The Friends of the Towson Library funded several successful library programs in 2010 through their generous donations, including animal programs, craft programs, music performances, and exhibits related to Abraham Lincoln. Their funding also supported the library's summer reading program and allowed the borrowing of educational materials. The Friends' annual book sale in April 2010 was again very successful, raising over $11,000 for the library.
The document describes the 1000 Book Club program started at Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham, MA. The program aims to have preschool and kindergarten children read 1000 books over two years with their families. It provides book bags containing 10 books that families check out every two weeks. Families earn incentives for reading milestones. The program was started through book drives, grants, and donations. It features annual kick-off events, story times, and a dedicated reading area in the school.
Find out about what's happening at the library this winter, including a visit with Rick Steves, eMagazines for your smartphone or tablet, upcoming events and more.
The 2015 progress report summarizes the developments at the school library. Key initiatives included transitioning to a "Modern Learning Library Environment" with more flexible and comfortable furniture. The library hosted various events like a book fair and author visit. Holdings grew with new purchases and donations. Top borrowers and titles were noted. Overall it was a year of positive changes and "turn-around" for the library.
This document summarizes the activities and developments of the Bethlehem College library in 2018. Key events included emphasizing the Bible as the central focus through displays and activities, transforming a storage area at the Chapman campus into a satellite library, joining reading programs, and welcoming new resources. Usage of library books decreased slightly while resource borrowing increased. The budget was primarily spent on fiction books and the library now manages over 42,000 books and resources valued at $795,000.
Find out what’s happening at the library this winter! Includes information about the library’s Choose to Read grant, Celebrate the Arts writing contest, Friends Shoppe volunteering, our new First Chapter Books collection and more!
This document summarizes the work of a librarian with children in Bulgaria. It discusses several initiatives organized by the librarian including [1] decorating the Christmas tree at the Sofia City Library; [2] organizing book presentations and meetings with authors; [3] using donated ICT equipment to make the library more attractive; [4] creating a "Children's Hands Club" where kids make crafts and raise funds to buy books; [5] doing "Reading to my Dog" sessions to maintain children's love of reading; and [6] implementing a "Librarian for a Summer" program where kids help out in the library. The librarian finds the training from Global Libraries to be a source of new
Kappa Alpha Theta at Cal Poly had a successful Greek Week, winning first place among sororities. They participated in many sporting events and fundraising activities. The newsletter highlights memories from senior sisters, including living on the sorority house property and the support they received during difficult times. It also announces upcoming recruitment events and provides contact information for submitting news.
FAVL provides community libraries in West and East Africa that offer books, storytelling, games, singing, and dancing to help children and adults discover the joy of reading. The libraries also host summer reading camps and provide facilities like latrines to encourage reading and learning. FAVL shares statistics on its African libraries and describes opportunities for volunteers through its study abroad program or financial donations.
The document describes the 1000 Book Club program started at Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham, MA. The program aims to have preschool and kindergarten children read 1000 books over two years with their families. It provides book bags containing 10 books that families check out every two weeks. Families earn incentives for reading milestones. The program was started through book drives, grants, and donations. It features annual kick-off events, story times, and a dedicated reading area in the school.
Find out about what's happening at the library this winter, including a visit with Rick Steves, eMagazines for your smartphone or tablet, upcoming events and more.
The 2015 progress report summarizes the developments at the school library. Key initiatives included transitioning to a "Modern Learning Library Environment" with more flexible and comfortable furniture. The library hosted various events like a book fair and author visit. Holdings grew with new purchases and donations. Top borrowers and titles were noted. Overall it was a year of positive changes and "turn-around" for the library.
This document summarizes the activities and developments of the Bethlehem College library in 2018. Key events included emphasizing the Bible as the central focus through displays and activities, transforming a storage area at the Chapman campus into a satellite library, joining reading programs, and welcoming new resources. Usage of library books decreased slightly while resource borrowing increased. The budget was primarily spent on fiction books and the library now manages over 42,000 books and resources valued at $795,000.
Find out what’s happening at the library this winter! Includes information about the library’s Choose to Read grant, Celebrate the Arts writing contest, Friends Shoppe volunteering, our new First Chapter Books collection and more!
This document summarizes the work of a librarian with children in Bulgaria. It discusses several initiatives organized by the librarian including [1] decorating the Christmas tree at the Sofia City Library; [2] organizing book presentations and meetings with authors; [3] using donated ICT equipment to make the library more attractive; [4] creating a "Children's Hands Club" where kids make crafts and raise funds to buy books; [5] doing "Reading to my Dog" sessions to maintain children's love of reading; and [6] implementing a "Librarian for a Summer" program where kids help out in the library. The librarian finds the training from Global Libraries to be a source of new
Kappa Alpha Theta at Cal Poly had a successful Greek Week, winning first place among sororities. They participated in many sporting events and fundraising activities. The newsletter highlights memories from senior sisters, including living on the sorority house property and the support they received during difficult times. It also announces upcoming recruitment events and provides contact information for submitting news.
