President’s Message July is here and half the year has passed. Fireworks are going off around here, the Johnson County 4-H Fair is approaching and the Summer Learning Program is in full swing. If you haven't signed up, there is still time to read, create and discover as the program runs to July 18. The branches are full of children and parents there to check out and return books and to attend programs related to the superhero theme. Stop in and catch some of the super happenings! The Friends are busy with the next book sale coming up in August and planning for our annual meeting in October. Be sure to join us at both events. Have a great month and be a hero to the libraries in our county by signing up to be a member of the Friends of Johnson County Public Library.
Friends of
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jane Bingham, President Merilee Allen, Vice President Betsy Schmidt, Secretary Gary Kiesel, Treasurer Judy Misiniec, Membership Chair Patti Treadway, Volunteer Coordinator Phyllis Reynolds, Book Sale Committee Co-Chair
Best regards, Jane Bingham, Friends President P.S. Be sure to renew your Friends membership today!
Roger Robey, Book Sale Committee Co-Chair Gregg Biberdorf Cathy Daily Macie Martin Mary Jane Rose Neal Treadway Beverly Martin, Library Liaison Philomena Ross, Director Emeritus
2015 BOOK SALE SCHEDULE August 27, 28, 29, 30 White River Branch November 12, 13, 14, 15 Clark Pleasant Branch
2015 Board Meeting Schedule July 28
Clark Pleasant Branch
September 22
Trafalgar Branch
October
Annual Meeting (TBA)
November 24
Franklin Branch
FRIENDS make all the difference!
FIND US AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY 4-H FAIR July 19-25, 12-9 p.m.
Johnson County 4-H Fair Grounds | Herring Hall - Southeast Corner
Learn a new craft at the library before you go buy the supplies at a craft store.
Catch up with new technology by booking some one-on-one time with a librarian. Check out DVDs at the library instead of spending money to rent.
Need a correct answer? Ask a librarian instead of searching online.
Purchase gently used books at our Friends Used Book Sales. Download an eAudiobook or an album on hoopla to listen to while you work out.
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SPOTLIGHT ON JULY PROGRAMS Summer Learning Program “Every Hero Has a Story!”
June 1 - July 18 Sign up at any JCPL Branch or online at www.pageafterpage.org. Earn great prizes by reading, creating, and discovering! Open to all ages. REGISTER
Change a Life: Become a Foster Parent
Thursday, July 9, 6:00 p.m. Franklin Branch Throughout the Indianapolis area, there is a dire need for quality foster homes willing to provide safety, security and love to children in need of out of home care. Join us to find out how you can be one of those quality homes and change a life! Open to adults. REGISTER
Community Heroes
Monday, July 13, 4:00 p.m. Trafalgar Branch Come to the library to learn about the jobs of policemen and firemen from our own Johnson County community heroes! Open to famliles. REGISTER
Mask Making
Thursday, July 16, 3:30 p.m. White River Branch Create your own unique mask! Design superhero or masquerade masks to conceal your identity. All supplies provided. Open to teens. REGISTER
Slime a Librarian Monday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. White River Branch Clark Pleasant Branch Tuesday, July 21, 5:00 p.m. Trafalgar Branch Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. Franklin Branch Have you ever wanted to cover a librarian with toxic goo or radioactive spiders? Here's your chance! Help us meet our community goal for the number of books checked out this summer. If we meet our goal, we’ll slime a librarian! Open to all ages.
Summer Learning Parties: Steven’s Puppets Presents The Sleeping Beauty Monday, July 20, 4:00 p.m. Clark Pleasant Branch Monday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. White River Branch Tuesday, July 21, 4:00 p.m. Trafalgar Branch Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 p.m. Franklin Branch Come celebrate your reading success! Steven’s Puppets is back with another fantastic show! Celebrate the end of the Summer Learning Program with this marionette version of The Sleeping Beauty. All ages are sure to be enchanted!
Friday Family Fun: Art Extravaganza
Friday, July 24, 2:00 p.m. Clark Pleasant Branch Come to the library for some creative fun. We'll explore a variety of art techniques, including painting, paper quilling, and some simple origami. Open to all ages. REGISTER
For a complete list of programs, please visit www.pageafterpage.org
Getting to Know‌Cathy Daily Where did you grow up? Far east side of Indy. How long have you lived in Johnson County? 48 years. How long have you been a Friends member? As long as I can remember. What is your favorite part of the library? The new book display section. What do you like to read? Historical fiction. What kinds of music do you listen to? 50's, 60's and Kenny G. If you could witness any event - past, present, or future - what would it be? The birth of Christ the Lord. When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time? Read. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Send up a big cheer. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas.
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the Friends are Reading
Jane Bingham
Phyllis Reynolds
14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson
Gray Mountain by John Grisham
American Wife by Taya Kyle The Second Sister by Marie Bastwick Gary Kiesel
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Things That Matter by Charles Krauthammer Betsy Schmidt Writing to Win Federal Grants by Cheryl Kester and Karen Cassidy
Pie by Sarah Weeks
Merilee Allen
Lincoln's Last Days by Bill O'Reilly
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Gray Mountain by John Grishman
Cathy Daily
Macie Martin A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Bachman translation by Henning Roch Greg Biberdorf Days of Infamy by Newt Gingrich and William R Forstchen Superman, the High Flyng History of America's Most Enduring Hero by Larry Tye
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Patti Treadway The Eye of Heaven by Clive Cussler and Russell Blake Neal Treadway Never Far From Home by Mary Ellis Mary Jane Rose The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate