FRIENDS FORUM YOU'RE INVITED. President s Corner

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1 President s Corner Rediscover Your Library in 2018 The start of the new year is a great time to seize the opportunity to rediscover E. G. Fisher Public Library and all it has to offer. Nationally, use of public libraries have gone up and down over the past few years: 53% of adults visited a library in 2012, 44% in 2015, and 48% in Let s help make 2018 a record year! Here are a few reasons to rediscover YOUR library: 1. We ve got books: And lots of them. Sitting and reading relives stress, helps stimulate brain function, and has other positive effects on health and well-being. 2. Free Wifi: E. G. Fisher Public Library has offered free wifi and computer access for several years. It is a comfortable place to utilize the Internet for information, social media, and job information. 3. Historical research: In addition to our many books, you ll find old newspaper copies on microfilm. These old editions, some from as far back as the early 1800s, are a treasure of historical information and are also entertaining to read. Both the microfilms and the readers used to view them are available for public use. 4. Public programs: A multitude of programs for adults, like the Noon Book Discussion (lunch is offered), and children s programs are offered throughout the year. 5. It s quiet: With the noise and stress of life, our library is still a place you can sit, read, relax, peruse the shelves, surf the Internet, or just enjoy the quiet and unwind. Recent surveys show that two-thirds of library users visit to borrow books, while around half go to read, study, or use social media. E. G. Fisher truly offers something for everyone. We hope you will make 2018 a Library Year, and make plans to utilize the library and its services and resources even more. We look forward to seeing you. FRIENDS FORUM Newsletter of the Friends of the Library - McMinn County Supporting E. G. Fisher Public Library Volume 23 Issue 1 January 2018 Joe Guy, President of the Friends of the Library Board YOU'RE INVITED FOL Board Meeting January 16, :30 p.m. All members of the Friends of the Library are invited to attend the annual FOL Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the library s Community Room. All members in attendance will vote in a new slate of board members (listed below). Also, a vote will be taken to approve minor revisions to the bylaws. Prior to the meeting, FOL members are encouraged to review the bylaw revisions at the FOL page on the Library s website found at After reviewing the suggested revisions, please indicate your approval via the online form found on the page. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Marc Adams Members: Harriel Blair, Bunny Browder and Joyce Baker Present Board Members who are leaving: Marc Adams, Kathy Doughtery, Amy Goodin, Jim Greek, Carolyn Grimmett, Carey Hicks, and Linda McGill Boards members to be re-elected: Bunny Browder and Lynn Perkinson New Board members to be elected to fill unexpired terms: Linda Cheek (Dec. 2018) Jamie Woodcock McGinnis (Dec. 2018) Jennifer Jen Nunley (Dec. 2018) Briana Hanson (Dec. 2019) New Board Members to be elected to three-year term: Kathy Bessom (Dec. 2020) Craig Hardin (Dec. 2020) Michelle Schumacher (Dec. 2020) Sylvia Johnson (Dec. 2020) Recommended Slate of Officers: President: Joe Guy Vice-President: Briana Hanson Recording Secretary: Corresponding Secretary: Whitney Kimball Coe Treasurer: Joyce R. Baker We are grateful to our outgoing board members for their dedication, love, and service to the Friends of the Library and E. G. Fisher Public Library.

