THE for America’s Libraries VOICE ISSN 1084-4694 VOLUME 18, ISSUE 3 JUNE 2017 Free webcast on ideas for celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week

United for Libraries has made available a free webcast on “Celebrat- ing National Friends of Libraries Week: Promoting Your Group and Library.” Plan now for National Friends of Libraries Week, Oct. 15-21, 2017. This webcast offers ideas on how to celebrate the week within your group, IN THIS ISSUE library, and community. Hear about President’s Message 2 National Friends of Libraries Week Award winning projects, and find out News & Notes 3 how to apply. Learn about the ALA Framework for Foundations 6 Store’s new customizable “Friend Your Tools for Trustees 8 Library” products designed specifically for Friends. Focus on Friends 12 To view the webcast and learn release, a sample letter to the editor, Friends on Campus 15 more about National Friends of Librar- and marketing materials, and explore Good Ideas from the Network 16 ies Week, visit www.ala.org/united/ ideas and resources for Friends groups, events_conferences/folweek. libraries, and state Friends groups at Book Club Choices 22 This year marks the 12th annual www.ala.org/united/events_confer- Corporate Sponsors & Board of Directors 23 National Friends of Libraries Week. ences/folweek. Books for Babies 24 National Friends of Libraries Week of- United for Libraries Friends group fers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate members are eligible to apply for Friends. Use the time to promote National Friends of Libraries Week your group in the community, to raise Awards. Two groups will be awarded THE E’S OF LIBRARIES® awareness, and to increase member- $250 each in honor of their celebra- ship. tions during the week. For informa- Learn about the E’s of Libraries®, an National Friends of Libraries Week tion, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_ easy way to explain the value of your is also an excellent opportunity for awards/friends/friendsweek. Friends library. your library and board of Trustees to groups who have won this award in the page 8 recognize Friends for the help and sup- past, and their projects, can be viewed port of the library. Find a sample press on the page. CHANGING A BAD BOARD

The webinar “Troubled Library Boards: Prevention and Survival” will address how to prevent and minimize The August edition of The Voice will be a digital board problems. version distributed by email, and available in the page 10 Friends & Foundations Zone and Trustee Zone at www.ala.org/united. To update the email address LITERARY LANDMARKS™ associated with your membership, email United for Libraries dedicates its [email protected]. latest Literary Landmarks. page 20

www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 1 Executive Director's Message

Farewell from United for Libraries Executive Director Sally Reed Like United for After 15 Conference. I got to meet Dan Rather! Libraries on Facebook wonderful years I’ve met hundreds of bestselling au- with Friends of thors — all of them terrific and surpris- Libraries U.S.A. ingly humble. I got to do international United for Libraries (FOLUSA) and consulting for the State Department in is on Facebook. To now United for amazing places like Uzbekistan, Serbia, like and follow United Libraries, I am re- the Czech Republic, Austria, Kyrgiz- tiring this summer. stan, and Turkey — now those are for Libraries, visit Working with experiences I never dreamed of back in www.facebook.com/ volunteers across library school! the country who Particularly gratifying has been my unitedforlibraries help raise money Sally Reed work with two terrific colleagues — Executive Director, and their voices United for Libraries Beth Nawalinski and Jillian To follow United for for, advise, and Wentworth! What a great team, and Libraries on Twitter, govern libraries now that Beth will become the new of all types has United for Libraries executive director, visit www.twitter.com/ been the highlight of my 30+-year I leave confident knowing that United ala_united. library career! for Libraries will continue to thrive For the first half of my career, I and grow. In addition to these great worked as a library director in North staff members, I have had the privilege Hampton, N.H.; Middlebury, Vt.; to work with wonderful boards during Ames, Iowa, and Norfolk, Va. At all all 15 years. Many of these great vol- these locations I had wonderful Friends unteers have also become good friends. groups and great Trustees (I didn’t So now I’m looking forward to The Voice for America’s Libraries know there were any other kind!). Sally 2.0. I will be traveling with my is published by United for When my predecessor, Sandy Dol- husband to places far and wide. I plan Libraries: The Association of nick, retired from FOLUSA, I couldn’t to read, read, read! I will also continue Library Trustees, Advocates, get my application for the job in fast my consulting work with Friends, Friends and Foundations, a enough. I practically walked into the Foundations, and Trustees in the areas division of the American Library interview asking when they wanted of planning, advocacy, and growing Association (ALA). me to start! I believed it would be my 21st century Friends groups. I will try dream job and, indeed, I was right. my hand at growing vegetables in the For membership information, I have had so many wonderful op- hot Tucson climate! call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, portunities working for FOLUSA and If you wish to get in touch with email [email protected], or visit United for Libraries, including getting me to chat or ask for advice, I’ll still www.ala.org/united. to know the wonderful and incompa- always be there for you. You can reach rable Paula Poundstone, who has been me at [email protected] or United for Libraries our national spokesperson for 10 years call at (267) 210-0882. 859 W. Lancaster Ave. and always headlines our “The Laugh’s Thank you for all you do for li- Unit 2-1 On Us” program at the ALA Annual braries! Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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ALA lauds major businesses united to fight for federal library funding

