July - September
Friends to Friends
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF NORTH PORT AREA, INC.
2013
From the President’s Desk
Ahh, Summer, and the
family road trip, remember
those times? Fights over
the window seat, how long
is it going to take, who is
touching whom, constant
bathroom stops, taking
wrong turns, asking for
directions-or
not,
and
remember items we forgot
to pack. And that's just the
first hour!
The good news about
family road trips is that you
have each other's undivided
attention. It's a great time
because your family is
relaxed and has all the time
in the world to reflect and
wonder together.
Tips for Vacationing
Bring Books: This is a
priority, share favorite
stories and games. Books
on tape are always a hit and
E-books, which you can
download.
Make Music: Take the
opportunity to listen--and
sing--together.
Points of Interest: Point out
the historical sightings, and
the nature around us.
Record the Trip: Keep a
diary or journal of your
trip.
Movies: Enjoy DVD's that
complement the trip you
are taking.
Your Library is the go to
place to stock up for your
trip: All you need is a
library card to check out
books, e-books, CD's.
DVD's.
from (page 9). You don’t
want the kids to be bored
this summer. Pick up a
schedule at the library or
for more information and
to register by phone, call
(941) 861-5000. Register
online at www.sclibs.net.
Your membership in the
Friends and shopping in
our friendly book store
helps fund the library
programs. Thank you to
our business sponsors for
choosing to advertise in
our
newsletter.
Your
support helps our community stay vibrant and
active.
Not taking any trips this
summer,
then
take
advantage of our Friends
sponsored Summer Youth
Programs at the Library.
There are many to choose
Mary Byrd, President
Board of Directors
The Board is in the process
of planning all the upcoming events for the year and
will need volunteers to help
with each of these events.
We
will
also
need
volunteers in the Friends
Bookstore. If you have a
little time and would like to
help with a special event,
then please contact any
Board member or call
Charlotte at 429-2207.
Join or donate to Friends at
their website. Help make a
difference!
www.folofnorthport.com
Inside this issue:
First Public Library
Board of Directors
2
Library Manager’s Report
3&5
Book Review by Marge Leahey
4&5
Mary Byrd, President
Vicki Bailey, Vice President
Charlotte Leonard-Braun, Treasurer
Vicki Bailey, Secretary
Stamp Out Hunger
6
Peter Banks - Sherry Berry
E-Books vs. Traditional Books
7
Trish Jones - John Kisgen
Library News
Support Friends Sponsors
8&9
10 & 11
Matilda Lang - Jeri Reif
Patricia Wilkin
Book Review by Marge Leahey
Whiting’s clutches. He had dreams
of escaping this town - to move on
- but his mother’s illness forces
him to return from college to
Empire Falls and manage the
Empire Grill owned by Mrs.
Whiting.
Many of us can relate to those
once thriving towns that suddenly
seem to be boarded up. Empire
Falls, home to the Whiting family
knitting mills, provided employment to the town residents.
However, now the buildings are
shuttered against the world and all
that remains is the powerful and
controlling widow Whiting.
It is Miles Roby, the protagonist,
who has become ensnared in Mrs.
His life in this small town centers
around those people many of
whom he has dealt with his entire
life - some are Max Roby, Walt
Comeau, Jimmy Minty, and Janine
his ex-wife, Father Mark, Cindy
Whiting, Mrs. Whiting and most
importantly, his daughter Tick. It
is Tick who concludes “Just
because things happen slow
doesn’t mean you’ll be ready for
them” (p.441). This statement
proves to be true as the plot unravels. It is Tick and Miles who seem
to have the ability to sympathize
with others. Tick has this sense
of
responsibility when she
befriends John Voss. Miles feels
this when his first and foremost
responsibility is to Tick and her
well being.
Their feeling of
humanity is in direct contrast to
the coldness of Mrs. Whiting and
John Voss’ parents.
By the end of the novel, Miles has
accidentally discovered a family
secret the shock of which enables
him to reevaluate his life and the
events which occur will ultimately
set him free. Russo presents a
powerful novel of humanity.
DID YOU KNOW?
AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC
LIBRARY IS IN
FRANKLIN, MASS?
The Franklin Public Library is
considered America’s first public
library. In 1778, when the town
was incorporated, the town’s name
Exeter was changed to Franklin in
honor of Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
In return, Franklin was asked to
donate a bell for the town’s church
steeple.
