April 2015 Newsletter - Baldwin City Library
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April 2015 Newsletter - Baldwin City Library
FRIENDS LIBRARY OF THE BALDWIN CITY FOBCL Newsletter www.baldwincitylibrary.org April 2015 Annual Meeting: New Board & Disappearing Towns Article by Cynthia Beall, Secretary& Photos by Kay Hartzell The new slate of officers for 2015-2016 was approved at the Friends’ Annual Meeting on March 10, 2015. President Anne Walker welcomed the crowd of more than 60 people to the newly renovated Community Activity Room and the Friends’ first annual meeting in the expanded facility since construction was completed in Fall 2014. Walker thanked all those present for their help in making the expansion possible through their volunteer hours and participation in various Friends’ fundraising activities over the years. Officers for 2015-2016 are Anne Walker, President; Barbara Bailey, Treasurer and Scholarship Selection Coordinator; Cynthia Beall, Secretary. The Board position of vice president remains open. Friends members interested in helping lead the direction of the Friends into 2016 are invited to contact a board member or email [email protected] for more information. Additional board members are Emily Malin, Marketing/Newsletter; Barbara Pressgrove, Past President & NEKLS Representative; Kristen Dymacek, Spring Plant Sale Coordinator; Kay Hartzell and Mary Lou Klein, members-atlarge; and ad hoc board member & library Director, Kathy Johnston. Following the brief business meeting, the Friends welcomed dynamic speaker Dr. M.J. Morgan. Morgan serves as a Kansas historian and research director at the Chapman Center for Rural Studies at Kansas State University. Morgan spoke about the nearly 9,000 disappeared towns and communities in the state and research on these lost Kansas places. Through the center and teaching at KSU, Morgan leads undergraduate and graduate students in research techniques used to locate lost towns. Architecture and agriculture are key elements to locating a missing town. There are 87 lost towns in Douglas County alone. Some challenges in researching include a town’s migration as the population dwindled, townsfolk photographing their families not their towns, relying on the memories of people, and towns changing names. (continued on page 2) Follow us on Facebook “Baldwin City Ks. Public Library” Annual Plant Sale: Volunteers & Shoppers Needed By Kristen Dymacek Spring Plant Sale Coordinator Flowers, veggies, and herbs will be sold at the Friends Annual Plant Sale May 8th and 9th. Buy for your garden or treat a neighbor, mom, or graduate to a beautiful gift that keeps on giving! Money raised will benefit the library. The sale is at the Library from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8th and 8:00 a.m. noon on Saturday, May 9th. Anyone interested in giving an hour of time, please contact [email protected] or write your name on the sign-up sheet at the library. INSIDE this Edition: Annual Meeting (cont) – p. 2 Night of 1,000 Stars – p. 2 2015 Individual Members – p. 3 President’s Message – p. 5 Purl Jam – p. 5 BookTALK – p. 2 Summer Reading – p. 3 Garage Sale Form – p. 4 Seed Lending Library – p. 5 2015 Business Members – p. 5 FOBCL Newsletter Page 2 Use Your Resources - Education & Entertainment By Emily Malin, Marketing/Newsletter When you visit the Baldwin City Library website, you have access to excellent resources. Along the right-hand side of the page there are four links, NExpress, Hoopla, World Book Web and Learning Express, that will allow you to watch free movies, research cultural traditions in Egypt, borrow a book from the Basehor Public Library or a Daisy cake pan from Sabetha Public Library, prepare for your college math course, and get help with a job search. WOW!! All you need is your library card and email to set-up an account with each available resource. CHECK it out and see amazing tools that are just a click away from baldwin.mykansaslibrary.org! Annual Meeting (Continued from page 1) After her presentation, M.J. Morgan spent an hour answering questions and visiting with attendees. Any person interested in more information on this fascinating subject should visit lostkscommunities.omeka.net. Dr. Morgan stated that she welcomes any information on lost Kansas towns in addition to inquiries. Special thanks to Jitters Java and Ice, a local restaurant, for donating the beverages served during the event. Door prizes sponsored by the Friends included Ghost Towns of Kansas: A Traveler’s Guide and Ghost Towns of Kansas by Daniel C. Fitzgerald. A door prize sponsored by the Chapman Center included a book authored by Dr. M.J. Morgan and her students, Broughton Kansas: Portrait of a lost town 1869-1966! Morgan’s talk was sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council Speakers Bureau which conducts and supports community-based programs, serves as a financial resource through an active grant-making program, and encourages Kansans to engage in the civic and cultural life of their communities. Interested in learning more about the Humanities Council? Contact the Council at kansashumanities.org. Night of 1,000 Stars a Sparkling Success By Emily Malin, Marketing/Newsletter After listening to wonderful stories from local “stars” Loretta Robson, Marvin Jardon, and Anne Walker, the approximately 50 attendees gathered in the Activity