On May 17 ALA hailed the unveil- ets of the communities they serve offer- ing of the Corporate Committee for ing patrons vital services that are hav- Library Investment (CCLI), a group of ing a profound impact on their lives.” more than two dozen leading informa- tion, software, publishing and other -David Cully, President, Baker & businesses as well as multiple national Taylor trade associations newly united to ad- vocate for federal library funding. “EBSCO has worked with libraries for Then ALA President Julie Todaro more than 70 years and understands praised CCLI, saying, “It’s thrilling to the value they bring to their communi- see such significant companies and as- ties. CCLI brings together companies sociations across so many industries who are in a unique position to share come together to fight alongside ALA concerns about library funding and and librarians for federal library fund- highlight the impact libraries have on ing. In addition to the many ways we their users.” serve the American public, libraries reauthorize the Museum and Library mean business, and members of the -Tim Collins, President and CEO, Services Act, which created LSTA; and Corporate Committee for Library In- EBSCO Information Services vestment can tell that story with unpar- assure that any infrastructure invest- ments authorized by Congress both alleled resources and credibility. ALA “Libraries are critical infrastructure in could not be more proud to work with include library facilities and leverage the nation’s 120,000 libraries to make the knowledge economy. Gale supports them to assure that law and policy the Institute of Museum and Library makers fully understand American high-speed broadband service available in every corner of America, especially Services and LSTA funding in order to libraries’ tremendous value to commu- protect private sector jobs and ensure nities and economies in every corner of in rural and other underserved com- munities. millions of Americans can continue to the country.” rely on their state, public, school, and CCLI was co-conceived by Gale, a Text from the CCLI’s May 17 press university libraries for the information Cengage company, and the American release follows: they need to succeed at school, work Library Association, which will pro- and life.” vide logistical support for the group.

CCLI today delivered a letter Founding members include Baker & -Paul Gazzolo, Senior Vice President (www.fundlibraries.com/ccli-letter) Taylor, bibliotheca, Candlewick Press, & General Manager, Gale, a Cengage which remains open to signature by Corporate Graphics International, company any business of any size, to all mem- EBSCO Information Services, Ency- bers of the United States Senate. (Eight clopedia Britannica, Findaway, Follett, companies made a similar delivery Gale/Cengage, Information Today, Ja- in their own names on May 11.) The mex, Mackin, Macmillan, OverDrive, letter expressly asks senators to sign Peachtree Publishers, Pearson, Penguin two letters to their colleagues on the Random House, Prendismo, Pro- Appropriations Committee calling for Quest, Public Information Kiosk, The For more infor- $186.6 million in FY 2018 funding for RoadRunner Press, Rosen Publishing, programs under the Library Services SirsiDynix, the American Booksellers mation on how and Technology Act (LSTA) and $27 Association, and the Software and In- you and your million for the Innovative Approaches formation Industry Association. CCLI’s to Literacy program (IAL). LSTA fund- membership is continuously updated group can fight ing goes primarily to a population- online at fundlibraries.com. based matching grant program that for library fund- The following comments may be puts states in charge of how federal individually attributed to CCLI mem- ing, visit http:// funds are spent. IAL allows school bers as noted: libraries and non-profit groups to buy bit.ly/fight-for- books and educational materials for libraries. the nation’s neediest children. “Now more than ever, America’s public CCLI also will work to: rapidly libraries are reaching deep into all fac-

June 2017 3 News & Notes

2018 ALA Annual ‘The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Conference program Human Happiness’ by Paula Poundstone proposals open through Editor’s Note: Paula Poundstone is the Aug. 25 national spokesperson for United for Libraries, which in no way influenced this review. It’s entirely possible, how- ever, that her position with us does make her even funnier!

This hilarious book, which took seven years to write, is the reporting of Paula’s many experiments to find last- ing happiness which she measures in “heps” (small amounts of happiness) and “balous” (large quantities of hap- piness — even if not long lasting). These experiments are based on ALA Conference Services is ac- what she and others in her life believed cepting program proposals through should make one happy. Driving a Aug. 25 for the 2018 ALA Annual fast sports car, for example, getting Conference, to take place at the Ernest organized, getting fit, watching favor- N. Morial Convention Center in New ite movies all day long, or taking her Orleans La., June 21-26, 2018. daughter on a camping trip. Each of the experiments brought several heps For the first time, proposals will be of enjoyment but in the long run, not accepted via one submission site for all lasting happiness and sometimes disap- only growing in our society. ALA divisions, roundtables, commit- pointment. tees, and offices. Does Paula find happiness? You’ll Her 24-hour rental of a Lambo- have to read the book to discover Programs at the Annual Confer- rghini, for example, brought her great where this long and entertaining jour- ence are one-hour educational ses- enjoyment while driving with the top ney leads. In doing so, you’ll likely find sions on a topic relevant to the library down, her son at her side. But, at the a balou of happiness yourself. profession. Submissions are open to same time, she felt like a bit of a heel, anyone, regardless of ALA membership as driving this expensive sports car status. Algonquin; 978-1-61620-416-7; spotlighted the income disparity that is $25.95. The deadline to submit content will be Aug. 25, 2017, 12 midnight (CST). For more information, visit www.ala.org/conferencesevents/ SPECIAL OFFER: submissions. Note your ALA account Orders of 100 or information will be required to access more Books for Ba- the submission site. bies kits will include free onesies courtesy Schedule: of Penguin Random House. Offer is valid • Submission site opens: May 17, while supplies last. 2017 Color, graphic, and • Submission site closes: Aug. 25, size will vary and 2017 will automatically be • Final decisions: Sept. 29, 2017 added to orders of • Schedule of sessions announced: 100 or more kits. To Nov. 8, 2017 order, see Page 24.

