Friends of Johnson County Public Library - May 2015

FRIENDS of Johnson County Public Library May 2015

What’s Inside…

President’s Message Hello Friends…

Getting to Know Our Friends Book Sale Schedule Spotlight on April Programs Book Review by a Friend Summer Learning Program

President’s Message Can you feel it? Have you noticed? The air is warmer, humidity is back and evenings are longer.

Summer is upon us. We celebrate Mothers on May 10 and remember loved ones on Memorial Day. There are a couple of big races in Indianapolis this month– on foot and in race cars.

Be sure to race into our branches this month to pick up great books to read while sitting on your porch and sipping iced tea or lemonade. Remember to support the Friends at our Used Book Sale on May 14-17 at the Trafalgar Branch. The money we make goes to support programming at the libraries. Be sure to renew your Friends membership or join as a new Friend.

Enjoy the month of May! Jane Bingham, Friends President

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

FRIEND YOUR LIBRARY Sign up for a library card and start borrowing Attend programs and events Volunteer your time, energy, and ideas Join your library Friends group

Gregg Biberdorf Cathy Daily Macie Martin Mary Jane Rose Neal Treadway Beverly Martin, Library Liaison Philomena Ross, Director Emeritus

2015 Board Meeting Schedule

All JCPL Branches will be closed on Sunday, May 24 & Monday, May 25 Cover Photo: Friends Member and library volunteer, Ivan Lancaster, strikes his “Superhero”pose during the 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Souper Supper!

May 26

White River Branch

July 28

Clark Pleasant Branch

September 22

Trafalgar Branch

October

Annual Meeting (TBA)

November 24

Franklin Branch

FRIENDS make all the difference!

Hello Friends‌ My name is Macie L. Martin. I was born in Chicago to Dorothy and George Klutts. At the age of nine, we moved to Griffith, Indiana. My sister and I were privileged to have many aunts, uncles and cousins and we learned early on that differences are fun and exciting.

Following graduation from Calumet High School I began my journey to Indiana State University where I earned a BS in Education in 1962. Dick Martin and I met at ISU and were married in 1966.

I taught third grade for three years while Dick was in seminary. We then began some of our roaming with his positions in Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Arcade, NY. In 1979, while in Arcade, I started in the first of three libraries where I have worked with people who love libraries. In 1982, Dick and I became parents to a terrific son, Michael.

If you are not a Friends member, why not "FRIEND" the FRIENDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY? Go to this link: pageafterpage.org/friends-of-the-library/ You can also "Friend" JCPL on Facebook by searching for "Johnson County Public Library (Indiana)" or click the Facebook logo on the Library's page.

You can join the Friends for a very small amount. You can also support the Friends in their goals of providing resources to the library, especially with programs like the Summer Learning Program by coming to the library book sales.

In 1985, I began my next library position at the Reinstein library branch of Buffalo-Erie County system.

In 1996, we moved to Franklin, IN and I was happy to begin working for the Franklin Branch of the Johnson County Public Library. After 13 years in the position of Circulation Manager, I retired in 2009.

Since that time, my husband and I have had the opportunity to travel to Ireland, Spain, Honduras, Belize, and Mexico.

We have become grandparents to Mike and Jenn's two charming little boys, Alec and James. Caring for them frequently has been a joy and privilege.

Retirement also has allowed me to serve in my community – through my church, the Franklin Lions Club, the Interchurch Food Pantry and the Friends of Johnson County Public Library.

Macie currently serves on the Friends Board of Directors.

2015 BOOK SALE SCHEDULE May 14, 15, 16, 17 Trafalgar Branch August 27, 28, 29, 30 White River Branch November 12, 13, 14, 15 Clark Pleasant Branch

SPOTLIGHT ON MAY PROGRAMS Safe Sitters

Saturday, May 9, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

White River Branch A full-day babysitting course recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 11 to13 year olds will learn how to be safe and nurturing caregivers as well as how to how handle emergencies. Please bring a sack lunch. $18 is due the day of class.

Preregistration forms must be filled out by parent/guardian prior to class.

Open to ages 11-13. PLEASE REGISTER

Librarian Erin Cataldi will also help critique your existing draft (if you have a resume, bring it! If not you'll learn how to make one from scratch!) and provide you with important tips and strategies for landing whatever job you desire.

Open to teens & adults.

Read and Bleed @ Your Library

Let’s Preserve Berries - Freezing to Jams and Jellies

Saturday, May 23, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Franklin Branch Tuesday, May 26; 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

White River Branch Roll up your sleeve while you read! All blood types are urgently needed. Ages 17 and up. Refreshments provided.

Note: The Red Cross van will be located in the library parking lot. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcross.org

What the Heck is CrossFit?

