NEWSLETTERFriends of the North Grenville Public Library

February 2013 No. 911th Anniversary

Among the one hundred who attended the Schrieber Award presentation were many Friends including all of our Founding Members.

Friends who attended the Schrieber Award presentation

Stars of the Library Award presented by Friends to individuals who have provided service above and beyond in support of the North Grenville Public Library:

Ashley KulpSusie, Mike McIntoshGeorge BuysDr. John EvansBrenda, Chris ReinkeluersSheila KehoeTed HitsmanWayne CavanaghMarguerite Boyer

Trivia Bee Great FunBee was held in conjunction with AGM, November 15, 2012. Modifi cations to Constitution were approved during the business meeting.

11th Literary Follies, Sunday, March 3, 2013

Winning Team: Barb Tobin, Harry Pratt, Cathy Lindsay, Mike McIntosh

FRIENDS EXECUTIVE

Patrick Babin, ChairJean Kilfoyle, Secretary

Barb McDerby, TreasurerBill McElrea, Volunteer

CoordinatorRoberta RussellFran ThompsonRobyn HarrisJeff MurrayHelen BunnGeorge Buys

New Members: Linda Carriveau

Archdeacon Andrew Chisholm

Ivan Russell, Membership Chair

2012 Income Tax ReceiptsEnclosed

along with membershiprenewal forms

New Life Members: Marie, George Gouthro

Jacqueline, Barry MayhewE. Ann NewtonHenry Newton

Cathy, Bill PattersonMary Whyte

Patrons: Margaret andLinda Ledbetter

We thank you for yourgenerous support.

Most Successful Book Fair Spells $10,000!!!

Sue Higgins, Library CEO, accepts a $6,000 cheque from Barb McDerby, Treasurer, Friends

2013 North Grenville Book Fair Dates: October 17-18! Friends Coordinator, Jeff Murray

An offi cial thank you to

an exceptional individual!!

Bill Patterson, you are one in a

million!

Book Mark Contest, April 2012

Friends, in conjunction with corporate sponsor TD Canada Trust, held a contest for North Grenville youngsters asking them to design and create bookmarks with a library theme.Winners were: Chloe Lawrence, Parker Lawrence, Megan O’Connell,Raine Lundy, and Miah Smirle.Judges were Barb Tobin and Marjorie Mosher.Cash awards were presented by Grace Keenleyside, TD Canada Trust,Customer Service Manager. Winning bookmarks were on display at both the bank and the library.

Among our best customers at the Book Fair...

TD Summer Reading ClubJoin us this summer for another fun fi lled summer of reading, exploration and discovery. The theme this year is “Travel/Amazing Race”. Watch our website www.ngpl.ca and our Facebook page for upcoming events and programs at the Library.

Friends is a Registered

Charity

FOCAL (Friends of Canadian Libraries) selected Friends of the North Grenville Public Library as the recipient of the Gabriele Schreiber Friends of the Year Award given to the group judged to be the best in Canada according to a national panel. The Library received a $1,000 credit from Random House Canada as part of this recognition.

The award was presented to P. Babin, Chair, by Dorothy Macnaughton, FOCAL past president, on July 19, 2012. Library Board trustee, Peter Bunn, congratulated the group. Over 100 attended the cere-mony, including the founding members. The Schreiber plaque is now displayed in the Program Room, Noren-berg Building.

The 110-page submission to FOCAL was prepared by Dr. Roberta Russell and Dr. Patrick Babin.

BEST IN CANADA!!

11th Literary Follies, Sunday, March 3, 2013

Lapsed librarian and former mystery bookseller Mary Jane Maffi ni is the author of thirteen books in three series: Charlotte Adams, Camilla MacPhee and Fiona Silk. In March 2013 she will launch a new book collec-tor mystery series in collabora-tion with her daughter, writing as Victoria Abbott. Their fi rst book, The Christie Curse: a book collector mystery will be

released on March 5, 2013.Mary Jane served two terms

as President of Crime Writ-ers of Canada and has several awards for short crime fi c-tion. “So Much in Common” (EQMM) won an Agatha award and an Arthur Ellis award and was nominated for an Anthony at the World Mystery Conven-tion.

Her most recent book, c The Busy Woman’s Guide to Mur-der: a Charlotte Adams mystery won the 2012 RT award for Best Amateur Sleuth.

When not bumping off the unsuspecting, she lives and plots in Manotick, Ontario with her husband and also knits sweaters for princess dachs-hunds Daisy and Lily.

www.victoria-abbott.comwww.maryjanemaffi ni.com

Two of the guest authors on the program

Mary Jane Maffi ni

Jennifer Debruin

George Buys, Program Chair, Literary Follies

Dr. George and Mrs. Norma Fisher, Honorary Co-Chairs of the Room to Read Campaign, at the August 11 unveiling of a sculpture in their honour. The sculpture created by artist Rosemary Breault-Landry, is located in the garden of the Norenberg Branch of the North Gren-ville Public Library.

Photographers: Ivan Russell, Bill McElrea

Every Thursday afternoon, seniors congregate in the Program Room of the North Grenville Public Library to hear lec-tures, listen to local musicians, thespians, artists, authors, astronomers, politicians, and just generally have a good time. High tea and very special gourmet pastries are served. This exciting venture is the brainchild of Jean Kilfoyle and Fran Thompson, both on the Friends Executive. Rachel Tennant and Ann Newton are two of the many volunteers.

George Gouthro is the offi cial photographer. Transportation is provided, if requested.

Youngsters of Yore

Pat Babin, Chair of the Friends of the NG Public Library, receiving the FOCAL Award

Coordinated by the following Friends:Chair: George GouthroArtistic Design: Don MunzSecretary: Lou MunzConsultant: Marie Gouthro

Kite Flying Event, May 26, 2012

Photo by George Gouthro