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The Need to KnowThe Newsletter of:
The Friends of the LovelandPublic Library Foundation, Inc.
www.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org
www.facebook.com/FOLPLF
August-September, 2015Twelfth Annual Loveland Loves to Read
September 28, Rialto Theater, 7 p.m.
The Friends of the LovelandLibrary proudly present WilliamKent Krueger, who will discusshis Edgar Award winning novel,Ordinary Grace, this year’scommunity read. A sensitivecoming-of-age story becomes atense mystery during the summerof 1961 when several unlikelydeaths occur in a small Minnesotacommunity. Tickets for the Rialtoevening are $5, available through the Rialto Box Officebeginning August 1. On Tuesday, September 29, youcan join us for luncheon with the author at Biaggi’s;$30. Movie night at the library on Wednesday,September 30, features Stand By Me; free, includespopcorn. (Continued on p. 2)
INSIDE THISEDITION
August Book Sales Alert!
In addition to the big Friends’ Fall Book Sale, we aremounting two smaller events in August to benefit theFriends’ fundraising efforts to support the LovelandLibrary: The Barnes & Noble Book Fair on August 8and the teen book sale at the Loveland Library onAugust 14-15. (Continued on p. 2)
Author WilliamKrueger
UPCOMINGEVENTS:Barnes & Noble BookFair to Benefit theFriends -‐ Aug. 8
Teen Book Sale @Library -‐ Aug. 14-‐15
Loveland Loves toRead Events -‐ Sept.28-‐Oct. 3
Thanksto UsedBookStoreOwners
Volun-teerCorner
LibraryNews
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Twelfth Annual LovelandLoves to Read(Continued from p. 1)
Back by popular demand is awriting workshop on Saturday,October 3; Victoria Hanley willpresent “Top Five Tips for theNovelist”; $15. Three bookdiscussions will be offered at thelibrary, and one at the ChilsonSenior Center. All are invited toattend.
The library features 25 copies ofOrdinary Grace, as well bookbags containing 10 copies withnotes for book groups. Librarypatrons can also “check out”digital copies of Ordinary Grace,using the Library’s OneClickDigital service. Help in accessingthis new service can be found onthe library’s website,www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org.For information, call (970)962-2712 or visitwww.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org.For lunch and workshopreservations, call (970) 613-2000.
August Book Sales Alert!(Continued from p. 1)
Library staff and Friends’volunteers will be at the Barnes& Noble store in the PromenadeShops in Loveland on Saturday,August 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.informing customers aboutlibrary services and the benefitsof being a member of the Friendsof the Library. When customerspurchase merchandise that dayand mention the Friends, we willreceive 10% of that amount.Proceeds will fund upcomingevents such as the AuthorsShowcase. Detailed informationwill be on the Friends’ webpage.
Online sales at the Barnes &Noble website between August 8&15 that include the Friends’book fair ID 11660867 will alsoqualify. Friends’ members areencouraged to tell their friendsand associates about this easyway to support the library.Representatives of the Friends fortwo to three hour shifts areneeded for this event. Contact Joat the library (962-2593) if youcan spend a few hoursvolunteering that day.
Teens are organizing a book saleof teen books that have beendonated to the Friends. The salewill be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. onFriday-Saturday, August 14 -15.Proceeds from the sale will bedonated by the Friends to supportteen programs at the library.Cashiers are needed for two-fourhour shifts on both days. If youcan help, please contact ourVolunteer Coordinator BrendaGlover at 970 669-1604; email:[email protected].
Huge Donation To OurUsed Book Sale!
The Friends would like to extenda huge THANK YOU toStephanie Stauder & her husbandfor donating over 10,000 booksthat were remaining since theclosing of their Anthology BookStore. Over the years, they hadpartnered with the Friends andcontributed Anthology’soverstock for our used book
sales. This recent donation haskept the volunteers at the SortingPlace busy. This wonderfulselection of books will beavailable at our fall used booksale.
We can’t forget our other BookStore supporters who regularlycontribute books to our sales:Thank you to Barbara Haynes atBook Haven in Loveland (watchfor their move to a new locationon 29th St.) and Theresa Baylessat Book Lovers in Fort Collins.Don’t forget to thank them whenyou visit their stores.
Volunteer Corner
Kudos to Pauline Denning, ourvolunteer newsletter editor/publisher. For many yearsPauline has devoted a full weekof her time every other month toput together the Friendsnewsletter, The Need to Know.Her expertise with composition,layouts and illustrations to makeour newsletter so appealing ismuch appreciated.
A special thank you to PeggyKindschy, wife and unofficialassistant to our treasurer JonKindschy. Peggy gives manyhours each week sending outreceipts/acknowledgements ofdonations and keeping the filesorganized.
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Volunteer Corner(Continued from p. 2)
In addition, Peggy participates insome committees of the Friends.Her ever-cheerful manner keepsother volunteers going as sheworks full-time during the weeksof our used book sales.
Sorting Place Volunteers: Ifinterested in helping to sort, packand do other chores on a regularbasis at the Sorting Place, pleasecall our Volunteer Coordinator.We are developing a list ofinterested volunteers and willcontact you for our next trainingsession. We ask for acommitment of several hoursevery Tuesday and/orWednesday. Familiarity withbook categories, and a strongback for lifting boxes is a plus.Enjoying camaraderie withfellow book-lovers is mandatory!
Mystery lovers—here’s a goldenopportunity! The FundraisingCommittee is interested in a funevent with a murder mysterytheme. We arehoping to recruityouth dramagroups to act out amurder scenarioand challenge the audience tosolve the crime. If interested inhelping us plan and organize this,call Carol Morganti at 970613-2000; email:[email protected].
For all other volunteer jobs,contact our VolunteerCoordinator Brenda Glover at970 669-1604;email:[email protected]
Library NewsColorado Poet Laureate @
the LibraryColorado Poet Laureate JoeHutchison will present a poetryreading on Friday, August 21 at7:00 p.m. at theLovelandLibrary. Hewill follow upthis event byconducting apoetry writingworkshopentitled "Live in the Layers," onSaturday, August 22 at 10 a.m.
Hutchison, who is the author ofmore than 15 books, lives in themountains southwest of Denver.He teaches at the University ofDenver's University College. InSeptember, 2014, Governor JohnHickenlooper appointed himColorado Poet Laureate.
The poetry reading on Fridayevening is free and open to thepublic. To register for theSaturday workshop, call ThereseTorpy at the Library at970-962-2407. The workshop isfree but donations will beaccepted.
These events are presentedthrough a partnership of theFriends of the Loveland PublicLibrary, the Loveland Museumand Gallery, and the NorthernChapter of Columbine Poets.
Loveland Library’s 1stAnnual Local Authors
ShowcaseThe Loveland Public Library hasbeen fortunate to be approachedby many local authors who wouldlike to share their work with
library residents throughpresentations and signing events.To serve both authors and librarypatrons, Loveland Public Libraryand the Friends of the LibraryFoundation are sponsoring aLocal Authors Showcase onSaturday, November 7. Thisshowcase will provide anopportunity for authors to meet,talk with, and sell their books tothe public. As a special treat, Avi,author of more than seventybooks for children and youngadults, including 2003 NewberyMedal winner Crispin: The Crossof Lead, will sign books from 2-3p.m. He has also won twoNewbery Honors and many otherawards for his fiction.
To be a showcased author,submit your application at http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/ef6Ieledf5NbG4MPkKsch6m, orprint the application and mail toCarolineHilligoss,LovelandPublic Library,300 NorthAdams Ave.,Loveland, CO80537 bySeptember 15, 2015. Theshowcase is free to all.Information: 962-2765.
Tools for Writers andArtists
The Loveland Public Library hasjust added a great new tool tosupport writers and artists. Nextmonth, the library will belaunching Self-e and Creator tosupport the arts community inLoveland.
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Poet Laureate Hutchinson
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Tools for Writers andArtists
(Continued from p. 3)Self-e allows writers to upload anelectronic copy of their books tothe new Biblioboard platform.The author’s book will not onlybe available in the LovelandPublic Library but acrossColorado with other libraries thatsubscribe to the Biblioboardservice. In addition, Self-e ispartnering with Library Journal,which selects titles that arefeatured nationwide. This is agreat opportunity for new andemerging writers to get exposure.
Creator will allow the library topartner with the arts communityin Loveland to highlight artists’works. Artists can submit theirwork to the library in the form ofimages, music files, and videoclips. The Library will curate thematerials and make themavailable on the Biblioboardplatform. We are hoping tohighlight the works of a varietyartists including students and theGuest in the Galleria. Books canbe submitted from the Self-e linkon the Adult Resource page onthe library’s website. For moreinformation on artisticsubmissions or in general aboutthe new program, please contactthe Adult Services desk at970-962-2402 [email protected].