LEGO Club: Everything is Awesome!

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Trafalgar Branch Learn to preserve all those wonderful berries - from freezing to making jams and jellies. Open to adults.

Wednesday, May 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

White River Branch If you have heard of CrossFit, you might think it’s an exclusive workout for muscle-bound cavemen. It’s not! The same exercises can be scaled up or down for people of all ages and all fitness levels. Join trainers from Indy South CrossFit to learn more and do a beginner’s workout.

Open to teens & adults.

PLEASE REGISTER

Resume Workshop

Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Clark Pleasant Branch Your resume is often the first contact you have with a prospective employer, so should be impressive! Come to this workshop and learn how to translate your academic and work experiences into relevant content for your resume.

Wednesday, May 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Trafalgar Branch Celebrate the start of Summer by hanging out with all of your friends at LEGO Club!

Tips and Tricks to Finding Good Travel Deals Online

Thursday, May 28, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Trafalgar Branch Trying to find the best travel deals can be a little overwhelming. There's almost too much information online. Join Patric Welch as he helps you discover the very best tips and tricks for finding good travel deals online. Open to adults.

PLEASE REGISTER

For a listing of all programs please visit www.pageafterpage.org

Reading With Our Friends Book Review by Merilee Allen When someone asks me what I like to read, I often reply that it depends on the season. I enjoy reading a variety of genres and have found that pairing Mother Nature’s moods with a complimentary book yields a most rewarding experience. The stormy, windy nights of autumn pair perfectly with chilling tales of the supernatural and murder mysteries. The advent of the Christmas season finds me curled up with heartwarming, sentimental novels that promote peace on earth and good will toward men. In the dead of winter, I often turn to nonfiction - biographies, history, and theology. Now that winter has finally relaxed its tenacious grip and spring is in the air, I am ready to read about rebirth and renewal, awakenings, gardens and nature.

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen fits the bill perfectly.

Set in the fictional town of Bascom, North Carolina, Garden Spells (2007) is the story of two sisters searching for a way to understand and embrace their past, their community, and each other. Claire Waverly is the older sister who runs a successful catering business and maintains the family homestead. She leads a quiet, solitary life and spends most of her time tending the same unique garden as her ancestors - a garden containing mystical plants and dominated by a cantankerous and opinionated apple tree. Claire’s orderly life is turned upside down by the return of her rebellious, young sister Sydney, a woman fleeing an abusive relationship with a child in tow.

Together the sisters seek to heal the wounds of the past and rebuild their relationship while living and working together. In the end, both sisters gain insight into their common legacy and discover the importance of family and belonging.

I suppose many readers would consider Garden Spells “chick lit” or a simple “beach read.” Perhaps to some extent it is, but it is also a novel that is not easily forgotten as Allen’s writing is atmospheric, spellbinding

and transporting.

She envelops the reader in a world of magic and enchantment, a world where garden plants influence behavior and a tree expresses itself by throwing apples. It is a place you don’t want to readily leave.

Sarah Addison Allen is the author of several other novels, including the recently published First Frost (2015), the long awaited sequel to Garden Spells.

Guide to Edible Flowers From Garden Spells Angelica - Will shape its meaning to your need, but it is particularly good for calming hyper children at your table.

Anise Hyssop - Eases frustration and confusion.

Bachelor’s Button - Aids in finding things that were previously hidden. A clarifying flower.

Chicory - Conceals bitterness. Gives the eater a sense that all is well. A cloaking flower.

Chive Blossom - Ensures you will win an argument. Conveniently, also an antidote for hurt feelings.

Honeysuckle - For seeing in the dark, but only if you use honeysuckle from a brush of vines at least two feet thick. A clarifying flower.

Lavender - Raises spirits. Prevents bad decisions resulting from fatigue or depression.

Lilac - When a certain amount of humility is in order. Gives confidence that humbling yourself to another will not be used against you.

Marigold - Causes affection, but sometimes accompanied by jealousy.

Pansy - Encourages the eater to give compliments and surprise gifts.

Peppermint - A clever method of concealment.

When used with other edible flowers, it confuses the eater, thus concealing the true nature of what you are doing. A cloaking flower.

For a complete Guide to Edible Flowers, visit sarahaddisonallen.com

I get by with a little help from my friends. -- John Lennon

2015 Summer Learning Program

Read • Create • Discover

For All Ages June 1 – July 18

Johnson County Public Library Register at any JCPL Branch or online at pageafterpage.org

Preregister online starting May 25th!

Visit our website for a list of sponsors Register online May 25 thru May 31 for the Summer Learning Program and you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a FAMILY 4-PACK of KINGS ISLAND general admission tickets for the 2015 season!