — December 5, 10 a.m. - noon
Excel is a spreadsheet program that allows you to
easily store, organize, and manipulate data. In this
introduction class we will learn the basics of Excel
such as inserting text, AutoSum and AutoFill features,
sorting data, and some shortcuts to make working with
your spreadsheets easier.
CRAFT THING!
We’re trying something new for our
craft group! We meet the third
Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Join us as we make a group craft no need to bring anything besides
yourself! A limited number of seats are available;
call the library to reserve your spot.
October 20th – We will make a fall wreath that is
wrapped in burlap and is accented with a large
sunflower; perfect for autumn.
November 17th – Our November craft
will be Sharpie mugs. Each person will
use Sharpie pens to decorate two
mugs.
December 15th – Join us as we decoupage a picture
frame. We’ll use patterned paper and old book pages
to transform a plain frame into a cute decoration.
Tuesday Evening Book Group
We meet the second Tuesday of each month at
6:00 p.m. where we discuss a mixture of fiction and
nonfiction books. Everyone is welcome to join us! Our
next books are:
October 13th – Fooling Houdini: magicians,
mentalists, math geeks, & the hidden powers of
the mind by Alex Stone (2012). Stone recounts his
quest to join the ranks of master magicians. But his
journey is more than a tale of tricks, gigs, and geeks. In
trying to understand how expert magicians manipulate
our minds to create their illusions, Stone investigates
some of the lesser-known corners of psychology,
neuroscience, physics, history, and even crime.
November 10th – Devil in the White City: murder,
magic, and madness at the fair that changed
America by Erik Larson (2003). An account of the
Chicago World's Fair of 1893 relates the stories of
two men who shaped the history of the event—
architect Daniel H. Burnham, who coordinated its
construction, and serial killer Herman Mudgett.
December 8th – The Martian by Andy Weir (2014).
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney was one of the
first people to walk on Mars. Now, he'll be the first
person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him
and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him
dead, Mark is stranded alone with no way to even
signal Earth. Even if he could, he wouldn't last until
rescue arrived. Either way, the environment or human
error will likely kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to
give up yet.
Identity Theft Prevention
Tuesday, November 3, 6:00 p.m.
Lanae Clark from the Illinois Comptroller’s office will
present on the types of frauds and scams that are
prevalent, provide tips on how to prevent identity theft,
and what to do if you have been hacked. She will also
talk about the new smart chip in credit cards and how it
can be more helpful against fraud.
Adult Programs
Healthy Habits for a Healthier You
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m.
For centuries, we’ve known
that the health of the
brain and the body are
connected. But now, science
is able to provide insights
into how to optimize our
physical and cognitive health
as we age. Join us to learn
about research in the areas
of diet and nutrition, exercise,
cognitive activity and social engagement, and use
hands-on tools to help you incorporate these
recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. This
program is a presentation of the Greater Illinois
Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Author Talk with Paul McDevitt
Wednesday, November 4th, 6:00 p.m.
Paul McDevitt is an emeritus professor
in the Business Administration program
at UIS where he taught and researched
for twenty-five years before retiring in
2009. He was searching for something
useful to do with himself when his
family gave him "the box" and—soon
thereafter—a new job: writing “All Came
Home.” The book is about his father, a junior reserve
officer, during WWII. Paul pieces his father's story
together from 85 letters written by his father during the
war plus five years of research to write the book. Paul
lives in Springfield with his wife Barb. This is his first
book. Books will be available for purchase.
Database Spotlight: Consumer
Reports
Make a list and check it
twice! Be a savvy shopper
this year and turn to
our Consumer Reports
database for all of your
Christmas-time needs.
This database features
unbiased ratings and
recommendations
on
thousands of products and services including
consumer electronics, appliances, fitness gear, and
much more. You will also have access to product
buying advice, blogs, safety alerts, and recalls. Visit
http://tinyurl.com/chathamdatabases, enter your
library card number, and prepare to impress your
friends and loved ones this year!
The Outer Edge is the
Library’s super awesome
Science Fiction and
Fantasy book club. Our
next reads are:
October 19th:
Mr. Penumbra’s
24-Hour Bookstore
by Robin Sloan
The Great Recession has
shuffled Clay Jannon
away from life as a San
Francisco web-design
drone and into the aisles
of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. But after a few
days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more
curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might
suggest.
November 16th: Stranger in a Strange Land
by Robert Heinlein
Heinlein's masterpiece. The brilliant novel that grew
from a cult favorite to a bestseller to a classic in a few
short years. It is the story of Valentine Michael Smith,
the man from Mars who taught humankind grokking
and water-sharing. And love.
December 21st: Plucker by Brom
In this shadowy land of make-believe, Jack and his
box are stuck beneath the bed with the dust, spiders,
and other castaway toys, and forced to face a bitter
truth: Children grow up, and toys are left behind.