FAVL provides community libraries in West and East Africa that offer books, storytelling, games, singing, and dancing to help children and adults discover the joy of reading. The libraries also host summer reading camps and provide facilities like latrines to encourage reading and learning. FAVL shares statistics on its African libraries and describes opportunities for volunteers through its study abroad program or financial donations.
FAVL supports community libraries in African villages that provide books, reading materials, and educational activities for children, including summer reading camps. The libraries offer a place for children to read, discover new books, tell stories, play games, sing, and dance. FAVL seeks help from donors to fund and support these African village libraries.
Harford County Public Library had a notable year in 2013 by expanding Sunday hours and hosting special events. The Library also focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. It introduced several new digital services for patrons to access magazines, movies, music, audiobooks and online courses from home. The Library also launched an innovative early literacy program called Little Leapers that provided kits to develop preschoolers' skills through hands-on activities.
Building Bridges with Multicultural Literature: African RefugeesLori VandenBerghe
These three books share stories of refugees from Africa who have resettled in new homes and communities. Whoever You Are tells the story of our shared humanity despite differences. Brothers in Hope tells the fictional story of Garang, a Sudanese boy who becomes separated from his family during civil war and joins a group of Lost Boys who travel to refugee camps. In the Small, Small Night is about a brother and sister from Ghana who have moved to America, and the sister tells folktales from their home country to comfort her brother.
Menlo Park Library News and Events Nov-Dec 2019SeanReinhart
This document provides a summary of events and programs taking place at the Menlo Park Library in November and December. It highlights events for adults, families with children, teens, and homework help resources. Upcoming events include craft workshops, storytimes, guest speakers on insects, and performances of music and puppet shows. The library promotes its collections of cookbooks and books for crafting during the holiday season.
The document discusses how the library cat Dewey transformed the Spencer Public Library through his emotional connection with patrons. It argues that libraries should strive to create personal interactions and emotional bonds with patrons, as Dewey did, in order to enhance the value and success of the library. The Red Wing Public Library in Minnesota adopted a customer service model focused on personal engagement with patrons at all levels of staff. Creating genuine emotional connections with patrons, though risky, was what made Dewey and the library he resided in so powerful and successful.
This newsletter summarizes events at Pukekohe Hill Family School. It discusses the successful Kids for Kids choir concert, invites parents to the upcoming PTA meeting and coffee club social events. It also provides information on half day schooling for teacher meetings, sausage sizzle fundraisers and upcoming book week dress up day. The classroom highlights section describes culture learning rotations and upcoming concert preparations in Room 8. The newsletter closes with community event announcements.
This document outlines the weekly lesson plan and activities for a preschool classroom focusing on Thanksgiving from November 13-17. The plan includes daily questions, read-alouds, interest areas, small group activities, and outdoor experiences related to Thanksgiving, food, family traditions, and more. The goals are to explore Thanksgiving topics, develop physical skills, understand syllables, regulate emotions, express creativity, learn about family culture, and use numbers.
Book Crossing is an initiative that began in 2001 where book lovers register and release books to be discovered by others. Over 9.5 million books have been released across 132 countries. Parramatta City Library participated by releasing 70 books and tracking their journeys online. The program aims to promote reading and make connections worldwide. While expectations of returns need managing, it is an enjoyable way to share books and the library hopes for future messages from books traveling in the wild.
The document provides information about planning a Día de los Niños celebration at libraries to honor children of all languages and cultures. It discusses the history and purpose of Día de los Niños, provides census data about Hispanic populations in North Carolina, and offers various program ideas like storytimes, plays, music, and crafts that celebrate different cultures. Tips are also given for planning, marketing, creating a budget, and evaluating a Día de los Niños event.
The document is an issue of the Waters Edge Elementary School PTA newsletter. It includes:
1) Welcome messages from the PTA President and school principal announcing upcoming PTA and school events for the new school year.
2) A list of the PTA Executive Board members and upcoming PTA and school events including an ice cream social and walkathon fundraiser.
3) Announcements about volunteer registration requirements and supporting the media center and after school programs.
This zine has been built around the concept of kîyokêwin (visiting). Maria Campbell shared this idea during the Mamawi Project's "Journeying Home Gathering," held in Saskatchewan in July 2019. She spoke about how colonialism divided and separated our people, our cultures and laws, and our languages. However, when we visit with each other, we put the pieces back together. What does visiting mean to you and your family? How can visiting support us in strengthening our governance structures? How can we come together more and create new spaces for visiting?
Through these words and images, we visit with each other across the homelands. Thank you for visiting with us. Nimiyeuhteenaan ee-waapamitaahk!