Acknowledging
that
“sense” was preferable to “sound”,
Dr. Franklin responded with an offer
of books for the use of the town’s
residents. When the volumes
arrived, a great controversy arose
over who should be allowed to use
them. On November 30th, 1790,
those attending Franklin’s town
meeting voted to lend the books to
all Franklin inhabitants free of
charge. This vote established the
Franklin collection as the first public
library in the United States. The
original Franklin collection is still
housed in a book case in the
library’s Reading Gallery.
Free Comic Book Day
Friends of the Library were happy
to sponsor free comic books for
Free Comic Book Day which is an
annual event celebrated worldwide
on the first Saturday in May.
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F R I E N D S T O F R I E N DS
From The Library Manager
WON’T YOU EMAIL ME?
There is a lot of information about
volunteering at the library in this
newsletter. I want to offer you an
opportunity to volunteer when you
feel that the work would be a
perfect match for you.
Some of you are thinking, “I‘d love
to volunteer, but there’s no time in
my schedule for a weekly commitment.” What would happen if we
sent email saying we had a special
project and needed volunteers for
just one day? Or just two days?
Would you be interested in knowing about these very short term
volunteer possibilities? These could
include 1800s Christmas, or a
project we need to take care of in a
hurry.
Some others are thinking, “I’ve seen
volunteers at the library shelving
books.” Well, maybe you’d like a
physical volunteer job to help keep
you in shape and then shelving
would be perfect for you.
On the other hand, maybe shelving
is not for you. We have new kinds
of volunteer opportunities all the
time. Do any of these sound like
you?
Have an eReader? Right now, we’re
looking for people who own eReaders (Kindle, Nook, Ipad) to help
others check out eBooks from the
library. If you know how to use
your eReader, we can show you
how to use Overdrive to check
books out from the library and then
you can show others. People come
in everyday asking for help with
their eReaders. It would be great
to have someone able to sit down
for 10 minutes to help them get
access to the books they want.
This can be by appointment!
You’re a techie, but don’t have an
eReader? How would you like to
help newbie computer users in our
computer lab? Mostly it’s very
basic help for people who’ve
never used a computer, and now
need - continued page 5
Carolann Palm-Abramoff
Library Manager
Friends Events
Plantation Golf & Country Club
December 5, 2013
Plantation Golf & Country Club
October 30, 2013
2nd Annual Taste of North Port
January 16, 2014
Friends Book Sale
Friends of the North Port Library
would like to thank all our volunteers,
everyone that stopped in to help, all our
customers and supporters, and everyone who donated their gently used
books. Our April book sale was a great
success. The proceeds will fund many
of the Library’s summer programs that
we have listed on page 9 of this
newsletter. THANK YOU!!!
J U L Y - S E PT E M B E R
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Book Review by Marge Leahey
German historian, Heike Gortemaker, tells the story of Eva Braun
in this well researched biography.
When Eva meets Hitler in 1929,
she is a young girl of 17, and he is
40 years old and leader of the up
and coming National Socialist
German Worker’s Party. She was
not very different from any young
lady of the time - living at home
with her parents, very attractive,
interested in fashion and sports,
and working in Hoffman’s photography shop.
Their relationship began secretly
and since Hitler was “married” to
the party, he didn’t have a lot of
time for Eva. It was after her
second suicide attempt in 1935 that
their relationship was more open and
Hitler provided her with an apartment
in Munich. She now took a more
active role in his life and they spent
more time together. She proved to be
a very loyal companion and even
though she had no role in his policies,
she was aware of the devastating
times in which they lived. Their lives
ended in 1945. However, they did
marry two days before they
committed suicide.
inner circle and Eva’s faithfulness
and dedication are presented in this
work.
There seems to be countless legends
about the lives of Hitler and Eva, but
Gortemaker does much research to
present a well documented biography. Many facts about
Hitler’s
North Port Travel Club
North Port Library inaugurated a
new adult program series in 2012:
the North Port Library Travel Club.
The programs have been enthusiastically
attended
by
many
“armchair” travelers, as well as
those planning future trips of their
own.
Through our program evaluations,
we have had requests to do programs on Australia, South Africa,
and the River Cruises of Europe, so
we are currently looking for presenters for these programs.