Room for hot chocolate, animal crackers, and oranges. Many wore their pajamas and brought their favorite stuffed toy along. New this year, the Friends of the Library gave each child in attendance a new book to take home. The children loved receiving new books so we will continue distributing at future events. This program shows that reading is fun and a life-long skill EVERYONE needs! Thanks to our readers and our attendees for making the event a success!! Fall 2015 BookTALK – Today’s Mysteries By Cynthia Beall, Secretary/BookTALK Coordinator Enjoy a good mystery? Want to join a thought-provoking discussion about a great book? BookTALK will be back in the Fall 2015, with a chance to join your neighbors in conversation about something you both have read. Talks are guided by visiting scholars who educate about the author and give insights into the writing. Our Fall 2015 series is called Today’s Mysteries. Books to be shared are: Bootlegger’s Daughter by Margaret Maron, Reflex by Dick Francis, and Shroud for a Nightingale by P. D. James. Mark your calendar for 7 p.m. at the library on September 15th, October 20th, and November 17th (3rd Tuesday of the month). Books available in August. See you then! FOBCL Newsletter Page 3 Summer Reading Heroes By Barb Mathews, Librarian What interests you? Road trips need some entertainment? Come and join us for Summer Reading 2015. The theme of the 2015 Summer Reading program is EVERY HERO HAS A STORY! Summer Reading will be a few days later than normal due to renovations. Registration begins on Tuesday, May 26th. There will be Wednesday, 10 a.m. activities and presentations including favorite programs from Operation Wildlife and Ad Astra Alpacas and new ones from Eric the Magician and the Baldwin City Fire Department. Please note the Lumberyard Art Center will offer free art activities at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Calendars of events will be available during registration. Participants who complete the program requirements receive a goody bag and admission to a pool party! Adult readers earn chances for prize baskets. All participants may enter guesstimation contests or pick up activity sheets. Everyone is welcome. See you this summer! This Just In…. by Kathy Johnston, Library Director From Yep’s A Dragon’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans to Shoket’s Ultimate Guide to College, from Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train to Rubin’s Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of our Everyday Lives, there is something new for everyone to read at the library. In addition, there are new books on CD and new DVDs including Wild, Into the Woods, Unbroken, Game of Thrones – Season 1 and more. Stop in the library and CHECK OUT what is waiting for you! Thank You to Our Current 2015 Individual Members 2015 Membership applications are still being accepted. They are available online or at the library. Bookend ($10 to $24) Barbara Johnston CoRene Keith Barbara McIntire Doris Pratt Gregg & Susan Schiffelbein Bookstore ($25 - $49) Marcia Baird Kelley Bethell-Smith Larry & Linda Box Roger & Jan Boyd Phyllis Braun Vera & Ted Brecheisen Jo & Cal Cink Roy & Connie Deel Jan Elder Linda Geyer Raymond & Pam Gottstein Pinky Hayes Delma Hitchcock John & Anne Jackson Harold & Wincel Jehle Albert & Kathy Johnston Heather Karlin Brian & Sharon Messenger Paula Moore Dotty Puckett Loretta Robson Sarah Snedeger Angela Spielman Gloria Sturm Waneta D. Turner Gwen Whitebread Ron & Linda Wright Sheryl Wright Book Collector ($50 to $99) George & Jane Akob Edwin & Phyllis Booth J.C. & Carolyn Breithaupt Anna & Bill Busby J.T. & Sandra Cardens Clay & Carol Chapman Bob & Marlene Courtney James & Janet Craig Rebecca & Gary Dick Frank & Judy Foye Kim Hamlin Deb Handy Dan & Peggy Harris Jon & Becky Hayes C.D. & Linda Hixon Boytt Impson (by Delene) Barbara James Bud & Shirley Jardon Marvin & Norma Jardon June Jewett Denny & Paula Johnson Bootsie Lauridsen Jean Lawson Sharon Mader Jane Miller Bill & Anita Neuenswander Jim & Diane Niehoff Peter M. Sexton Jeff & Lisa Simpson Ron & Merrie Skaggs Ralph & Judith Tanner Joan Toot Jeff & Robbyn VanHorn Janet Venable Roger & Anita White Sara & Riley Winkler Book Publisher ($100 to $499) Nancy & Roger Arnold Walt & Barbara Bailey Peggy Baker Larry & Eloise Craig John Fowler & Carol Anderson John & Helen Graettinger Sean & Jana Hare Ivabelle Hey Robert & Claudia Hey Becky & Danny McMillen Don & Ruth Ann Nutt Mary Ontko & Jared Steinshouer Graham & Anne Walker Richard Wellman Book Patron ($500+) Friends of the Library may pick-up a FREE Citywide Garage Sale Directory on June 5th 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the library. FOBCL Newsletter Page 4 28th Annual Citywide Sale List your Saturday, June 6th Garage Sale in the Friends Directory! The Friends of the Baldwin City Library work to promote the library as an educational, cultural, and recreational asset to our community. Through our fundraisers, such as the Garage Sale Directory, the Friends help sponsor the Summer Reading program, guest speakers, and book talks. With your support, we are able to help purchase books, audiotapes, videos and equipment for community use. Your Garage Sale Registration Fee entitles you to a listing in the Directory, a sign to draw special attention to your sale, and a free copy of the