Talking About BooksThe Book Discussion Groupsmeet the first Tuesday of eachmonth at 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.and the following Wednesday at9 a.m. 962-2402.August 4 & 5: WilliamFaulkner’s masterpiece, The
Bear. In this simple coming-of-age novella, a bear hunt becomesa story of life, death, guilt, andthe legacy of Southern culturethat occupied Faulkner’simagination throughout hiswriting career. If you’re going toread just one Faulkner work, thisis it!September 1 & 2: OrdinaryGrace, William Kent Krueger,this year’s Loveland Loves toRead selection. Please seeelsewhere in this newsletter for adescription of this amazing bookand other program events.
The Great Ideas Discussionbased on Mortimer Adler’s GreatIdeas, will continue to meetevery other Friday afternoon at 2p.m. starting September 4. BrianHanson has been leading thisdiscussion of philosophicalquestions at the library for manyyears. Newcomers are alwayswelcome. 962-2401.
Support Your Library: GreatBooks for Great Kids
Once again Runza Restaurantsare donating 15% of sales onTuesday, August 25, tohometown libraries to purchasechildren’s books. The LovelandRunza is located at 2204 NorthLincoln. Runza has donatedfunds for children’s books formore than 10 years and thelibrary and kids in Lovelandappreciate their ongoing support.
Library Closed August 28for Staff Training
On Friday, August 28, all libraryemployees will be participatingin hands-on training to learn howto use and create with thelibrary’s technology to providebetter customer service. Thelibrary will be closed to thepublic that entire day.
Dahlia Show Returns toLoveland
The Loveland Public Library willhost the Colorado DahliaSociety's northern show, Dahlias,Candy to the Eye, Saturday,September 12 & Sunday,September 13. Two years ago,the show filled the library galleriawith amazing blooms andarrangements and this yearshould be no exception. Theshow is open to the public afterthe judging Saturday morninguntil closing at 6 p.m. andSunday 1- 4 p.m. You don't haveto be a member of the society toshow dahlias. Anyone interestedmay bring flowers to the librarySaturday morning between 9-10a.m. 962-2404.
Personal Finance ClassesThe Elder Care Network’sEducation class on Thursday,August 13 at 5 p.m. is “FinancialTransitions for the NewlySingle.” MaryAnne Heyman,experienced Certified FinancialPlanner professional, will provideinformation needed toconfidently move forward with afinancial system for the newlysingle person or those helpingparents through this transition.The class is free and open to all.962-2592. (Continued on p. 5)
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Personal Finance Classes(Continued on p. 5)
“Medicare & You” will bepresented on Tuesday,September 15 at 6:30 p.m. byCraig Stout & Chip Murphy.Medicare can be confusing.Craig Stout will break it down foryou so that your rights andoptions become clear andmanageable. He will addressenrollment periods, employerplans and how it all fits into yourhealthcare planning. 962-2759.
“Your Rights/Your Options:Financial Planning for LGBTIndividuals and Families” is thetopic on Wednesday, September23 at 6:30p.m., presented byNancy Hazelrigg. Bringingclarity to your long-termfinancial picture can seem like asignificant challenge, even moreso if you’re a member of theLGBT community. 962-2759.
All About Technology“Code & Coffee” will meet onSaturday, August 15 at the LoCoArtisan Coffee Shop starting at10 a.m. If you are interested inlearning how to program, comemeet local representatives of GirlDevelop It (GDI) and like-minded individuals (menwelcome!). GDI seeks to provideaffordable opportunities forwomen interested in learning weband software development.Starting this fall, GDI will beoffering affordable classes at theLoveland Library.
“Protect Your Selfie” is the topicon Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30p.m., presented by HannahButton from the Better Business
Bureau. Learn about the world ofsocial media, using goodcharacter, and how you can keepyourself safe online. We willdiscuss password strength,privacy settings, softwareupdates, suspicious links, andmore. Registration is required.To register please call 962-2759or e-mail: [email protected].
