Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas from your thankful President and your Board of Directors. Thank you for supporting your Friends group and please continue by supporting our upcoming Fundraiser, the See's Candy Winter Program. I know that we all love See's. Drop by the JT Library and pick up your supply.
May we continue to be successful as a Friends group and grow in every way.
See's candy for the holidays will be available at the JT Library starting November 24th while supplies last. Choices include assorted chocolates, nuts & chews, milk chocolates and dark chocolates in 1lb boxes for $16.00. We will also have Santa bear boxes (4oz.) for $6.00. You may purchase your candy at any time during regular library hours. Give a tasty gift of See's candy and support your library at the same time.
San Bernardino County Library has officially launched its "ME FIRST!" program, which uses Amazon Wish Lists for book donations.
You can view our wish lists by visiting the home page at www.sbcounty.gov/library/home and clicking on the ME FIRST! logo. You will be taken to a description of the program where you can click on a link to go directly to our wish lists.When you use this program, you are not only donating items needed in the San Bernardino County Library system, you are also guaranteeing that you will be the first person to check out that copy.
Select the branch that the item will go to (Joshua Tree!!) and a bookplate recognizing your donation goes into the book, which is automatically put on hold for you to read first.
This is a mutually beneficial program: The library receives additional copies of high-demand titles, and you get first dibs. Spread the word...giving is good!
It is amazing how fast the time flies at this time of year. It seems as though the summer just ended and now the holidays are right around the corner!
Although we are always appreciative of materials provided by Friends and other donors, the downturn of our economy has caused us to call on Friends more than ever before to provide funding for new materials. This year, over 150 new fiction and non-fiction books, more than 100 DVD's and 30 books on CD have been added to the library collection.
This summer, Friends also provided funding that allowed more than 1,000 children, young adults, and their families to attend our summer reading program presentations. These programs help young people to sustain their most important scholastic skill through the summer vacation - reading. Numerous studies conducted by researchers have consistently shown that young people who participate in a summer reading program retain their skill levels at a higher rate than their peers who do not participate in such programs. Here in Joshua Tree, our children are at an especially great risk of falling behind their peers. Thanks to the support provided to the library by Friends, we have once again been able to offer quality summer reading to the children of the community of Joshua Tree.
Our Toys for Tots collection box is now in place at the library. We are collecting new unwrapped toys until December 22nd. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collects the donated toys and distributes them to needy children throughout the Morongo Basin. Please consider picking up a little something extra when you are out Christmas shopping and dropping it by the library for this very worthy cause!
I would like to express my gratitude to all Friends who have supported the JT Library throughout 2009. Your membership in the Friends of the Joshua Tree Library provides much needed and appreciated financial support but also sends a message that you value the services that the library brings and what the library means to our community.
Whatever holidays you and your families will celebrate in the coming months, I wish you and yours happiness and health!
In September, we hosted some Swashbucklin' fun in celebration of "National Talk Like a Pirate Day." School age children were invited to come aboard September 19th at high noon and sit in on a Special Storytime featuring "How I Became a Pirate" by Miranda Long. Shipmates also had the fortune to embark on a Doubloon Hunt to earn a bag of loot, and put their crafty fingers to work constructing their very own spyglasses, treasure maps, and pirate hats. Friends provided craft materials for Pirate Day.
Next on the events calendar, we celebrated Teen Read Week 2009 with a Twilight Party for Teens and Tweens on October 23rd. Teens were transported to Forks, WA, for an evening of "Twilight" fun. Six Bellas and one Edward competed in our look-alike contest. Anonymous vote chose the best and winners were awarded tickets to the premier of New Moon on November 20th. True fans of the series then had a chance to show off their knowledge by competing in "Character Quotes" trivia to win a framed Edward and Bella "READ" poster. The highlight of the evening was a competative game of Twilight Scene It, the newly released (and extremely entertaining!) DVD board game, purchased by Friends.
On the preschool Storytime front, we've been celebrating a special day each week. October 8th was "Fire Prevention Day" where children read about fire prevention. Special visitors stormed the library to talk to preschoolers about fire safety. Fire Captain Steve Lasiter taught the children the number to call in an emergency, how to stop, drop, and roll, and how to get out of a burning building safely. Captain Lasiter also spoke to parents about one of the most common difficulties firefighters face in rescuing children from a burning building - the children being frightened of the appearance of firefighters in full gear. To combat this potential issue, Fireman Gary Yarno donned his full gear including mask and breathing apparatus to show children what a firefighter who has arrived to help them might look like. The children shook hands with Fireman Yarno, received their own firefighter hats and coloring books, and toured the fire engine in the library parking lot.
We are planning a Harvest Festival for school-age children on November 14th. We will be playing "HaRVeST Bingo" and "Pin the Nose On the Pumpkin" for prizes as well as hosting a variety of Autumn/Thanksgiving-themed Crafts.
As always, thank you for your generous support of Youth Services at the Joshua Tree Library!
Friends will host a reception for local artist, Martha Jacobson, whose watercolors are currently on display at the Joshua Tree Library through December. The reception will be at the JT Library from noon to 2 pm on Thursday, December 12th. The reception is free, and Friends will provide light refreshments. This exhibition is part of a continuing series of art shows sponsored by Friends, and curated by the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council. For more information, please contact the JT Library.
Art Display-current artist is on display now through December. Artist's reception Saturday, December 12th from noon to 2pm. Preschool Story Time-every Thursday at 10:30am FOJTL Monthly Board Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:15 am. Members and guests are welcome to attend all meetings.
Joshua Tree Branch Library
6465 Park Blvd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8615
Hours:
Monday - Friday.......10am - 6pm
Saturday.................10am - 2pm
Sunday...................Closed
to build a partnership between the library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all the people of Joshua Tree.
| Board of Directors, 2009-2010 | |
|---|---|
| President: | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President: | Ginny Lilly |
| Recording Secretary: | Marjorie Franklin |
| Corresponding Secretary: | Gladys Kovaleff |
| Treasurer: | Rick Beatty |
| Director | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Director | Gail Dallas |
| Newsletter Editor | Pam Robles |
Please let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.
