A publication of Friends of the Westfield Library National Library Week April 11-17@ the Westfield Washington Public Library Westfield Washington Public Library Board of Trustees: Carolyn Wheeler, President Mike Thomas, Vice President Paul Catlin, TreasurerBob Richardson, Secretary Nedra Hoard Mic Mead David Weiss The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Library Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Closed Sunday Volume 7, Issue 4 First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide. We will be celebrating by having an Open House all day on Thursday, April 15! Everyone in the community is invited to meet the staff, browse our collection, ask questions and enjoy snacks in every department. Please take this opportunity to find out all your library has to offer. Celebrate National Library Week at the Westfield Washington Public Library, April 11-17 Special Open House Thursday, April 15 Once again in cooperation with the other county libraries, everyone is asked to read the same book. This year’s adult title is The GuernseyLiterary and Potato Peel Pie Societyby Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Kids also have a chance to participate by reading Blueberries forthe Queen by Katherine and John Paterson, with illustrations by Susan Jeffers. The Westfield Washington Public Library will host three more special programs connected with the adult book: • Remembering Iwo Jima - Saturday, April 3 at 2 p.m. • Watercolor Class - Thursday, April 8 at 10:15 a.m. • Frugal Chef - Thursday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. Hamilton County Reads Continues
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observancesponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries acrossthe country each April. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries,librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communitiesnationwide.
We will be celebrating by having an Open House all day on Thursday,April 15! Everyone in the community is invited to meet the staff, browseour collection, ask questions and enjoy snacks in every department.Please take this opportunity to find out all your library has to offer.
Celebrate National Library Week at the WestfieldWashington Public Library,
April 11-17Special Open House Thursday, April 15
Once again in cooperation with the other county libraries, everyone isasked to read the same book. This year’s adult title is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie
Barrows. Kids also have a chance to participate by reading Blueberries for the Queen by Katherine and John Paterson, with illustrations by SusanJeffers.
The Westfield Washington Public Library will host three more specialprograms connected with the adult book:
• Remembering Iwo Jima - Saturday, April 3 at 2 p.m.• Watercolor Class - Thursday, April 8 at 10:15 a.m.• Frugal Chef - Thursday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Feeling a bit nostalgic for Mr. Hooper and Slimey the worm? One great newaddition to the AV department is adocumentary called 40 Years of
Sunny Days. This is a specialanniversary DVD highlighting all 40years of Sesame Street , includinginterviews with Jim Henson and therest of the cast, as well as a lookbehind the scenes of the show.
Don’t miss out on our rotating displays. Thismonth, we are featuringEaster movies and Oscar winners past and present.We have everything from
early winners, Rebecca – 1941, to the2008 winner Slumdog Millionaire.
Our department will be getting a
computer to allow patrons to searchthe catalogue. The computer will belocated on the back shelves with theCDs.
NEW DVDs2012 Blind SideEverybody’s FineOld DogsUp in the Air
NEW BOOKS ON CD Acing the Interview by Tony BesharaEcho in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
Matthew’s Story by Tim LahayeLast Surgeon by Michael Palmer Buying Secrets Retailers Don’t Want You to Know About by Peter Wink
NEW SOUNDTRACKS ON CD Avatar Crazy Heart Glee (Season 1)Valentine’s Day Up in the Air
Eagle Scout Project Benefits Library
Thanks to Kent Olsen, the WestfieldWashington Public Library now hasseating for its outdoor program area!
Kent, who has been involved inScouting since he was seven, neededto do his Eagle Scout Project, whichis required to benefit a non-profitorganization. Being an avid reader who enjoys spending time among thebooks, he approached the library to
find out what he could do to help thatwould fulfill the project requirements.During warm weather, the libraryholds many programs in the grassyarea behind the Children’sDepartment, and there is nowhereanyone can sit but on the ground, sothe request was for seating that wouldbe movable, as well as durable for outdoor use.
