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NEWSLETTERS |
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A Publication of the Friends of the Lafayette Library |
MAY 2005 |
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Librarian’s Corner . . . . . City Proclamation for Friends of the Lafayette Library In April, we celebrated National Volunteer Week. By calling attention to one of America’s most valuable assets – our volunteers – it was an opportunity for us to give thanks to all that they do to improve our communities. This year the honor went to all of Contra Costa County Library’s local Friends of the Library and Library Foundation groups. The Mayor of Lafayette has signed a proclamation on behalf of our Friends of the Lafayette Library, which now hangs in our Library. It will have a prominent place in the new Lafayette Library & Learning Center. The proclamation reads: WHEREAS, The Friends of the Lafayette Library promote libraries, reading and literacy in their community by purchasing library books and funding programs to foster the love of reading for children and adults of all ages; and WHEREAS, The Friends of the Lafayette Library of Contra Costa County endeavor to preserve and strengthen the importance of libraries in the community; and WHEREAS, Libraries are centers for education and information and as such, they provide the community with opportunities and resources for lifelong learning; and WHEREAS, Libraries help children succeed in school by providing resources to support their educational needs; and WHEREAS, Libraries support democracy by creating an informed citizenry and by ensuring that its resources are available to anyone regardless of age, race, gender or socioeconomic background; and WHEREAS, Contra Costa County Library Friends and Foundation groups donated over $577,000 and more than 40,000 hours of volunteer time to enhance and enrich library services in Contra Costa County in 2004; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Carl Anduri, Mayor of the City of Lafayette, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby thank the Friends of the Lafayette Library for their dedicated service to our community. I could not have said it better myself. Thank you, Friends. |
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Please join fellow library supporters at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 19 at 7:15 p.m. at the Library. We will elect officers for our next fiscal year and update you on any new details concerning the new Library. In addition to this exciting agenda, immediately following there will be another fabulous Sweet Thursdays presentation featuring the Kensington Ladies Erotica Society guaranteed to entertain and otherwise spice up your life. |
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The Bookmark Contest was a great success with over 400 entries. All entries were on display throughout the month of April at the Library. The awards ceremony took place on Sunday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. as part of the new Library Campaign Kick-off Festivities. Gift certificates for $25 from the Storyteller or Lafayette Bookstore were given to the winners. In addition, Anthony Ruiz of Fast Frame will frame the artwork free of charge. Mr. Ruiz also frames all 8 winners for display in the Library. This year’s theme was Imagine. |
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First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade |
Natalie Morlock Arianna Ninh Kendall Green Patrick Buckley Tanner Cullen Katie Waal Delaney O’Hara Jessica Jin |
Springhill Burton Valley Lafayette Springhill Happy Valley Stanley Stanley Stanley |
Honorable Mentions are as follows: |
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First Grade
Third Grade Eighth Grade |
Emily Connors Leo Barakos Megan Peirona Jessica Evaristo Gavin Rock Katie Curry Harrison Lam Miranda Hill Lizzie Kroetch Mathew Brewer Elizabeth Byrne Nicholas Spadoni Scott Paik Rachel Tsao Kirsten Torre |
Lafayette |
Bookmark Contest Hall of Fame Created In addition to the above winners, this year we have created a Hall of Fame, which honors past winners for outstanding artwork. Hall of Fame honorees: |
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Third Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade |
Griffin Haz Daniel Kennedy Siena Haz |
Burton Valley Springhill Stanley |
Treasurer’s Report Friends of the Lafayette Library Fiscal 2004/2005 Financial Highlights Our income for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, which primarily comes from Bookroom and library lobby sales, special events, membership dues and donations, was $91,256. Since the primary goal of the Friends of the Lafayette Library is to raise as much money as possible for Lafayette ’s pending new library, all excess funds are transferred to the Building Fund. $69,000 was transferred this year. We also gave the library $22,625 to purchase books, materials and pay for children’s programs. |
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Thank you Bookroom volunteers for all your hard work and loyalty. We have really made a difference! The 36 Bookies who make the Bookroom Go: |
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Toni Finger |
Sally Bellenger |
Julie Taylor |
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