Comments are always welcome. Any corrections should be sent to the
Joshua Tree Library,
6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252,
Attn: Pam Robles, FOJTL newsletter,
or email:pamrobles@roadrunner.com
Summer is here, and it's rewarding to see the fruits of our labor in the form of the library filled with children attending the Summer Reading Programs. This is what Friends of the Library is all about.
Thank you to those who worked so hard on fundraising for the Summer Reading Program and also to those who sent in their personal checks as donations to this cause.
I take this opportunity to welcome a new board member, Gail Dallas, and to thank the FOJTL board members who are continuing on the board for another year. Altogether, we make a great team! May we continue to grow.
A big Thank You! to all of the individuals and businesses for their most welcome support throughout the year of the Summer Reading Programs, including the following:
Discount Tire Center
Our Summer Reading Program is underway.
Thanks to the generous support we receive from the Friends of the Joshua Tree Library, the children of Joshua Tree are enjoying another year of wonderful programs. Be sure to see our Youth Specialist Amanda Tranmer's article for details on the children's and Young Adult programs.
Exciting news! For the first time ever the Joshua Tree Library is offering a Summer Reading Program for our adult patrons! The adult program is similar to the youth programs in that participants receive a ticket for each book they check out and read from the JT Library. All tickets go toward a drawing for prizes held at the end of the programs. Adult participants can also receive tickets for attending adult Summer Reading Programs. These programs are free, open to everyone and will take place at the JT library on five consecutive Saturdays, at noon, beginning July 18th. The program schedule is as follows and we hope to see you there!!
August 1st-Life Extension with Art Kunkin
Journalist and author Art Kunkin will give a visual presentation and report on recent scientific research into ending the aging process. Art will include information from his recent book, "Alchemy: The Secret of Immortality Finally Revealed"
August 8th-JTNP Interpretive Program
JTNP Ranger Luke Sabala will present an interpretive program about current issues the Park faces including invasive plants, water concerns and mine safety.
August 15th-Book Discussion-"The House on Sugar Beach" by Helene Cooper
Librarian Penny Mason will lead a book discussion group of "The House on Sugar Beach". This is a non-fiction account of the author's childhood in war-torn Liberia and her return to her home country from America many years later.
August 22nd-Prize Drawing Party!!
A big thank you to our newest board member Gail Dallas for her much appreciated efforts in rounding up the wonderful adult program prizes, and special thanks to the following local merchants for their generous contribution of prizes:
Discount Tire Center
Free alignment and free oil change/tire rotation
Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council Donation=Creation Store
$25.00 gift certificate
Teacakes Bakery
Two $5.00 gift certificates
Ricochet
$10.00 gift certificate
Instant Karma Yoga
Voucher for a free yoga class, $10.00 value
Windwalkers
Large glazed pottery urn, $50.00 value
Oasis Cleaners
$10.00 gift certificate
Anonymous Donor
$25.00 gift certificate to Stater Bros., three "Master the Art of Reading" Mugs, and a "Master the Art of Reading" T-shirt.
Summer Reading Program 2009 is well underway!
Our first Teen Program with Illusionist Allen Oshiro on June 24th brought in over 50 observers. Mr. Oshiro's act included live doves and rabbits, real flames, plenty of audience participation and more than a couple laughs. All in all, the performance was a huge success especially considering that getting teens into the library has been one of our major goals this year. So when we estimate that around 30 of those in attendance were 6th graders or older, we are reporting something truly remarkable!
Our first Juvenile program on June 25th with The Wildlife Company was equally successful with over 130 people in attendance. Can you say "Standing Room Only"?! The children were able to meet and touch 6 different animal ambassadors from all over the world including an American Alligator, an Australian Carpet Python, and a Tarantula. The animals were chosen by Joshua Tree kids in a vote to "Choose Your Own Adventure." The Wildlife Company performed a great job of instruction in the various animal habitats and the virtues of conservation.
For those interested in how our programs affect the reading behaviors of children, you may be interested to know that every single wild animal book on display was checked out by the end of the week. Nothing speaks to kids like animals! So far we have over 70 children signed up for the reading portion of Summer Reading Program. This amazing wildlife show did an excellent job of getting them in the door!
For the teens, July 1st we had a Tie Dye Workshop where local Tie Dye instructor Chris MacCarthy showed the teens how to create their very own wearable, custom artwork. July 8th, professional artist educator Darlene Douhit was here to lead a workshop in the popular Japanese comic-style art of Manga. The teens were provided with all necessary equipment and left with their very own art piece.
For the Children, on July 9th, the Desert Music Foundation hosted an "Instrument Petting Zoo." Four musicians brought their instruments of choice to share with the children, even going so far as to let the children have a hands-on experience with each of their instruments. July 16th, professional puppeteer Franklin Haynes came to share his marionettes.
Pick up a flyer at the JT Library to see upcoming events for children and teens.
Thanks to the Friends, this year's Summer Reading Program is becoming our most successful yet!
The Friends will host a reception for local artist, Nora Lousignont, whose paintings are currently on display at the Joshua Tree Library. The reception will be at the Joshua Tree Branch Library from noon to 2 pm on Saturday, July 25th. The reception is free, and the Friends will provide light refreshments. An artist talk will begin at 1 pm where Nora will share her inspiration and discuss techniques used in creating her paintings. She states "The desert emphasizes the fragility of life. Great attention is required to grow and nurture even native plant life in my desert garden. I have learned to pay attention to what is close to me, rather than gazing off in the distant horizon, into the future. And so it is reflected in this body of work."
This exhibition is part of a continuing series of art shows sponsored by the Friends, and curated by the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council. Our staff will answer your questions, or see our website at www.joshuatreefol.org then click on "exhibit".
The FOJTL mostly silent auction will run for most of the month of September through the first week of October. Book collectors and book lovers are invited to come to the library during that time to view and bid on rare, out of print and unusual items.
The FOJTL mostly silent auction will run for most of the month of September through the first week of October. Book collectors and book lovers are invited to come to the library during that time to view and bid on rare, out of print and unusual items.
Donations of gently used library related items are gratefully accepted at any time during regular hours.
Please check with the library in the near future for exact dates.