Parents, did you know that youcan access great resources foryour child’s education from theLoveland Public Library’swebsite without coming into thelibrary? The Loveland PublicLibrary is offering “StayingAhead of the Curve”, anintroduction to the library’selectronic resources that areavailable tohelp yourchildrenwith theirschoolwork. Tofind outabout these great resource pleasejoin us on Tuesday, September 1from 7- 8 p.m. in the library’siLearn Classroom. Space islimited so please call970-962-2402 or [email protected] toreserve a spot for thisopportunity.
Music, Music, MusicOn Saturday, August 29 at 7p.m., the Library will present“Jazz in the Library - Poetry InMusic”, an evening of chamber-jazz with vibraphonist/percussionist Chris Lee andvocalist/cellist Colleen O'Brien,also known as Primal Mates. Forover 30 years, Chris and Colleen
have been performing musictogether, combining the attentionto composition and form ofchamber music with the freedomand improvisational interplay ofjazz. The library will close at 6p.m. and reopen at 6:30 withseating in the Galleria. This ispresented free of charge withfunding from the Friends of theLibrary Foundation. 962-2402.
Sean Gaskell will give aperformance on the Kora, anancient 21-stringed harp fromWest Africa on Wednesday,September 9 at 6:30 p.m. Hewill feature traditional songs inaddition to some of his ownpersonal compositions. Themusic is traditionally played byoral and musical historiansknown as Griots. Admission isfree and families areencouraged to attend.962-2587.
Retired school orchestra teacherJim Found will present a seriesof talks about famou symphoniesstarting with Shubert’s TheUnfinished on September 14 at6:30 p.m. On October 12,Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphonyand on December 14, Brahms’Fourth will be featured.962-2401.
War Talks with JoeBowden
Retired Lt. Col. Joe Bowden willonce again will share informationfrom his U.S. Air Force career onAugust 26 at 6:30 p.m., when hewill discuss how the weatheraffects a pilot, specifically amilitary pilot flying a simulatedcombat training mission.962-2401.
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Bikes, Parades and theLIMO
Look for the Library’s LIMO atthe Corn Roast parade and watchfor bicycle related activities anddisplays in the library in the daysleading up to the Pro Challengebike race that will roar throughLoveland on August 22. TheLIMO, the library’s interactivemobile outreach, has been to thelagoon concerts and the farmers’market at Fairgrounds Park andwill be at the Mehaffey Parkdedication August 1. It will bepopping up around town duringthe national Outside the Lines(OTL) celebration of libraries,September 13-19. The goal ofOTL is to highlight the creativity,innovation and engagementhappening in libraries and toshare that message in fun waysoutside the library.
Health TalksPsychologist Dr. Andrea Kulbergwill be discussing anxiety, panicand OCD on Monday, August31. On September 21 at 6:30p.m., she will discuss healthyfamily boundaries. She willdiscuss how to develop healthypatterns of interaction to build amore functional family.
Dr. Jared Dawson’s topic for his6:30 p.m. talk on August 27 willbe building a stronger immunity
before returning to school. Hewill also present on September18. The topic is to be announced.
Nature TalksKevin Cook’s nature programsthis year focus on writers ofColorado. These presentationsare the first Tuesday of the monthat 12 noon and 2 p.m. and thefirst Wednesday at 6 p.m. Topicsinclude Ann Swinger, author ofBeyond the Aspen Grove and C.F. Mutel and John Emerick,authors of From Grassland toGlacier. 962-2401.
Dr. Kathy Keeler, the WanderingBotanist, presents fascinatingstories about familiar plants onWednesday, August 19 at 6:30p.m. Rabbitbrush, watermelonsand more are the topic. Startingin September, Keeler will focuson the plants and plantlore aswell as the culture in a certainpart of the world starting with “AWandering Botanist in China.”Her presentation on September16 will be at a new time: 12noon. 962-2401.
Movie NightsClassic westerns are shown thefourth Monday evening of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. Titles areavailable in the library. Freepopcorn is also provided.962-2401
TeenseenThe summer reading programmay be finished but there still aresome unique programs plannedfor teens both before and afterschools starts again. Some of theupcoming events include aDivergent Party (8/4), ArtBots(8/13), Chopped Food Challenge(8/11), Suncatchers (8/25),
TeaInk Writers (9/1) and AnimeJunkies (9/16.) Teens areencouraged to attend the TeenAdvisory Board meeting onThursday, September 24 at 4p.m. to help plan programmingand suggest additions to the teencollection. Teens should be sureto check the website andInstagram account or stop by formore information and to registerfor the events that require it.962-2548.