More specifically, we are looking
for people to create programs for
July & August. If you or someone
you know has traveled and would
like to put on a program of their
own, please contact Janis or Joy at
941-861-1307. Future meetings will
be on the third Tuesday of each
month, 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. On
September 17th, the library is kicking off our next season with an
exciting DVD about Route 66. A
program on October 15th will be
covering Hungarian history & the
Revolution. A special treat is in
store when North Port Librarian Joy
Svejkovsky will talk about the
Prague Christmas Markets and other folk customs on November 19th.
Friends of the North Port Library
Sandy Smith & Mary Ryan at the volunteer breakfast
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Cashier Jeri Reif at the Friends yard sale
Doris Doersem & Jeanne Detry at the yard sale
F R I E N D S T O F R I E N DS
Cell Phones
FOUR THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT
HAVE KNOWN ABOUT YOUR
CELL PHONE
FIRST (Emergency)
The emergency Number worldwide for
mobile is 112. If you find yourself out
of the coverage area of your mobile
network and there is an Emergency, dial
112 and the mobile will search any
existing network to
establish the
emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed
even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.
SECOND (Hidden Battery Power)
Imagine your cell battery is very low.
To activate, press the keys *3370#.
Your cell phone will restart with this
reserve and the instrument will show a
50% increase in battery.
This
reserve will get charged when you
charge your cell phone next time.
stole it can’t use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point
in people stealing mobile phones.
THIRD (How to disable a STOLEN
mobile phone)
FOURTH (Free Directory Service for
Cells)
To check your Mobile phone’s serial
number, key in the following digits
on your phone: *#06#. A 15-digit
code will appear on the screen. This
number is unique to your handset.
Write it down and keep it somewhere
safe. If your phone is stolen, you can
phone your service provider and give
them this code. They will then be
able to block your handset so even if
the thief changes the SIM card, your
phone will be totally useless. You
probably won’t get your phone back,
but at least you know that whoever
Cell phone companies are charging us
$1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411
information calls when they don’t have
to. Most of us do not carry a telephone
directory in our vehicle, which makes
this situation even more of a problem.
When you need to use the 411
information option, simple dial: (800)
FREE411
OR
(800)
373-3411
WITHOUT
INCURRING
ANY
CHARGE AT ALL. Program this into
your cell phone now. This is sponsored
by McDonalds.
Library Volunteers by Janita Wisch
North Port Library Volunteers are
welcoming, helpful individuals generous of their time and giving back to
the community over and over again.
Donating over 11000 hours a year,
they perform a myriad of tasks which
help keep the Library operating
smoothly. Volunteer jobs include
shelving materials, assisting librarians
in program preparation, pulling
requested items from the shelves,
repairing damaged library materials,
and selling books in the Friends of
the Library Bookstore. They also
assist library patrons with photocopying and printing, checking out
materials on the self checkout
machines, and requesting items from
other Sarasota County Libraries.
Library Volunteers are diverse!
Ranging in age from fourteen to
ninety plus, they are high school
students seeking school community
services hours, working adults, and
retired individuals. All share a common love of literature and community
spirit.
Some volunteers schedule just a few
hours a month; others are known to
donate thirty or more hours per month.
Volunteers have observed that “you
run into the nicest people” at the
library. To volunteer, contact Janita
Wisch, 941-861-1318 or pick up an
application at the information desk.
From The Library Manager (continued from page 3)
to find a specific website. Those
who volunteer in the computer lab
find it very fulfilling. You’d be
helping people who could not
access the Internet to open new
doors.
newly created volunteer opportunities, (3) special event volunteer opportunities, and (4) other volunteer
opportunities you might like. But, I
only want to tell you about the kind
of volunteer opportunity you want.
So, here’s the thing. I’d like to
email you information about (1)
emergency volunteer needs, (2)
Interested? Send me an email at
cpalmabram@scgov.net.
Put
“VOLUNTEER EMAIL LIST” in
J U L Y - S E PT E M B E R
the subject line. If you want only to
help in emergencies, say that in the
email. If you want only to know
what new volunteer jobs we have,
say that. If you’re a techie or have
an eReader, please say that. I’ll
send an email when the perfect
thing for you is available. You will
love how good it makes you feel!