Art Display-current artist is on display now through August 8th. Artist's reception Saturday, July 25th from noon to 2pm. Summer Reading Program-Get Creative @ Your Library for preschool through 6th grade will be held on Thursdays at 2. Express Yourself @ Your Library for 7th through 12th grades will take place on Wednesdays at 2. See Amanda Tranmer, Youth Services Specialist for more information on these programs. NEW! Adult Summer Reading Program-Special guest appearances starting Saturday, July 18th at noon, and continuing on five consecutive Saturdays with a prize drawing party on Saturday, August 22nd at noon. See Penny Mason, Branch Manager, for additional information. Preschool Story Time-every Thursday at 10:30am FOJTL Monthly Board Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:15 am. Members and guests are welcome to attend all meetings.
Joshua Tree Branch Library
6465 Park Blvd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8615
Hours:
Monday - Friday.......10am - 6pm
Saturday.................10am - 2pm
Sunday...................Closed
to build a partnership between the library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all the people of Joshua Tree.
| Board of Directors, 2009-2010 | |
|---|---|
| President: | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President: | Ginny Lilly |
| Recording Secretary: | Marjorie Franklin |
| Corresponding Secretary: | Gladys Kovaleff |
| Treasurer: | Rick Beatty |
| Director | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Director | Gail Dallas |
| Newsletter Editor | Pam Robles |
Please let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.
Comments are always welcome. Any corrections should be sent to the
Joshua Tree Library,
6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252,
Attn: Pam Robles, FOJTL newsletter,
or email:pamrobles@roadrunner.com
Spring is here, flowers are in bloom, and its time to get ready for our Spring Book Sale. Hope to see you there!
Our Easter See's Candy Fundraiser was a success. Thank you to those who worked so hard to support that project. The proceeds support funding for the JT Library's Summer Reading Program.
The Friends General Meeting will be held on the 4th Tues. in June at 8:15 am. Members are encouraged to join us for that meeting, as we will be electing new officers for the coming year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our current Board Members for their outstanding effort in supporting the Joshua Tree Library, and in supporting me, as well.
Thank you for supporting Friends.
Hello Friends and welcome Spring!
We have had many exciting activities happening at the library since our last newsletter.
There were nearly thirty in attendance at our very first Artist Reception with Scott Monteith on March 21st. We are very grateful to Scott, Andy and Marjorie for all their efforts in getting our art display successfully launched. We now have the pleasure of enjoying the photography of Robert Barrus in our latest display. Robert's artist statement tells that his works are 'explorations of the notion of equivalence pioneered by Alfred Stieglitz and expanded by Minor White. This allows the viewer to see a multitude of possible readings in the forms framed by the photographer.' Robert's work will be on display until June and a reception is in the planning.
Our 2nd Annual Volunteer Recognition was held on April 4th. The County Library Director Mr. Ed Kieczykowski attended along with the Volunteer Coordinator for the County Robin Hoklotubbe. The theme was western and a mighty fine time was had by all. Special congratulations to Ginny Lilly who was named Volunteer of the Year 2009 for her exceptional dedication and efforts on behalf of the Friends of the Joshua Tree Library.
This year's Easter Program, Eggs-stravaganza, was a huge success with over 80 children and their families in attendance! The children colored eggs, made paper mache eggs from blown eggs and participated in a Bunny Hop Cake Walk for prize Baskets, Buckets and bags, all of which was provided by the Friends of the Library.
Our Spring 'Mostly' Silent Auction is under way and the Spring Book Sale is just around the corner. The Silent Auction features out of print, unusual and rare items. Some of the highlights of this auction include a 1912 edition of Old Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott; a 1946 edition of The High Window, a Raymond Chandler mystery; Readings From Literature copyright 1915 which includes excerpts from Dickens, Kipling, Wordsworth, Dickenson, and other well known names; a 1961 edition of National Velvet; an Oxmoor House binder of Best Loved Quilt Patterns which includes squares, diamonds, stars, medallions and many others.
There is also an oversize pictorial titled Splash! A History of Swimwear. Bids are being accepted until May 2nd. If you have any gently used materials you would like to donate for the Book Sale please bring them to the library by April 30th.
Hope you are all stopping to enjoy the flowers, wildflowers that is! The library has a large collection of wildflower books as well as information on other local flora and fauna. Our staff is always ready to help you find what you need at the branch, and remember the online catalog can be accessed 24 hours a day at www.sbcounty.gov/library.
The photography of Robert Barrus is currently on display at the JT library. All are invited to stop by and view a variety of images from the artist's unique perspective.
An artist's reception to be held at the library is in the planning stage.
Our staff can answer your questions, or you can go to our website at www.joshuatreefol.org then click on "exhibit"
"Mostly" Silent Auction Saturday, April 11th, 10 am to Saturday, May 2nd, 1 pm Book collectors and book lovers! Come in and bid on rare, out of print and unusual items. Library Friends Members Only Presale Thursday, April 30th, from 3-6pm Friday, May 1st, from 10-11am Saturday, May 2nd, from 9-10am Become a member and have first choice from a wide variety of books & tapes for all ages. Spring Book Sale open to the public Friday, May 1st , 11am-6pm Saturday, May 2nd, 10am-5pm Monday and Tuesday, May 4th , 5th, 10am-6pm Two Bucks A Bag day Wednesday, May 6th, 10am-6pm
Last Sunday, some Friends enjoyed a round of bingo at the Sportsmen's Club. The evening was topped off with the presentation of a check from the Club to Friends for $700.00. All proceeds from this donation will go to the JT Library summer reading program and will also buy books and library materials previously unavailable due to state budget cuts.
We highly recommend you try a Sunday bingo session at the Sportsmen's Club in Joshua Tree for some fun, and to support our local charities.
Art Display -now through May 31st. Artist's reception tba. "Mostly" Silent Auction-April 6th - May 2nd Spring Book Sale-April 30th through May 6th Summer Reading Program-Registration begins June 20th Get Creative @ Your Library for preschool through 6th grade will be happening on Thursdays at 2. Express Yourself @ Your Library for 7th through 12th grades will be held on Wednesdays at 2. See Amanda Tranmer, Youth Services Specialist for more information. Preschool Story Time-every Thursday at 10:30am FOJTL General Meetings June 23rd at 8:15am FOJTL Monthly Board Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Members and guests are welcome to attend all meetings.