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Nominate a librarian for 2017 Book review: ‘Winning I Love My Librarian Award Elections and Influencing Politicians ALA is now accepting nomina- accredited by the National Council for Library Funding’ tions for the 2017 I Love My Librarian for the Accreditation of Teacher Edu- Award, which recognizes the public cation. Nominees must be currently service contributions that librar- working in the United States in a public This well ians make in transforming lives and library, a library at an accredited two- written and en- communities through education and or four-year college or university or at gaging book by lifelong learning. The national award an accredited K-12 school. Patrick Sweeney invites the public to nominate their Carnegie Corporation of New and John Chrast- favorite librarians working in public, York generously sponsors the I Love ka lives up to school, college, community college My Librarian Award. The New York its title. Though or university libraries. Nominations Public Library and The New York geared toward can be made now through Sept. 18 at Times are co-sponsors of the award. those who will www.ilovelibraries.org/ The ALA administers the award lead campaigns, lovemylibrarian. through the ALA’s Public Awareness there is much Contributions from last year’s win- Office www.ala.org/offices/pao( ), here for Friends, ning librarians include providing a safe which promotes the value of libraries Trustees, and Foundation members to haven and emergency relief services and librarians. learn for waging a successful effort for during natural disasters, working with Carnegie Corporation of New library funding. students with learning or behavioral York was established by Andrew Carn- A wonderful chapter on using vol- challenges and youths in foster care egie in 1911 “to promote the advance- unteers for a campaign is right where and using skills as a former chef to ment and diffusion of knowledge and library advocates will come into play. teach the community about cooking understanding.” In keeping with this In fact, it’s volunteers who can make healthy meals. mandate, the Corporation's work fo- the greatest case for the library because Each winner will receive a $5,000 cuses on the issues that Andrew Carn- their jobs are not at stake — only great cash award, a plaque and a travel sti- egie considered of paramount impor- library services are. pend to attend the I Love My Librarian tance: international peace, the advance- All the nuts and bolts of running a Award ceremony and reception in New ment of education and knowledge, and winning campaign are here at your fin- York City on Nov. 30, 2017, hosted the strength of our democracy. gertips including such important (but by the philanthropic foundation and The New York Public Library is a too often neglected) tasks as getting award sponsor, Carnegie Corporation free provider of education and infor- voter data, staffing phone banks, get- of New York. ALA will select up to 10 mation for the people of New York ting on the ballot, creating a campaign award recipients. and beyond. With 92 locations — in- budget, responding to opposition, and Since the award was established cluding research and branch libraries much more. in 2008, library users nationwide have — throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, This will be your one-stop resource shared more than 17,000 nominations and Staten Island, the Library offers for getting the library the funding it detailing how librarians used their ex- free materials, computer access, classes, needs. pertise to connect them to information, exhibitions, programming and more to opportunities and critical technology to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and ALA Neal-Schuman; 978-0-83891- help improve the quality of their lives. has seen record numbers of attendance 556-1; $57; www.alastore.ala.org. A total of 90 librarians have won the and circulation in recent years. The award to date. For more information New York Public Library serves more For other information and tools on on previous winners, please visit www. than 18 million patrons who come developing a campaign on behalf of ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian. through its doors annually and mil- your library, visit www.ala.org/united/ To be eligible to receive the award, lions more around the globe who use powerguide to download a free Power each nominee must be a librarian with its resources at www.nypl.org. To offer Guide for Successful Library Advocacy, a master’s degree from a program ac- this wide array of free programming, including success stories, webcasts, credited by the ALA in library and The New York Public Library relies on videos, talking points, flyers, petitions, information studies or hold a master’s both public and private funding. Learn postcards, brochures, information degree with a specialty in school library more about how to support the library sheets, return on investment resources, media from an educational program at nypl.org/support. and more.

June 2017 5 Framework for Foundations

Baker & Taylor Award winner: Williamsburg (Va.) Regional Library Foundation

Editor’s note: Williamsburg (Va.) Re- gional Library Foundation was one of two winners of this year’s Baker & Taylor Awards for the following proj- ect. For more information on Baker & Taylor Awards, visit www.ala.org /united/grants_awards/friends/baker taylor.

