Volume 1, Issue 3 June 2014 to Sept 2014
Technology Tutors
Library Quarterly The
EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
by Amanda Ruff, Information Technology Support Services Coordinator The East Bonner County Kindles, Androids, Tablets, below: Library offers a Tech Tuand more. tor Program! Do you need Mondays with Bob help learning a new softCall the information desk at 11:30 am - 1:30 pm ware or device? Do you 208-263-6930 to schedule a Specializing in iPads, Macs want to check out ebooks, audio books, Frustrated by technology? Tuesdays with Rose or download free mu10 am - 12 pm sic but don’t know Specializing in iPads where to start? Call us at the library for Thursdays with Kathan appointment with ryn a tech tutor. 5 - 7 pm Appointments are Specializing in Anfree and can be droids scheduled for ½ hour to 1 hour time slots. Fridays with Sidnee 11 am - 1 pm The Tech Tutor ProSpecializing in Smart gram actually started phones, Windows 8.1, Volunteer Tech Tutors iPad over a year ago with one tutor available to are here to help. help only with eReadSaturdays with ers. The program was Jeanine so popular that we have one-on-one appointment 10 am - 12 pm expanded to include five with the tech tutor that is Specializing in eReaders, volunteer tutors whose just right for you. iPads specialties range from iPads, Windows 8.1, Macs, Check out their schedules
Lobby Display Cases High-light Local Talent, History and More by Elise Tuma, Life Long Learning Coordinator Both the Sandpoint Branch and the Clark Fork Branch have beautiful display cases for your visual enjoyment. Some original art and nature exhibits are also on display inside the main part of the libraries. We may have to set up a traveling display case so the Bookmobile patrons can participate! In Sandpoint, the 4 display cases in the lobby are usually changed-out every six weeks. Clark Fork library cases presently have a wildlife exhibit. We actively seek collections that reflect the wide area of interests represented in our communities. The displays range from professional artwork to the won-
derful artistic displays from cerning reserving one of the the local schools. Some display cases, please contact displays are informative, me. some are controversial, and many have a seasonal Elise Tuma theme. Past favorites have Lifelong Learning Center included a rubber ducky elise@ebonnerlibrary.org collection and antique 208-265-2665 woodworking tools. The Bonner County Historical Society and Museum has one case reserved to high- Inside this issue: light their exhibits and the Library Events Schedule Pull-out Friends of the Sandpoint Library have a display that Volunteer Profile 2 promotes their upcoming Staff Profile 2 programs. Currently, the Sandpoint cases are reserved through September 2014. If you or your group are interested in more information con-
Clark Fork Corner
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FOL Update
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Get to Know Your Library—Recycling
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At Your Library—Word Search
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Volunteer Profile - Christine Hoehne by Christine Hoehne, Sandpoint Branch Shelving Volunteer
I am a child of World War 2. Born in a when I met my German husband, and we small market town in England, raised in started our world travels. He was an engiausterity, but with a loving family, I had neer, based in northern Germany, but with no idea where life would take me. I am his commitments, we travelled to almost Christine Hoehne, and I am a volunteer every country in western Europe, to North at the Sandpoint library. I was educated Africa, then to the Far East, Singapore, India at an all girls school (uniforms obligaand Indonesia. What this gave me was the tory) and on leaving experience of the lives of school, worked for the people all over the globe government. As a and I grew to understand young girl, I used my the difference in cultures town library, walking and to appreciate those some evenings in the differences. I learned not dark, there and back to be afraid of what is difto get my favourite ferent, but to find out all I books - "The Secret could, and to understand Garden", “Black it. Beauty" and so on. In 1981, my snorkeling husband’s job Heather and husband, Roger My best gift at Christmeant moving to the USA. with dolphins in the ocean. mas was a book, and I was sorry to leave GerI read voraciously. many and our many Christine with husband Frank Hoehne friends, but what an experiMy view of life was changed dramatically ence that move was - from
formal Germany to the American south. (Forgetting myself and speaking German to a bemused real estate agent!). We had 18 wonderful years in North Carolina. While there, I volunteered in the school system, and was a substitute teacher. I am a proud parent of three wonderful children, and I am a doting grandmother. We were fortunate to be able to retire early, 15 years ago. And we discovered Sandpoint. I have never loved a place as much as this, and although we travelled throughout the USA, from the moment we crossed the Long Bridge, we knew - this was where we belonged. To be able to give a little back to the town that welcomed us is a pleasure. Having seen libraries all over the world, I can honestly say that the East Bonner County Libraries of Sandpoint and Clark Fork are truly amazing, and are deserving of our support and help.
