SouthShore Friends of the Library

Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library FALL 2008 Newsletter Visit our Website at www.southshorefriends.com for information about the Friends and news about the Library. NOTE: Jack Fischer does a great job as Editor of the Friends Newsletter. It is available at the library in the book sale room and cafe. Below is a text version of the Newsletter, reformatted to make it easier to email. SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way , Ruskin FL 33573 ; (813) 273-3652 Mon –Thu 10:00-9:00, Fri 10:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun. 12:30-5:00 CARNEGIE SAYS…."Have Fun and help the Library" Wisdom - Libraries have been referred to as "Gymnasiums for the Brain." Exercise yours at SouthShore Regional Library SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: November will be the Second Anniversary of the opening of South County 's Cultural Center , aka; The SouthShore Regional Library. Two big celebrations are planned. On Friday, November 14th, the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library will celebrate a members-only event. It will be at the library on the evening of November 14th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. If you are a member, you will receive a mailed invitation. If you are not a member, be sure to join or renew your membership in the Friends now so that you will also be invited. Applications may be found in the Friends Book Sale Room. Or, simply send your renewal to Treasurer, Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin FL 33573. Or call 634-2396. We "guarantee" that you will have a great time at the Second Annual Celebration! On Saturday, November 15, everyone is invited to participate in a host of events to celebrate this Anniversary. The current planned programs are: 10:15 am: The Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus - This really funny program truly appeals to kids of all ages! The entire family will laugh at juggling, unicycle riding, clowning and comedy. 11:00 am: Wee Artists – Children ages 3-5 will learn to draw farm animal cartoons with their adult helpers. 12 noon: Drawing Cartoons and Manga with Leah – Children ages 6-13 experience various mediums learning the art of cartooning. 2:00 pm: American Girls - All readers and doll collectors, aged 7-14, will do games or crafts based on Samantha and other characters in this very popular series of books. 3:30 pm: Game Zone –"Wii" Gaming for Seniors - This is the chance for all seniors to experience Nintendo Wii Bowling and Tennis. Local teens will teach seniors "how" and then assist in games and tournaments – any challenges? 3:30 pm: Game Zone - Rockband and Guitar Hero - Anyone is invited but it is mostly teens who want to be the next Rock Star! FRIENDS E-MAIL LIST: Do you know someone who is not on our email list? The Friends distributes meeting notices and other important Friends announcements via E-mail. Get on the list by sending an e-mail to Jduffy1@tampabay.rr.com. Of course, we will not provide your email to any other organization…..No Spam. BRING IT BACK, PLEASE! After you enjoy the books you bought at the Friends Book Store, please return them so the Friends can sell them again. The income goes to provide equipment and programs that the Library System cannot furnish. Donating books helps everyone "Have Fun and Help the Library!" BIG BOOK SALE : Another great opportunity for all you Book-Lovers will be held on Saturday, November 1 at the Library, from 10AM to 4PM. The Friends will hold another "Bag of Books for a Buck" offering and a Silent Auction of some Special Collection editions. Come early and get the best selection. SSRL ART TOURS: Enjoy a self-guided art tour during library hours, any time. Or participate in a docent guided tour. The scheduled tour dates are: October 3, November 5, and December 3. The tours begin at 1:00 pm in the Crawford Reference Studio where the 700 donated art books of John Crawford are available for use. Groups of 10 or larger are asked to call Suzanne Prach, Library staff member, at 273-3652, for a reservation. "Forget Credit Cards – The most important piece of plastic in your wallet is your library card. People who live well and long tend to be avid, curious readers. Brush off your card and put it to use today." Better Homes and Gardens – August 2008 ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES: At the July 30 Quarterly Membership meeting, it was announced that our parent organization, Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County (FOL/THC), is being reorganized. This move will provide more professional services and will include local Friends groups that are not now affiliated. Our Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library (FOSSRL) is a chapter of FOL/THC. President Frances Hereford made it clear that FOSSRL would continue to operate solely for the benefit of the SouthShore Regional Library and our activities would be confined to providing programs, services, and equipment for the SouthShore Regional Library. At this meeting, Jim Duffy was elected to be the FOSSRL representative on the FOL/THP Board. DISPLAY CABINET PURCHASED: As part of the Friends SouthShore History Project, the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library have purchased a special cabinet for the display of ancient artifacts collected by local Paleontologist, Frank Garcia. It is anticipated that this display will be of great interest to adults and children alike. Email Fred Jacobsen at GoThere@TampaBay.rr.com for information on how your organization or community can participate in the SouthShore History Project. COMING EVENTS: The next Friends Membership Meeting will be on October 29th at 3 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. The 2009 Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2009 at SSRL. WANT TO VOLUNTEER?: Both the Friends Books Store and the Library can always use your assistance. If you love your Library and enjoy books, please consider volunteering. For the Friends Book Store, contact Mimi Rose at 633-0677. Library-Helpers should call Jo Combs at 272-3652 for information. NEWS FLASH: It's a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no wires, no electric circuits, no batteries, nothing to be connected or switched on. It's so easy to use, portable, even a child can operate it…….It's a book! HONORS and MEMORIALS: The Summer 2008 newsletter announced that The Friends of the Library now accepts Memoriam donations. Such Memorials are recorded in the Charter Book, on display in the Library. Donations should list the name of the donor, as well as the person honored, exactly as they are to be recorded in the Charter Book. This program has now been extended to recognize Special Achievements. For example, someone servicing in our Armed Forces, or a special birthday or business achievement, or just a "Thank You" to someone special. If you would like to create a memorial, just document it and send your donation to "Friends of the Library" and mail to: Treasurer, Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin FL 33573. BOOK BAGS and KIDS ART CARDS FOR SALE: Support the Library by purchasing one of the attractive and very useful Book Bags on display at the Checkout Desk. We also are selling KIDS ART CARDS. Children from local schools painted the originals; which were reformatted into packets of eight note cards. The bags are $10 and the note cards are $5. They will make wonderful Holiday Gifts for your friends. WHAT'S GOING ON?: If you wish to learn what programs are available at SSRL at any given time, you can surf to the Friends web site at www.southshorefriends.com. Then go to PROGRAMS and click on Current Programs. You can also surf to: http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/happenings, click on "Programs by Branch", and select SouthShore Regional Library. You will be amazed at all of the free programs available to you and your family.