April 2014 - Lake Travis Community Library

April 2014
Lake Travis Community Library
(512) 263-2885 • 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin, TX 78734 • www.laketravislibrary.org
Check out the April Calendar of events!
First Annual Adult Spelling Bee
Can you spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Come to the library on Tuesday, April 29th at
7pm for the First Annual Lake Travis Community Library Spelling Bee! Participation is open to
the first 20 spellers ages 14 or older to sign up. Come and show your support for the spellers by
cheering them on! There will be trophies, refreshments, and adult beverages. Join us for some
fun and friendly competition! The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Lake Travis Reads
Steven Saylor
Lake Travis High School Art Exhibit
The library will display artwork from the Lake
Travis High School visual arts award winning
program during the month of April. An artists’
reception will be held on Thursday, April 17th from
5-6pm and is open to the public.
The exhibit will showcase artwork created by
students for the Scholastic Art and Writing regional
competition this past February. Established by
Maurice Robinson, founder of Scholastic Books
Inc., it is the largest and most prestigious
recognition program and source of scholarships for
creative teens in the U.S. Students Ben Rodgers
and April Owusu both earned national recognition.
Be sure to stop by and appreciate the talent in our
community!
Best-selling author Steven Saylor is the
featured author for 2014 Lake Travis
Reads,
the
“One
Book,
One
Community” program now in its seventh
year. Co-sponsored by Bee Cave
Public Library, Lake Travis Community
Library, and Spicewood Community Library, Lake
Travis Reads encourages the community to read
from the acclaimed author’s body of work and then
meet the author at a special evening event.
“An Evening with Steven Saylor” will conclude the
2014 Lake Travis Reads program with an
appearance by the author at Bee Cave Public
Library on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7pm. The
event is free and open to the public.
Bluegrass Concert
Join us for a family concert with Eddie Dickerson on Friday, April 18th at 4pm. Growing
up in a musical family, Eddie began learning the violin at age five. He was introduced to
many styles of music like Bluegrass and Country and, by the age of ten, he was
performing in church services. By age fourteen, he was playing in his own rock band.
Throughout his 20s, Eddie has played with many bands including Here Today, Junk
Science, Wil Gravatt Band, and the Bluegrass Believers. With a recent move to Austin, he
is currently playing in the local duo Fog and Bone and the Melissa Brooke Band. Join us
for a toe-tapping good time!
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Children’s Programs
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Hola-Hola Story Time - Saturday, April 5th at 10:30am This story time is in Español! Join Ann Benson from SOMOS
AMIGOS for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Spanish. All
ages and languages welcome!
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Taste Buds - Tuesday, April 8th from 4:30pm to 6pm - Ages
10 and up are invited to this hands-on cooking class. Learn a
new hobby and make some tasty dishes!
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Little Yoga - Thursday, April 10th at 10:30am - This class is
for ages 3 to 6. Experience exercise in a quiet, calming
environment. Let’s get moving!
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ABC’s of Cooking - Tuesday, April 15th at 4pm - This
cooking class is for 5 to 10 year olds. Come prepare healthy
snacks and learn fun facts about food and nutrition. Please
see library website for attendance details. Bon appétit!
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Pajama Story Time - Tuesday, April 15th at 6:15pm - Wear
your pajamas, have some milk and cookies, and snuggle in
for bedtime stories at PJ Story Time. All ages are welcome!
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Bow Wow Reading - Saturday, April 19th from 10:30am to
1pm - In partnership with the Austin Dog Alliance, the library
offers Bow Wow Reading for 6 to 12 year olds. The program
improves children’s reading and communication skills by
employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. Please sign
up in advance for an individual 15 minute session.
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Family Flicks - Tuesday, April 22nd at 4pm - Join us for a
fun family movie and popcorn! This month we will watch
WALL-E.
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Mother/Daughter Book Club - Sunday, April 27th at 2pm Second through fifth grade girls and their moms are invited
to a discussion of Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper.
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Chess Club - Mondays from 4:30pm to 6pm - All ages are
welcome!
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Story Times - Preschool geared for ages 4 to 6 on Mondays
at 10:30am - Toddler geared for ages 2 to 3 on Tuesdays at
10:30am - Babies geared for ages 3 months to 24 months on
Wednesdays at 10:30am - Briarcliff Story Time for all ages
on Fridays at 10am at the Briarcliff Community Center
(22801 Briarcliff Drive)
Battery Disposal
Girl Scouts of Central Texas, Brownie
Troop 956 are collecting used batteries
through April 22nd as an Earth Day
project. The collection container is
located in the children's library, so
bring all your used and unwanted
household
batteries
for
proper
disposal. Batteries should not be
thrown in the trash because they have
a negative effect on our environment.
Thank you, Brownies!
Recycled Crafts
In celebration of Earth Day,
the library is going green!
Stop by on Saturday, April
12th from 1pm to 3pm to
create recycled crafts. We’ll
provide all the environmentally friendly
crafting materials you’ll need.
Teen Scholarship
Applications for the service scholarship
are due Tuesday, April 1st. Applicants
must have volunteered for a minimum
of two semesters with at least 50
community service hours at the Lake
Travis Community Library.
Closure
Please note that the library will
be closed on Sunday, April
20th in observation of Easter.
Pool and Water Safety: You Can Save a Life!
