Public Library for Union County Newsletter Fall 2015

Library Connection Vol. VIII, Issue 2 • Fall 2015 a newsletter for friends of the library

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We invite you to attend a focus group meeting to share your thoughts on various aspects of the library, including our services, resources, patron needs, and place in the Union County community.

• Group 1: Teens and Tweens • Group 2: Adult Library Users – Ages 21 and up • Group 3: Parents • Group 4: Retired Adults • Group 5: Community Partners To sign-up for a focus group, contact the library or visit UnionCountyLibraries.org to sign-up online.

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A Note from the President...

A few weeks ago, I dropped my youngest child off at college, and while I’m excited to see what the future holds, I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic. Seventeen years ago, I was a stay-at-home mother with three children under the age of four. Seasoned parents would smile wistfully and say, “Enjoy this time -- the days are long, but the years are short.” I understand that now, but boy, did I have some loooong days. Getting out of the house always helped, and a trip to the public library was a guaranteed hit.

We listened to stories and did crafts, played computer games, checked out cassette and VHS tapes (I’m dating myself here…) and took home books by the dozens. I still remember the “I Love Toy Trains” video that we must have watched a hundred times -- it introduced us to the Choo-Choo Barn in Strasburg, PA, which we then added to our list of Must Do Road Trips.

(I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone in the Lancaster area with an hour or two to kill - it’s quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!)

As I got to know the staff at the library, I learned how much they depended on volunteers to make so much of what we enjoyed possible. How could I help? I wondered. I started small -- typing and proofreading item listings for the annual auction. Over the years, my auction responsibilities increased and I branched out to (and recruited my children to help with) unloading books for the annual book sale. In 2007, I was asked to become a Library Trustee.

The Public Library for Union County 255 Reitz Blvd • Lewisburg, PA (570) 523-1172 www.UnionCountyLibraries.org Library Hours Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

For me, one of the best things about volunteering for the library is the connections I’ve made with people who would otherwise be out of my circle of acquaintances. Many years ago, it seemed as if the only people I knew in town either worked at Bucknell with my husband or had children born between 1994 and 1997. Now, thanks to my involvement with the library, I know folks of all ages and occupations, including two wonderful people that we welcomed to our board this summer. Randy Maslow-Grindlinger is an interior designer and owner of Dwellings; Amanda Gaynor serves as a law clerk and attorney for the U.S. District Court in Harrisburg.

They bring new and different perspectives while sharing the board’s commitment to a forward-looking library that meets the needs of our entire community.

On behalf of the board and staff, I’d like to thank them, and all our volunteers, for their service. If you’re not already a volunteer, please consider joining us. There’s a place for everyone at the library!

Mary Csernica President, Board of Trustees Mary Csernica is the Teaching and Learning Center Assistant at Bucknell University. She is currently in her eighth year of service as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees Mary Csernica, President Michael Levan, Vice President Jonathan Adams, Secretary Roger Hoffman, Treasurer Amanda Gaynor Sabra Karr Randy Maslow-Grindlinger Jacquelyn Paul The Board of Trustees meets at 6:30 pm on the second Monday of every month.

Meetings are open to the public.

Library Connection • The Public Library for Union County • United Way Community Partner

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Special programs, tools and materials have been added to the list of offerings at the library through the generous support of sponsors. Join them in funding an item from the Catalogue of Enhancements.

Here are some possible projects:

• Adopt-a-Magazine offers something for everyone from Vogue to Time to Wall Street Journal. ($18-250)

• Help children explore and develop digital learning skills by funding an iPad tablet for the children’s learning area. ($750 per tablet)

• Or focus on enhancing lifelong learning and participation in cultural and civic activities by sponsoring new adult programming. ($500) Another way to support the library is to make an in-kind donation of consumable supplies such as construction paper, mailing envelopes, and batteries. See the complete in-kind wishlist on our website, www.UnionCountyLibraries.org.

Mark Your Day for the Perfect Gift For everyone on your special occasion or holiday shopping list: give the gift of enriching and enhancing our community for a day beginning November 1. Dedicate a day of library service to famM A R K Y O UR D A Y ily, friends, and colleagues with the library’s Mark Your Day program.

For a $100 donation, your gift recipient’s name will be prominently recognized at the library, on our website, and social media, linking them to the library’s daily mission to enrich minds and stimulate the imagination.

Or consider making a gift in honor or in memory of the special people in your life which can be designated to add resources, enhance programming, or update facilities.

Did you know the library has... *Indicates New Service • Books: Print, eBooks, Audiobooks • Local History • Magazines/Newspapers • Movies on DVD • Public Computers • Free Internet Access/WiFi • Fax Machine • Genealogy Research

• Programs for All • Themed Discovery Packs • Wireless Printing * • Art Gallery • Puppets • Free Tech Assistance • Device Charging Station * • Outside Geocache * • Meeting Rooms

Library Connection • The Public Library for Union County

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Sponsors Fund Enhancements

Volunteer, Diane Elliott

Library volunteer extraordinaire Diane Elliott, along with co-chair Barbara Baylor, has led the planning effort for the festive and successful Annual Auction event for the past four years. Her thoughtful, business-minded guidance are greatly appreciated by library staff and the 80+ volunteers who make up the auction committee. In her day job, Diane is Vice President/Branch Manager of Swineford National Bank branches in Lewisburg and Mifflinburg.

What prompted you to become a volunteer at the library?

• A strong feeling that we need to keep the lights from going out on non-profits • My personal passion about libraries • I feel I have a lot to offer How has volunteering with the library impacted your life?

• Connects me to others • Increased my social and relationship skills • Able to explore my interests and passions • Helps me be a better leader • Brings joy to my life by making a difference In what ways do you see the library impacting the community?

• Resource for small businesses • Continuing education • Early literacy: programs like the Summer Reading Program that is sponsored by Swineford National Bank • Connecting people and ideas • Improving the overall quality of life • Available to all As volunteer Diane Elliott puts it:

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Life’s a

Trip

• • Save the date • •

The Public Library for Union County’s

27th Annual Auction

Saturday, March 19, 2016 Terrace Room, Elaine Langone Center Bucknell University

Volunteers Wanted!

The Annual Auction committee is currently seeking volunteers.

Visit UnionCountyLibraries.org/volunteers • Call (570) 523-1172

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