Volunteers WantedWe are looking for volunteers tobe interviewed to help develop amarketing plan for the AdultServices division. Volunteers willbe interviewed by a CSU studentworking to develop the plan. Theinterview should take about 20minutes. If you are interested,please contact Amy Phillips [email protected] Robert Ayala [email protected].
Kids Read would like to extend aheartfelt Thank You! to theFriends of the Library. With yoursupport, our dedicated BuddyReading volunteers haveprovided positive readingexperiences for more than 200young readers at four differentsites in the Loveland community.
We are still looking forvolunteers. If you enjoy readingand spending time with kids,consider becoming a BuddyReader. Volunteers are fullytrained and asked to commit 2-4hours a month at the Library.For more information, pleasecontact Jane Askham [email protected].
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Donations Needed forMemorial
The "Remembering PattyGoodwine" memorial piecedesignated for placement at theLibrary will be fabricated by hersister, Euleta Palser. Patty was oneof two people who lost their livesin the Big Thompson CanyonFlood in September of 2013. Shehad worked as the library’sadministrative assistant for over 30years.
Euleta Palser’s personal belongs,plus all of her tools and mosaicinventory were lost to the river soshe has been collecting ceramics touse for this memorial project.Anyone wanting to donate dishes(especially in red shades) andbroken or chipped ceramic flowerpots can dropthem off at thegreeter desk atthe libraryentrance.
The"Remembering Patty Goodwine"memorial account at the HomeState Bank is still acceptingdonations for contributions to thisproject. 962-2404.
Events for ChildrenAfter the hectic pace of the 8week summer reading program,staff in the children’s area don’tplan as many special programsin August but do continue theHumpty Dumpty, Toddler andPreschool Storytimes on theregular schedule.The times andthemes as well as the Waggin’Tales schedule are on theenclosed library calendar.
Chess Club will not meetbetween August 9 andSeptember 7 and will resumeon Tuesday September 8 from4:00 -5:30 p.m.
School Out Science onTuesday, September 8 from11:30 a.m.-1p.m. will focus onthe power of the sun.
In September, Brickmasters, theonce a month Lego buildingworkshop, will start again onSaturday, September 19 withsessions from 10 a.m.-12 noonand 1-3 p.m. 962-2587.
Return to Fall ScheduleThe library will be closed Sunday,September 6 and Monday,September 7 for the Labor Dayholiday. Sunday afternoon hoursbegin Sunday, September 13 from1 - 5 p.m.
Is it time to update your membership?
JOIN (OR RENEW) WITH THE FRIENDS: Membership category(check one):
_______ Senior individual ($10) - 60 yrs. & over
_______ Senior couple ($15) - both at least 60
_______ Individual ($15)
_______ Family ($25) - all members same household
_______ Student ($5) - 18 yrs & under
Additional optional contribution designated for the:
$_______ General Fund - FOL operating expenses
$_______ First Friends Fund - youth/children programs
$_______ Anna V. Duffield Fund - equipment & programs
$_______ Priscilla's Book Shelf Fund
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Please send form to: FOLPLF, 300 N. Adams, Loveland 80537
Chess @ the LibraryThe Library is sponsoring a FamilyChess Tournament on Saturday,August 8 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon.All ages are welcome to play chessin the Gertrude Scott Room ofLoveland Public Library. Allparticipants must register at 9:30a.m. to play in this tournament.Trophies will be awarded for 1stand 2nd places in each division:Adult, Teen and Children.962-2587.
If you are a member of the Friends, the expiration date of your membership is on the mailing label. If you are not currently a member, we invite you to join us,using the form in this newsletter or applying online through our website. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE FRIENDS OF THE LOVELAND PUBLICLIBRARY.
The City of Loveland is committed to providing an equal opportunity for citizens and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, nationalorigin, religion, sexual orientation or gender. The City will make reasonable accommodations for citizens in accordance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct. For more information, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or 970-962-3319.
F R I E N D S O F T H E L I B R A R Y:
It is the mission of this organization to support the Loveland Public Library’s work as the information center of thecommunity by advocating for the public support and use of the library, by generating current and long-termfunding, and by developing volunteer involvement.
The Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation Inc.
300 N. Adams Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537 Voice Mailbox: 970.962.2712Website: www.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org Email: [email protected]
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