Volume 1, Issue 2 Mar 2014 to June 2014
Library Wins Maker Spaces Grant
Library Quarterly The
EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
by Patrick Goodman, Acquisitions/Youth Services Librarian The East Bonner County Library District is pleased to announce that we are one of six libraries from around the state invited to participate in year two of the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ “Make It at the Library” project. Both the Clark Fork and Sandpoint Branches will participate in the year long project, which is designed to implement makerspaces in public libraries around the state. “Make It at the Library” encourages the use of new technologies and provides the necessary materials and training for library staff to implement creative, STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) programming.
During our participation in the “Make It at the Library” project, the Library staff will receive tools that include stateof-the-art robotic, 3D printing, e-textile, and engineering resources. Staff training begins with a workshop at the
Idaho Commission for Libraries in Boise, February 24-25, and will continue throughout the year. “‛Make It at the Library’” had a successful and exciting first year in 2013, and we are excited to embrace ‘making,’ to push the boundaries of programming with tweens
and teens, and watch the creative results,” said the library Director Ann Nichols.“By providing materials and tools, instruction in the use of new technology, and an environment that supports the creative process, our library can level the playing field for our users who may not otherwise have the opportunity for this kind of innovative activity.” For more information on “Make It at the Library,” visit http://libraries.idaho.gov/makeit-at-the-library and www.facebook.com/MakeItIda ho.
This project has been made possible through funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
FREE Music Downloads That You Can Keep by Ann Nichols, Library Director Music lovers take note! The library has expanded the music service from Freegal.
Everyone with an active library card from inside our library district can now download up to FIVE songs per week. These songs never have to be returned, and they will not expire. Another very exciting feature is the streaming music option. In addition to the
five songs per week, card ebonnerlibrary.org, click on holders now have access the Music Movies Games to unlimited daily streamtab, then on the Freegal ing. People can link, enter your card number build their own and pin and start streaming playlists, or use or downloading. pre-created lists, stream albums or Enjoy! individual songs. Freegal has e access to more Inside this issue: than 7 million Library Events Schedule Pull-out songs from more than 28,000 music labels, inVolunteer Profile 2 cluding all Sony Music Staff Profile 2 content. With 7 million songs to choose from Clark Fork Corner 3 there’s sure to be someFOL Update 3 thing for everyone.To take advantage of this The Role of a Library Trustee 3 service, log onto the liHunger Games Word Jumble 4 brary website at
Volunteer Profile - Heather Kinley
by Heather Kinley, Sandpoint Branch Lifelong Learning Center Tutor I am a Canadian, a wife, mother, grandmother, volunteer and adventurer.
Colombia to a school for the blind in Zambia, I’ve seen the resilience of children who have been dealt a tough hand.
With an empty nest and thirst for travel, in 2007 I joined my husband as he’s worked in 8 diverse countries. We’ve lived in everything from a tent in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana, to a condo in Medellin, Colombia. We are now in Australia and love its beauty and friendly people. But our favorite place on earth is our little piece of property on the Pend O’Reille River, where our family and friends have gathered for the last 11 years. Volunteering is important to me, and the last few years have given me new opportunities. From orphanages in Mexico and
For two summers I have been privileged to tutor students through the Sandpoint Library Lifelong Learning program. I am looking forward to working with my student from last year and see how she has progressed, and of course - to summertime in Idaho!
Read more about my travels on my blog:
Heather and husband, Roger snorkeling with dolphins in the ocean.
www.kinleytravels.blogspot.com
Staff Profile - Dawn Hughes
by Dawn Hughes, Sandpoint Branch Administrative Assistant more than Betsy. And we were strict librarians, diligently dogging the neighborhood children who refused to bring back those books! I had forgotten that memory. It’s a good one. That being said....I believe now that the “library game” all those years ago had set a foundation for me that I would not be aware of until many years later.
I was asked a week or so ago if I’d like to contribute to the Library’s Quarterly Newsletter. Initially I didn’t think I’d have anything to say. I know, those of you who know me are shocked. And then I began sharing a memory with Susan. I had told her that as a little girl, I had played “library” with my best friend in my parents’ garage. We had quite the little setup going. We had the books. We had the date due cards. We even had a box for the books being returned! We took turns at being The Librarian. and naturally, since it was my parents’ garage I got to be The Librarian
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ber of years) in the medical field and I loved it. But life, with its twists and turns doesn’t always lead us to where we think we should go. Thankfully, one of those turns took me here and I have worked for the East Bonner County Library District for 14 years now.