Directory! Individual: $5.00 Multi-family: $5.00 per family please Organization: $20.00 Submit your registration form and payment no later than Wednesday, May 27, 2015 by either: • Dropping off the registration form and payment at the Library checkout desk, or • Enclosing the form and payment in an envelope for deposit in the Library Drop Box, or • Mailing the form and payment to: Baldwin City Public Library, P.O. Box 565, Baldwin City, KS 66006 (Late registrations: add an additional $5 fee and submissions will only be accepted until 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 3rd) Community members who register a sale should come to the library on Friday, June 5th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. to receive a Garage Sale Directory, a sign marking their site as a Friends sale location, and information about donating unsold items after the sale. An email reminder will be sent. Only Friends members and those who list sales in the directory are entitled to a free copy of the Directory the evening of June 5th! Others may buy a directory for $5 on June 5th or $1 the morning of June 6th. - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Detach - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please print clearly what you want listed in the directory. Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Sale Address:__________________________________________________________________ Items for Sale: ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone #/Email (For Friends Use Only): __________________________________________________ FOBCL Newsletter Page 5 President’s Message: We’re NOT Done Yet! By Anne Walker Thanks to the generosity of our members, the Friends of the Library continue to contribute to the efficiency and attractiveness of the Baldwin City Library. We recently received delivery of custom-built, oak, display shelves to highlight new books and seasonal or theme exhibits. Look for plaques recognizing our most generous donors on these shelves. In addition, look for the special plaque in the reading nook: “Donated by the Friends of the Library in honor of Kathy Johnston, Library Director.” We are very pleased to acknowledge Kathy’s long service to the Baldwin City Library and the community. The library is now offering laminating service to patrons and continues to offer fax and copying services for a small fee. Your interest and support of our Spring Plant Sale and Garage Sale are sincerely appreciated and allow us to continue to upgrade and enhance the library facilities and its services. SEED LENDING LIBRARY The Seed Lending Library now has seeds for your pollinator garden: Balloon Milkweed, Mexican Sunflowers, Joe Pye Weed, and Marigold mix. We have plenty of spinach and peas for Spring Planting. Come check it out!! Follow us on Facebook at Baldwin City Seed Lending Library FREE Monthly Book Review Magazine The Friends are pleased to provide copies of Book Page: America’s Book Review for the community to discover new titles published each month. Look for copies available to take home from the library, or skim single copies in waiting rooms and coffee shops around town. Purl Jam Update The Library's Purl Jam Monday night knitting group is winding down for a summer break. We are thrilled to have knitted and crocheted over 360 items for charity in the past 18 months. Our last meeting will be on May 18th at 6:30 p.m. We will resume the first Monday after Labor Day, September 14th. Everyone is welcome, from master knitters and crocheters, to those wanting to learn. Thank You Current 2015 Business Partners Contributor (up to $99) Leisure Hour Club, 594-6990 Live & Learn Club, 594-6730 Tuesday Reading Club Vintage Park at Baldwin City, 594-4255 Whitney’s Hair Salon, 594-6626 Supporter ($100-$499) A & H Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., 594-3357 Baldwin City Lions Club, 594-7549 Bauer Inspections & Consulting, 594-7420 Executive Title, Inc., 594-9090 Jitters Java & Ice, 594-3022 Roberts Drug Store, 594-6867 Patron ($500 to $999) Benefactor ($1000+) Ad Astra Alpacas, 594-6767 Please support our business partners! FRIENDS OF THE BALDWIN CITY LIBRARY P.O. BOX 565, BALDWIN CITY, KANSAS 66006 Visit the library at 7th & High Street (785) 594-3411 www.baldwincitylibrary.org Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Closed Storytime begins again in the fall Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FOBCL Newsletter Page 6 2015 Event Dates - Mark Calendars! Spring Plant Sale, May 8th & 9th 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Library Lawn Summer Reading Sign-up Begins Tuesday, May 26th Baldwin City Library Deadline to Register Garage Sale, Wednesday, May 27th See details on page 4 28th Annual Citywide Garage Sale, June 6th Fall BookTALK, September 15th, October 20th, & November 17th Mum Sale, September 18th & 19th 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – noon Saturday, Library Lawn 2015 - 2016 Friends of the Library Board Anne Walker, President This could be you, Vice President Barbara Bailey, Treasurer/ Scholarship Selection Coordinator Cynthia Beall, Secretary/BookTALK Committee Chair Barbara Pressgrove, Past President Kathy Johnston, Library Director Emily Malin, Marketing/Newsletter Kristen Dymacek, Spring Plant Sale Coordinator Kay Hartzell, Volunteer Extraordinaire Mary Lou Klein, Volunteer Extraordinaire