Do you spend time around water with kids? If so, join us on Thursday, April 3rd at 1pm. This
session is great for all parents, guardians, nannies, babysitters, grandparents, and
homeowners with backyard pools. In addition to providing valuable insights into pool and
water safety, a very special guest "Josh the Otter" will present an interactive story time on
pool and water safety. The presenters are Linda Bramblett, USA Swimming Coach, Private
Swim Instructor, and Lifeguard, and Alissa Magrum, Executive Director of Colin's Hope.
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Sullins Stuart: Imagine, Believe, Become
Thursday, April 24th at 6pm
Therapist, spiritual teacher, and author Sullins Stuart will discuss key aspects of
his book Imagine Believe Become: Unlock Your Potential and Create the Life You
Desire on Thursday, April 24th at 6pm. Stuart holds a masters in counseling and
has studied spirituality, philosophy, and psychology for over twenty-five years.
He has lectured across the United States and Mexico City, and his spiritual articles
have been published in the Austin American Statesman.
Home and Auto Insurance
in Plain English
Learn surprising facts about your insurance
coverage and what to do when you have a claim.
Get the truth from a twenty year industry expert
Hugh Meloche on Tuesday, April 8th at 2pm for
Auto Insurance and Thursday, April 10th at 2pm for
Home Insurance.
SpringFest
“It’s the BIGGEST time in the smallest town!” The
7th Annual Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce’s
SpringFest takes place on Friday, April 25th and
Saturday, April 26th at The Backyard in Bee Cave.
There will be live music, a KidZone, a boat expo,
food trucks, craft vendors, a BBQ Cook-Off, and a
booth for the library. Bring the whole the family!
Springfest has something for everyone. For more
information, visit laketravisspringfest.com.
More Programs at LTCL
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Friends Book Club - Tuesday, April 1st at 10am - Paris: A Love Story by Kati Marton
Memoir Writing Group - Tuesday, April 1st at 3pm
Knitting Club - Tuesday, April 15th at 1:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting - Thursday, April 17th at 9:30am
Bottle of Wine Book Club - Wednesday, April 23rd at 7pm - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz
Zafón
Library Board Meeting - Thursday, April 24th at 2pm
Glass of Wine Book Club - Monday, April 28th at 7pm - Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
OverDrive Digital Library Training - Tuesday, April 29th at 5:30pm
Downton Abbey Tea Time - Wednesdays at 2pm - Season Four
Computer Help - Thursday mornings at 9am, by appointment
Genealogy Group - Friday mornings at 9am
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Butterfly Garden Information
Volunteers Needed
The Butterfly Garden Committee
has put together a beautiful
binder about our garden and
information about plants and
butterflies. It is located in the
reference section and is full of information. Thank
you, Butterfly Garden committee!
The library is seeking adult volunteers to help at
the circulation desk. During a regular weekly shift,
volunteers check books in and out, reshelve books,
and assist patrons with general questions. If you’re
interested, please fill out an application or contact
Volunteer Coordinator Danielle Wilson at
[email protected] or (512) 263-2885.
Fredericksburg Road Trip
The Friends of the Library will take a road trip to Fredericksburg on Friday, April 4th.
Local historian Glen Triebs will give a guided walking tour of downtown, followed by
lunch at Altdorf’s. After lunch there are several tour options from which to choose.
There is a suggested donation of $5 per person for the walking tour and the walk
will be limited to 15 participants. The sign-up sheet is located at the circulation desk.
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Kott at [email protected] or
(512) 382-1227.
Volunteer Spotlight: Shiidon Hawley
This month we recognize volunteer Shiidon Hawley. You may have seen Shiidon’s friendly
face at the circulation desk on Saturday afternoons. The derivation of the name Shiidon is
Iranian, meaning “first glimmer of light of day.” Shiidon has a unique family background. “I
am a 9th generation American on my father’s side coming to Connecticut from England
prior to 1649. My mother is from Iran; making me both a founding family and an immigrant
at the same time. I can’t say that I stand firmly within one culture or the other, but a blend
of both, which is in itself very American.”
In fact, Shiidon seems to be something of a cultural expert having grown up living a very nomadic life with his
father who was a civil engineer. As a child, Shiidon’s family moved often, living in New Mexico, Missouri,
California, Florida, and Chicago. As an adult, Shiidon has lived abroad in China—volunteering as an English
as a Second Language teacher at an elementary school. He currently teaches English as a Foreign Language
at the college level in Iran online. However, Shiidon is happy to call Lakeway home, having lived the longest
consecutive amount of time in Central Texas.
When asked how we go so lucky to have him volunteer at Lake Travis Community Library, Shiidon says that
his “goal in life is to be of service to others.” While he has always loved books and libraries, the idea of
volunteering was inspired by his ancestors who were founding members of the Redwood Library in Rhode
Island. “It is the oldest lending library in America, and the oldest library building in continuous use in the
country,” said Shiidon. His reading interests are as varied and complex as you’d expect, but he prefers
science fiction, history, and biography. Most recently, he read Alan Lightman’s Einstein’s Dreams, praising it
as intriguing and well written.
Shiidon’s three grown children and beloved granddaughter also live in the Austin area. In his free time, you
might find him attending the Opera or the Symphony as a season ticket holder, or volunteering. We are so
happy that Shiidon finds such joy in our community as a volunteer, saying that his favorite things about his
service here are “seeing the children with stacks of books. In a day when electronics are all the rave, it is
rewarding to see that there is still a keen interest in reading among the younger patronsR It is also a joy to
speak with them about their schools and the books they are reading. When their faces light up, the world
seems a little bit brighter and happier.” Thanks for all your help, Shiidon! Just as your name implies, you make
our community a bit brighter!