Joshua Tree Branch Library
6465 Park Blvd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8615
Hours:
Monday - Friday.......10am - 6pm
Saturday.................10am - 2pm
Sunday...................Closed
to build a partnership between the library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all the people of Joshua Tree.
| Board of Directors, 2008-2009 | |
|---|---|
| President: | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President: | Jeanne Talbot |
| Recording Secretary: | Marjorie Franklin |
| Corresponding Secretary: | Gladys Kovaleff |
| Treasurer: | Ginny Lilly |
| Director | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Director | N Richard Beatty |
| Newsletter Editor | Pam Robles |
Please let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.
Comments are always welcome. Any corrections should be sent to the
Joshua Tree Library,
6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252,
Attn: Pam Robles, FOJTL newsletter,
or email:pamrobles@roadrunner.com
I hope your new year is off to a good start and continues to be so throughout the year.
Our See's Candy Winter Fundraiser was very successful and continues to grow. Thank you to those who supported that program. All proceeds help to fund the JT Library's Summer Reading Program for our children.
Preparation has already begun for our See's Candy Spring Fundraiser. Easter See's Candy will go on sale March 16th and continue to April 11th. Please stop by the JT Library and make your See's purchases from us. Tell your friends and neighbors too!
Friends is still growing as a new non-profit organization. To succeed, your valuable support is needed. "Together, we can make a difference."
Our first art display is in place at the JT Library. We are pleased to have local artist Scott Monteith showing his collection: "Other Worlds" on display through March 31st.
Please plan to attend our reception for the artist at the JT Library on Saturday, March 21st from 12pm to 2pm, where Scott will talk about his paintings, his inspirations and his process.
Come by the JT Library and view these lovely pieces. Our staff can answer questions, or you can access our website at www.joshuatreefol.org then click on "exhibit".
On February 12, Joshua Tree Library hosted the "Be Mine" Valentine Celebration. Bingo shouts resounded, prizes were won, and valentines made. In a new twist on a classic game, the children marked their H-E-A-R-T Bingo cards with candy conversation hearts instead of the traditional daubers. Not surprisingly, we experienced an ever dwindling supply of the sweetie markers. Thanks to Friends for supplying materials and prizes.
February is Dental Health Month, and the JT Library is teaming with local dentist, Dr. Robert Lombardo, DDS, to teach children the importance of good dental hygiene. On Thursday, February 26th at 10:30a.m., Dr. Lombardo will visit us to speak to preschoolers and their parents about dental wellness. The children will be reading stories, singing songs, and crafting, all centered on the theme "Healthy Smiles." The first 40 children will receive a complimentary battery powered toothbrush to take home. Special thanks to Friends member Nancy Giron for donating the toothbrushes. Come and bring your smile!
Calling all Drivers! On Friday, March 13th from 4pm-6pm, the JT Library will be hosting Mario Kart Wii Gaming Night celebrating Teen Tech Week. Teens will get behind the wheel to race their friends, or if they prefer, cheer the racers on from the sidelines with a bag of popcorn. Adult observers are welcome, earplugs advised.
Also coming up on March 26th, the JT Library will be hosting "Clowning Around", where Dolly and Lollipop will be making a special guest appearance during Preschool Story Time! The local clown sensations will perform magic tricks, read a story, and present "Rules of the Library," a comical skit that teaches proper behavior in a library setting.
As we move into a new year I thought the Friends might enjoy a look at a history of the Joshua Tree Library, and recent happenings at the library.
According to local history contained in the branch files, the library in JT was established in Becker's Variety Store on October 1, 1945. In 1950 the library moved to Helen's Variety Store. In December, 1960 the library received a home of it's own at the corner of Elwood (now Veteran's Way) and Commercial Streets in downtown Joshua Tree. This may be the same building that currently houses the Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce. In August, 1965 the library was relocated to a building north of Commercial Street on Park Blvd which now serves as the Fellowship Hall. The first time I visited the library in JT it was in this little building. I remember the librarian telling me how it often flooded when it rained! The library has occupied its current location (on higher ground!), the former post office, since 1983 when the post office moved to Hallee Road.
The records for 1945 state there were 104 library card holders, the library collection totaled 218 items and the total circulation for the year 1945-1946 was 1,916. Last July, the end of the fiscal year 2007-08, there were 2,267 library card holders, the library collection totaled 16,551 items and 32,175 items circulated! The library and Joshua Tree have expanded over the years but the commitment to serve our patrons has remained the same. I am thankful for the invaluable assistance that Friends provides to support the library and help us to meet the growing needs of our community.
Moving ahead... an exciting new chapter is opening at the Joshua Tree Library! In January the Friends purchased and arranged for the installation of a gallery art display system. This system allows for on-going and changing art displays to be exhibited at the library. With help from Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council President Scott Monteith and Operations Director Andy Woods, our first art display is in place at the library. You may have seen Scott's piece from this collection, "Hare Today Gone Tomorrow" featured on the cover of the October/November issue of The Sunrunner magazine.
The Arts Council will be coordinating with our Friends Secretary and Board "art aficionado" Professor Marjorie Franklin to bring future displays and art talks with the artists! We are looking forward to our first art talk with Scott which is scheduled for March 21st from 12pm to 2pm. You are cordially invited to come and enjoy meeting Scott and learning more about his inspiration and technique.
The library is seeking to update our paperback collection. If you have newer titles in paperback please consider a donation to the library. Remember all donations are tax deductible; just ask the staff for a receipt when dropping them off at the branch.
Dental Health for Children-February 26th at 10:30, a visit from Dr. Lombardo Mario Kart Wii Gaming Night-March 13th from 4pm to 6pm Sees Candy-on sale March 16th - April 11th Art Show Reception-March 21st from 12 to 2pm Clowning Around Storytime-March 26th at 10:30 "Mostly" Silent Auction-April 6th - May 2nd at 1pm Spring Book Sale-April 30th through May 6th Preschool Story Time-every Thursday at 10:30am FOJTL board meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Members and guests are welcome.
