ChroniCLe Newsletter for the Chester County Library & Henrietta Hankin Branch April 2015 chescolibraries.org Passion to Action Family Community Day - April 18 Nothing is Stronger than the Heart of a Volunteer: This month, our community will come together for a day of “giving”. Join us for our 5th Annual Community Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Chester County Library. We are excited to announce that our 2015 Community Day will be a family volunteer fair titled “Passion to Action.” Community Day continues to grow and attracts more than 1,800 people per year! Join us for a family fun event and learn about more than 40 volunteer-based organizations in Chester County. Our goal is to connect our residents with volunteer opportunities that will allow them to give back to their community. Potential volunteers can browse the booths in a leisurely environment, while, at the same time, local organizations have the opportunity to raise public awareness of their missions. A volunteer fair also allows individuals who are considering donating time a chance to explore the options available in their area, inspiring them to help others by putting their “passions to action.” Community Day is a rain or shine event. Join us for food, fun, and music provided by Marchwood pg. 3 Music. In the spirit of giving, we are asking all attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Chester County Food Bank. Exhibitors include Canine Partners for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Coatesville VA Medical Center, Longwood Gardens, Historic Yellow Springs, Main Line Animal Rescue, Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund, Chester County Women Services, Chester County Marine Corps League, and so many more! Also during the month of April, both the Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch will be doing their part to turn passion into action by conducting two drives to collect item donations for Thresholds of Chester County and the Phoenix Animal Rescue. Thresholds of Chester County is a group of dedicated volunteers who teach decision making skills to inmates at Chester County Prison and the Youth Center. By use of group and one-onone teaching settings, inmates are able to make the teachings personal and the goals achievable. The Chester County Library will be collecting new or very gently used paperback pg. 5 pg. 6 books for middle and high school students during the month of April. Look for the collection box located in the Children’s department. The Phoenix Animal Rescue (PAR) is a non-profit rescue in Chester Springs, right around the corner from the Hankin Branch Library. Although not a household name (yet!) among rescues, its small, dedicated team is united by their love of animals and passion for saving lives of animals, abandoned or surrendered (http://www.phoenixanimalrescue.com). PAR is 100% volunteer and supported solely by private donations. They operate through a network of foster homes that provide everything from medical care to increased socialization,along with lots of love. -Pat Kuhn, Reference Librarian -Amy Krize Suveg, Public Relations Specialist pg. 8 BOOK CORNER BOOK TO ACTION SPRING BOOK SALES NEW RELEASES Spring into Reading with these top picks! Revitalizing Community Gardens through initative. Renew your shelf at two upcoming book sales! ‘Check out’ the new releases for April! 2 2 SECTION NAME Director’s Message To Our Valued Customers Have you been thinking about ways to give back to our community by volunteering your time with a worthwhile organization? If so, please join us at the Chester County Library on April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. More than 40 volunteer-based organizations will be available to talk to you about what they do and how you can help. We will also have food, music and activities for the kids. This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, the Friends of the Chester County Library, Sam’s Club, Giant Food Stores, the Friends of the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, The Hankin Group, Omega Design, Inc., Herrs, and the Chester County Community Foundation. Congratulations to the staff of our Jacobs Technology Center! They have held three VERY successful Video Game Tournaments with attendance of nearly 100 people each time. The last one included a Luigi coin toss and scavenger hunt throughout the library. If you missed them, the next one will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. You may be happy to learn that we are expanding our restroom in the Children’s area, so we will soon be able to offer a Family Restroom option. This restroom will be handicapped accessible and will have a changing station in it to provide flexibility for parents. We will post signs on the main restroom doors when it becomes available. The Chester County and Henrietta Hankin Branch Libraries will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. Have a very happy Easter. -Marguerite Dube, Director Branch Manager’s Message March was a busy month starting off with a reception for the Owen J. Roberts Middle School Art Show which filled both the lobby and many areas of the Youth Services department. We have some very talented students in our area! The AARP Tax Foundation volunteers prepared 112 tax returns (for free), the Teen Reading Lounge got underway, an enthusiastic crowd heard Zachary Grim play guitar, and the Medicare 101 workshop helped people learn the details of this very important health benefit. This month the library will be a collection point for pet supplies for Phoenix Animal Rescue in conjunction with the Chester County Library Community Day, “Passion to Action,” on April 18. I hope to see you at the Chester County Library that day to enjoy the activities and learn