The Purple Feet Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that runs an annual summer program called thinc to inspire at-risk students. The week-long residential program challenges students through activities and visits colleges to help them envision their potential. During the school year, career talks keep students engaged. The program brings students from different areas each summer and is funded entirely by donations.
Many thanks to Prairie Meadows for their generous grant of $8,000 to purchase new books for our Bondurant-Farrrar CSD libraries!
Gail Hackett - librarian
This document discusses initiatives by Friends of African Village Libraries (FAVL) to promote reading in rural Burkina Faso by producing locally relevant reading materials. FAVL has experimented successfully with producing photo books using volunteers' photos on topics of local interest. These books are popular in community libraries. FAVL also established a small multimedia center to produce pamphlet-style books printed locally. The center encourages local authors and has produced its first series of 10 children's books. These initiatives aim to address the lack of reading materials for rural communities and promote reading by providing content that reflects local culture.
2013-14 Volume 1: October / Homecoming IssueMBHS_SandS
Mae Rose Tyson was crowned Homecoming Queen of Mountain Brook High School. The article provides details about Mae Rose and her involvement in cheerleading as well as her positive attitude and faith. It also lists the homecoming court attendants for each class. A separate article discusses Mrs. Peggy Faircloth and her record of attending 465 consecutive Mountain Brook football games over four decades, beginning in 1973.
Annie Lovelady was crowned Mountain Brook High School's Homecoming Queen at a pep rally. The Spartan Writing Center opened this year to help students improve their writing skills through peer tutoring. The Cage Club's t-shirts continue to stir controversy this year due to references to underage drinking on the design.
The article discusses a holiday toy drive held at Mountain Brook High School to benefit the Toys for Tots charity program. Junior Sophia Giovanelli organized the event with the school's SGA. Students were encouraged to wear tacky holiday sweaters and donate new, unwrapped toys. The goal was to collect as many toys as possible to deliver a message of hope to less fortunate children during the holidays. All donated toys would be given to the local Toys for Tots coordinator to distribute in the community.
The article discusses two main topics:
1) Mountain Brook High School's new Spartan Card system which allows students to pay for lunch, printing, and other items on campus using their student ID card. This aims to make transactions more convenient.
2) The iLEARN program which sends MBHS students to a local elementary school to assist teachers and provide individualized attention to students. The program benefits both the high school and elementary students by allowing exploration of interests and skills like teaching. It currently has 14 participants but aims to expand to more classrooms.
The document summarizes the Appleton Public Library's Summer Reading Program for 2012. It discusses programs for children, teens and adults, including new family programs. It highlights how the programs help prevent the "summer brain drain" in students and improve reading skills and motivation. It also introduces a new component called "Read on Wisconsin" that provides book selections and discussion questions. Details are provided about specific programs for teens, volunteers of the year, and statistics on ridership for the "Read and Ride" bus program.
The library at Bethlehem College underwent renovations in 2016 to create a modern learning environment. Furniture was replaced, shelving updated, and new computers installed. Engagement programs like library week, book quizzes, and a summer reading club promoted reading. Over 1,200 new books were purchased, with a focus on junior non-fiction and Christian titles. Usage remained high, with the most popular books being checked out repeatedly. The librarians concluded that through guidance from God, they were able to effectively serve the school community.
FAVL supports community libraries in African villages that provide books, reading materials, and educational activities for children, including summer reading camps. The libraries offer a place for children to read, discover new books, tell stories, play games, sing, and dance. FAVL seeks help from donors to fund and support these African village libraries.
Harford County Public Library had a notable year in 2013 by expanding Sunday hours and hosting special events. The Library also focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. It introduced several new digital services for patrons to access magazines, movies, music, audiobooks and online courses from home. The Library also launched an innovative early literacy program called Little Leapers that provided kits to develop preschoolers' skills through hands-on activities.
Building Bridges with Multicultural Literature: African RefugeesLori VandenBerghe
These three books share stories of refugees from Africa who have resettled in new homes and communities. Whoever You Are tells the story of our shared humanity despite differences. Brothers in Hope tells the fictional story of Garang, a Sudanese boy who becomes separated from his family during civil war and joins a group of Lost Boys who travel to refugee camps. In the Small, Small Night is about a brother and sister from Ghana who have moved to America, and the sister tells folktales from their home country to comfort her brother.
Menlo Park Library News and Events Nov-Dec 2019SeanReinhart
This document provides a summary of events and programs taking place at the Menlo Park Library in November and December. It highlights events for adults, families with children, teens, and homework help resources. Upcoming events include craft workshops, storytimes, guest speakers on insects, and performances of music and puppet shows. The library promotes its collections of cookbooks and books for crafting during the holiday season.