When the Plucker, a malevolent spirit, is set loose
upon the world of make-believe, Jack is thrust into the
unlikely role of defending Thomas, the very child who
abandoned him.
The Outer Edge meets on the Third Monday of
each month at 6 p.m. in the library. We require no
commitment – come for one meeting or come for them
all. Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/OuterEdge
Book a Librarian
Need help finding business or
government information, finding the
next good book to read, or an in
depth demonstration of the library’s
databases? Schedule a one-on-one
appointment with a librarian for help.
Email [email protected]
or call the library to schedule an
appointment on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month.
Bite Into a Good Book
When the leaves come down and the weather cools, we
begin to think about a lot of fall activities, like football,
raking leaves, and carving pumpkins. Remember to
set aside some time for relaxing and reading! The
BIAGB group has great titles lined up for October,
November, and December. We hope you will join us!
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October 21 : Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
This wonderful novel intertwines two
lives; one is a wealthy 91 year old
woman, Vivian, who was sent to
Minnesota on an orphan train as a
young girl; the other is Molly, who is
only 17 and has been bounced from
one foster home to another. As the
two clean out boxes in Vivian’s attic,
they compare stories and unexpectedly become good friends…a very
educational and heartwarming read!
November 18th: In the Unlikely
Event by Judy Blume
When three planes crash in a small
town in New Jersey over the course
of just two months, residents are
understandably terrified! Blume tells
the intimate stories within these
larger events, as the people cope
with loss and “the sudden fame that
horrible tragedy brings.” (Amazon)
December 16th: A New York Christmas by Anne Perry
Set in New York City in 1904, this
suspenseful novel tells of a wedding
that will join two fabulously wealthy
families and the mysteries surrounding
this grand family event. Be ready for a
moving Christmas story and a delightful
holiday treat!
The book group meets in the library conference
room at noon on the 3rd Wednesday of each
month. Bring your lunch if you wish and savor some
lively discussion. If you would like to attend, please
call the library, and we will try to get each month’s
book for you.
Writers’ Group
Our Writers’ Group typically meets on the fourth
Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We welcome
writers of all levels of experience and genres to join
us for critique of members’ pieces, writing exercises,
and discussion. Our upcoming meetings will be on
October 28th, November 18th, and December 16th.
November and December meetings have been moved
up a week due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays. Please email [email protected] for more
information.
Midday Movies
We screen the Midday Movie on the second
Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm in the
Conference Room. The movies are free to attend, open
to everyone, and snacks are provided. This fall, we are
watching movies with historical schemes at the forefront.
October 14th — Anonymous (2011) Starring Rhys
Ifans and Vanessa Redgrave. Anonymous speculates
on an issue that has for centuries intrigued academics
and brilliant minds: who was the author of the plays
credited to William Shakespeare?
November 11th — The Conspirator (2011) Starring
Robin Wright and James McAvoy. In the wake of
Abraham Lincoln's assassination, seven men and one
woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill
the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State.
The story follows a lawyer who reluctantly agrees to
defend the lone female defendant before a military
tribunal.
December 9th — Valkyrie (2008) Starring Tom Cruise
and Kenneth Branagh. A proud military man, Colonel
Claus von Stauffenberg is a loyal officer who serves his
country all the while hoping that someone will find a way
to stop Hitler before Europe and Germany are destroyed.
Stauffenberg is thrust from being one of many who
oppose Hitler to the one who must kill Hitler himself.
Blood Drive on November 21st
The Central Illinois Community Blood Center will be
here for volunteers interested in donating blood on
Saturday, November 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2015 Adult Summer Reading Program Results
This summer 160 patrons signed up for the Chatham
Area Public Library’s Adult Reading Program: Escape
the Ordinary. Those who participated read or listened
to 1,081 books. Congratulations to Elizabeth Willey
who won the Grand Prize, a Kindle Fire 6HD. Thank
you to the Friends of the Library for donating the Kindle.
Don’t miss the 2016 Adult Winter Reading
Program which begins Saturday, January 2 nd!
Staff Updates
The Library has welcomed three new staff members.
Marlee Klopfer at Front Circulation is a recent graduate
of Ava Maria University. In our Computer Lab, Jennifer
Schesvold is a school librarian. Also in the Computer
Lab, Jacob O’Brock is a student at ITT Technical
Institute.
We said goodbye to two Pages, Braden Isbell and Matt
Sekardi. Braden will be attending Augustana College
and Matt will be going to the University of Illinois at
Springfield. We wish them both the best.