Joshua Tree Branch Library
6465 Park Blvd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8615
Hours:
Monday - Friday.......10am - 6pm
Saturday.................10am - 2pm
Sunday...................Closed
to build a partnership between the library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all the people of Joshua Tree.
| Board of Directors, 2008-2009 | |
|---|---|
| President: | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President: | Jeanne Talbot |
| Recording Secretary: | Marjorie Franklin |
| Corresponding Secretary: | Gladys Kovaleff |
| Treasurer: | Ginny Lilly |
| Director | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Director | N Richard Beatty |
| Newsletter Editor | Pam Robles |
Please let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.
Comments are always welcome. Any corrections should be sent to the
Joshua Tree Library,
6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252,
Attn: Pam Robles, FOJTL newsletter,
or email:pamrobles@roadrunner.com
Friends had a successful year for 2007-2008 as you can see by reviewing the Annual Library Support Summary - 2007-2008, which is included in this issue. You can all be proud of your effort in helping with this success. Thank you to all who helped!
We are now into the new fiscal year and it is my pleasure to continue as your President.
Friends recently gave out bikes to two lucky children attending the Summer Reading Program, which was very successful. The bikes were donated to Friends by the Sportsman's Club of Joshua Tree to be used for this purpose. Thank you to the Sportsman's Club board and members for their generosity.
Please plan to attend the Friends Fall Book Sale in October. (See dates and times in this issue.) I Hope to see you there. We need your financial support, and we always need volunteers to help.
We wish to make a special mention in memoriam of FOJTL member, Max Carr, who passed away this summer. Max was a very special Friend to the children of the Joshua Tree Branch Library through his help and support of many programs, including the Summer Reading Program. For several years, he coordinated with the Sportsman's Club in securing the donation of bicycles, delivering them to the library, and purchasing helmets to go with each bike.
Max was also helpful with the CFC Kickoff held each year at the 29 Palms Marine Base, as he was a retired marine and devoted to his country (the Combined Federal Campaign helps support the Joshua Tree Library). He will be sorely missed by the FOJTL membership, the Joshua Tree Branch Library, and the community in general for his kindness and generosity to all.
We have all survived another desert summer and the calendar says fall is finally here. The little bit of chilliness that is creeping into our mornings holds a promise of the beautiful fall weather soon to be here!
Fall also means it is time for the Friends Fall Silent Auction and Book Sale. An exciting new dimension has been added to the Silent Auction this fall by changing the format to a Mostly Silent Auction. In a mostly silent auction written bids are accepted as usual until the closing of the auction when the auctioneer, instead of simply announcing the closing of the auction, will call for last bids. At that time, anyone wishing to enter a verbal bid may do so. We are hoping to add to the excitement as well as the revenue of the auction in offering this new format. Thanks to Rick Beatty for this interesting and innovative idea. Be sure to drop by the branch to see the wonderful items included in this auction.
As you are most likely aware, summer is a very active time for libraries, and Joshua Tree, though small, is no exception. Librarians seek to serve children and families throughout the summer through the Summer Reading Program. In the last newsletter, I detailed the programs we had planned for this summer. I was very fortunate to be joined in presenting these programs by our new Youth Services Specialist, Amanda Tranmer. Amanda is a bright, energetic, creative, and very welcome addition to our staff. With her assistance and the support of the Friends, the branch enjoyed our most successful summer reading program ever. Over 700 children and their families attended 8 programs for an average of 88 persons in attendance at each program!! Again this year, the Friends arranged for a generous donation from the Joshua Tree Sportsman's Club of two bicycles, one each for a boy and girl, as grand prizes for participating in the program. The Friends, through another generous donation from Max Carr, also provided a helmet to each winner to encourage bicycle safety. Many thanks to the Friends and the Sportsman's Club for this and all the support that goes to make this valuable and much needed program a success each summer.
In addition, having Amanda as our Youth Services Specialist has helped us focus more on providing services and programs for our adult patrons. We had our first adult evening program on July 25th when author David Jesse McChesney gave a visual presentation of photographs from his recently published book, Muir Roots…At one With the Wild. We were also treated to some wonderful original songs played by David on his harmonica. I am sure those present felt privileged to experience the art and music David presented. Look for more adult programming at Joshua Tree Library in the future.
Did you know that you can stay up to date on what the library has to offer through the internet? The library catalog and access to your account is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.sbcounty.gov/library. Links to the catalog and your account are on the menu on the left hand side of the library home page. Following the link at the top of the page labeled 'Electronic Resources' gives library card holders free access to a number of informative and useful databases courtesy of the county library system. You can access legal forms, health information and homework tutoring help for the kids at no cost.
Remember, the Friends Fall Book Sale begins on October 2nd. We are currently accepting donations of gently used materials. All donations to the Friends of the Joshua Tree Library are tax deductible. Please check your shelves for materials you no longer use and drop them by the library during regular business hours.
Fall "Mostly" Silent Auction Sat. Sept. 6th - Saturday Oct. 4th 1:00pm Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Special pre-sale for Friends members only!* Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 4pm - 6pm Friday, Oct. 3rd, 10am - 11am Saturday, Oct. 4th, 9am - 10am Open to the public Friday, Oct. 3rd, 11am - 6pm Saturday, Oct. 4th, 10am - 5pm Mon., Tue., Wed., Oct. 6th, 7th, 8th,10am - 6pm $2 Bag Sale on Wednesday *Now is a good time to join or renew membership. Preschool Story Time-every Thursday at 10:30am FOJTL board meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Members and guests are welcome.
Joshua Tree Branch Library
6465 Park Blvd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8615
Hours:
Monday - Friday.......10am - 6pm
Saturday.................10am - 2pm
Sunday...................Closed
to build a partnership between the library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all the people of Joshua Tree.
| Board of Directors, 2007-2008 | |
|---|---|
| President: | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President: | Jeanne Talbot |
| Recording Secretary: | Marjorie Franklin |
| Corresponding Secretary: | Gladys Kovaleff |
| Treasurer: | Ginny Lilly |
| Director | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Director | N Richard Beatty |
| Newsletter Editor | Pam Robles |
Please let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.