The document discusses how the library cat Dewey transformed the Spencer Public Library through his emotional connection with patrons. It argues that libraries should strive to create personal interactions and emotional bonds with patrons, as Dewey did, in order to enhance the value and success of the library. The Red Wing Public Library in Minnesota adopted a customer service model focused on personal engagement with patrons at all levels of staff. Creating genuine emotional connections with patrons, though risky, was what made Dewey and the library he resided in so powerful and successful.
This newsletter summarizes events at Pukekohe Hill Family School. It discusses the successful Kids for Kids choir concert, invites parents to the upcoming PTA meeting and coffee club social events. It also provides information on half day schooling for teacher meetings, sausage sizzle fundraisers and upcoming book week dress up day. The classroom highlights section describes culture learning rotations and upcoming concert preparations in Room 8. The newsletter closes with community event announcements.
This document outlines the weekly lesson plan and activities for a preschool classroom focusing on Thanksgiving from November 13-17. The plan includes daily questions, read-alouds, interest areas, small group activities, and outdoor experiences related to Thanksgiving, food, family traditions, and more. The goals are to explore Thanksgiving topics, develop physical skills, understand syllables, regulate emotions, express creativity, learn about family culture, and use numbers.
Book Crossing is an initiative that began in 2001 where book lovers register and release books to be discovered by others. Over 9.5 million books have been released across 132 countries. Parramatta City Library participated by releasing 70 books and tracking their journeys online. The program aims to promote reading and make connections worldwide. While expectations of returns need managing, it is an enjoyable way to share books and the library hopes for future messages from books traveling in the wild.
The document provides information about planning a Día de los Niños celebration at libraries to honor children of all languages and cultures. It discusses the history and purpose of Día de los Niños, provides census data about Hispanic populations in North Carolina, and offers various program ideas like storytimes, plays, music, and crafts that celebrate different cultures. Tips are also given for planning, marketing, creating a budget, and evaluating a Día de los Niños event.
The document is an issue of the Waters Edge Elementary School PTA newsletter. It includes:
1) Welcome messages from the PTA President and school principal announcing upcoming PTA and school events for the new school year.
2) A list of the PTA Executive Board members and upcoming PTA and school events including an ice cream social and walkathon fundraiser.
3) Announcements about volunteer registration requirements and supporting the media center and after school programs.
This zine has been built around the concept of kîyokêwin (visiting). Maria Campbell shared this idea during the Mamawi Project's "Journeying Home Gathering," held in Saskatchewan in July 2019. She spoke about how colonialism divided and separated our people, our cultures and laws, and our languages. However, when we visit with each other, we put the pieces back together. What does visiting mean to you and your family? How can visiting support us in strengthening our governance structures? How can we come together more and create new spaces for visiting?
Through these words and images, we visit with each other across the homelands. Thank you for visiting with us. Nimiyeuhteenaan ee-waapamitaahk!
The Purple Feet Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that runs an annual summer program called thinc to inspire at-risk students. The week-long residential program challenges students through activities and visits colleges to help them envision their potential. During the school year, career talks keep students engaged. The program brings students from different areas each summer and is funded entirely by donations.
Many thanks to Prairie Meadows for their generous grant of $8,000 to purchase new books for our Bondurant-Farrrar CSD libraries!
Gail Hackett - librarian
This document discusses initiatives by Friends of African Village Libraries (FAVL) to promote reading in rural Burkina Faso by producing locally relevant reading materials. FAVL has experimented successfully with producing photo books using volunteers' photos on topics of local interest. These books are popular in community libraries. FAVL also established a small multimedia center to produce pamphlet-style books printed locally. The center encourages local authors and has produced its first series of 10 children's books. These initiatives aim to address the lack of reading materials for rural communities and promote reading by providing content that reflects local culture.
2013-14 Volume 1: October / Homecoming IssueMBHS_SandS
Mae Rose Tyson was crowned Homecoming Queen of Mountain Brook High School. The article provides details about Mae Rose and her involvement in cheerleading as well as her positive attitude and faith. It also lists the homecoming court attendants for each class. A separate article discusses Mrs. Peggy Faircloth and her record of attending 465 consecutive Mountain Brook football games over four decades, beginning in 1973.
Annie Lovelady was crowned Mountain Brook High School's Homecoming Queen at a pep rally. The Spartan Writing Center opened this year to help students improve their writing skills through peer tutoring. The Cage Club's t-shirts continue to stir controversy this year due to references to underage drinking on the design.
The article discusses a holiday toy drive held at Mountain Brook High School to benefit the Toys for Tots charity program. Junior Sophia Giovanelli organized the event with the school's SGA. Students were encouraged to wear tacky holiday sweaters and donate new, unwrapped toys. The goal was to collect as many toys as possible to deliver a message of hope to less fortunate children during the holidays. All donated toys would be given to the local Toys for Tots coordinator to distribute in the community.