On the civic campus of the small town of Williamsburg, Va., a striking modern building has been constructed to extend community art, exhibition, and meeting room spaces, as well as library administrative offices. The Wil- liamsburg Regional Library Founda- tion played a key role in fundraising and positioning the library to open this wonderful new facility to the public. In 2016, the library Foundation wildly exceeded all expectations by sur- passing the $750,000 fundraising goal, a number that had seemed insurmount- able just two years before. Sam Sadler, Foundation president and campaign chair, marveled, “I confess our board $35,000 and $150,000 annually. With- ings, programs, and classes. When the of directors did not think this was pos- out a plan or a specific project in mind, Stryker Center solution appeared, the sible. Clearly, we underestimated the gifts were made for small endowments WRL Board of Trustees decided to community’s love for our library.” and ad hoc needs. commit to finding the funds needed to The library Foundation is a sup- Then in 2014, the opportunity gain space in the building. port organization of Williamsburg Re- arose for the library Foundation to Since funding for the Stryker Cen- gional Library (WRL). WRL consists transform itself into an exceptional ter was outside the operating budget, of the Williamsburg Library, the James fundraising organization. WRL part- support from the library Foundation City County Library, Mobile Library nered with the city of Williamsburg was the optimum way to satisfy WRL’s Services, and as of 2016, the Stryker to build a facility adjacent to the Wil- financial commitment. The Foundation Center. Located in southeast Virginia, liamsburg Library. While the projected board determined they would need to WRL serves a combined population of cost of the Stryker Center was $6 mil- undertake a capital campaign to fulfill 90,000 people in the city of Williams- lion, by providing $500,000 toward the financial commitment. This was a burg, James City County, and York construction costs WRL would be able historic decision since the Foundation County, the majority of whom live in to leverage 70% of the space for li- had never attempted an ambitious capi- James City County. The city of Wil- brary meeting rooms, exhibition space, tal campaign. liamsburg has a population of 15,000. and administrative offices. In addition, In January 2015, undaunted and The WRL Foundation invites philan- WRL would cover the cost of library inspired, the Foundation board estab- thropic support from the community to furnishings and equipment in the build- lished a campaign committee that in- benefit WRL. ing. cluded representatives from the Foun- Established in 1992, the WRL Expanding into the Stryker Center dation board, WRL Board of Trustees, Foundation currently has a volun- appealed because there was not enough key library staff (including the library teer board of 14. For many years, the space in the Williamsburg Library to director and development officer), and Foundation has supported the library accommodate library programing, or a community representative. Founda- through board giving, bequests, and an the organizations that relied on the tion board leader Sam Sadler agreed end of the year appeal, raising between Williamsburg Library for their meet- to chair the 11-member campaign

6 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 Framework for Foundations committee. Sam, a long-time and well- campaign. Committee members made It is a testament to the exceptional respected resident of Williamsburg, had their own pledges and then scheduled efforts put forth by the campaign com- some fundraising experience, but had appointments to talk with all WRL mittee, with the support of the full never orchestrated a capital campaign. Foundation board members about Foundation board, that this campaign The committee secured the services making gifts that would be meaningful was completely successful. Having of a nonprofit consultant who was for each of them. The board members never run a capital campaign before, in instrumental in preparing the capital responded generously, providing con- two years the Foundation raised more campaign committee for their first ever tributions and pledges totaling nearly than $750,000 from nearly 100 donors campaign. The consultant provided $150,000. for the Stryker Center. Over $55,000 expert guidance to the committee, Once all board members had com- went into an endowment. beginning with a detailed needs assess- mitted to financially supporting the To recognize and thank campaign ment and a feasibility study, and con- campaign, the committee researched donors, the Foundation board created tinuing through the entire fundraising numerous foundations and corpo- a brick recognition walk. Anticipat- endeavor. rations. They determined who had ing another campaign in the next few The WRL Foundation campaign contacts with potential funders and years, there is room for many more rec- committee, library staff, and the con- initially made personal approaches to ognition bricks for future donors. The sultant met monthly to map out the foundations with local connections WRL Foundation’s inaugural campaign campaign and discuss strategies. Rec- and Virginia corporations. Again, the laid the first bricks in the walk. ognizing the opportunity before them, results were spectacular. The cam- The Foundation, energized by suc- the committee prepared a campaign paign committee submitted proposals cess and the outpouring of community to support the Stryker Center and that garnered support in excess of support, is now moving forward to a grow the endowment. The committee $390,000, including a $50,000 match- new set of challenges on behalf of the expanded the existing endowment by ing grant that spurred many individu- library. creating six endowment categories to als to support the campaign. benefit the library (general, collections, By May 2016, the $525,000 community engagement, technology, minimum goal had been reached. Tak- youth and teens, and donor named). ing another bold step, the campaign The committee created a Case for Sup- committee determined to continue the port and campaign packet, informed campaign through Dec. 31, 2016, in We want to hear from the redesign of the library Foundation’s an effort to reach their definitive goal you! Please send United webpages (www.wrl.org/capital- of $750,000 (to cover construction campaign) to better reflect their fund- costs and furnishing and equipment for Libraries your li- raising priorities and encourage online costs). This was a prescient decision. In brary and/or Friends giving, refined the prospect call list, August 2016, the library Foundation or Foundation group’s and identified the best teams to ap- received a $137,500 bequest to benefit proach prospects. the campaign. Throughout 2015, and newsletter. The Campaign Committee set 2016, individual donors added to the a minimum fundraising goal of campaign total. For digital newsletters, $525,000, less than what was needed By Dec. 31, 2016, the WRL Foun- to fund construction costs and library dation campaign committee had raised please add united@ala. equipment and furnishings, but more $767,000 in gifts and pledges. The org to your distribution than they had ever actively raised. campaign had a huge impact on the list. While the campaign committee had no community. The Stryker Center more desire to use existing assets to fulfill the than doubles the available meeting and financial obligation, board members program space for the library and com- For print newsletters, realized that in the worst-case scenario, munity. The building offers modern please mail to: the Foundation had unrestricted as- technology that allows for enhanced sets that could cover the balance of the audio-visual services and Wi-Fi, more commitment. public space for exhibitions and pre- United for Libraries Early in the process the commit- sentations, infrastructure capable of 859 W. Lancaster Ave. tee identified more than 100 prospects. hosting traveling educational exhibits, However, before approaching corpo- and more flexibility in program sched- Unit 2-1 rations, foundations, and individual uling. The building is beautifully ap- Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 donors, the committee concluded that pointed with furnishings purchased by each board member had to give to the the fundraising.

