Library Lines Friends of Los Osos Library Newsletter June, 2015 Ann Harrison, Editor From the President… Hello Friends, In the last newsletter, I told you that Los Osos is back on the schedule for a new building. Bruce Gibson will be meeting with the Friends on Thursday, July 23rd, from 2-3 pm at Sea Pines Golf Club in the small meeting room behind the clubhouse. Please join us to hear more about the process and how we can begin to finally move forward. Meanwhile, the big news is that our librarian, Chase McMunn, has been promoted to Assistant Director of the County Library system! A wonderful opportunity for Chase, and we all wish him the very best luck in the new position. As we wait for a new librarian, we will be assisted by Michele Holland three days a week, and of course our fabulous staff continues to operate at peak performance! What a wonderful group they are; be sure and thank them at every opportunity. School is nearly over which means the Summer Reading Program will soon kick into high gear. It is always busy days and evenings at our community library. As always, Ann Garfinkel Liz is Retiring Join Us to Celebrate! June 13, 4-6 pm at the Library After 15 years with SLO County Libraries, Liz Curren is officially retiring on June 13. Many know Liz from her past work with the Literacy Council and more recently the Morro Bay National Estuary Program. At the library, she has provided friendly assistance for all patrons and played a central role in establishing and coordinating the Book Discussion group. Children have enjoyed Liz as many literary characters, including Big Bird and the Cat in the Hat, and as story-teller. We will all miss Liz's many contributions as library staff, but know she will continue to join in library and literary events as an active member of the Los Osos community. It is with sadness that we let you know about the passing of long-time Friend Bill Frye. Among those who knew him well was Carolyn Mueller who worked with Bill during her time as Branch Manager of our Library. We asked her if she would share her thoughts with us. Bill Frye was an extraordinary friend of the Los Osos Library for around 20 years or better. It is awfully hard to say goodbye to this awesome volunteer who would do any task we threw his way with skill and commitment. We admired his generous spirit, kind disposition and brilliant mind. He was friendly and gentle to all. Bill and his wife Joanne were trusted with important tasks and have earned a special place in the hearts of our community. At the library, we loved this friend, and we will not forget him. We wish him rest and peace. Carolyn Mueller Summer Reading Program June 11 - August 8 open to kids of all ages sign up in the library Some Ridiculous Juggler Show - A high energy juggling and acrobatic act performed by slapstick stuntmen. Thursday, June 18, 3 pm, at the Community Center Duct Tape Crafts for Teens (ages 10-17) - Make amazing things out of duct tape. We provide the duct tape; you bring the imagination. Wednesday, June 24, 4 pm, at the Library Live Wolves at the Library! (ages 3 and up) - Meet live wolves up close while you learn about their survival skills in the wilderness and how they change when they become domesticated. Thursday, June 25, 3 pm, at the Community Center Nature Detectives (ages 5-12) - Learn to recognize animals by their unique markings and the clues they leave behind. Thursday, July 9, 3 pm, at the library Super Hero School - (ages 3 and up) - Meet your favorite super hero and super villain. Two superheroes will tell you their stories at this live show. Thursday, July 30, 10 am, at the Community Center Friends of Los Osos Library Book Sale August 15 9am – 2pm in the parking lot Featured at this sale: a beautiful collection of Japanese art and culture lots of books on CD for adults and teens a big collection of art instruction books matching knitted hats for you and your Beanie Baby Plus our usual quality books, CDs and DVDs There's always something going on for kids at the library! We are always looking for strong backs to help us set up. If you can help, meet us in the parking lot at 7:30 am. Coffee and sweet rolls provided! 2 Reading/Discussion Group at the library on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm Please join us! Refreshments provided. Read Together, a Community Reading Experience with Dr. Jonniepat Mobley A Comedy of Errors June: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline July: One Summer by Bill Bryson August: The invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Two sets of twins, mistaken identities galore, supposedly lost loved ones and two cities feuding, all brought to you by Shakespeare. September: Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm, in the library. No auditions; all voices welcome. Ann Dille Poets on the Edge present featured poets: Enid Osborn and Marguerite Costigan (Poet Laureate of San Luis Obispo) open mic follows The Library staff brought home the trophy for "Best of Show" at the recent Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Congratulations! July 22 at 6:30 pm Summer Movies Saturdays at 2 pm June 20 - Super Buddies (G) July 18 - The Incredibles (PG) August 15 - G-Force (PG) Make 'n' Take for Kids third Wednesdays at 3 pm June - Super Hero Shields July - Super Hero Beaded Bracelets Preschool Story Time Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 am Staff and patrons met to say goodbye to Chase McMunn who has been promoted to Assistant Director of the County Library system. Come by and say hello to Michele Holland, our interim Branch Manager, who will be at the library three days a week. 3 Friends of Los Osos Library P.O. Box 6303 Los Osos, CA 93412-6303 Address and Forwarding Service Requested Friends of Los Osos Library P.0. Box 6303, Los Osos, CA 93412-6303 In our effort to go green, we offer a paperless newsletter. Help us save paper, printing costs and library resources by opting to receive an electronic newsletter. If you are currently receiving a paper copy and would like to make the switch to paperless, just email us at [email protected] and let us know removeout the Friends’ website Check www.LosOsosLibraryFriends.org Name______________________________________ Address____________________________________ Telephone___________________ Email______________________________________ Membership Renewal________ New_________ Individual Family Business $10 ___ $15 ___ $25 ___ Patron $50 ___ Sustaining $100 ___ Life (one-time) $500 ___ Additional Donation $ _______ Would you like to help with: ___ sorting magazines for inside sales ___working at our used book sales If you would like to volunteer to work in the library, call the staff at 528-1862 and let them know. Friends of Los Osos Library is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as provided by law 4
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