The article discusses two main topics:
1) Mountain Brook High School's new Spartan Card system which allows students to pay for lunch, printing, and other items on campus using their student ID card. This aims to make transactions more convenient.
2) The iLEARN program which sends MBHS students to a local elementary school to assist teachers and provide individualized attention to students. The program benefits both the high school and elementary students by allowing exploration of interests and skills like teaching. It currently has 14 participants but aims to expand to more classrooms.
The document summarizes the Appleton Public Library's Summer Reading Program for 2012. It discusses programs for children, teens and adults, including new family programs. It highlights how the programs help prevent the "summer brain drain" in students and improve reading skills and motivation. It also introduces a new component called "Read on Wisconsin" that provides book selections and discussion questions. Details are provided about specific programs for teens, volunteers of the year, and statistics on ridership for the "Read and Ride" bus program.
The library at Bethlehem College underwent renovations in 2016 to create a modern learning environment. Furniture was replaced, shelving updated, and new computers installed. Engagement programs like library week, book quizzes, and a summer reading club promoted reading. Over 1,200 new books were purchased, with a focus on junior non-fiction and Christian titles. Usage remained high, with the most popular books being checked out repeatedly. The librarians concluded that through guidance from God, they were able to effectively serve the school community.
The document describes the programs and events at Monkey See Monkey Do children's bookstore in Clarence, NY, which brings books to life for children through book-based camps, author visits, community outreach partnerships, literacy programs in local schools, and hosting free community events to promote reading and literacy. The bookstore is also planning the inaugural Western New York Children's Book Expo to be held in November 2015 with the goal of making it free and accessible to families to foster a love of reading.
This document is the program guide for the Toronto Public Library for July and August 2013. It lists many programs and events happening at branches across the city during this period, including the TD Summer Reading Club for children and teens. It provides information on book clubs, career help, computer training, arts and culture events, ESL classes, health programs, hobbies, reading programs, and science programs for kids. It also includes a map of library branches and their hours of operation.
This document outlines the transformation of a public library in South Sioux City, Nebraska from 2008-2012. It details how circulation, computer usage, and programming attendance all increased substantially during this period. This was accomplished through hiring a new director and staff, communicating with patrons, giving presentations, collaborating with local agencies, and focusing programming on community needs and interests. The library now offers over 1,500 programs annually, including many for adults and children. Future plans include additional educational, cultural, and technology programs.
connect. imagine. learn. read. watch. listen. make. play.
DO ANYTHING.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
What's On at the Pickering Public Library June - August 2014Anna-Marie McDonald
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the Westerville Public Library in Westerville, Ohio for winter 2016-2017. It includes details about author presentations by Chris Bohjalian and Lisa Wood, cooking demonstrations, music performances, reading programs for adults and children, and assistance for students preparing Ohio History Day projects. The library has once again been recognized as a Five-Star Library by Library Journal, placing it in the top 1% of libraries nationally.
The Westerville Public Library was awarded a $2,490 grant from the State Library of Ohio to fund a celebration of Ohio authors for children in April. The library will purchase four children's books written or illustrated by Ohioans and have related activities for the Bookworms pre-reader book club each Monday in April. The highlight will be a visit from Ohio author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand. The library is also promoting several writing contests for children and adults.
The document provides information about the TD Summer Reading Club for children ages 4-12 at the Pickering Public Library. It describes what the club is, who can join, when and where to register. It promotes the club as fun way for kids to read over the summer and earn prizes. The document also lists many related children's programs happening at various library branches in July, such as storytimes, puppet shows, and arts and crafts activities with themes like fairies, aliens and Lemony Snicket books.
The monthly report from the Bolga-Sherigu Community Library in July 2023 saw high patronage, especially at night. Popular activities included group readings, individual reading, games, and students preparing for exams. A fan and lightbulbs were replaced. Visitors included the library coordinator who monitored the space. Overall, it was an encouraging month for the library.
During Teen Read Week, the Sullivan Middle School library hosted trivia contests and visits from the York County Public Library bookmobile and staff. Winners of the daily trivia questions were recognized. The YCPL staff spoke to students about library services and fun events. The top 25 library patrons were treated to snacks and books as a reward for their reading. Various reading promotions were kicked off, including a Winter Reading Challenge and Junior Book Award program to encourage student reading.
The document provides information about the TD Summer Reading Club for children ages 4-12 at the Pickering Public Library. It describes what the club is, who can join, when and where to register. It promotes the club as fun way for kids to read over the summer and earn prizes. The document also lists many related children's programs happening at various library branches in July, such as storytimes, puppet shows, and arts and crafts activities with themes like fairies, aliens, and Dr. Seuss.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming events from the Children's Services Division of the Maryland Library Association. It discusses a virtual training in February on getting work published. It also mentions the annual MLA-DLA conference in May and previews the Southern/Western conferences in March and April which will announce this year's Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award winners. The newsletter provides several library program examples and highlights engaging children in recycling and engineering through a gingerbread-themed program. It encourages connecting on Facebook and attending monthly CSD meetings for networking and professional development opportunities.