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Joshua Tree Library,
6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252,
Attn: Pam Robles, FOJTL newsletter,
or email:pamrobles@roadrunner.com
| 2007 | |
| July | Book sales, video rentals, other sales brought to $741; and purchases of books, books on tape, DVDs, Summer Reading Prog. and other library support amounted to $1,767. |
| August | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $704; and purchases of books, videos, and other library support amounted to $631. |
| September | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $756; and purchases of books, DVDs, programs and other library support amounted to $456. |
| October | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $2,462; and purchases of books, videos/DVDs, programs and other library support amounted to $411. |
| November | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $1,904; purchases of books, DVDs and other library support amounted to $612. |
| December | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $2,183; purchases of books, DVDs and audio books amounted to $549. |
| 2008 | |
| January | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $833; purchases of books, books on tape and DVDs amounted to $118. |
| February | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $782; and purchases of books, audio books, supplies, and programs amounted to $672. |
| March | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $1,957; and purchases of books, audio books, DVDs and other library support amounted to $555. |
| April | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $1,014; and purchases of books, audio books, DVDs and other library support amounted to $487. |
| May | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $1,955; and purchases of books, DVDs, audio books and children's programs (SRP) amounted to $1,433. |
| June | Book sales, video rentals and other brought in $840; and purchases of DVDs, audio books and children's programs (SRP) amounted to $1,512. |
| Notes: |
1. Renewals of magazine and newspaper subscriptions, as needed by JT Library. 2. The FOL membership dues support all FOL operating expenses. Therefore, 100% of all donations, grants and fund raising proceeds go directly to benefit the library; which in turn benefits the entire community. |
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OFFICERS 2007-2008: President, Pat Gowland Recording Secretary, N. Richard Beatty Treasurer, Virginia L. Lilly |
Vice President, Cynthia Kelly Corresponding Secretary, Marjorie Franklin Director, Mary Lou Robillard Director, Joanne Flory |
We are approaching the close of our current fiscal year, June 30th, which has been a very successful year in meeting our goals.
Some of the things all Friends members can boast about are: Two very successful book sales (Fall and Spring), two successful See's Candy Fund Raisers (Winter and Spring) plus our year-round-sale at the library, great support from the Sportsman's Club of Joshua Tree, and our substantial attendance at the Bookin' Down Root 66 Book Sale hosted by San Bernardino County Library Administration in San Bernardino last Fall.
Friends are also proud of the fact that we fund the Joshua Tree Library's Summer Reading Program entirely each summer, and feel that it is one of our most important accomplishments. This program is great for our community's kids.
"Thank you" to our members who have helped make this year our best ever. Three cheers to all of you.
It has been my pleasure to serve as your president over this past year, and look forward to seeing you at the General Meeting on June 24th. Please join us.
My gratitude and sincere thanks go out to all Friends of the Joshua Tree Library who participated in, or donated to, the Spring Book Sale and Silent Auction. The book sales and silent auctions are a major source of the funds that Friends provide for the Summer Reading Program. Norman Vincent Peale was quoted as saying, "There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment". Friends have shown once again that, though small, their enthusiasm can accomplish big things!
This year was marked with another milestone for the Joshua Tree Library with our first ever individual Volunteer Recognition event, held on May 13th. The volunteer recognition honors all those who actively volunteer during the year. Several dignitaries, including County Librarian Ed Kieczykowski, Regional Manager Peggy Bryant, and Branch Manager Lynda Grove were in attendance. Bruce, from the Coyote Kitchen, catered a delicious meal after the presentations.
Congratulations to the following award recipients:
Pam Robles-Friends of the Library Volunteer of the Year
Tim Pinar-Library Volunteer of the Year
Gabrielle Chartier-Presidential Student Service Award, Bronze (more than 100 hours of voluntary service).
Congratulations again and thanks to each and every volunteer!
The 2008 Summer Reading Programs, themed Catch the Reading Bug!, for children 12 and under, and Metamorphosis, for those 13 and up, are promising lots of buggy fun at the library. Registration will begin June 16th and continue throughout the summer.
Program performances for the teens will be presented each Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m., with children's program performances at 11:00 a.m. every Thursday.
The Teen performances kick-off with a custom car show and art contest on June 18th. Continuing through August 6th, performances will include a professional comedy show, an Anime drawing workshop, origami, jewelry making and the Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! show on July 30th where teens can test their Fear Factor skills by holding a tarantula, kissing a Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, or eating a bug!
Children's performances will begin June 19th with the Swazzle professional puppet show titled Space Bugs Zeta, will continue through August 7th and include a bug zoo, musical programs, Ronald McDonald and a carnival. Please invite your family and friends to join us for the fun!
As the days get longer and warmer remember to keep cool and relax. I can think of no better way to do this than to curl up in a comfortable chair with a tall glass of iced tea and a good book. Has someone else already checked out the summer title you had your eye on? Remember that any of the reference staff will be happy to assist you, in person or by phone, in requesting titles from other branches. There is no cost for this service and you can save gas, money, and time by having books delivered to your local branch. You may also access the library catalog online at www.sbcounty.gov/library.
Hope you and your families enjoy a safe and wonderful summer!
The library is my greatest source of reading and listening material. It is gratifying to be able to make some small contribution in return by joining the board.
After moving to Joshua Tree in 2004, I immediately began making use of our library. It's especially helpful now that it's open six days a week. I make extensive use of the library website, which (for those that don't use this option) allows me to order books from anywhere in the San Bernardino and Riverside county library systems and have them delivered to Joshua Tree.
I have a background in both computer science and art, having worked for many years as a computer programmer, first in aerospace and then the financial field. I received my BFA in filmmaking from San Francisco Art Institute in 1971, and an MFA in conceptual design from San Francisco State University in 1994.
After receiving my MFA, I spent ten years in academia, most recently at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where I was a professor for seven years in the Art Department.
