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BETWEEN FRIENDS
Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library Newsletter Spring/Summer 2014 |
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Save the Date
THANKS TO YOU, TEF
Free e books
Free audio books !
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New Season RESTORATION CONCERTS
2014-2015
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Now in its 18th year, The Restoration Concert Committee continues to bring world-class music to South Pasadena. The Sunday afternoon concerts, frequently featuring internationally-known and award-winning musicians, attract music lovers from throughout the
Los Angeles area and beyond.
Proceeds from the Restoration Concerts are dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of the historic Community Room where the concerts are staged.
One Series Ticket $96
Series includes 8 Concerts
Order form and calendar
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Coming to a Mailbox Near You !
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Be watching for that all important TEF solicitation envelope. It should be hitting your mailbox early to mid June. TEF is the Technology Endowment Fund and the fundraiser will begin in June. The TEF is the way our donors help keep the library current in the technology department. Therese Molina
Online Resources
Overdrive e books, audio books
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And Speaking of Music...
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May 3rd, 8PM
Tony Gilkyson and GRAMMY® nominated Eliza Gilkyson return to their hometown on Library Carnegie Stage.
In addition, six distinguished musical performances will be showcased on the community room stage. Styles offered will range from Folk to Jazz, and all the way to Bluegrass, Country, and Rock.
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TWICE-YEARLY 25˘ BOOK SALE
TO BE HELD AUGUST 8 AND 9
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Plans are being made now for the second of the Friends Bookstore's twice-yearly 25˘ sales in the Community Room.
The public will be invited to purchase from a vast array of books on Friday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p .m.
Some video cassettes, records and books on tape will be included in the sale which will feature a great variety of fiction and non-fiction.
The sale will be accessible to the public from both the
1115 El Centro Street entrance to the Community Room
and through the library to the second floor by either elevator or stairs.
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 SILENT AUCTION: Classic Architecture & Garden Books |
Beginning April 16 and ending at 12:00 p.m. on May 24, 2014
the following nine (9) auction items will be near the
Library's entrance with numbered bidding cards nearby.
Winning bidders will be notified by telephone.
1. English and American Furniture, Cescinsky & Hunter, Garden City Pub. Co., New York, 1929.
"A pictorial handbook of fine furniture made in Great Britain and America, 16th, 17th, 18th, early 19th centuries." No dust jacket. Tan cloth. Some browning of endpapers. Text body clean and tight. A helpful guide to the knowledge and appreciation of the best furniture of the period. Over 400 illustrations in black and white. Extensive end section gives glossary, bibliography, lists of craftsmen and more.
Minimum Bid $5, Minimum Raise $3
2. All Color Book of Art Deco, Dan Klein, photographs by Angelo Hornack, Octopus Books, London, 1974. Possible 1st. Mylar cover over colorful dust jacket, Good. Book Good. Elegant and amusing text and terrific photographs capture the stylish 20's. Everything from Cartier diamonds and New York skyscrapers to kitchen clocks and clothes influenced and were influenced by the new and distinctive designs. As Cole Porter, very much a man of his time, wrote, "Anything Goes." Minimum Bid $10, Minimum Raise $5.
3. The Road of the Century, Alvin Harlow, Creative Age Press, New York, 1947. Dust jacket a bit rough around the edges. Book in and out Fair to Good. Endpapers show maps of railway lines, NY to Chicago. Great illustrations, photographs and surprisingly vibrant text; the men and machines that shaped the growth of America - a 17 mile line that became a 10,000 mile network, the New York Central Railroad. All aboard for only Minimum Bid $5, Minimum Raise $3
4. Ideal Homes in Garden Communities, A Book of Stock Plans, Garden City Co. of California, L.A., 4th ed., 1919. No dust jacket. Book Good. Over 60 design plans, many of them to be found in our local suburbs, including 2 bungalow courts. Almost like attending 60 Sunday afternoon "Open House" events - and the 1919 prices right up front: e.g., California house; 2 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, living room built for $700 in 1919. This book is a must have. Minimum Bid $10, Minimum Raise $3
5. Homes Sweet Homes, Osbert Lancaster, John Murray, London, 1st American Edition, 1946. Dust jacket the worse for wear, spine slightly rubbed, book clean and tight. Traces the development of the Englishman's home (which is his castle) - the inside of it, along with furnishings, clothes, etc. - from Norman to Functional. Thirty-four witty, urbane, informative chapters with corresponding illustrations. And while this is very British, you will notice many, many American similarities and laugh points. Minimum Bid $5, Minimum Raise $3
6. Life and Shape: The Autobiography of Richard Neutra, Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York, 1st Edition 1962.
Dust jacket worn around edges. Book all Good. Dedicated to Dione Neutra, owner sticker on front endpaper also Dione Neutra. Musings, thoughts, on a life well lived, by famed architect at age 70. Some facts but more observations, both literal and philosophical, especially concerning earlier years both in Europe and the U.S. If you want to know Neutra, read this! Especially illuminating are reproductions of some of his hand sketches and his choice of text with them.