The Friends of the Morrill Public Library are celebrating National Friends Week from October 21-27 with a reception on October 21 from 2-4 PM to kick off the week, where there will be drawings for tote bags and bookmarks. The Friends group is award-winning and sponsors many library programs throughout the year, raising money through book sales, book bags, and dues to fund library projects.
Find out about what's happening at the library this fall. News includes a visit from award-winning author Geraldine Brooks, a new ebook service and more.
The document describes several libraries in Wisconsin, including:
1) The Ogema Baptist Church Library which has a small annual budget of $600 and relies on donations for its collection. It is run entirely by volunteers.
2) The Rib Lake Elementary School Library which serves about 200 students and has a budget of $5,133 for its collection of over 9,000 items.
3) The Rib Lake Public Library which has an annual circulation of 35,000 items and a budget of $78,000 to serve the village of Rib Lake and surrounding rural areas.
This document provides an annual report for the Greensboro Public Library for 2005-2006. It includes information on the library's mission, board of trustees, leadership team, partnerships, programs, services, and statistics. Some key details include that the library had over 2.5 million visitors, 1.4 million books/materials checked out, over 600,000 website visits, and programs in areas like ESOL, career services, and business resources. The library also highlighted new initiatives like downloadable audiobooks and ebooks, community projects, and their annual Poetry GSO event.
This document is a newsletter from Homestead Funds that provides information and advice to shareholders who are retired or nearing retirement. It discusses strategies for generating retirement income, managing investments, and preparing for retirement. It provides tips tailored to different stages leading up to retirement, such as focusing on capital preservation and withdrawing strategically from taxable accounts in early retirement. It also promotes the benefits of systematic investing during volatile markets.
The Baltimore office of StockS held a food drive in February to help stock food banks during their lean period after the holidays. Employees donated nearly 300 food items, exceeding the goal of 120 items. The food was donated to the Maryland Food Bank, which saw a large increase in demand for its services last year due to the economic recession. The food drive helped stock food bank shelves during their typically low inventory time in winter.
Despite busy schedules, employees in the Baltimore office rallied together to donate toys to Toys for Tots and participate in a cookie exchange. Over 65 toys were collected for Toys for Tots by Lynn Beamon, a former Marine, continuing a tradition she started four years ago. For the annual cookie exchange, started five years ago by Wendy Evans, employees gathered before Christmas to trade homemade cookies. The office will also hold a food drive after the holidays to replenish local food pantries drained during the Christmas season.
Vonda Kouka, the United Way Coordinator for a Baltimore office, organized a month of fun fundraising activities to help surpass her annual giving goal for United Way. Some of the activities included employees paying to wear their favorite sports jerseys, attend a magic show lunch, or wear crazy hats and socks. The most popular activity was managers taking pies to the face, raising over $200. Through Vonda's creative events and reminders, the office was able to raise $7,000 for United Way, helping people in the local community.
The document is a quarterly newsletter for Homestead Funds shareholders. It discusses Homestead Funds celebrating 20 years of investing for shareholders, preparing for retirement by estimating expenses, longevity, and income sources, and provides a spotlight on the bond funds managed by Homestead Funds.
This document provides a summary of articles in a quarterly newsletter for shareholders of Homestead Funds. The first article discusses how client service associates at Homestead Funds aim to provide helpful, friendly service to shareholders by treating them like family. The second article reviews stock market performance one year after major declines in 2008-2009. The third article spotlights the Value Fund and its long-term focus on undervalued stocks. The last section provides a summary of fund performance figures for the quarter.
The document summarizes a tour of the I-95 express toll lane reconstruction project in Maryland given to marketing professionals. The $1.4 billion project involves reconstructing 10 miles of I-95 to add two express toll lanes in each direction, and redesigning the complex I-95/I-695 interchange. The project improves traffic flow, reduces congestion through the use of electronic tolling, and has received awards for its engineering and construction work.
Annual Report: Defined Contribution Trendsmartamills
Three key themes emerged from the latest DC market research: 1) Plans are using automated services like automatic enrollment and escalation to overcome employees' irrational saving behaviors; 2) Plans are offering retirement readiness tools to address employees' overconfidence in light of stagnating savings rates; 3) Plans are innovating products and services to accommodate changing attitudes as Baby Boomers begin retirement, expecting to remain productive and work part-time. The review highlights opportunities for plans to better educate employees and improve retirement outcomes.