June 2017 7 Tools for Trustees

The E’s of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Engagement

What do today’s libraries do for lion U.S. adults have low literacy, ies also serve as centers to establish, our communities? It’s a simple ques- numeracy or digital skills. sustain, and promote entrepreneurship tion, but one that has more answers • E – Early learning at libraries is and small businesses. than ever before. The services libraries important to families. Many librar- • Every day 300,000 Americans get provide now revolve not just around ies dedicate a specific area of the job-seeking help at their public stacks of books, but also around inter- library building to children, and library. net connection and cutting edge digital provide parents with recommen- • 30 million people use library technologies that help people fulfill dations of appropriate materials, computers and internet access for basic needs and pursue a wide range of including Apps for young children employment or career purposes in interests. ALA is on a mission to raise and other digital resources — and a year. awareness of this reality. In pursuit of in FY 2010, libraries in the United • 92% of libraries provide access to this goal, ALA coined The E’s of Li- States offered more than 2.3 mil- online job databases and resources. braries® trademark to promote public lion children’s programs. These • 76% of libraries help people com- awareness of all that today’s libraries, programs accounted for nearly two plete job applications online. with the expert assistance of library thirds (61.5%) of all library pro- • According to the University of professionals, help facilitate: Educa- gramming. Maryland’s Digital Inclusion Sur- tion, Employment, Entrepreneurship, • N – Non-traditional students, i.e., vey, most public libraries (in the Empowerment, and Engagement for home-schoolers, those seeking 99%) report providing economic/ Everyone, Everywhere: GEDs, are supported. For example, workforce services. Of those, many libraries provide computers about 48% report providing en- Education and other resources to the hun- trepreneurship and small business dreds of thousands of individuals development services. Library contributions to education who take the GED each year, and • Business owners and employees and learning range broadly from get- some are registered as GED testing use resources at public libraries to ting every child ready to read, to K-20 centers. support their small businesses 2.8 library services for students, to GED • D – Digital literacy and traditional million times every month. classes, to research skills-building, to literacy training are offered by • Entrepreneurs are increasingly us- continuing education and online certi- information experts. 98% of li- ing 3D printers in libraries to build fication courses. In short, libraries are braries provide formal or informal prototypes of new products. critical in helping all ages ASCEND technology training to patrons. through education. An everyday example: An everyday example: • A – All educational activities and The Brooklyn (N.Y.) Public Library’s advancement are supported at “Students of every age — from kinder- (BPL) Entrepreneur Assistance Program libraries. 32.5 million people use garteners in home school through post provides participants with 15 weeks of library technology resources to graduate university candidates — use intensive classroom training, as well as help them achieve their educational our reliable connection to view web- one-on-one instruction, in how to write goals in a year. casts, participate in seminars, upgrade a business plan. • S – Students, K-20, are greatly sup- their skill levels for work, and have ported with respect to homework their (online) tests proctored by our li- Empowerment and information technology access. brary staff” (Joyce McCombs, Director 70% of parents report their chil- of Alaska’s Delta Community Library Libraries everywhere empower people dren use the public library; 77% in ALA E-rate comments 9/16/13). by providing them with access to infor- of student library users ages 12-17 mation and helping them to fulfil needs use the library for homework. Employment and related to health, government services • C – Continuing adult education Entrepreneurship and community engagement. In short, is a hallmark of libraries. Many libraries help people RECEIVE what libraries offer both traditional and Libraries provide programming they need. digital literacy programs aimed at and services for job search and the im- helping the approximately 36 mil- provement of job skills. Many librar- • R – Resources that patrons can use