Staff Profile - Kathy Swanson by Kathy Swanson, Sandpoint Branch Circulation Desk Attendant My PASSION is TRAVEL...and singing, many “hats”- house painter, photo lab dancing, photography, stories (films, worker, freelance photographer, grounds plays, storytellers, books), being outdoors, crew, server, gardener, book seller, hostlearning. I consider myself a “renaissance” ess, theater employee, jewelry maker, ofperson; I am very interested in many fice worker, and mom. Mom being the most things. I tend to be “alternative”, “out-ofrewarding, and at times, trying. I have the box”, a “non-conformist”. I remember homeschooled/unschooled my boys for 11 my high school guidance counselor trying years ( although my oldest is 21). Another to “track” me. “What do you like?”, amazing adventure in my life. My job at “Everything”. “What are you good EBCL has been a wonderful opportunity to at?”,“Everything” (with the exception of see new and interesting materials for us to most team sports; I did love field hockey use. and was very good at it. I like individual activities like dance, yoga, Working at the library was cycling, racketball, badminnot a huge leap for me. My ton). In college, I couldn’t parent’s house was literally “The library is a step on a small, private library. decide on a major- history? biology? My last term as a Every room, including bathmy journey in life. ” sophomore I took my first rooms, was filled (often floor Anthro course– Introduction to ceiling) with books and to Paleoanthropology; I found magazines. Learning is an my niche! Anthropologyinherited passion from my EVERYTHING having to do with humansparents. In grade school, I was a library fascinating! I graduated with a BA in so“helper”. Apparently, I helped myself to a cial/cultural Anthropology. copy (actually 2) of the Green Book of Fairies. After college, I was going through my I have never been a “career” woman; I old books and found a copy in MY books have always looked for jobs that I found from my grade school library! I could have interesting and fun. My favorite job was SWORN I returned it (I did, at least the right out of college, as a dayFIRST copy!). They were quite gracious care/preschool teacher. Two years olds about its return- no fine! were my absolute favorite- so fresh, “real”they devoured every experience full of Before being paid to work at the library, I emotions! I was often exhausted after was a volunteer. I learned “processing”, work, but it was an adventure! I have worn worked in the kids’ section shelving as well Page 2
as shelving/shelf-reading general library materials. I enjoy helping people, matching them up with what they are looking for. I am an introvert who likes people in small doses and can be an extrovert when I need to be. I often escape to the solace of a good book and a cup of tea when I am overwhelmed by “reality”! I have a theatrical flare (read: can be LOUD and tends to EXAGGERATE!), so sometimes I have a hard time being quiet at work (but, I have great empathy for those who are unwittingly loud and being “shhh’ed”). The library is a step on my journey in life. I want to travel the world and find a way to work with plants/animals, perhaps learn animal communication! I think working with dolphins would be amazing! In the meantime, I am enjoying this part of my journeyfinishing raising my youngest and working, helping people, at the library. T H E L I B R A R Y Q U A R T E RL Y
Clark Fork Corner by Dawn Schatz, Clark Fork Youth Services Assistant special guests from Albeni Falls on 6/12/14 followed by the Mobius Science Center Thursday, June 12 from Spokane, so be sure to highlight those events on your calendar. You really just never know what drop in guest will surprise us during Summer Reading. Our Thursday program runs from June 12-July 24 with a school lunch served at 12:30 followed by our program from 1PM-3PM. Preregistration is highly encouraged. Or just stop by the Clark Fork Library on the first day. It’s easy. Just read
Summer is almost upon us and that means: Fizz, Boom, READ our theme for Clark Fork Library’s Summer Reading program. For the first time, we will offer a summer reading story time with a science theme on Wednesdays for children ages 3-6. There will be lots of opportunities to partake in kitchen science and simple experiments throughout the 7 weeks, with every child receiving a free book. Thursdays will remain for the older kids ages 7-13 continuing with our activity based STEM program - including robotics, chemistry, soldering, glow textiles. For those who like old school science, we’ll be making projectors, speakers, ukuleles, and kites. We’ll also prepare for your average Zombie Apocalypse! Not to be fooled, our program is fun and engaging with lots of prizes for reading. We’ve invited
books, magazines, e-books, graphic novels, or audio books and record the amount. On our finale, July 24th you’ll receive your prize for fulfilling your reading contract. Local sponsors, Avista and the Idaho Commission for Libraries make this program possible. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn @ the Clark Fork Library .