2 SPOTLIGHT: Katie Hiney Director of E. G. Fisher Public Library You became director of E.G. Fisher Public Library 5 months ago (July 5, 2017). What drew you to this job? I was looking to move to the Athens area for personal reasons, but my job search was coming up empty. I came across the vacant Library Director position and thought it could be the perfect fit. Turns out it was! Has anything surprised or delighted you about this library and/or this community? This community is one of the most pleasant communities I've had the opportunity to live and work in. I'm surprised by how much Athens and McMinn County have to offer their citizens: shopping, arts, museums, etc. Did you always want to be a librarian? Not always. I never could settle on what I wanted to be as a kid. But I practically grew up in my public library, volunteered in my middle school library and, short of paying rent, lived in my high school and college libraries. I was even known by the nickname "The Google Queen" in my college days for my ability to find the answer to anything. It wasn't until my second year of college that I figured out my dream job. What is your vision for the role E.G. Fisher could/should play in the life of McMinn County? The library already holds such a special place in hearts of our residents. Our library serves a unique and wonderful collection of people with a wide array of informational needs, and they really love what we provide. A big part of my vision is keeping that confidence in place while anticipating new needs before they arise, particularly providing guidance in an ever-changing digital world. I'd love to see an increase in the availability of e-resources and patrons who feel comfortable using them wisely. How can FOL be most helpful in supporting that vision? The FOL provides financial support that goes toward buying bestsellers, materials in alternate formats, and supplies for engaging and thoughtful programming. It may not seem like much, but these contributions allow us to allocate more of our budget to new pursuits, while catering to the classic library collection and services patrons have come to expect. The FOL allows us to be what we always have been while we simultaneously embrace change. What are some of your favorite things? Books, included! (e.g., Pina coladas? Getting caught in the rain? Ha!) I love scary things. I enjoy horror films from every decade. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I write horror fiction in my spare time. I adore musical theater. I'm also a big fan of tea, cats, and tennis. Some of my favorite authors include John Steinbeck, Shirley Jackson, Richard Matheson, Charles Dickens, Stephen King, and Margaret Atwood. How can McMinn County patrons participate in the life of the library? One of the biggest things they can do is use our resources. Many people don't realize that by utilizing our computers, borrowing materials, attending our programs, and simply coming through the door they are helping us do our best work. Beyond that we always appreciate whatever a patron is able to give: book/program suggestions or their time through volunteering. Of course donations are always welcome, whether its $1, a box of books for the FOL sale, a ream of copy paper, or participating in our Fisher Saturday Sponsor Program. We are always grateful for a helping hand! Thank You The Friends of the Library want to thank the following individuals for their generosity and support of the Library and its programs. Without your contributions, our programs would not be possible. In Memory of... In Honor of... Pat Adams given by Marc Adams Jewell Barnard given by Debbie & Tom Hamilton Bobbye Greek given by Marc Adams Debbie & Tom Hamilton given by Marc Adams

3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: JANUARY - MARCH JANUARY Monday, January 8 Tuesday, January 9 12 p.m. Mystery Book Club: Eggs in a Casket by Laura Childs 6:30 p.m. E-Reader Device Help Session Thursday, January 11 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime 6 p.m. Teen Coding Club Monday, January a.m. MLK Jr. Day of Service 2 p.m. Disney s Frozen Movie Sing-A-Long 6 p.m. The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tuesday, January 16 Noon Noon Book Discussion: Stone Song: A Novel of the Life of Crazy Horse by Winifred Blevins 4:30 p.m. Tween Book Club: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate FEBRUARY Thursday, February 1 6 p.m. Healthy Living Series: All About Nutrition Saturday, February 3 11 a.m. Sensory Storytime 3 p.m. Teen Advisory Group Meeting Monday, February 5 Tuesday, February 6 6 p.m. Pajama Storytime Wednesday, February 7 Library Closed Thursday, January 18 6 p.m. Arts at the Library: Open Mic Night Monday, January 22 Thursday, January 25 Saturday, January 27 4 p.m. Books & Beans Book The Beanery: The Girls by Emma Cline Monday, January 29 Tuesday, January 30 6 p.m. Mystery Book Club Thursday, February 15 6 p.m. Arts at the Library: Drawing Club Monday, February 19 11:30 a.m. Giant Board Games for Teens 2 p.m. The Lego Batman Movie Screening 5:30 p.m. National Treasure President s Day Movie Screening Tuesday, February 20 Noon Noon Book Discussion: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Tubman Thursday, February 8 Friday, February 9 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime Monday, February 12 Tuesday, February 13 2 p.m. Library Services: Using the Library Catalog 4:30 p.m. Tween Book Club Thursday, February 22 Saturday, February 24 4 p.m. Books & Beans Book The Beanery Monday, February 26 Tuesday, February 27 4:30 p.m. Scavenger Hunt at the Library