more about volunteer opportunities in your community. The Friends of the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library are gearing up for their Spring Book Sale which will be held on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. To give you a ‘taste’ of what you might expect to find there, stop by the Book Nook on April 17th, 18th, and 19th when they plan to have an additional selection of cookbooks available for you to peruse and buy. The Henrietta Hankin staff is placing book marks in/on books/items that we particularly like. ChroniCLe Newsletter for the Chester County Library & Henrietta Hankin Branch Board of Trustees James B. Norton, III, President Marguerite Dube, Director Richard Hankin, Vice-President Chester County Library Earl M. Baker, Secretary & Henrietta Hankin Branch JoAnn Weinberger, Treasurer Kathleen M. Pearse, Member BBeverly u s i n eLawler, s s MBranch a g a zManager i n e | A p r i l 2 William 0 1 1 F. Connor, Member If you are looking for a suggestion for something to check out, look for these bookmarks throughout the library. Don’t forget about the eAudiobooks/eBooks available for you to check out from home. You can also access magazines online through Flipster from our website. Enjoy all the things your library has to offer! -Beverly Lawler, Branch Manager Henrietta Hankin Branch Library April 2015 Newletter Contributors Amy Krize Suveg, Editor & Graphic Designer Marguerite Dube, Director Beverly Lawler, Branch Manager Jenna Persick, Technical Services Manager Jessica Williams, Multimedia Librarian Kristen Cassidy, Reference Librarian Pat Kuhn, Reference Librarian Melissa Kohl, Reference Librarian Jeanne Clancy, Head of Youth Services Mike Persick, Copy Editor SECTION NAME 3 3 Book Corner One of my favorite authors, Susanna Kearsley, is featured on the April LibraryReads list. I love the way she writes parallel stories in two different time periods. Some of her books have a supernatural component that brings the stories together, but others use a common thread between the time periods. A Desperate Fortune uses a diary to connect her two characters, a woman with Jacobean ties and a modern woman with Asperger’s Syndrome who cracks the code of the diary. In both storylines, the women find their true strength and also love. My all-time favorite Kearsley book is Mariana. There are a lot of other authors that use this narrative frame. Some titles are genre based and others straight fiction. Here are other favorites of mine: Perdita by Hilary Scharper;: a modern man meets an impossibly old woman who shares her life stories through her diaries; The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander: a young woman is found dead with strange runes on her body, with the parallel story being about an assistant of John Dee in the Elizabethan era; Kate Morton uses parallel narratives in most of her books, and The Forgotten Garden is one of my favorites; The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a gothic example of this frame; and a newer title is Fiercombe Manor by Kate Riordan, which works in a theme of pregnancy and postpartum depression in both narratives. Other highlights on April’s LibraryReads list include The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. This is a retelling of the relationship of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, replacing them with Prince Nicholas and Bex, an American who falls in love with her college classmate. I liked that the authors added realism to this tale, highlighting the negative effects of loving royalty, mainly the media attention and the pressure to be perfect. Sara Gruen returns with At the Water’s Edge, a story set during World War II and involving a search for the Loch Ness Monster. I love Marisa de los Santos’s books; she writes wonderful stories about quirky women dealing with life. Her newest, The Precious One, involves a woman reconnecting with her estranged father. My favorite of hers is set in the Philadelphia area, Love Walked In. You can see the rest of the list below and can always find all the LibraryReads selections at libraryreads.org. Please take a look at the back page of the ChroniCLe to see more forthcoming books. Happy Reading! -Jenna Persick, Technical Services Manager April 2015 LibraryReads At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley The Dream Lover by Elizabeth Berg Still the One by Jill Shalvis Inside the O’Briens by Lisa Genova House of Echoes by Brendan Duffy The Precious One by Marisa de los Santos The Bone Tree by Greg Iles Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight B u s i n e s s M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 11 UPCOMING EVENTS TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS AND TO VIEW MORE VISIT WWW.CHESCOLIBRARIES.ORG April. 02 ”Four Before Their Time with Tim Spillane: A Storyof Hope, Resilience and Miracles.” The true story of four babies surviving on a razor’s edge, one mom’s overwhelming and guilt-ridden entrance into parenthood, and an entire family’s experiences with extreme premature birth. It will take all the faith, hope, and resilience the Spillane family can muster – along with more than a few miracles – just to get the quadruplets home. Tim Spillane will share his experiences of becoming a grandfather of quads with videos and photos as well as the story behind his book. This program is sure to touch and inspire! Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. 04 Creating a Beautiful Wedding on a Budget. Barbara H. Oberst loves weddings and saving money. She has years of experience planning and hosting unique and fun parties. The average wedding in Chester County costs $38,00. Are weddings big business? You bet! Learn to have a beautiful, meaningful, and memorable wedding for a fraction of the cost. Barbara will inspire brides to use her techniques to save money and still have the wedding of their dreams. Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. 15 Photography Workshop Series – Getting the Most Out of Your Camera. D iscover the limits of your camera and learn about professional gear. High school students and adults are encouraged to register – ranging from the novice to the experienced photographer. The first 3 sessions will focus on the camera and camera terminology. It will also include a discussion of “What equipment do I need to take great pictures?” The next workshop will be on April 22nd, continuing with the topics of “Camera and Camera Terminology”. . Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Henrietta Hankin Branch. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. 28 What is Your Strategy? Winning in a Competitive Market. T his presentation will explore the essentials of Business Strategy, especially as they relate to the startup and management of small businesses. Attendees will learn the techniques of strategic analysis and learn how they, without a staff or management consultant, can apply these techniques to improve productivity, margins, and net profit. Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. 28 18 Community Day: Passion to Action Volunteer Expo! Our community will come together for a day of “giving.” Join us for a family fun event including food, music, and activites all while learning about more than 40 volunteer-based organizations in Chester County. Our goal is to connect our residents with volunteer opportunities that will allow them to give back to their community. Potential volunteers can browse the booths in a leisurely environment, while, at the same time, local organizations have the opportunity to raise public awareness of their missions. A volunteer fair also allows individuals who are considering donating time a chance to explore the options available in their area, inspiring them to help others by putting their “passion to action.” Time: Matisse vs Picasso. Matisse and Picasso were the two giant figures of 20th century art. Although opposites in many respects, one fed off the other. Each wanted to dominate the other. Yet, you get the sense that neither wanted to win.They needed the challenge of an adversary in order to better themselves. Hear how their careers unfolded and how their relationship crackled with an I-Can-Do-Anything-Better-Than-You Rivalry. Fred Dixon has been an art collector for 35 years and a docent at the Barnes foundation for 10 years and has presented dozens of lectures on art history. He published the book “700 Years of Art History: Pre-Renaissance to Modernism.” Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. May. 03 Sugar Busters! Join Certified Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer Jen Maggiore and break your sugar addiction by learning about the evils of sugar, conquering cravings, and learning smart substitutions. Discover the effects that sugar has on health, how it is addictive and can cause long term health complications. Get some tips on healthier cooking, living, and preventing the negative effects that sugar can have on our lives. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. 06 Photography Workshop Series. The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library is pleased to partner with the Upper Uwchlan Area Community Photography Club, UUACPC, who are presenting a series of workshops on photography at the library. UUACPC will introduce you to a great hobby and many different areas of photography. UUACPC will help you expand your photography skills and knowledge. Discover the limits of your camera and learn about professional gear. High school students and adults are encouraged to register – ranging from the novice to the experienced photographer. A questionnaire will be emailed to registrants so that the presenters know more about your camera and expertise. Registration is required so that you can receive the questionnaire. This session’s spotlight is on portraits. Pictures will be taken indoors and outdoors – weather and light permitting. The next workshop will be on May 20th, with the topics “Sunrise/Sunset, Moon & Stars, Light Painting, Time Lapse, and Cellphoneography.” Visit our online event calendar to view more workshops. Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Henrietta Hankin Branch. 12 Folk Tales and Coal Mining Songs of the Northeast. This informative and musical program highlights the struggles and disasters of coal miners in northeast Pennsylvania. Documented and researched original compositions are presented by first explaining their origin and then musically through song. Presenter Jay Smar accompanies his vocals with guitar, claw-hammer banjo, fiddle, and a form of clog dancing. Coal mining photos, books, and chronicles also are shared with the audience Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. 26 Natural Beekeeping. Discover the wonders of the magical honeybee with The Bee Boys. Ryan Williamson and Kevin O’Connor are Pennsylvania-licensed beekeepers practicing biodynamic/organic honeybee stewardship. Learn the basic steps of natural beekeeping and how to be a part of the solution. View an observation hive and talk about hive structure, pest management, spring build up, and autumn harvests. Their apiary focuses on natural comb building, natural queens, healthy swarm activity, non-toxic equipment, and organic standards. Ryan and Kevin have a no kill ethic, which means they strive to protect each and every bee! Join us as we celebrate honeybees and their incredible contribution to the local community. Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Chester County Library. Chester County Library Revitalizing Community Gardens through Book-to-Action Initiative This summer, the Chester County Library, in cooperation with the Chester County Food Bank and Chester County Department of Health & Human Services, will bring to life themes inspired by the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. The Library currently has plans to revitalize two existing onsite raised beds, which were installed by the Chester County Food Bank in 2012. In addition to this, the Library is in the process of acquiring two additional beds to be installed this spring. The bulk of the produce grown in the beds will be donated to the Food Bank throughout the summer, with a smaller portion going to the volunteers who help maintain the gardens. This cooperation is a part of the Chester County Food Bank’s ‘Raised Beds’ program and will be partially supported by a wellness grant received through the Chester County Department of Health & Human Services. In addition to the bed installation, the Library will host programming throughout the summer based on the themes discussed in Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. The book, which was published in 2007, is a personal account of Kingsolver’s family, who relocated to a Virginia farm and refocused their diet to include only seasonal, locally grown and raised foods. Programming will take place at both the Chester County Library in Exton and Henrietta Hankin Branch in Chester Springs and will include book discussions, planting workshops, healthy eating programs, summer health safety, and a canning demonstration. Book-to-Action is an initiative that was developed by the California State Library and California Center for the Book and according to their website “enables readers to put their new-found knowledge into action by engaging in a community service project related to the book’s topic.” To learn more about Book-to-Action at the Chester County Library and participate in related programs, contact Stephanie Sharon at [email protected]. Participants can register for programs beginning in April by visiting www.chescolibraries.org and selecting ‘Events.’ 6 4 SECTION NAME Making Friends Social Club for Kids The Youth Services Department of the Chester County Library will celebrate National Autism Awareness Month by introducing the “Making Friends: Social Club for Kids.” Two groups are scheduled. Preschoolers (2 to 5 years old) are invited to attend on Fridays, April 10 to May 1, at 10:00 am. Elementary school students (6 to 12 years old) may attend on Saturdays, April 11 to May 2, at 1:00 p.m. This social skills group is for children on the autism spectrum who are able to communicate and interact in a small group setting. Each week, the group will work on playing together to make friends and complete a small craft activity. It is recommended that registrants attend all four weeks to make the most of the program and build friendships. Parents are encouraged to network with each other to facilitate playdates and support friendships made during the program. Siblings may attend. “Making Friends” will be facilitated by Patience Domowski, LCSW of Patience’s Behavior Therapy. -Jeanne Clancy, Head of Youth Services Taking a Vacation? Check out this New Account Feature! Library cardholders now have the option to ‘freeze’ their holds. This feature allows cardholders to secure their place in line while waiting for a library item. When you decide to freeze a hold, the system will keep your place in the holds queue, but your hold will not be filled until you ‘unfreeze’ the item again. This feature is particularly useful to anyone who is going out of town and does not want to risk having their item become available while they are away. Remember – once an item becomes available for you, it will remain on hold at the Check-Out desk for 7 days. On the eighth day, the item is returned to the shelf or passed along to the next person on the waiting list. Freezing a hold allows you to keep your place in the hold queue, temporarily bypassing you for patrons further down the queue. To freeze a hold: 1. Log in to your library account. 2. Click on the Holds button. 3. Under the Freeze column, click the box next to each requested item to be frozen. 4. Click the Save Changes button. To learn more about freezing and managing your holds, along with other account features, check out these videos. - Freezing Holds: http://www.ccls.org/assets/videos/freeze_holds.mp4 - Placing Holds: http://www.ccls.org/assets/videos/Placing_a_Hold.mp4 - Create a PIN : http://www.ccls.org/assets/videos/Creating_a_PIN_3.mp4 Spring Book Sales Come one, come all! Both the Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch Spring Book Sales are right around the corner! Thousands of titles will be sold at incredibly deep discounts. More than 30,000 books on a variety of subjects— from sciences to humanities to fiction and poetry—will be available for purchase at bargain prices along with current and out-of-print hardback and paperback novels, first editions, biographies, history and children’s books, cook books, music and movie CDs and DVDs, and much more. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to stock your personal library or find some unusual gifts in our Special Books Room at the Chester forgfriends B u sCounty i n e sLibrary s Ma a z i nand e |family! April The Chester County Library book sale starts with a preview night for members of the Friends of the Chester County Library on Friday, April 10, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Non-members wishing to attend the members-only preview may purchase a membership at the door, ahead of time, or earlier in the day at the library. Watch for fliers about purchasing a membership while you are in line. Membership is $15 for an individual and $20 per household. The sale is open to the public starting on Saturday, April 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 12, is Bag Sale Day, which takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to come and fill a grocery bag for $10.00! All 2proceeds 0 1 1 benefit the Chester County Library. The Henrietta Hankin Branch Book Sale will start with a preview night for members of the Friends of the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library on Friday, May 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memberships will be available to purchase at the door. The sale will be open to the public starting on Saturday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, is Bag Sale Day which takes place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fill a paper grocery bag provided by us for $5.00. All proceeds will benefit the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library. SECTION NAME 5 Meet the Grantmakers Panel Discussion Are you a member of a nonprofit organization in the Chester County area? Involved in grantseeking and fundraising for your organization and looking to increase your knowledge and success? application. Following the panel discussion, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of the grantmakers and to briefly learn about free grantseeking resources at the Chester County Library. Join us on Friday, May 8, 2015, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for a Meet the Grantmakers panel discussion at the Chester County Library in Exton. Scheduled panelists include Beth Harper Briglia of the Chester County Community Foundation, Meredith Huffman of the Genuardi Family Foundation, and Lou Beccaria of the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation. There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required: to register, visit the “All Programs” calendar at www.chescolibraries. org/events. We hope to see you at the library for this exciting event! These area grantmakers will discuss a variety of topics such as how their foundations operate, funder perspectives on the grantmaking process, expectations for grantseekers, and what distinguishes a successful grant If you’d like to know more about grantseeking resources at the library (including the Foundation Directory Online Professional or Pennsylvania Foundations Online databases) or have questions about the Meet the Grantmakers or other FIN events, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us by email at [email protected], or call the Reference Desk at 610-280-2620. -Melissa Kohl & Kristen Cassidy, Reference Librarians The Chester County Library is pleased to offer our Meet the Grantmakers event as part of our work as a partner of the Funding Information Network (FIN) of the Foundation Center of New York. More information about the Chester County Library’s FIN resources is available by visiting www.chescolibraries.org/tools-research and selecting “Funding Information Network.” Sing-Along Sundays Children from three to seven years of age and their families are invited to join the Youth Services Department of the Chester County Library for “Sing-Along Sundays.” Rick Snow, of Marchwood Music, will be on hand to entertain all. Learn new songs and discover a variety of instruments! Sing, dance, and have fun! Join us for Sing-Along Sundays on March 29, April 26, and May 31st from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Struble Room. Please register through the Calendar of Events at www.chescolibraries.org. On Display This Month On Display This Month @ Chester County Library: @ Henrietta Hankin Branch: Passion to Action: Celebrating CCL Volunteers Quilts & Wall Hangings by the Interested in having your work on display? Email Stacy Contact [email protected] if interested in displaying Hutcheson ([email protected]) with your name, art work. For 2015, a few months are still available to email, and a brief description of your work! display in our tall display cabinet. The slat walls have Loose Threads Quilt Guild been reserved for the rest of the year. B u s i n e s s M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 11 7 8 6 SECTION NAME NEW RELEASES APRIL 2015 BOOKS FICTION AUDIOBOOKS Early Warning by Jane Smiley 4/7 Chasing Sunsets by Karen Kingsbury Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline 4/7 Inside the O’Briens by Lisa Genova Falling in Love by Donna Leon 4/14 Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline MUSIC 4/14 Capital Dames by Cokie Roberts 4/7 New Glow by Matt and Kim - Rock 4/21 Memory Man by David Baldacci 4/7 Coming Forth by Day by Cassandra Wilson - Jazz Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick Gathering Prey by John Sandford God Help the Child by Toni Morrison Hot Pursuit by Stuart Woods 4/28 Brain Maker by David Perlmutter & Kristin Loberg The Liar by Nora Roberts 4/21 Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes - Rock Memory Man by David Baldacci 4/28 Jekyll + Hyde by Zac Brown Band - Country Miracle at Augusta by James Patterson NON-FICTION 4/28 The Magic Whip by Blur - Rock And The Good News Is by Dana Perino Between You and Me by Mary Norris Born With Teeth by Kate Mulgrew Capital Dames by Cokie Roberts A Fine Romance by Candice Bergen Hissing Cousins by Marc Peyser and Timothy Dyer Hope by Amanda Berry and Gina Dejesus The Real-Life MBA by Jack and Suzy Welch 4/14 Eyes Wide Open by Sabrina Carpenter - Pop MOVIES 4/7 The Immigrant - Drama 4/14 The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death - Horror 4/21 Unbroken - War VIDEO GAMES 4/21 Taken 3 - Action 4/14 4/28 Paddington - Family 4/28 The Wedding Ringer - Comedy B u s i n e s s M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 11 Mortal Kombat X – PS4
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