Each project plan must be approvedin advance by the organizationbenefiting from the effort, theScoutmaster and troop committee,and the council or district, so Kenthad a lot of paperwork to complete tobegin the process. Once he hadeveryone’s approval, Kent, a member of Troop 215, started the designphase of his planning last summer.
After determining the cost estimates,he presented his idea to the WestfieldLions Club, who generously donatedthe $500 necessary to purchasematerials. Some friends from hischurch offered the use of their garage, so Kent ordered the lumber inFebruary and began work, withsupervision from his stepfather, BruceHansen.
It took almost 90 hours of hard work,but Kent made 10 outdoor benchesfor the library. Each bench is four feetlong, has a backrest and is easilymovable. He delivered them onSaturday, March 6 – just in time for outdoor programs and ahead of his18th birthday on April 21.
Currently a senior at Westfield
Washington High School, Kent plansto attend Brigham Young University of Idaho this fall, where he will major inaccounting. His hard work and dedi-cation to the task speak well of hischaracter and are good indications of a most successful future.
From The Westfield Washington Public Library Board
The board meeting minutes andpackets are posted on the library’swebsite at www.wwpl.lib.in.us.
March 10, 2010 Board Meeting
The Library Board approved aresolution for an additionalappropriation to expend funds fromthe Rainy Day fund to cover theimpending reductions in the propertytax revenue for budget year 2010.The funds will be used to purchasematerials for the collection and anyfurniture and equipment needs wemay have for 2010.
The Library Board scheduled a boardretreat to discuss the library’s new
long range plan. They will beanalyzing the results from the surveywe issued in the summer of 2009 andthe current long range plan to see if
the goals and objectives for libraryservices in the next five years need tobe revised.
It was reported that Kent Olsen, EagleScout, had finished his project of building benches for the outdoor program area (located behind theChildren’s Department). Thank you toKent for his hard work and to theLions Club for the donation of $500.00 for materials for this project.The benches are very nice and will be
enjoyed by our patrons this summer.
Circulation for February 2010 was38,299 compared to 40,130 for February 2009. Of 38,299 circulations751 were from Hamilton County
Reciprocal borrowers. 312 items werecirculated by patrons from other Evergreen Libraries and a total of 434items from WWPL were sent to other Evergreen Libraries. We issued 209new library cards; of those, 44 wereissued to Hamilton County ReciprocalBorrowers.
The Westfield Washington PublicLibrary Board of Trustees meets thesecond Wednesday of every month,and all meetings are open to the
public.
Driver Safety Class Retirement Seminar
Cars have changed. So have the traffic rules, drivingconditions, and the roads you travel every day. TheWestfield Washington Public Library will host an AARPDriver Safety Class, and even the most experienceddrivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills.Bring a brown bag lunch and join us on Thursday, April
22, from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15p.m., to learn current rules of
the road, defensive drivingtechniques, and how tooperate your vehicle moresafely in today's increasinglychallenging drivingenvironment. Cost for the
class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Space is limited, so please register bycontacting Information/Reference Services at 317-896-9391.
Whether you are nearing retirement or already enjoyingthat stage in your life, there are many questions that ariseabout your finances and how tomaintain your lifestyle. Come tothe Westfield Washington PublicLibrary on Thursday, April 29 at6:30 p.m. and meet with theexperts as they examine the hot
topics surrounding manyAmericans today - Social Secu-rity, long term care insurance,and fixed and variable annuities.For more information or toregister for this free pro-gram, contact Information/Reference Services at317-896-9391.
Libraries all over Indiana will becollecting statistics, patroncomments and photos to take a“Snapshot” of the invaluableprograms and services providedby Indiana libraries to their communities on a typical day, andthe Westfield Washington PublicLibrary is participating.
Tell us what you love about your library and why it’simportant. We’ll take your answers and let you know whatother people all around the state think of their librariesand how they use them.
Results and pictures will be posted online atwww.snapshot.library.in.gov after May 1st.
Join us on Monday, April 12 - the beginning of NationalLibrary Week - and be part of the fun!