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to access information and pursue computer that enables him to regularly all for free to users. As a result, interests are preserved at libraries. send reports of his medical condition library benefits are available to all, Librarians use their information to his doctor. regardless of income level, back- seeking expertise to help address a ground or locale. wide variety of needs. Engagement • 40% of people living with a dis- • E – Educational opportunities of ability state that library help ap- all kinds are available to people of Libraries provide people with in- plying for government services is all ages at the library. For example, formation, networking and technology “very important” to them. more than half of library patrons expertise, and vast numbers of pro- • 91% of Americans ages 16 and who used library computers to grams across numerous disciplines and older say public libraries are im- seek financial aid received funding. interest areas. Additionally, as public portant to their communities; and • C – Libraries are the Community spaces where all are welcome, libraries 76% say libraries are important to on-ramp to the world of informa- offer people opportunities to meet and them and their families. tion. Internet access is now one of socialize with others in their commu- • American adults of all age group the most sought after public library nity, whether at a children’s story hour, visited libraries in the past year, services. an English as a Second Language class, including 62% of those aged 16- • E – Libraries provide important E- or a technology meet-up. 17, 57% of those aged 18-29, 59% government services. 97% of pub- of those aged 30-49, 51% of those lic libraries help people apply for • Public libraries offer 3.75 million aged 50-64, and 40% of those government services online. public programs per year. aged 65+. • I – Libraries facilitate patrons’ • Many library staff members in- Interactions with other members teract daily with a wide range of The above article can be found at of the community. 60% of library the public, and as a result have www.ala.org/advocacy/pp/e (plus computer users in a year reported insight into community needs. As a sources for the featured statistics), using library resources to maintain result, these staff tailor programs, and is reprinted with permission from person connections. Among these resources and library facilities to ALA’s Office for Information Technol- users, 74% reported using library meet the needs of the community. ogy Policy (www.ala.org/offices/oitp). computers to connect with friends • Library technical staff have exper- or family, 66% communicated tise in managing public internet with family or friends in the local networks and devices. Archived Ask a Trust- community, and 35% reported ee columns, along with connection with family outside of An everyday example: the United States. toolkits, current and • V – Libraries provide an excep- The Austintown Library in past newsletters, pub- tional Variety of resources to pa- Youngstown, Ohio, hosts a “Facebook trons. U.S. public libraries circulate for Seniors” class, which helps elderly lications, and special nearly as many materials every day members of the local community con- offers for Trustees, are (7.9 million) as FedEx ships pack- nect with friends and family across the available in the Trust- ages worldwide (8 million). country and around the world. • E – Libraries facilitate E-health ee Zone on the United activities. In a year, 37% of library computer users, an estimated 28 Everyone Benefits for Libraries website. million people, researched health and wellness issues, including Libraries assist people of all back- learning about medical conditions, grounds, ages, and financial means, in Visit www.ala.org/ medical procedures or diet and nu- every part of our country. united/trusteezone and trition, finding health care provid- sign in with your login ers, and assessing health insurance • There are approximately 16,000 options. public library buildings across the and password. If you U.S. today, including both central need help logging in, An everyday example: libraries and branches, which are organized into about 9,000 admin- please, call (800) 545- Staff at the Cochise County (Ariz.) Li- istrative units. 2433, ext. 2161, or brary District helped a diabetic patron • Public libraries offer a wide variety email [email protected]. install needed software on a library of resources, services and benefits

June 2017 9 Tools for Trustees

United for Libraries to host Oct. 17 webinar Apply for United on ‘Troubled Library Boards: Prevention for Libraries’ Major and Survival’ Benefactor Citation

United for Libraries will present track. the webinar “Troubled Boards: Preven- • How to move forward as a high Giving public recognition to an in- tion and Survival” at 2 p.m. Eastern functioning team. dividual, family, or corporate body that time on Tuesday, Oct. 17. has made a major gift to your library Troubled library boards are in- Sally Gardner Reed is the execu- will generate publicity that can encour- creasingly common. Serving on a trou- tive director of United for Libraries, age other gifts as well. bled board is stressful, and it can take formerly executive director of Friends United for Libraries’ Major Bene- the focus away from a board’s primary of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA). Prior to factor Citation comes with a plaque for mission. What essential practices can accepting this position in 2002, Sally the library and a plaque for the donor. prevent or minimize board problems? spent nearly 20 years in library admin- (Please allow at least six weeks from When a board does become dysfunc- istration running small public libraries the time of application for receipt of tional, how can those involved survive in New England and the Midwest, and both plaques.) and create change? most recently she was the director of These plaques, along with a library The webinar will be led by Sally the Norfolk (Va.) Public Library. Reed celebration and a press release from Gardner Reed, executive director of is the author of eight books on library your library, can let your community United for Libraries; Trustee Jo Beck- management, advocacy, volunteers, know that gifts to the library are truly with of Illinois, and Stephen Bero; and fundraising and numerous articles appreciated and make a real difference. director of the Algonquin (Ill.) Public for professional library journals. She Major Benefactor Citation re- Library. has presented programs and workshops cipients are featured on the United for Participants will be invited to send to hundreds Friends of Library groups, Libraries website, and a press release in questions (anonymously if preferred) boards of trustees, and librarian groups about each recipient is issued through ahead of the webinar so that personal nationally and internationally. She is United for Libraries and ALA. cases can be addressed during the ques- the 2000 recipient of ALA’s Herbert Applicants are asked to include tion and answer period. The webinar and Virginia White Award for promot- documentation describing the nature will be archived so that access can be ing libraries and librarianship. of the library’s relationship with the purchased in the future. The cost of the webinar is $75, benefactor; benefits to the library in the Webinar participants will learn: $50 United for Libraries members. To form of money, real or personal prop- register, visit www.ala.org/united/ erty, negotiable paper, or other tangible • Best practices to prevent or mini- training/webinars, call (800) 545-2433, contributions; why the gift is consid- mize board problems. ext. 5, or email [email protected]. ered major, and any publicity generated • What can be done to get a way- Registration is limited for the live we- as a result of the gift. ward Trustee back on the right binar. A fee of $400 ($300 for United for Libraries members) covers all adminis- trative costs and materials. To apply for the Major Benefac- To submit or propose an article to tor Citation, visit www.ala.org/united and click on “Awards & Grants” then Tools for Trustees, email it to united@ “Major Benefactor Citation.” Past awardees can also be found on this site ala.org or mail it to: (www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/ benefactor). There is no application deadline; United for Libraries applications for the Major Benefactor Citation are accepted on a rolling basis. 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 For more information about the Major Benefactor Citation, call (800) Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 545-2433, ext. 2161, or email united@ ala.org.

