Friends of Johnson County Public Library - June 2015

FRIENDS of Johnson County Public Library June 2015

What’s Inside…

President’s Message Book Sale Schedule Author Spotlight Spotlight on June Programs Getting to Know Our Friends Summer Learning Program Summer Beach Reads

Ellie looks for some DVDs to buy while shopping with her mom and siblings at the May Used Book Sale at the Trafalgar Branch.

Photo taken by Monica Harvey, Community Relations Specialist

President’s Message In June 2015, I reach a milestone in my life. About two months ago, the government sent me a red, white, and blue identification card showing my Medicare eligibility. It seems that when I was younger, the year of retirement eligibility was so very far away. As you grow older, time passes so rapidly.

Please keep in mind, as I do, that you are never too old to learn. Our libraries are a wonderful source to visit to expand your mind and increase your knowledge. Come in and use the computers, visit the historical room, attend programs, make a date to chat with one of the librarians, and my all- time favorite - check out books from the authors you admire. You can even be a volunteer and share your knowledge!

Summer Learning begins June 1 with a superhero theme and runs through July 18. The Summer Learning Program is not just for kids - it’s for all ages!

So think about this question…Who's your superhero?

No cape is necessary!

Best regards, Jane Bingham, Friends President P.S. Be sure to renew your Friends membership today!

Friends of

Johnson County Public Library

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 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!

Author Spotlight…Maurice Sendak MAURICE SENDAK

June 10, 1928 - May 8, 2012 Born in Brooklyn, NY, Sendak was the youngest of three children. His Jewish family immigrated to the U.S. from Poland before WWI. He grew up listening to his father’s imaginative tales where he gained a lifelong appreciation for books. As a child, he developed health problems and was confined to a bed. He decided to become an illustrator after watching Walt Disney’s film Fantasia at the age of 12.

In high school, he illustrated comic books for All-American Comics and was a window dresser for F.A.O. Schwartz. In 1951, Sendak illustrated his first children’s book, The Wonderful Farm

by Marcel Aymé.

In his works such as Where the Wild Things Are and Outside, Over There, he showed that childhood was not completely carefree, that even children could have legitimate troubles in their lives. They were imaginative and whimsical stories, but also gave children a certain dignity that they did not have before. His works were often written with dark emotions yet one of the reoccurring themes in his books is that parents still love their children even if the children misbehave sometimes.

During his career, Sendak illustrated nearly a hundred picture books.

2015 Summer Learning Program For All Ages

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June 1 – July 18

SPOTLIGHT ON JUNE 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.

Songs for Heroes: A Concert on the Lawn

Thursday, June 11, 7:00 p.m.

Franklin Branch Join us for a delightful evening of music honoring heroes of all kinds. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Light refreshments will be provided. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the community room.

Open to all ages.

Yarns About Yarn - Knitting 101

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Trafalgar Branch Join our resident yarn-aholic and discover the exciting world of yarn.

Meet others and learn how to knit, crochet, and needlepoint. Bring your projects and questions as we learn the basics of knitting. Bring yarn and your knitting needles.

Open to adults.

Every Child Ready to Read Training

Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Clark Pleasant Branch Be a hero and donate blood! Roll up your sleeves while you read! All blood types are urgently needed.

Refreshments will be provided.

Ages 17 & up. PLEASE REGISTER BY CALLING 1-800-733-2767 OR REDCROSS.ORG

Saturday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Franklin Branch Learning to read begins at birth! Learn how to get your child on the road to reading success at this Every Child Ready to Read workshop. This free, interactive, and fun early literacy workshop will give you five simple practices you can use that will make it easier for your child to learn how to read.

This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to five. Adults are welcome to bring their children. Goodie bags will be provided along with some of the tools you can use at home. PLEASE REGISTER

Amigo: A Superhero Service Horse

Cookbook Club: Repurposing Leftovers

Be a Hero! Donate Blood

Monday, June 15, 4:00 p.m.