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Letter Carriers Food Drive
Stamp Out Hunger
Our community pulled together
and donated over 66,000 pounds
of nonperishables during the
Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive.
The VFW Post 8203 donated
their building for sorting and
boxing. Local restaurants provided food and drinks to feed the
volunteers. The volunteer teams
were made up of high school
students, church members, Boy
Scouts, college students, families
with children, and local civic
organizations. They were truly a
hard working group.
The food will be disbursed to all
the local food panties and North
Port Salvation Army.
A big thank you must go out to
Betty Danfelser, the local organizer, and Ruby Duclet, volunteer
driver coordinator.
This writer worked the event for a
solid 8 hours and left sore but
with a feeling of something good
had happened in the community.
The food just never stopped
coming. North Port residents
opened their hearts to the needy
and were very generous. A great
place to live! THANK YOU!!!
North Port Genealogy Program by Seth Gardner
The last five months have been
fantastic. The North Port Genealogy group has their programs
(usually) on the third Saturday of
the month, 1:30-3 p.m. Those
participating have learned about
resources that are available, have
broken genealogical brick walls,
and have met others that have the
same curiosity about their family
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trees. Some of the programs have
been
"Ancestral
DNA,"
"Exploring
State
Archives,"
"Civil War Ancestors," and ended
the season on May 25th with
"Free
Digital
Newspaper
Resources.”
We will take a break in July and
August, but will stay connected
all summer through the North Port
Genealogy page on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/northportgene
alogy). The goal of this page is to
keep people up to date on
genealogy news and provide a
forum for us to share our discoveries. Please “LIKE” us on Facebook
to get updates and join in the fun.
F R I E N D S T O F R I E N DS
E-Readers vs. Traditional Books by Angela Hawash-Abu Eita
Readers are still hotly debating the
benefits of reading the written word in hard copy form or digital form - a
debate that was sparked by the introduction of so many e-reading devices
such as the Nook, Kindle, Kobo, or
standard tablets which can also be
used for digital reading. People who
love reading find it difficult to choose
between the two. Shana, a youth
services librarian, leans more toward
the feel of the traditional book. "I
love that e-readers are so versatile
and portable, but I also love the feel
of turning a page. It is also really
important to me that my son sees me
reading the printed word until the day
I die. Digital book fans cite a smaller carbon footprint as a great reason
to forego 'dead tree' publications.
(pointed out by Tracy, another member of the library staff). E-book
inventories are usually much smaller
than print stocks. On the other hand,
regardless of a patron's geographic
location or transportation capabilities,
the e-books can be obtained readily,
even in the middle of the night.
Whatever your choice, the most
important thing is that patrons enjoy
their reading and continue to make
use of their local library. Here in
North Port, our Library's collections
are steadily growing. Recently, the
Friends of the North Port Library
donated $3,000 for e-books which
will certainly improve your chances
of finding something great to read.
According to a New York Times
study, cited in a January 2013
Guardian news article, a typical
e-reader utilizes 33lbs of natural
minerals, including coltan, mined
in Congo, a process that is pointed
to as a catalyst to fighting in the
area. The article also notes that tens
of gallons of water are used and
roughly 66 pounds of CO2 into the
atmosphere. It takes the production
of about 30 hard print books to
produce the same amount of CO2.
So as far as the carbon foot print, if
you can crank out 30 books on your
e-reader, you're breaking even.
Hard copy fans claim that more
books are available to them and
they're limited by their budget or
the inventory of their local library
Word Search Puzzles
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell an additional word related to friendship
J U L Y - S E PT E M B E R
Leave this puzzle and the correct word
along with your name, address and telephone number at the Friends Bookstore. A
drawing among the correct entries will be
done and the winner of a $25.00 gift card
will be announced in our next quarterly
newsletter. (ONE ENTRY PER PERSON)
ACQUAINTANCE
AFFECTION
AFFINITY
ALLY
AMIGO
AMITY
BOYFRIEND
BUDDY
CHUM
CLOSENESS
COMPANION
COMRADE
CONFIDE
EMPATHY
FAVOR
FONDNESS
FRIENDLINESS
FUN
GIRLFRIEND
GOOD TIMES
HONESTY
KINSHIP
LEND
LOYALTY
PAL
ROOMMATE
SHARE
SUPPORTIVE
SYMPATHY
TRUST
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ONE BOOK
ONE COMMUNITY SARASOTA COUNTY
Sarasota County Libraries are
celebrating the 10th anniversary of promoting One Book
One Community, by honoring the first “One Book”
selection,
by Patrick D.