Last year’s Summer Reading program. Dylan Greer walks across a field of eggs.
208-266-1321 dawns@ebonnerlibrary.org
Friends of the Library Update by Pat Ramsey, FOL Member-at-large The Friends of the Library will be celebrating 25 years of service to the Library this year. Since 1989, the FOL has raised well over $200,000. Funds are raised on the first Saturday of each month at the Used Book Sale and the profit goes toward projects not usually in the library budget. FOL has funded numerous items for many areas including the kiosk in the lobby, new collection book display shelves, color copy machine, GED assistance, youth services
books, Seed Saving program, and most recently, the window blinds.
Treasurer – Howard Child Secretary – Mary Jo Haag
FOL continues to host monthly programs of interest to our community. In September the Music Conservatory will be featured.
Members-at-Large: Meridene Bloom Pat Ramsey Julie Smith Gretchen Ward Sherry Casamento Barb Litscher Shirl Howard Bette Heffner
New officers proposed for the June, 2014 election include: President – Ilene Bell Vice President – Judy Lyding
Get to Know Your Library - Recycling
by Susan Bates-Harbuck, Bookmobile Driver, Desk Attendant, Holds Asst. and Information Services Coordinator It’s already obvious how much the library reduces the impact on the environment by letting so many people share the same books, movies, CD’s, audio books, computers, magazines and newspapers. But the library is green in other ways as well. We’ve added eBooks and eAudiobooks and you can stream music from Freegal through our library webpage. We have a magazine and jigsaw puzzle exchange over by the bulletin board. Recycling is an important part of the whole process at the library. All the nonconfidential white paper is cut up and used for scratch paper or it is recycled. White paper with confidential information is shredded and then recycled. Magazines are withdrawn after 3 years and newspapers after 6 months and those are taken to VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3
twice a month. Plastic water jugs are put into the city recycling, and of course we re-use all the plastic grocery bags that patrons bring in for us. What about the books that are worn out or no longer being checked out? Many are sold at our monthly book and tape sale run by the Friends of the Library. Those that don’t sell can be recycled. It’s estimated that we reduce our monthly trash by about half of a dumpster. recycling. Cardboard boxes that all those books and movies and CD’s come in are flattened and recycled. Even most of the packing material is passed on to others who can use it. The person who does the recycling has a pretty full Subaru at least
And, of course, if you want to know more about recycling, just ask your friendly librarians or head to 363.78 in the nonfiction shelves.
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EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
Sandpoint Branch 1407 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Phone: 208-263-6930 E-mail: infodesk@ebonnerlibrary.org Clark Fork Branch 601 Main St. Clark Fork, ID 83811 Phone: 208-266-1321
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Word Search by Susan Bates-Harbuck, Bookmobile Driver, Desk Attendant, Holds Asst. and Information Services Coordinator
Complete the word search to win a prize The goal of the Word Search is to find all the words hidden within the puzzle. The word list on the right side of the game shows all of the words that are hidden on the board. Find and circle all 15 of them 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. Be the first to show your completed puzzle to a staff member at one of the 3 branches to win.