4 MARCH Thursday, March 1 Saturday, March 3 11 a.m. Sensory Storytime 3 p.m. Teen Advisory Group Meeting Monday, March 5 Tuesday, March 6 6 p.m. Pajama Storytime Wednesday, March 7 Library Closed Thursday, March 8 Friday, February 9 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime Monday, March 12 Tuesday, March 13 4:30 p.m. Tween Book Club 6 p.m. Mystery Book Club Thursday, March 15 6 p.m. Arts at the Library: Drawing Club Monday, March 19 Tuesday, March 20 Noon Noon Book Discussion Thursday, March 22 Saturday, March 24 4 p.m. Books & Beans Book The Beanery Monday, March 26 Tuesday, March 27 Thursday, March 29 Friday, March 30 & Saturday, March 31 Library Closed 2018 New Year, New Programs at Your Library Welcome to the new year and a new year of programs for all ages at E.G. Fisher Public Library! Our resolution for 2018 is to provide as many great programs to our community as possible. We are kicking off that resolution with a Healthy Living Series full of programs to help you and your family make 2018 your healthiest year yet. The Healthy Living Series will include a tai chi class with UT Extension, a nutrition class with nutritionist Jackie Berry, as well as a class specifically for those at risk for or who have diabetes or pre-diabetes. January will also feature the first of the new monthly Arts in the Library series. Each month the library will host one arts program including an mic night in January and a writers group in March. Community members are encouraged to bring their poetry, short stories, jokes, and more to share. This month also marks the addition of two new monthly book discussions and the return of the monthly Mystery Book Discussion and Noon Book Discussion. Tween Book Club is a new book club just for kids! Each month children ages 8 12 can read a pre-selected chapter book individually or as a read-aloud with a caregiver. At book club, kids can discuss the book, make a craft, and come up with a question to tweet to the author. Adults can check out the new collaborative Books and Beans Book Club the last Saturday of each month located at The Beanery. Each month a different community member or library staff member will lead the discussion. We will begin with reading The Girls by Emma Cline with a discussion led by Library Director Katie Hiney. Participants can relax with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a good book. Noon Book Discussion is back on January 16 with a discussion of Stone Song: a novel of the life of Crazy Horse by Winfred Blevins led by Dr. Joyce Baker. Mystery lovers can join the first 2018 meeting of the Mystery Book Discussion January 9 with a discussion of Eggs in a Casket by Laura Childs. Check out these new programs and more on the calendar! Peyton Eastman, Program Director

5 Best Sellers October - December 2017 FICTION The Whistler* John Grisham The Wrong Side of Goodbye* Michael Connelly The Mistress* Danielle Steel A Dog's Purpose* W. Bruce Cameron Never Never* James Patterson and Candice Fox Right Behind You* Lisa Gardner Echoes in Death* J. D. Robb Heartbreak Hotel* Jonathan Kellerman The Shack* William P. Young Mississippi Blood* Greg Iles The Black Book* James Patterson & David Ellis The Chosen*** J. R. Ward The Fix* David Baldacci Golden Prey* John Sandford 16th Seduction* James Patterson & Maxine Paetro Into the Water* Paula Hawkins Come Sundown* Nora Roberts Camino Island* John Grisham House of Spies* Daniel Silva The Late Show* Michael Connelly The Medical Examiner* James Patterson & Maxine Paetro Any Dream Will Do* Debbie Macomber Seeing Red* Sandra Brown Y is for Yesterday* Sue Grafton Glass Houses* Louise Penny Secrets in Death* J. D. Robb A Column of Fire** Ken Follett The Cuban Affair*** Nelson DeMille Sleeping Beauties** Stephen King & Owen King Origin** Dan Brown The Rooster Bar** John Grisham Two Kinds of Truth** Michael Connelly The Midnight Line** Lee Child Hardcore Twenty-Four** Janet Evanovich The People vs. Alex Cross** James Patterson Darker*** E. L. James Year One*** Nora Roberts NON-FICTION Killing the Rising Sun* Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard The Princess Diarist* Carrie Fisher Hillbilly Elegy* J. D. Vance Hidden Figures* Margot Lee Shetterly Portraits of Courage* George W. Bush The Zookeeper's Wife* Diane Ackerman Old School: Life in the Sane Lane*** Bill O'Reilly and Bruce Feirstein Shattered*** Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes Option B*** Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant Astrophysics for People in a Hurry* Neil degrasse Tyson Al Franken, Giant of the Senate*** Al Franken I Can't Make This Up*** Kevin Hart and Neil Strauss Understanding Trump*** Newt Gingrich Rediscovering Americanism*** Mark Levin Devil's Bargain*** Joshua Green The Glass Castle* Jeannette Walls What Happened** Hillary Clinton Killing England** Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard Grant** Ron Chernow Sisters First** Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Pierce Bush Obama: An Intimate Portrait** Pete Souza Promise Me, Dad*** Joe Biden Leonardo Da Vinci** Walter Isaacson *On Shelves Now **Processing ***Not Yet Purchased

6 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 1289 Ingleside Avenue Athens, Tennessee RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization BULK RATE US Postage Paid Permit #151 Athens, TN Library Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Did you know... Did you know that you can have FOL news sent directly to your inbox? Visit the Friends of the Library page of the E. G. Fisher Public Library's website and sign up for the FOL E-News Listserv today! 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Closed Sundays & the first Wednesday of each month. (423) a.m. 5 p.m.