Smith.
To launch the anniversary
celebration,
the
Library
System has invited Rick
Smith, son of Patrick D.
Smith, to present at two
venues; one in Venice and
one in Sarasota. Rick Smith
has developed a multimedia
presentation called “A Land
Remembered” that is playing
to crowds of between 300
and 600 people.
As described in Smith’s website, “Rick takes the stage to
delight audiences with a
multimedia show about his
father and the extraordinary
experiences he had which
were necessary for him to
write with such authority of
Florida pioneers, the Seminoles,
migrant workers,
“river rats” of Mississippi,
the social injustices of the
South and the challenges of
the present. This program is a
sensory delight incorporating
video clips, photos, paintings,
music, sound effects and a few
jokes to transport you to another
place and time. Smith’s website
is:
http://alandremembered.com/spe
aking-tour/.
This event will be coordinated
with the Sarasota County Historical Resources to provide the
audience with a visual montage
and information about our
region’s rich history. In support
of Governor Rick Scott’s VIVA
Florida 500 initiative, we hope to
provide residents with the back
story to the land in which we
live, by inviting local historians
and preservation groups to share
their knowledge, lore, and
legend.
The Library System will also
collaborate with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf
Coast, which is also celebrating a
10th anniversary. Library staff is
investigating a “Books to
Action” component of our
celebration of A Land Remembered by inviting the public to
participate in education, preservation, and protection activities.
The
website
link
is:
http://www.conservationfoundati
on.com/
Local singer/songwriter James
Hawkins will also be available
to perform in coordination with
the 10th anniversary promotion.
Hawkins writes his own music
and lyrics about Florida History
and performs for schools and
similar venues. On most
Sundays, Hawkins may be heard
“on air” at WSLR 96.5
ipfmwww.wslr.org. This show
airs on the Internet and on the
radio every Sunday from 11 am
– 1 pm. The website link is:
http://www.reverbnation.com/jrh
awkins
VENUES
October 17th (Time TBD):
Venice Community Center
October 18th (Evening): New
College of Florida Sudakoff
Center
The process to select the 10th
Anniversary One Book title is
under way. Books to Action
events will be considered as part
of the One Book project.
New Star Student
Friends would like to welcome
Jordan Carr as the new youth
board representative. In order to
be a Star Student you must
complete the Star leadership
training program which Jordan
did this spring. The Community
Youth Development program
helps our youth tremendously by
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encouraging them to take an active
roll in their community. Jordan is
15 and is homeschooled and has
plans to attend SCF in the fall for
her sophomore year. Playing
volleyball, reading, and spending
time with her friends and family is
just a few things that keeps her
busy.
F R I E N D S T O F R I E N DS
Summer Programs at the Library
JULY
11 - 13+ Thursday, July 18th - 3:00 p.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Baby Dance Time - Let’s Dance & Jive!
Rhythm and music fun for babies. Ages 0 2 1/2 Friday, July 19th, 10:30 a.m.
“Pirate’s Treasure Adventure” - Join in a
rabble rousing fun time with a group of
pirates out for adventure and discovery.
All ages Saturday, July 20th - 1:00 p.m.
“Sharks!” -Discover the mysterious world
of sharks with Keith Wilson. Ages 5 - 11
Tuesday, July 23rd - 2:00 p.m.
Candy Jewelry - Have a delightfully sweet
time as we create our own necklaces and
bracelets. Ages 12 - 18 Tuesday, July
23rd - 6:00 p.m.
Register one week in advance to program
Dave Moran Stories - Engaging stories and
songs for young children. Ages 3 - 7
Wednesday, July 24th - 10::30 a.m.
Florida Folktales - Stories from all over
Recycled CD Art - Create an artistic item
Florida with Katie. Craft activity, too!
to display using old CD’s. Ages 12 - 18
Ages 4 - 11 Wednesday, July 24th - 2:00
Thursday, July 11th - 1:00 p.m.
p.m.
