View this email in your browser NEWSLETTER ~ JUNE 2018 Returning by popular demand! Jimmy Ogle, renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of Memphis & Shelby County, will return to speak at Friends' Annual Meeting on June 11. He will present an illustrated talk on Memphis' groundbreaking music history. His previous appearance was among our most popular programs, so come early to snag a good seat.
"Friend"-ly social time begins at 6:00 p.m., and the program at 6:30 p.m. Please invite a friend or family member to attend with you. We love meeting new people and making new friends. Friends' programs are always open to the public. ANNUAL BOOK SALE The 2018 Annual Book sale is history. Friends sincerely appreciates all our members who worked so tirelessly to make the sale a success and all those who came and shopped. Over the five days of the sale, April 18-22, more than 13,300 books were placed back into the community raising $6,496 for Bartlett Library programs and facilities. The estimated 4,500 unsold books were distributed between the Library for pop-up library events; Friends' Little Free Library located on the Burloe bike path; the Binghampton United Methodist mission; and ReStore, Habitat for Humanity's thrift store. BOOK SALES IN THE LIBRARY
Monthly feature sales will be on hiatus during June and July. They will return in August with the semi-annual "Biggest & Best" sale featuring oversized books and especially nice books. Meanwhile, the regular daily book sale is fully stocked with all types of books and magazines for your summer reading enjoyment. COMMUMITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Throughout the year, Friends of the Bartlett Library has sought to promote the library and encourage literacy in the community, as well as to share about our organization. We welcome an invitation to speak to groups and interact in community activities. This past year, we have had many such opportunities: September October December Bartlett Festival Bartlett School Librarians Inservice Meeting Bartlett Senior Center Health Fair Barnes and Noble Book Fair
March April May Read Across America - Bartlett Elementary School Bartlett Baptist Church Happy Timers Luncheon Bartlett Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO Leadership Bartlett Bartlett Festival Bartlett Business EXPO Bartlett Baptist Happy Timers Potluck Read Across America SUMMER FUN & LEARNING AT THE LIBRARY For Ages 6 months to Adult
Friends is pleased to sponsor the Read for Your School contest again this year. This program has been an excellent way to encourage children to continue reading and participating in learning activities throughout the summer. In addition, visiting the Bartlett Library becomes a part of their summer-time routine, and the monetary prizes enhance the resources of our Bartlett City Schools libraries for a better Bartlett.
WELCOME, NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS March - May 2018 New members are highly prized by Friends. We hope to meet and personally welcome each one at a quarterly program or another event. Renewing members are gratefully appreciated, too. Friends currently has 178 members, and each is essential to our continued ability to support the Library. New Members Barnes, Bryan Bartkiewicz, Frances Bolin, Laura Bondurant, Charlotte Boyd, Michael Celmer, Jamie Cohen, Richard Craig, Paul DeCrow, Peggy Dyer, Kim Emmons, Justin Gafford, Ginny Hubbard, Kirby Kidwell, Hannah Kondziela, Anne Lester, Joyce Martinez, Patrick McGhee, Brooke Moore, Melissa Sisson, Jocelyn Smith, Jessica Steele, Jessie Young, William Membership forms are available in the Library, by clicking our logo above, or by clicking here. Renewing Members Arnold, Sharon Auld, Duane Barton, Joe Beaty, Eric Bellora, Andrea Bishop, Sam & Barbara Brown, Shirley Cain, Gay Carter, Kathy Cawein, Beth Chenoweth, John Colvin, Eddie & Diane Elliott, Emily Harris, James Hathaway, Kenneth Jorgensen, Mike & Betsy Kula, Tommy Lebel, Camille McCord, Sandy Metler, Michael Pickren, Susan Radford, Beverly Ray, Ruth Robbins, Nevin Schwind, Cynthia Slezak, Twila Swan, Jessica Swan, Catherine Sweeney, John Williams, Cindy Williams, Ann FRIENDS' YEAR IN REVIEW Friends' mission is to support and promote the Bartlett Library and to encourage literacy and learning. Thanks to all who helped fulfill our mission this year. - Purchased the following for the Library: - Large format color laser printer - Stools for laptop counter FRIENDS' ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (May 31, 2017 - May 27 2018) Beginning Balance $107,574 Income $30,415 Dues $ 1,800
- Donated $1,675 for purchase of books - Subscribed to BookPage for distribution to Library patrons - Provided free book marks and book bags for Library patrons - Supported the Library Manager's participation in the annual Tennessee Library Association Conference - Donated $5,300 to Bartlett City Schools libraries through the Read for Your School Contest - Donated $2,000 to Shelby County Books from Birth for free books distributed to Bartlett children - Sponsored the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off event and year-round programs for children, teens, and adults - Participated in community events - Bartlett Festival, Bartlett Business EXPO, Senior Center Health Fair, Barnes & Noble Book Fair, Read Across America, and others - Hosted a reception for Friends members to celebrate our 10th anniversary in June 2017, and presented the Library with framed drawings of the three Library buildings - Conducted the 15th Annual Book Sale as well as daily and feature sales in the Library - Conducted a children s nonfiction book sale - Launched our website, www.friendsbartlettlibrary.org, and established an Instagram account - Celebrated National Library Week/Workers Day by providing lunch for Library staff - Celebrated National Friends of Libraries Week with a display in the Library lobby and a special ½-price book sale Buy a Book Donations 150 Barnes & Noble Book Fair 169 Other Donations 927 Annual Book Sale 6,496 Daily & Feature Sales 15,672 Children's Nonfiction Sale 1,072 Online Sales 1,991 Flash Drive Sales 182 Interest 1,956 Expenses ($25,209) Administration $2,210 Fundraising: - Book Sales 399 - Flash Drives 0 - On-Line Sales 261 Library Facilities, Equipment & Furnishings: - Large Format Printer 1,700 - Stools for Laptop Bar 1,487 - Supplies 1,076 - Other 113 Library Staff Support & Development 562 Books (Buy a Book) 1,675 Customer Book Bags 3,675 BookPage Subscription 528 Children & Teen Programs 2,455 Adult Programs 533 Volunteer Programs 330 Promotional Activities: - Bartlett Festival 258 - Bookmarks 302 - Other 45 Donations: - Read for Your School 5,300 - Books From Birth 2,000 - Other 300 Ending Balance $112,780 OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS The monetary contributions our Friends and members of the community have made this year are greatly appreciated. Contributions through the Buy a Book for Bartlett Program enable the Library to purchase additional books and other materials and provide the donor with a bookplate by which they can honor or memorialize a special person. Undesignated contributions support the activities
of Friends and Library facilities and programs. Buy a Book brochures are available at the Library, on our new website, or by clicking the picture below. Monetary and book donations may be tax deductible. A special thank-you is extended to this year s donors. Buy a Book For Bartlett Program Carol Huff In Memory of Ernest Maynard Abraham & Laura Salehi In Memory of Reba Sanders Undesignated Donations Barnes & Noble Book Fair Purchases & Giftwrapping Donors Kenneth Burnette Shirley Milzarek Michael & Wendy Moses Jim & Betty Overman Roger & Regina Smith Karen Thompson Bartlett Baptist Happy Timers Michael & Donna Metler Angelica Perry (PayPal Giving Works) Bartlett Lions Club To keep in touch with Friends' activities, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or visit our new website, www.friendsbartlettlibrary.org! Facebook Instagram Email Website Copyright 2018 Friends of the Bartlett Public Library, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.