OCTOBER 2015
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
1 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
2 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
3
5
6 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
7 HEALTHY HABITS FOR A
HEALTHIER YOU
6 PM
8 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
9 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
10
12
13 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
TUES BK CLUB 6 PM
14 MIDDAY MOVIE:
ANONYMOUS 2 PM
TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT 6-8 PM
(REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)
15 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
16 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
17
19 THE OUTER EDGE 6 PM
CAPLD BRD MTG 7 PM
20 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
CRAFT GROUP 6 PM
(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
21 B.I.A.G.B. CLUB 12 PM
22 VERY SCARY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
MUST BE 3RD GR OR OLDER
23 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
24 INTRO TO MICROSOFT
WORD 9:30-11:30 AM
(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
F.O.G. 2 PM
26
27 HALLOWEEN BABYTALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
FRIENDS BRD MTG 6:30 PM
28 WRITER’S GROUP 6 PM
29 FRIENDLY & SLIGHTLY
SCARY STORY TIME 6:30 PM
2ND GR AND YOUNGER
30 PS HALLOWEEN STORIES
10:15 AM
31 INTRO TO MICROSOFT
WORD 9:30-11:30 AM
(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
FRI
SAT
NOVEMBER 2015
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
2
3 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
IDENTITY THEFT
PREVENTION 6PM
4 AUTHOR TALK WITH
PAUL MCDEVITT 6PM
5 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
6 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
7 LEGO BLOCK PARTY
10AM-12PM
GOOGLE DRIVE 10AM-12PM
9
10 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
TUES BK CLUB 6 PM
11 MIDDAY MOVIE:
THE CONSPIRATOR 2PM
12 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
13 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
14
16 THE OUTER EDGE BK
CLUB 6 PM
CAPLD BRD MTG 7 PM
17 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
CRAFT GROUP 6 PM
(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
18
B.I.A.G.B CLUB 12 PM
WRITER’S GROUP 6 PM
ILLINOIS IN THE CIVIL WAR
6 PM
19 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
20 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
21
23
24 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
25
26
27
28
CLOSED AT 1 PM
30
CLOSED
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
CLOSED
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8
CADDY STACKS
1 - 4 PM
DECEMBER 2015
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
1 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
FRIENDS BRD MTG 6:30 PM
2
3 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
4 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
5 MICROSOFT EXCEL
10AM-12PM
7
8 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
TUES BK CLUB 6 PM
9 MIDDAY MOVIE: VALKYRIE
2 PM
10 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
11 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
12 MAKE-IT-TAKE-IT
HOLIDAY CRAFT 10AM-1PM
14
15 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
CRAFT GROUP 6 PM
(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
16 B.I.A.G.B CLUB 12 PM
WRITER’S GROUP 6 PM
17 FAMILY STORY TIME
6:30 PM
18 PS STORY TIME 10:15 AM
19
21 THE OUTER EDGE BK
CLUB 6 PM
22 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
FRIENDS BRD MTG 6:30 PM
23 FAMILY MOVIE:
INSIDE OUT 2PM
24
25
26
28
29 BABY TALK
9:45 & 10:45 AM
11 & UP MOVIE:
TOMORROWLAND 2PM
30 MOLLY AMERICAN GIRL
1-2:30PM
(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
31
CLOSED
CLOSED AT 1 PM
CLOSED
MERRY CHRISTMAS
JANUARY 1, 2016
CLOSED
HAPPY NEW YEAR
JANUARY 2, 2016
LEGO BLOCK PARTY
10AM-12PM
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Successful Book & Bake Sale
The Friends of the Library held their annual Sweet Corn
Book & Bake sale in July. Thanks to all the charitable
book donations, great volunteers, bakers, and shoppers.
Funds raised from this sale will assist in funding
children’s and adult programs, materials and equipment.
A special thank you goes out to Book Store Manager
Paul Moore and Bake Sale coordinator Judy Burbaker
and friends, and Boy Scout Troop #48 for their assistance
in setting up the sale.
Friends of Genealogy
The next meeting of the Friends of
Genealogy (FOG) group is scheduled
for Saturday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m.
in the Library Conference Room. Guests
are welcome to attend. A donation of any amount is
requested as a membership fee.
The Library Board of Trustees Thanks
Eric Fitzgerald for 10 Years of Service
Library Board President, Eric Fitzgerald decided to
step down at the Board's August meeting, after ten
years of service. Eric was appointed to the board in
2005 and elected President in 2010. During that time,
Eric has been instrumental in assisting with the building
expansion that began in 2006 and ended in 2009. In
addition he was a strong advocate for the Friends of
the Library participating in their annual Murder Mystery
Dinner Theater numerous times, most notably as
"Bugsy Malone". The Library Board of Trustees and
the Library staff thank Eric for his exemplary service
to our Library and to the community.
The Library Board elected officers at their September
meeting and will appoint someone to fill the remainder
of Fitzgerald’s term.
Library Board Officers
Vice President
Christine Westerlund
Secretary
Leslie Rios
Treasurer
Deborah Schumer
Trustees
James Burgdorf
Michael Roubitchek
Susie Fairfield
Future Board Meetings
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.: October 19th & November 16th