This document provides helpful tips for investors to understand their tax responsibilities regarding mutual fund investments. It explains that tax-deferred accounts like IRAs defer taxes until withdrawals, while regular taxable accounts require paying taxes on fund earnings each year. The document lists forms and documents investors will need come tax time, including year-end statements, Form 1099-DIV, and Form 1099-B, to determine taxes owed on distributions and capital gains or losses. It aims to simplify understanding tax rules and responsibilities for mutual fund investors.
This document provides information about options for a 401(k) account when leaving a job or retiring. The main options are leaving the money in the current 401(k), rolling it over to an IRA, transferring to a new employer's 401(k), or withdrawing the funds. Rolling over to a Homestead Funds IRA is presented as one choice that provides investment options and control over access to funds. Key details are provided about rolling over to a Roth IRA and the tax implications. Overall the document aims to help readers understand their choices for managing 401(k) savings after leaving a job.
This document provides helpful tips for saving for education expenses through different account options like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and UGMA/UTMA accounts. It compares the key features of these accounts such as contribution limits, tax benefits, and restrictions on use of funds. ESAs allow tax-deferred growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses, but contributions are not tax-deductible. UGMA/UTMA accounts require funds be used for the child's benefit, with the child gaining control at age of majority. The document recommends considering which account best fits savings goals and level of control desired.
This document is a quarterly newsletter from Homestead Funds providing information to shareholders. The main articles discuss tax planning for 2010, including using tax-deferred accounts to defer taxes and avoid penalties. It also notes a new reason to consider converting traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs in 2010. Brief news items announce staff changes and recent press mentions. It concludes with guidance on which fund documents to keep and which can be discarded.
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1. FRIENDS of the TOWSON LIBRARY
DECEMBER 2010 VOL. 10, NO. 1
Friends’ funding enhanced
2010 library programming
Dear Friends of the Towson Library:
It has been my pleasure to work with you over the last
few years. As of July, I have passed the Programming
Coordinator torch to Melissa Hepler. Your interests are
in good hands. This letter will recap our Friends-
sponsored programming activities for FY 2010, the 71st
year of the Towson Friends.
The Friends’ display located on the bridge near the
We love animals; and the Irvine Science Center did not
café contains photographs of activities sponsored by
the Friends, membership brochures, and a tote bag. disappoint with a great animal program in the fall that
drew 124 participants. A fun holiday tradition was
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE continued this year as librarian Amie Lee taught 50 kids,
parents and grandparents to make and decorate ginger-
bread houses. Emily Casey, a new performer with a
The Board of the Friends has met twice this year. guitar and a great voice, along with her mandolin-
We have passed the budget, which contains funds playing husband, led kids and adults alike in remem-
for programs at the library, as well as a generous bering those old favorites on four Saturday mornings in
allocation of gift funds. As the year progresses, the castle with up to 56 participants at each session.
we will learn what the Library plans to do with the
gift funds. The highlight of this year must have been the traveling
Abraham Lincoln exhibit. I hope you had a chance to
We note the passing of new board member Jack see it, in spite of the snow. The Friends supported
Emerson Boynton. Although he was with the numerous coordinating activities. Families enjoyed the
Friends only a short time, he was enthusiastic and hands-on activities in the “Civil War Soldier” traveling
full of ideas. trunk that we borrowed from the Gettysburg National
Battlefield. Ray Owen entertained with songs and stories
To the right, please find a letter from Tina Reeves, from the Civil War period. A box of Lincoln Logs set up
who manages programs for the Towson Library. in the castle gave our younger customers a sense of
The letter details how the Friends’ program funds Lincoln’s first home.
for 2009-2010 were used. I’m sure you will agree
that Friends’ money enhanced the quantity and In the spring, Amie Lee and Becky Kuhn outdid
quality of the programs the Library offered. themselves with a program teaching 50 pre-teens and
teens how to make a terrarium. Examples still decorate
Our membership is up. We believe the increase is the Information Desk!
due to the Friends’ display, which is located on the
bridge near the Spro Café. If you have not With your support we have been able to get involved in
President’s Message, continued on page 2 Friends’ Funding, continued on page 2
2. President’s Message, continued from page 1 Friends’ Funding, continued from page 1
the community. This year we participated in the Towson
looked at the display, please do so. It contains a
Area July 4th parade and the Towsontown Festival. We
number of photographs of Friends’-sponsored
also purchased refreshments for the handbell choirs and
activities, membership brochures, and a dragon-
for the Business outreach session.
motif tote bag.
The Friends offer much-appreciated support for our
Donations of materials for the 2011 Book Sale
Summer Reading Program in the form of decorations and
have started and sorting is in full swing. This is
snacks for 312 participants at school pre-registration
the Friends’ main fund-raising project. On page
nights. We also were able to borrow a wetlands traveling
3 you can read about the results of last year’s
trunk (in support of our water theme) and learned a lot
Book Sale, and on page 4, a report of the status
about animal skulls.
of this year’s sale.