Pre-register by July 10th
Juggling ‘Round the World’ -Travel around
Nature Sun Prints - Create a magical mathe world with a juggling unicyclist. Ages
ture print using the SUN as your paint
5 - 11 Thursday, July 25th - 11:00 a.m.
brush. Ages 8 - 13
Steampunk Workshop—Show your creaThursday, July 11th - 2:00 p.m.
tive side! Make pendants, pins, and key
Register one week in advance to program
chains using various items such as old
Dig Science - Come on an action packed
keys, metal washers and nuts. Ages 12 - 18
adventure of Gravity, Inertia, Air Pressure
Thursday, July 25th - 1:00 p.m.
& more using circus skills. All ages
Pre-register by July 24th
Saturday. July 13th - 1:00 p.m.
Archaeology Club - Learn how today’s
Archaeology Club - Look through “rose
scientists find ancient cities with Google
colored’ windows and more to see the
Earth and satellites. Ages 6 - 11 Friday,
world through the eyes of a medieval
July 26th - 2:00 p.m.
monk. Ages 6 - 11 Tuesday, July 16th Florida Fossil Dig - Come dig up your own
3:00 p.m.
Easy Candle Making - Create a candle in a fossil and learn how it got to be that way!
jar using “sand-like” granulated wax. Ages Ages 5 - 11 Saturday, July 27th - 1:00
p.m.,
12 - 18 Tuesday, July 16th - 6:00 p.m.
Teen Ice Cream Social - Enjoy making and
Pre-register by July 15th
eating your very own ice cream creation.
Earthling H2O Show - “Every Drop
Ages 12 - 18 Monday, July 29th - 1:00 p.m.
Counts!” Find out about the wonder of
Pre-register by July 28th
water with songs and stories. Ages 5 - 11
Sea Creatures and Shells - See and feel!
Wednesday, July 17th - 2:00 p.m.
College Fair - Representatives from various An amazing collection of creatures and
local colleges will be here to give out infor- shells with Keith Wilson. Ages 5 - 11
mation and answer questions for those con- Monday, July 29th - 2:00 p.m.
Mote Marine of Charlotte Harbor - Learn
sidering college. Wednesday, July 17th about the mammals, fish, and mysteries of
4:30 p.m.
Charlotte Harbor: Right here in our backEarthlings Recycling Sounds Great! yard!!! Ages 6 - 11
Science with stories, song and surprises!
All ages Wednesday, July 17th - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30th - 2:00 p.m.
Happy Twister for Tweens - Make amazing Dr. Professor Wacky - Play with science,
balloon animals and art with Sherry. Ages music and magic with plenty of audience
Easy Candle Making - Create a candle in a jar
using “sand-like” granulated wax. Ages 12 18 Tuesday, July 2nd - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-register by July 1st
Discover Prehistoric Florida - Find out
what it was like to live in prehistoric Florida. Ages 5 - 11 Saturday, July 6th - 1:00
p.m.
Shrinky Dink Workshop - Create a unique
pendant, pin or key chain using a special
shrink dink material. Ages 12 - 18
Monday, July 8th - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-register by July 7th
Teen Volunteer Orientation - Learn what
it is like to become a TEEN VOLUNTEER!
Ages 14 - 18 Wednesday, July 10th - 5:30
p.m. Pre-register by July 9th
“Four Wishes People Puppets” - A larger than
life folktale with people sized puppets. All
ages Wednesday, July 10th 1:00 p.m.
J U L Y - S E PT E M B E R
participation. All ages Wednesday, July
31st - 6:00 p.m.
AUGUST
Cowboy Dreams - Tall tales from the Old
West. Lots of action and fun too! Ages 5
- 11 Thursday, August 1st - 2:00 p.m.
Pirate Tales - Tales from our Florida
Coast come to life in Katie’s theater.
Ages 5 - 11 Monday, August 5th - 10:30
a.m.
“The marvelous Magician” -magic show
for Preschool Children. Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday, August 6th - 10:30 a.m.
Face Painting Fun - Make a new face in
this colorful art program with Sherry.
Ages 5 - 11 Tuesday, August 6th - 1:00
p.m.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Open to
all teens. Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday, August 7th - 6:00 p.m.
Technopoly! - Learn about namo, military, space, bio-energy & more in this
fund, comprehensive Technology Camp.