White River Branch Meet Amigo, a miniature horse, and his owner, Jennifer Wright. Learn about how Amigo helps others as a registered Pet Partner therapy animal and get to know how sweet and special he is!

Open to all ages. PLEASE REGISTER

Monday, June 22, 6:30 p.m.

Clark Pleasant Branch Do you love trying new recipes? Join our discussion each month as we choose a different cookbook to try. Try one of the recipes at home and bring a sample to share, if you'd like. Open to teens & adults. PLEASE REGISTER

For a complete list of programs, please visit www.pageafterpage.org

Getting to Know…Betsy Schmidt Where did you grow up?

Morgantown, Indiana.

How long have you lived in Johnson County?

All of my life.

How long have you been a Friends member?

25 years.

What is your favorite part of the library?

Research and business resources - so helpful in my work for Franklin College.

What do you like to read?

Books focused on business management and leadership as well as inspiration, faith, and self-awareness.

What kinds of music do you listen to?

All kinds! Classical, country, easy listening are my favorites.

If you could witness any event - past, present, or future - what would it be?

Without a doubt any story told in the Bible…particularly the birth of Jesus in the manger.

When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time?

Walking! I try to log 15 to 20 miles a week. I love our local outdoor trail system!

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

Recover from shock, then celebrate! And then I would arrange to work part time rather than full time and then set up funds to support my favorite charities.

What chore do you absolutely hate doing?

I’m not a big fan of bathroom cleaning.

If you could be an fictional character, who would you be?

A fairy godmother. She always helps those with kind, giving hearts connect with their dreams.

There must be more to life than having everything. -- Maurice Sendak

SUMMER 2015 BEACH READS ALL THE SINGLE LADIES

by Dorothea Benton Frank

DIETLAND

by Sarai Walker

BEACH TOWN

by Mary Kay Andrews

EIGHT HUNDRED GRAPES

by Laura Dave

BLUEPRINTS

by Barbara Delinsky

EVER AFTER

by Jude Deveraux

CHINA RICH GIRLFRIEND

by Kevin Kwan

HOW TO START A FIRE

by Lisa Lutz

In the wake of a remarkable woman’s death, three middleaged women bond over their shared grief while evaluating their own shifting prospects.

Given a last chance to salvage her career after being wrongly blamed for property damage, movie location scout Greer Hennessy confronts environmentally-minded mayor Eben Thinadeaux in a sleepy Florida Gulf Coast community.

The bond between a talented carpenter and her architect daughter is challenged by a career-shifting network decision, a family death, sudden parenting responsibilities and changing romantic aspects.

Feeling incomplete because her unknown birth father cannot walk her down the aisle, a girl on the brink of marrying one of Asia’s richest bachelors is brought into the elite circles of Shanghai by a shocking revelation.

COUNTRY

by Danielle Steel

Struggling to achieve an independent life when her stale marriage abruptly ends, Stephanie Adams embarks on an impulsive road trip and discovers herself in the course of a whirlwind relationship with a famous country music star.

Biding her time alone until she can have weight-loss surgery, Plum joins an underground community of empowered women and agrees to a series of challenges, including work with a group that stages anti-misogyny terrorist acts.

When her wedding is canceled after her fiancée reveals a shocking secret, Georgia Ford returns to her family’s Sonoma vineyard, where she seeks the comfort of her family, but discovers that her fiancée wasn’t the only one keeping secrets.

Hiring a friend’s cousin to be her physical therapist after inheriting a house on Nantucket, Hallie Hartley discovers that her house-mate is suffering from PTSD.

A trip of former college friends reunite twenty years later to share the stories of their adventures, rivalries, secrets, and losses while reevaluating the events of a single event that shaped all of them.

TINY LITTLE THING

by Beatriz Williams

One half of a political power couple struggles to keep up her perfect life despite the unwelcome arrival of her unpredictable sister, Pepper, and an incriminating photograph.

Just a few suggestions from JCPL. Summaries written by publishers.