In Joshua Tree, I've expanded my art practice to include drawing and painting, taking classes at Copper Mountain College. Our library has a good selection of books that are good references while learning painting techniques.
| President: | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President: | Jeanne Talbot |
| Recording Secretary: | Marjorie Franklin |
| Corresponding Secretary: | Gladys Kovaleff |
| Treasurer: | Ginny Lilly |
| Director: | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Director: | Rick Beatty |
This Ballot will be the main item of business at the Annual General Meeting, to be held Tuesday, June 24th, at 9am, at the Joshua Tree Branch Library. All members are invited to attend and cast their vote.
Metamorphosis (Young Adults Summer Reading Program)-Wednesdays at 11a.m., June 18th through August 6th.
Catch The Reading Bug (Children's Summer Reading Program)-Thursdays at 11a.m., June 19th through August 7th
FOJTL Annual General Meeting-Tuesday, June 24th at 9:00a.m.
Preschool Story time-call the branch for details
Joshua Tree Branch Library
6465 Park Blvd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8615
Hours:
Monday - Friday.......10am - 6pm
Saturday.................10am - 2pm
Sunday...................Closed
to build a partnership between the library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all the people of Joshua Tree.
| Board of Directors, 2007-2008 | |
|---|---|
| President | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President | Cynthia Johnson Kelley |
| Recording Secretary | N. Richard Beatty |
| Corresponding Secretary | Marjorie Franklin |
| Treasurer | Virginia L. Lilly |
| Director | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Newsletter Editor | Pam Robles |
Please let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.
Comments are always welcome. Any corrections should be sent to the
Joshua Tree Library,
6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252,
Attn: Pam Robles, FOJTL newsletter,
or email:pamrobles@roadrunner.com
We are in the middle of Spring's flowering-season and saying "Goodbye" to our See's Spring Fund-Raiser.
Thank you to all who supported that project. The proceeds support funding for the JT Library's very important Summer Reading Program.
Currently, we (Friends) are preparing for our annual spring book sale which will, once again, coincide with Turtle Days. If anyone wishes to volunteer to help with the set-up, please drop by, or call the JTL and leave your name and phone number. Join our team!
Also, we need Board members. If you are interested in volunteering for this very important work, please attend the next Board Meeting and check us out. Thank you
This March we held our most successful family program ever. The Family Literacy Day was combined with the National Education Association's Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration March 1st. Over 100 children and their families were treated to pizza and Pink Yink Ink (pink lemonade). JT Rotary Literacy Chairperson Deb Barkley read Hurray for Diffendorfer Day. After all sang Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss, the Friends served a Seuss themed birthday cake. The children who attended received a free book chosen from a large selection. Bridget McGinty, Literacy Specialist from 29 Palms, was on hand to offer information on the library's adult literacy services. Funding for this program was provided courtesy of the JT Rotary Club and books were provided by the Rotary and the San Bernardino County Literacy Program. The Rotary funding was made possible through the assistance of Friends Recording Secretary Rick Beatty, who is also an active Rotarian. Many thanks go to Rick and his fellow Rotarians for their support of family literacy in the Community. Special thanks to MaryLou Robillard, Ginny Lilly, Pam Robles and Shanna Hann for their gracious and invaluable assistance as hostesses.
Our Spring Silent Auction began April 5th and will continue through May 3rd. The end of the auction coincides with the beginning of our Spring Book Sale. We are currently soliciting donations of gently used materials for the book sale. In the course of your spring cleaning, please bring your spare books and book related donations to the library before May 1st for inclusion in the book sale. See you then!
Saturday April 26th at 1:00 p.m. the library will host a "Knit Together". This will be a basic knitting class with a social element. In the last few years knitting and crocheting have come back into fashion with younger people, teens and children desiring to learn how to knit; however, teaching knitting seems to have skipped a generation or two. Many younger people don't have a family member nearby to teach them how to knit or crochet. Knitting and crocheting are skills that are more easily learned when you have someone show you how to do them first hand. If you have even basic knitting skills your help would be welcome to pass this skill on to others. Please call me at the library if you would be interested in attending this fun and educational program.
Did you know that the Friends add new adult fiction and non-fiction titles to the library's collection every month? This support is an important part of allowing the library to offer the latest books to our local patrons. This month the Friends added titles by bestselling fiction authors Walter Mosley, Lawrence Block, and Tamar Myers. The Friends also purchased the novel Before Green Gables. This prequel to L.M. Montgomery's much loved Anne of Green Gables, by Canadian author Budge Wilson was commissioned by Montgomery's estate to write the book for release on the 100th anniversary of the publication of the original novel. Along with these wonderful fiction titles, The Friends funded the addition of some great non-fiction books including a wonderful antique reference book of silver plate marks, and Kerry Shook's One Month to Live, 30 Days to A No Regrets Life. Come in and show your support by checking out these and other interesting titles at the library.
In March, our youth "rocked out" the library with Teen Tech Week and our Spring Program. The Teens were encouraged to "Tune into" the Library and participate in tech related activities such as internet scavenger hunts, writing online book reviews, checking out audio books and more. For each activity the teens participated in they received raffle tickets towards drawings for two $15 itunes gift cards, donated by Mark and Debi Hall. The highlight of the week was when we "turned up the volume" and transformed the library into a Guitar Hero III Stage! 40 teens and parents attended as teens competed for the grand prize, a $100 gift card to Game Crazy, donated by the Joshua Tree Rotary. There was a ton of talent and in the end Tyler Ticher dazzled us with his guitar playing prowess and walked away with the grand prize.
The preschool children also joined in on the fun in March. For our spring program the children colored eggs and made decoupage eggs. At Preschool Story Time we have been enjoying stories by Eric Carle, singing songs and making butterflies, ladybugs and kitty cats for our crafts. Please join us Thursday mornings at 10:30am for stories, songs, crafts, fun!
As the summer quickly approaches we are putting the final touches on our Summer Reading Programs. "Metamorphosis" for young adults, runs from June 25th through August 6th. The children's program starts June 18th and goes through August 7th. So "bee" sure to "Catch the Reading Bug" and join us for some buggy fun!!
Silent Auction - currently running through Saturday, May 3rd at 1pm.