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United for Libraries debuts new Trustee Academy

United for Libraries has debuted ian, The Seattle library policy and the process of recon- a new series of the Trustee Academy, (Wash.) Public Li- sideration, the purpose of the Office for a collection of online courses to help brary, this course Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom Trustees become exceptionally profi- covers understand- to Read Foundation, and resources and cient in their roles on behalf of their ing where fund- services offered by the Office for Intel- libraries. All courses are taught by a ing comes from, lectual Freedom. professional in the field. Courses in- working with the clude: director to develop Everyday Advocacy — Why the the budget, ensur- ing the budget is Library Matters! Trustee Competencies Led by Libby Post, strategist-in-chief in alignment with Led by Kevin Tomlinson, area field and president of Communication goals, making the case for the budget consultant with the Idaho Commis- Services, this course covers getting to to funders, making effective budget sion for Libraries, this course covers know your funders and letting them presentations, and monitoring the bud- the knowledge, skills, abilities, and at- know what the library is doing, and get at monthly meetings. tributes of a successful public library importantly, why it matters. Learn

Trustee. how to be a powerful voice at budget Evaluating the Library Director time to ensure your library receives the Working Effectively with the Led by Donna McDonald, director, funding it needs. Arkansas River Valley (Ark.) Regional Library Director Library System, this course covers, for Led by Deirdre Brennan, executive The cost for the series is $300 both governing and advisory boards, director of Reaching Across Illinois for non-members and $225 for mem- why it’s important to do an annual Library System (RAILS), this course bers. Special prices are available for evaluation, the evaluation process, and covers the role of the board, the role of statewide or regional purchases of the how to coach the library director and the library director, and how to com- Trustee Academy. State and regional give feedback throughout the year. municate effectively with each other. access to the Trustee Academy is avail-

Learn about strategic planning, board able to the following: Arkansas, Illinois meetings, an emergency communica- Standing Up for Intellectual Heartland Library System, Michigan, tion plan, and how to create a sustain- Freedom Nebraska, Oklahoma, Reaching Across able and effective working relationship. Led by James (Jamie) LaRue, director Illinois Library System (RAILS), South of the American Library Association’s Carolina, Texas, and Utah. The Library’s Budget for Office for Intellectual Freedom, this For more information about the Trustee Academy, or to register, visit Trustees course covers intellectual freedom, the core value of librarianship, the differ- www.ala.org/united/training/trustee_ Led by Marcellus Turner, city librar- ence between a challenge and a ban, academy.

Short Takes for Trustees videos offer quick Trustee training United for Libraries is proud to of- well as the limits of an advisory board), for one year of access. Discounts are fer a series of brief videos designed es- as well as how to set policy, how to available for states and regional pur- pecially for Trustees to watch with their evaluate the library director (and why chases. library directors. you should), along with board self- State and regional access to Short Short Takes for Trustees includes evaluation, and the ethical and parlia- Takes is available to the following: 10 videos (8-10 minutes each) that can mentary standards for boards. Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois be shown during Trustee meetings to The courses are in video format Heartland Library System, Michigan, stimulate discussion about the impor- through Adobe Connect. Access is Missouri (select libraries), Nebraska, tant role that Trustees play in the gover- available 24/7. New Jersey, Reaching Across Illinois nance of their libraries. A subscription to the Short Takes Library System (RAILS), South Caroli- Topics in the series explain the for Trustees series, which includes all na South Central Library System (Wis- basics, such as what it means to be a 10 videos, is available to all Boards of consin), Texas, Utah, and Vermont. Trustee (discussing the broad fiduciary Trustees for $79 for United for Librar- For more information visit www. responsibilities of governing boards as ies members and $99 for non-members ala.org/united/training/short_takes.