Minimum Bid $10, Minimum Raise $3
7. A History of Architecture - On the Comparative Method, Sir Banister Fletcher, Scribners, New York and Batsford, London, 7th Ed., revised and enlarged, 1924. No dust jacket. Black boards with gilt decoration. Good copy. Breadth and knowledge of details are astounding with fabulous charts, hundreds of sketches, illustrations and descriptions. A widely used reference book for decades, strong on both the structural and cultural influences that shape all architecture. Have your own go-to reference book. You may use it a lot.
Minimum Bid $10, Minimum Raise $5.
8. Mackintosh Architecture, edited by Jackie Cooper, Academy Editions, London, 1989. Dust jacket and Book, Good. This book catalogues Macintosh's architectural projects, and shows the extent of his achievements in terms of completed buildings, interiors, alterations, unexecuted designs and competition entries. Each is illustrated with photographs, original drawings and descriptions. A highly enjoyable book for those with an affinity for Macintosh. Minimum Bid $7, Minimum Raise $3
9. A Testament, Frank Lloyd Wright, Horizon Press, New York, 1957. In original photographic dust jacket, now separated into two. Book Good, divided into two sections: the first autobiographical, the second dealing with the then new architecture. One of Wright's last books, it offers insights into his work through both his personal history and his world view. Among many illustrations, it contains a folding plate of Wright's "Mile High Skyscraper City." Another classic for your Architecture shelf.
Minimum Bid $10, Minimum Raise $3
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Library Interns Make a Difference
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Each year, the South Pasadena Public Library hires two Library Interns with support from the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library. As part of their graduate school experience, the Library Interns complete hands-on projects of benefit to the Library. We have trained 10 interns in the last five years which provides us with energetic, knowledgeable students who have the most recent library training available. These Interns typically spend between 120-135 hours at the South Pasadena Public Library for their projects.
Past interns have helped the Library with the following projects: revitalized our Chinese collection, evaluated and updated our computer book and health sections, weeded materials to ensure an accurate and relevant collection, reorganized and expanded our local history photos on Flickr, created a processing manual for volunteers, rehoused and organized the local history map collection, developed themed book lists, organized the 710 file information, scanned local history photos and prepared Children's storytimes and reference service.
Over the years, the South Pasadena Public Library has built a solid reputation as an excellent training ground for Library Interns from UCLA, SJSU and other Library programs. Interns get valuable hands-on experience, direction and feedback throughout each project as well as completed work that can be used during an interview to demonstrate the skills that they learned through the internship. This program, funded by the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library, benefits all participants and helps create future library leaders.
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The "Self Growth Collection" offers practical materials to help readers further develop their talents and potential and improve the quality of their lives. The 200 new titles showcase the thoughts of many of the top-notch self-help writers to support human development on an individual level.
Some of the subjects covered:
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· Co-Dependency
· Addictions
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Shyness
· Schizophrenia
· PTSD
· Behavior Modification
· Self-Esteem
· Bipolar Disorder
· Memory Improvement
· Eating Disorders
· Obesity
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· Suicide
· Hypnosis
· Self-Hypnosis
· Death & Dying
· Anger Management
· Aging Issues
· Bullying
· Stress Reduction
· Interpersonal Dynamics
· Phobias
· OCD
· Motivation
· Identity Crises
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Many of these books are in a display bin near the New Books on the first floor of the Library. A brochure containing listings of selected titles is available at the bin and throughout the Library.
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena and the Friends of the Library provided funding for the "Self Growth" project.
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New Computer Workstation for the Children's Room
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The Friends have budgeted for a new children's CD-ROM workstation that is due to arrive in mid-May. This will be added to the two AWE Digital Learning Solutions CD-ROM workstations which were purchased with City funds last year. The new workstation is pre-loaded with over 50 fun programs, including popular favorites such as Dora's House, Diego's Safari Rescue, Jumpstart, World of Goo, Millie's Math House, Between the Lions Shooting Stars, Tux Paint, SpongeBob SquarePants Typing and more. These educational programs have been selected from companies with established track records for offering age-appropriate content. The computers manage children's turn-taking and control the volume. This is one of many examples of how the Friends enable the Library to offer a variety of avenues for entertaining learning opportunities.
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Book Discussion Group Titles: May - November 2014
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The 2014 Library Book Group selection list is available here! Join the monthly book group on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. or read these titles on your own. This mix of fiction and non-fiction titles is sure to get you talking!
We also have audiobooks of these titles available.
Printable list
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Summer Reading Program: Wonderful Wednesdays !
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 Sponsored by the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library.
Presentations are held at 2:00 p.m.
June 18th
Baba the Storyteller presents Stories, Music & Immeasurably More!
all ages Community Room
Baba the Storyteller will share an enchanting mix of musical storytelling blended with captivating audience interactions, wit and humor. For the young and young at heart. www.babathestoryteller.com
June 25th Paws to Read Art Workshop
all ages Oxley Street side of Library Park
Artist Patty Sue Jones will encourage children to "Paws to Read" and explore art in this hands-on workshop.
July 2nd Bubblemania
all ages Community Room
A Bubblemania Bubblologist will guide children in discovering the science and fun of bubbles, including shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, bouncing bubbles, and even gigantic bubbles that kids can stand inside!
www.bubblemaniaandcompany.com
July 9th Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards in concert
all ages Community Room
Jazzy Ash and her Leaping Lizards band will showcase the musical styles of New Orleans, Zydeco, Bebop, and Swing. Audience members can dance and get silly at this Mardi Gras-style celebration as they learn about New Orleans culture.
www.jazzyash.com
July 16th Magician David Skale presents "In Search of Big Paw"
all ages Community Room
David has tracked the mythical creature "Big Paw" to the South Pasadena Public Library. But where could Big Paw be hiding? David and the audience will need to use magic to solve the mystery in this hilarious romp.
www.davidskale.com
July 23rd Rudy's Radical Science Show
all ages Community Room
Rudy's Radical Science Show will stimulate children's minds and imaginations as they gain an appreciation of the science all around them. Rudy will perform a variety of experiments to demonstrate the fun of science.
www.rudysradicalscience.com
July 30th The Wildlife Company presents Good Eats!
all ages Community Room
Herbivores, carnivores, insectivores - oh my!
In this fun and interactive program, children will meet zoo animals who love to eat. The Wildlife Company zookeepers will show children the different kinds of foods the animals love to eat and will let a few lucky volunteers try some!
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Summer Reading Program is designed to encourage children and teens to read and/or listen to reading for fun. Registrants may participate by earning prizes for meeting or exceeding age appropriate reading thresholds, attending special Wednesday performances, creating crafts, reading to the Library dog at Barks and Books, marching in the Festival of Balloons parade on July 4th, or joining the Summer Drama Camp.
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library and other community-spirited businesses and individuals.
Infants to 12th graders Sign-ups begin June 9
Wonderful Wednesdays
June 18 - July 30, 2014
Wednesdays 2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Craft Days
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Summer Drama Camp
July 11, 18, 25 & Aug. 1, 2014
Ages 9 to 14 years-old
Sign-ups required.
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 Memorial & In Honor Donations |
The South Pasadena Public Library is honored to acknowledge donations received in memory of family and friends, as well as donations received in honor of individuals and organizations. Donations have been received from the following individuals between December 31 to April 31, 2014
Therese Molina - Chair, Endowments and Memorials
In Memory of Anne L. Brosio In Memory of Anne Eastwood
Robert L. Brosio John & Barbara Venci
In Memory of Elizabeth Seto In Memory of Mary Vreeland
Gerry & Phil Seto Dr. & Mrs. David Stevenson
In Memory of Austin Ichinose
Craig Ichinose and Family
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GET Your Friends On Board the e-Train
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We're pretty sure you could convince your friends to sign up for email delivery. Encourage those who receive snail mail newsletters to send their name and email address to spplfriends@gmail.com, we will handle the rest. Ride the e-train together!
THANKS !
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Contribute to YOUR library !
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Membership dollars to Friends of the Library are the backbone for all the special programs offered at the library.
Without your help these programs would not be possible. If you have not renewed your membership or joined Friends of the Library, please do so now. Membership envelopes are at the library by the reference desk and upstairs outside the bookstore. Or...donate online
Student/Senior $10 Family $40 Gold $100
Individual $20 Bronze $50 Platinum $500
Sustaining $30 Silver $75 Life $1000
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Board of Directors 2014
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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Ann Messana
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer: Ellen Torres
Vice President/Financial Officer/Endowments: Judy Hartman
Recording Secretary: Kristen Dube'
Restoration Concerts/Financial Officer:Leanne O'Neill
Membership Chair:
Endowments/Memorials: Therese Molina
Bulk Mail/Printed Materials Chair: Connie Wardlow
Hospitality Co-Chair: Diane Larson
Hospitality Co-Chair: Patty Lyons
Hospitality Co-Chair: Adrienne Eggleston
Newsletter Chair: Sharon Cockroft
Program Chair: Scott Van Sant
Bookstore Steering Committee Chair: Dorothy M. Cohen
APPOINTED CHAIRS
Computer Records-Barbara Sato
Assistant Finance Officer-Kristen Dube'
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Restoration Concert Committee Chairpersons: Kay Rosser, Kathy Folsom Restoration Treasurer: Shireen Chang
Hospitality: Alice Fong, Donna Frescura, Carol LaBrie, Gail Maltun
Library Trustees Representative: Andy Lippman
Web Master: Roby Lawrence
City Librarian - Steve Fjeldsted
Bookkeeper: Rose Barron
Administrative Secretary: Sean Faye
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