My junior year in high school was typical. It That childhood game 43 years ago may have was full of all the teenage angst normal 16 been “telling” me something….or maybe not. year olds go through. And typically, like all Who knows? And, although I’m not playing 16 year olds, I knew that if I wanted a car I library in a garage anymore, I am thrilled to would have to get a job. I be able to say I am doing soon found myself working what I love more than as a page in a small anything. And not many “Little did I know that my neighborhood branch for people can say that. It has the Spokane Public Library created in me a feeling of childhood game would lead me District. I remained there belonging. Belonging to a for the next 4 years while I there, or for that matter, to where I community that loves its finished high school and library and all the wonderam today” then college. Little did I ful doors it opens for us. I know that my childhood am where I am suppose to game would lead me there, be. I love seeing all the or for that matter, to where I am today. I faces that come in every day….the young certainly did not plan it. I had huge plans and the old. The friendships I have formed upon graduation from high school. I had with co-workers and patrons is not someplans to be an airline attendant. Then I dething everyone is fortunate enough to have, cided perhaps a bank teller would be good. so I take care of that gift. Even better, a fashion consultant for Sacs Fifth Avenue in New York! These were Who knew? A childs game in a garage... in a huge plans for 16 year old. So, I went to way, I do believe I have come full circle. college, and after changing my major twice I earned a Medical Records degree. I had planned on working (which I did for a num-
T H E L I B R A R Y Q U A R T E RL Y
Clark Fork Corner - Clark Fork Library History 101 by Diane Newcomer, first manager of the Clark Fork branch The genesis of the present Clark Fork Library was the old honor system lending library in the basement of the Clark Fork Mercantile. The “Merc” is gone now, only to remain in the dust of memory, the library continues and thrives! The first Clark Fork Branch Library celebrated it’s opening in January 1987, with Library director Karen Strege, Paul Croy and Pat McManus there to open the doors to a new age. In the little building, under 900 square ft. built by the High School carpentry class on land provided by the City, there was standing room only. The collection of materials included the books from the Merc and many more from the Sandpoint Library. There were a
few magazines, records, and a reference section with up to date Encyclopedias and Atlases. Early usage was slow; library use is an acquired taste and we had a whole community to train! The kids paved the way, using the resources first for school work, but soon for pleasure reading and listening as well. A few little ones came to Story Time and the Summer Reading Program gained a few more. Cassette and video tapes broadened our patron base and a few years later when we added 8 feet to the length of the building we quadrupled our use!
We were in BUSINESS! The rest is obvious; in Dec. 1999 our new building opened, followed by the new Sandpoint Library in April 2000 and the Bookmobile a bit later. Just a few years ago the “new” building was remodeled, giving the community a bigger children’s area, new meeting room, a tutoring room and more available technology. Our patrons include our neighbors in Montana, many summer people and the bicycle tourists who stop by and include us on their trip blogs. The Library enriches us all!
Friends of the Library Update— Free Concert and Donation Request by Marty Bowne, FOL Member FREE CONCERT Tami and Dave Gunter return again to present A Bridge Across the Water: The Celtic Roots of Americana Music. This presentation is extended to everyone in the community to thank them all for the support of the Friends at the monthly book sales as well as those who have donated books for the sale. This concert will be free for everyone and is on Sunday, March 23 from 1:30 – 3:00 in the Library lobby . Refreshments will be served.
DONATIONS NEEDED
FOL member, Bette Hefner and FOL President, Ilene Bell waiting to serve customers at the December 2013 Book Sale
Friends of the Library could use your help. Our supply of books for sale is at an all time low and if you find you have some books, videos, DVD’s or magazines you know longer want, please bring them to the library. All the money we make goes back to the library to provide things they need and use.
The Role of the EBCL Board of Trustees by Shannon May, Trustee, East Bonner County Library District You are the center of East Bonner County Library District’s universe. The library exists to serve you, and I believe it does so very effectively thanks to a creative and dedicated staff. We members of the board of trustees are behind the scenes attempting to provide oversight of the library’s administration. The board exists to represent you in the library’s operation. The library has a director, Ann Nichols, who manages the library’s day-to-day operations. She is the equivalent of a company’s chief executive officer. As such, the board of trustees could be compared to a company’s board of directors. One key duty of the board is to VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2
hire and evaluate the library director. Trustees don’t become involved in the daily library functions. Trustees are your eyes and ears when it comes to budgeting because it’s your money that pays to operate the library. In addition to approving the annual budget, we meet monthly and review the district’s finances and monthly expenses to ensure that funds are spent wisely and not wasted. The financials are not the most exciting things to review but are critical to a well-run organization. The board also is responsible for making and approving library policies,
planning and community relations. Trustees serve on committees with library staff to work through these responsibilities and make proposals for the board to consider. We seek to support your library and prepare for the future through these efforts. You in the community know all too well how quickly things are changing, and trustees strive to ensure that your future needs and wants from the library are met. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the board’s monthly meetings, as well as to attend committee meetings that are open to the public, too. See the district’s web site or information kiosk for the next meeting dates. Page 3
East Bonner County Library District Mission Statement
EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
Sandpoint Branch 1407 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Phone: 208-263-6930 E-mail: infodesk@ebonnerlibrary.org
The mission of the Library District is to provide free and open access to information and ideas which are essential to a democracy. In support of this mission, the District encourages lifelong reading and learning, supports activities important to our diverse community and is dedicated to the basic First Amendment principles of intellectual freedom and access to information without censorship.
Clark Fork Branch 601 Main St. Clark Fork, ID 83811 Phone: 208-266-1321
We’re on the web: www.ebonnerlibrary.org
The Hunger Games Word Jumble by Amy Scott Unscramble the words related to The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins below. Then use the circled letters to answer the question to the right.
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The first person to present this page (with the correct answer filled in) to the Bookmobile or Information Desk staff will win for that branch. One prize per person.
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Library staff and their families are excluded.
Answer the question to win a prize. Use the circled letters from the unscrambled words on the left to fill in the blanks on the right and answer the question to win a certificate redeemable for 3 books of your choice from a Sandpoint FOL book sale. Sales are held the first Saturday of each month in the Sandpoint branch lobby from 10 am to 2 pm. Three people will win. One prize will be issued at each library branch, Sandpoint, Clark Fork, and the Bookmobile. Prizes generously supplied by the Sandpoint Branch Friends of the Library.