We were able to save a lot of staff time throughout the
Although no Friends’ money is involved, the
year by using Friends’ money to get programs offered by
welcome replacement of the elevator adds a new
the BCPL Youth Services Department. These programs
twist to book sorting. Our storage area is two
included Candy and Cupcake with 83 participants, Tracey
floors below the sorting area, and is accessible
Eldridge with 53 participants, Pirates of the Caribbean
by elevator or the rotunda ramp. The frightening
with 52 youth, and Mutts Gone Nuts with a crowd of 240.
image of a cart full of books careening down the
It would not feel like summer without weekly visits from
ramp has led to the establishment of a temporary
our friends, the Karma dogs. To thank them for their
book donation storage area on the main library
generosity, we were able to give each human a gift card to
floor. The new elevator is expected to begin
the ‘Spro Café.
service in early January 2011.
Thank you again for your dedication to the Towson
The Board and I wish you all warm winter
Library. We are so fortunate to have you here working
holidays.
with us. I’ll see you at the library!
Dorothy Fraquelli
Tina Rives
Friends of the Towson Library President
Programming Coordinator 2010
3. FROM THE MANAGER OF THE TOWSON LIBRARY
Greetings Friends:
I would like to take this opportunity to express how grateful we are for this year’s planned gift of over $24,000
for enhancements to the Towson Library facility, programs, and services. We know how extraordinarily
fortunate we are, given the difficult times so many other U.S. libraries are facing. We will be using a portion of
that generous sum to purchase two new children’s computer learning stations. The Baltimore County Public
Library is funding one new station for many of the branches, and your gift makes it possible for us to have
three. Big impact! Lucky children!
Here’s a tip for you if you will be doing holiday shopping and are considering buying an e-book reader. Some
models are compatible with the free downloading services that you have access to from our website. Check this
nifty cheat sheet for help as you make purchasing decisions:
http://overdrive.com/files/ebook-cheat-sheet.pdf
To learn more about our free downloads of both audio books and ebooks, click on the “Download Audiobooks”
link at www.bcpl.info. Best wishes to you all this holiday season.
Jennifer Haire
April 2010 book sale marked another successful fundraiser
We knew the book sale proceeds were going to be high, as there was a
steady stream of customers throughout the four days of the sale. In
addition, the number of books left unsold as of closing time on Sunday was
the smallest it has ever been. So we were pleased, but not surprised, when
gross revenues in sales and admissions exceeded $12,000. This is only the
second time since 2004 that we have cracked $12,000. Net revenues, after
taxes and expenses, were $11,023.
Recurring book sale expenses included table rental, publicity, soda and
pizza for our set-up night volunteers. For the past two years, students from
Towson University have helped unload the storage area, empty the boxes,
and arrange the books on the tables. With their help, set-up takes about
three hours, whereas in the past, it would take at least five hours. One-time
expenses included two new A-frame signs and several table signs.
A number of factors combine to produce a good book sale. The weather
needs to be just OK. If it’s is too nice, folks want to be outside; if it is too
bad, folks will stay home. If the Smith College book sale is on the same
weekend, revenues will be up, as more dealers will be in town. In 2010,
patrons of the Cockeysville branch discovered our book sale because they
were using the Towson branch while Cockeysville was being renovated.
We are inviting them to return for the 2011 sale.
In addition to the Towson students, several volunteers helped during the
sale. They staffed the check-out table, helped straighten the books on the
tables, moved books from boxes on the floor to the tables as space became
available and repositioned books that had strayed from their category. We
appreciate all the support from our volunteers.
4. Mark your calendar for the 2011 annual book sale
Mark your 2011 calendars! The 17th annual Friends of the Towson Library Book Sale will be held Thursday,
April 14 through Sunday, April 17. Thursday is first-choice night and is free to members of the Friends of the
Towson Library. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. If you
are not a member, there is a $10 entrance fee. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday’s hours
are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
We are very busy collecting, sorting, boxing, and storing books for the sale. Gently used and new books in
many categories, including current bestsellers, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, and videos have already been
donated. We have a wide assortment sure to please any reader’s interest.
If you have books you would like to donate, please bring them to the Towson Library and leave them at the
circulation desk. A tax receipt is available upon request. We do not accept textbooks, used library books,
records, or encyclopedias. If you would like to help us, we would welcome new sorters. Please email Nora
Kotula at norak205@verizon.net.
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has donated books or volunteered already! We look forward to seeing all
our Friends at the book sale in April!
Friends of the
Towson Library
Dorothy Fraquelli, President
320 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
towsonfriends@gmail.com
Marta Mills, Newsletter Editor
Mission:
To increase and improve
the services, facilities
and resources of the
Towson Library.