Spring Book Sale - Saturday, May 3rd, 10 am-5 pm
Monday & Tuesday, May 5th & 6th, 10 am-6 pm
Two Bucks-A-Bag - Wednesday, May 7th, 10am-6pm
Buck-A-Bag - Thursday, May 8th, 10am-6pm
Presale for JT Library Friends Members Only **
Friday, May 2nd, 3-6 pm
Saturday, May 3rd, 9-10 am
**Friends of the JT Library Membership available at the Presale and available at the Library during regular business hours. Friends Membership: $10.00 for one year, Patron: $25.00, Lifetime: $100.00.
Book sale items include: Adult, children's fiction and non-fiction books, Large Print books, DVD's, videos, Books on Tape, LP's and much more!
Spring Silent Auction and book sale-April 5th through May 8th (see related article for details)
Knit Together- Saturday April 26th at 1:00pm
Children's Summer Reading Program (Catch The Reading Bug)-June 18th through August 7th
Young Adults Summer Reading Program (Metamorphosis)-June 25th through August 6th
Preschool Story Time-every Thursday at 10:30am
FOJTL board meeting-Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 8:15am. The meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Members and guests are welcome.
Check out our web site at www.joshuatreefol.org
Thanks to Phil Gohr and Destiny Carter of www.jollyrogergraphix.com
for continuing to volunteer their time towards this important information
source for the Friends, the library, and our community.
Joshua Tree Branch Library
6465 Park Blvd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8615
Hours:
Monday - Friday.......10am - 6pm
Saturday.................10am - 2pm
Sunday...................Closed
to build a partnership between the library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all the people of Joshua Tree.
| Board of Directors, 2007-2008 | |
|---|---|
| President | Pat Gowland |
| Vice President | Cynthia Johnson Kelley |
| Recording Secretary | N. Richard Beatty |
| Corresponding Secretary | Marjorie Franklin |
| Treasurer | Virginia L. Lilly |
| Director | Mary Lou Robillard |
| Director/Fundraising Chair | Dr. Joanne Flory |
| Newsletter Editor | Pam Robles |
Please let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email.
Comments are always welcome. Any corrections should be sent to the
Joshua Tree Library,
6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252,
Attn: Pam Robles, FOJTL newsletter,
or email:pamrobles@roadrunner.com
I hope your new year is off to a great start and continues throughout the year.
We have good news to share: Our See's Candy Winter Fund Raiser was very successful. Thank you to all who have supported that project to help make it grow. The proceeds support funding for the JT Library's Summer Reading Program (SRP).
We (Friends) strive to make JTL's SRP the very best it can be. Joshua Tree's children are very important to us.
Presently, we are preparing for our See's Candy Spring Fund Raiser. Easter Sees Candy will go on sale shortly and continue until Saturday, March 22nd.
If you like See's, and who doesn't, please stop by the JTL and make your Easter See's Candy purchases from us. Tell your friends and neighbors too!
We are still growing as a new non-profit organization... Still need your help and are grateful for it. Thank you.
You may purchase your candy at any time during regular library hours. There is no need to order in advance or make a long drive to get your favorite candy when it will soon be available right here in JT during the Easter season, on sale through Saturday, March 22nd.
Give a tasty gift of See's candy and support your library at the same time.
Preschool children ages 3-5 years, and their parents and caregivers are invited to attend the Preschool Story Time on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the JT library. Tara Drummond, our new Children's and Young Adult Specialist, brings with her a youthful enthusiasm that surely inspires the children who attend to enjoy books.
Please come and meet Tara and see how she makes learning to read fun for our children.
We enjoyed a wonderful holiday and it looks as if 2008 is shaping up to be a great year. We wish the same for you and yours too.
December 8th the "Making A Scene Youth Acting Group" performed their holiday themed program "Winter Wonderland" at the branch. Led by director Steve Fuji, the children and young adults of this Yucca Valley Community Center based group gave a delightful performance. Among the highlights were several Charlie Brown Christmas based skits and an original rendition of 'Desert Wonderland' sung to Winter Wonderland with lyrics customized to our beautiful desert surroundings. Congratulations to Steve and the young people for their hard work and dedication.
Thursday January 24th the Braille Mobile Solutions Van visited the branch. The Braille Van has been visiting the branch since before I joined the library in November of 2000. Debbie Morgan and her staff from the Braille Institute always bring warmth and caring concern for people along with the invaluable services that they supply through the Braille Van visits.
This January we were privileged to welcome a new staff member to the Joshua Tree Library, Tara Drummond, who has taken a position as our new Children's and Young Adult Specialist. Tara has already begun building a following of preschoolers and their parents at Preschool Story Time on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. She is full of young and fresh ideas and is currently planning programs to rev up our Young Adult program. Teen Tech Week, which will take place March 2nd to 8th is shaping up to be exciting with a gaming evening or gaming contest in the works for March 7th. Tara is also planning for Easter fun with a program on March 15th featuring egg coloring and more activities.
March 1st all are invited to our Family Literacy Day, funded by a generous donation from the Joshua Tree Rotary and hosted by the Friends. The Family Literacy Day is being held in conjunction with the NEA Read Across America-Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration. Each child who attends will receive a free book.
There will also be free pizza, Cat in the Hat Cake and some Pink Yink Ink to drink (pink lemonade). Craft activities will be offered and favorite Dr. Seuss stories will be read. We are hoping for a visit from The Cat in the Hat. Anyone interested in volunteering to be our Cat in the Hat can contact me at the library at 366-8615.
The Books-on-CD that the Friends are generously providing to the branch are continuing to enjoy excellent circulation and popularity. In July of 2006, before the FOJTL began providing these wonderful titles the total Book-on-CD circulation for the month was eleven. This January the total circulation of Books-on-CD was seventy-eight!! I have become a fan of books on tape myself since 2005, when I began commuting to college classes at CSUSB in Palm Desert. The hour drive there and back flies by when I am listening to a great book on tape. Many thanks to the Friends for providing these wonderful and much appreciated materials!
Check out our web site at http://www.joshuatreefol.org. The newsletter is now available on the web! There are links providing interesting information, along with photos about our library, including the history of the building.
Our sincere thanks go to Phil Gohr and Destiny Carter of www.jollyrogergraphix.com for continuing to volunteer their time towards this important information source for the Friends, the library, and our community.