Ages 8 - 11. Your choice of 8 days from
August 7th - 16th 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
International Music Show - come sing and
dance with Andrei. All ages
Wednesday, August 7th - 6:00 p.m.
Recycled CD Art - Create an artistic item
to display using old CD’s. Ages 12 - 18
Thursday, August 9th - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-register by August 8th
Candy Sushi - Turn Rice Krispie treats,
candy and more into a fun version of this
Japanese dish. Ages 12 - 18
Tuesday, August 13th - 6:00 p.m.
Pre-register by August 12th
Teen Volunteer Orientation - Learn what
it is like to become a TEEN VOLUNTEER! Ages 14 - 18
Wednesday, August 14th - 5:30 p.m.
Pre-register by August 13th
Giving Tree Drums - Have a thundering
good time playing drums and rhythms
with Jon. All ages
Wednesday, August 14th - 6:00 p.m.
Reading Log Party - Finished all of your
reading log this summer ? Ready to party? Come join in the games & party!
“The Hoot Show” - What happened next
to those cute little burrowing owls? See
the puppet show & find out. See original
film, too. All ages
Saturday, August 17th - 1:00 p.m.
Information or Register
941-861-5000 - www.sclibs.net
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“Downton Abbey” Devotees Unite!
A “Downton Abbey” Support
Group? Librarian Janis Russell is
taking North Port Library patron
demands seriously and has set aside
Thursdays in July, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00
p.m. to do just that.
Members might investigate the
clothes, the landscaping, and current
events of the time, or read and
discuss the original biography
which inspired the PBS series.
We will probably do something
completely different each Thursday.
And there will be a finale event on
8/1/13--a “High Tea.” If you have
questions or comments, please
contact Janis at jrussell@scgov.net
or 941-861-1307.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
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F R I E N D S T O F R I E N DS
Summer’s Eve Book Discussion Group
Reference Librarian Janis Russell has
wanted to start an evening book
group for quite a while, and she’s
going to jump in and try it this
summer. On most Wednesdays, 6 7:30 p.m. participants will partake
from a list of books, starting with
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ classic
novel The Yearling, then ending in
August with a hilarious novel called
Swamplandia! By Karen Russell.
You will read some of Zora Neale
Hurston’s folktales, a little poetry by
Marjory Stoneman Douglas, watch
three films, and read & discuss at
least one non-fiction book.
Participants may want to commit to
the whole summer but some may
want to just pick and choose.
For a complete list of programs, go
to
the
library
website
at
www.sclibs.net/calendar. Should you
have any questions, Janis may be
reached at 941-861-1307.
Janis is hoping that this book group
catches on and continues to meet
after the summer, choosing its own
direction. We hope to see you!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
J U L Y - S E PT E M B E R
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Drop your book donations at the Friends bookstore
Free courier pickup call 941-429-2207
Non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Registration No. CH36612
FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY OF NORTH
PORT AREA, INC.
THE WINNER IS!
13624 Tamiami Trail, Box 243
North Port, FL 34287
Donate your books, tapes,
DVD, CDS & puzzles
to the Friends Bookstore
Proceeds fund literacy,
programs and services of the
North Port Library
Marie Juopperi winner of
$25.00 gift certificate
Marion Pierce and Mary Ryan
also completed correct puzzles.
Complete this newsletter’s puzzle answer and
have a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate
(ONE ENTRY PER PERSON)
SHINE will resume at the North Port Library, starting Thursday Oct 3, 2013
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder
Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare,
Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. We handle billing
issues, appeals, assistance with drug costs and some Medicaid costs. We also evaluate what the best plans are for
your needs. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential. The sessions being at 10:30 AM and end at
different times each Thursday. You may make an appointment ahead of time by phoning 1-866-413-5337.
CALLING ALL TEENS!
FOL Life Members
Kent Arnold
Dorothy J. Covert-Howard
Agnes Foote
Stan Frank
We need you to join the
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
All middle and high school age
students are welcome. Come help plan
the programs the library offers and
make the library a cool place to be. The
meetings are usually the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of the month from 6-7 p.m.
High school students earn service hours
for Bright Futures scholarships.
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We want your input, ideas,
stories and comments.
Please email us at:
info@folofnorthport.com
Newsletter Editor
Charlotte Leonard-Braun
Jane Gimbrone
Lucy Malmberg
Rev. James A. McKee