Friends of of Oak the Harbor Oak Library Harbor Library News & Notes Fall 2017 Fall 2017 Oak Harbor, Washington Volume 29, Issue 3 News and Notes Used books, as if someone else has had the best of them and you get the sere husk, or the lees, as if a book isn t the one thing, the one product, that is forever new. There s no such thing as a used book. Or there s no such thing as a book if it s not being used. Deborah Meyler, The Bookstore 1
PRESIDENT S MESSAGE I hope you all had a great summer. Thank you to all the Friends of the Library volunteers that helped with the Children s Summer Reading Programs. Our last program was August 15 th. But now it is only a few weeks until our Annual Book Sale, Sept. 8 th and 9 th. I will be calling volunteers to help on Sept. 7 th to shelve books, Sept. 8 th and 9 th to help during the sale, and Sept. 10 th to take down and box the leftover books. If you would like to help and have a specific time/date in mind, please call me at (360)675-4490 or email me at snormanwa@gmail.com. There are some great programs scheduled for September and October. Please note the information in this newsletter about the Sept. 12 program on the History of NAS Whidbey Island. It is at 3 p.m.in the Library Meeting Room. So many of our members returned to Oak Harbor for retirement after spending time at NASWI. This should be a popular program. 2 Our next Friends of the Library meeting is October 19 th at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Please note the change in time. Our meetings are usually at 3 p.m., but this presentation will be at 1:30 p.m. to coordinate with the ferry schedule. Author Terry Buchanan will trace the history of Fort Casey from its beginning at the turn of the century, through two World Wars, and into the present. This promises to be an interesting program about the role of central Whidbey Island in the defense of the Pacific Northwest. I hope to see many of you at the book sale and at these great programs in September and October. Sue Norman Don't ever apologise to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that's what they're there for. Use your library). Don't apologise to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from bookcrossing or borrowing a friend's copy. What's important to me is that people read the books and enjoy them, and that, at some point in there, the book was bought by someone. And that people who like things, tell other people. The most important thing is that people read... Neil Gaiman
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MARY CAMPBELL JOINS STATE LIBRARY STAFF FOR SIX MONTHS Mary Campbell, Managing Librarian at Oak Harbor Library, is on six-month temporary assignment to the staff of the Library Development program at the Washington State Library. Mary will be contributing her extensive knowledge and skill set as a library consultant and will also be the library s training coordinator during her time with the state institution. The Washington State Library provides research services to those seeking information about Washington and the Pacific Northwest through its Central Library. From the territorial collection which was shipped from New York around the horn of South America arriving in Olympia in 1853, to online access to historic books, maps, photographs, and newspapers, WSL supports those who need access to state and federal publications, and provides information services to the legislature. WSL also support libraries and staff throughout Washington with statewide projects, consulting, grants, subsidies, and training. Mary s job over the next few months will be to work with rural public library staff and trustees who are engaged in community partnerships and strategic planning, and to coordinate statewide training that meets the needs of staff from all types of libraries. I m getting lots of support from the staff here at WSL, and also from library trainers and directors from across the state, Mary says. Leslie Moore is filling Mary s shoes as Library Manager until Mary returns in December. Mary Campbell, on right, is seen here with Ashley Ream, author of this year s Whidbey Reads 100 Year Miracle at Ream s talk at the library earlier this summer. 4
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Friends of Oak Harbor Library News & Notes Fall 2017 The Zaniac Gets Crazy! Oak Harbor Library programs charm and educate, especially during the summer when children have free time to spend enjoying their local library. So far this summer the librarians, with support from Friends of the Library, have entertained and educated a host of kids. Alex Zerbe, known as The Zaniac came to Oak Harbor with his show of crazy tricks, beat-boxing, dancing, juggling and more and brought lots of laughs to the young audience. The young man had kids laughing and clapping for more. Another popular program was about Communication, with a capital C. They learned about the different ways we communicate and then they practiced communicating with codes, games, writing, and talking to each other without looking. These special summer programs make the library and exciting and fun place to while away those days before school returns. 6
Friends of Oak Harbor Library News & Notes Fall 2017 Annual Tea Hosted by Library Staff to Say Thank You This year s annual members Tea featured delicious food, fun, a mystery game to guess who done it, and some very special door prizes. Dozens of Friends gathered to share their interest in supporting Oak Harbor s outstanding library and received the thanks of the library staff. Many thanks for the beautiful afternoon. a 7
Don t Forget.!!! GET OUT YOUR CALENDARS so you won t miss any of the exciting everts coming to Oak Harbor. Make sure to check out the ever-fabulous Friends book sale, slated for September 8 and 9. After you ve recovered from hauling all those great books to your den, join us on September 12 to explore the history of the Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island. And save September 21 for readings from Poet Laureate Tod Marshall s statewide poetry anthology WA 129. Last but not least, circle October 19 for the Friends annual meeting where Terry Buchanan will talk about the history of Fort Casey and its role in this nation s defense.. Friends of the Oak Harbor Library The Friends of the Oak Harbor Library is an organization dedicated to helping the Oak Harbor Library with money and volunteers, as well as providing programs and information about the library and Sno-Isle Libraries. Our organization received the Washington Library Friends and Trustees 1998 Distinguished Service Award. One book sale is held each fall using the books donated by the public. In addition, a bookrack is always available during library hours for anyone wishing to purchase books at minimum prices. Friends shirts and book bags are also for sale in the library. All the money collected goes toward a wish list presented by the library for needed items not paid for by the city or Sno-Isle Libraries, such as furniture for the teen area and children's area, and the summer reading program for children and teens. Friends of the Oak Harbor Library PO Box 1838 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 2017 Board President, Sue Norman Past President, Anne Sullivan VP Programs. Sue Norman Treasurer, Sandy Martenson VP Membership, Sylvia Edwards Secretary, Patty Cohick Hospitality Chair, Vacant Library Manager, Mary Campbell Newsletter Editor, Kati Corsaut, corsaue6323@comcast.net The Friends meet on the third Thursday of October, December, January, March and May at 3 p.m. for short business meetings and a program. These programs include 8 authors, local people with interesting stories to tell, and community information programs.
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