June 2017 11 Focus on Friends

‘California Dreamin’’: Diamond Bar (Calif.) Friends of the Library to celebrate 25 years of its Wine Soirée fundraiser

BY KATHLEEN NEWE a very lively live auction with a great Diamond Bar (Calif.) Friends of the Library auctioneer who is one of our members. The book auction is very popular, with In November 1993, the Los Ange- many signed books. les County (Calif.) Library needed to No matter what your fundraising make budget cuts that would impact goals are, the best advice we can give the hours of the Diamond Bar Library. you is to not get discouraged — things It was mentioned that the library might will happen. In one early year, we al- only be able to open two days a week. ready had all our tickets, flyers, etc. Of course, the Diamond Bar Friends of printed and, close to the Soiree date, the Library wanted to do our part so we found out that the restaurant that that wouldn’t happen. had offered their place to have the We had a meeting and brain- Soirée closed and left in the middle of stormed many different ideas. One was the night. When people heard about to have a wine tasting and invite the our dilemma, a local hotel immediately community to participate. We decided offered their ballroom for free for the on March 30, 1994, and planned to same date, and we had a much better hold it in a member’s house. We did venue than the original restaurant. not know too much about wine tast- If you are starting a new event, try ing, but thought it would be a fun way The invitation to the most recent Wine Soirée something new — there was nothing in to bring the community together. hosted by the Diamond Bar (Calif.) Friends of Diamond Bar like the Wine Soirée, and A local restaurant, when they the Library. The group is currently planning its it is still pretty unique for our area. It 25th annual Wine Soirée in 2018. heard about our plans, offered to host is also important to have a specific goal it, where it stayed for several years. A — people rallied behind the idea of local resident offered to donate all the year, attracting many dedicated volun- keeping the library open. We all have a wine from their wine competition. We teers that have stayed with it for many good product to promote — our local weren’t able to raise enough money of the Soireés. We had the same chair community libraries. That means a lot. to maintain the library hours (though for the first 10 years, and now have The other part of our long-term we did raise about $8,000), but partly three chairs. Each of them has worked fundraising is our two nonprofit book- because of our actions, the Diamond on the Soirée for more than 15 years, stores. One is in the library and the Bar City Council voted to contribute and the original chair is still heavily other is in a store front. Three of us a large sum of money to augment the involved. We have an outstanding com- were at a Friends’ exchange meeting county’s budget. mittee that comes together to work and someone presented their Friends’ We called the event the Wine Soi- hard for the first quarter of the year. bookstore. We looked at each other rée and Benefit Auction — it was very Each year we have the Soiree right and said, “We can do that.” successful from the start, but much after Easter. We book the date a year We started the first bookstore, call- smaller than what we have now. On ahead, but have our first meeting in ing it Basically BOOKS, in November April 23, 2016, the Friends produced November. We don’t actively start 1999, and have been in three store the 24th annual Wine Soirée with the our meetings until right after the first fronts over the years. We have more theme “California Dreamin’” with of the year. We try to limit our meet- than 50 volunteers and an unpaid man- more than 350 people in attendance. ings, as much of the work is done in ager. We have had three managers over We hold it now at the Diamond Bar small groups. We have been called the the years, and we have been extremely Center, which is a great space with a “Social Event of the Year in Diamond blessed with our managers and our vol- view of the mountains. We have silent, Bar.” We like it — and use it in our unteers. We also have a volunteer who live, and book auctions, a raffle, music, publicity! We have a strong database of sells select books online. For the first food, wine and beer tasting, and we donors that we use to send out our so- eight years we did not pay rent, but raised more than $70,000 for our Dia- licitation letters, and are very fortunate now we do pay a nominal rent for the mond Bar Library. We are now happily with the donations we receive. store front. looking forward to our 25th Wine Soi- The silent auction had more than When we opened the new Dia- ree in April 2018. 100 baskets this year, ranging from mond Bar Library in 2012, many of We started small and grew each $50 to more than $600. We also had our volunteers did not want to close

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Let’s Move in Libraries: Library Friends create healthy communities

Public librar- ies across North America are de- veloping new and innovative library services through the support and assistance of The Diamond Bar (Calif.) Friends of the Friends of the Library opened their bookstore, Basically Library groups. BOOKS, at the library in 1999. They also have a separate store front that sells books. One area of in- novation concerns movement-based the store front, so we are now the only programs: pro- chain store in Diamond Bar. We gross grams that create approximately $30,000 a year. Part opportunities for individuals of all classes run by a lifecoach/registered of this goes to funding Read Together ages and abilities to move and be ac- yoga teacher at the library. Diamond Bar, is a month-long event tive. A survey of 1,418 public libraries • In Farmland, Ind., the library had where we choose a book and a theme in the U.S. and Canada administered a series of walking and bicycling and we ask everyone to read the book in Spring 2017 revealed that approxi- programs during summer 2016. and we plan events all month around mately 28% (n=399) of public libraries On multiple occasions, the Friends the themes of the book. This includes depend entirely or in part on Friends of the Library stepped in to lead children, teens, and adults. of the Library groups to fund their the programs. Always looking for new ideas, one movement-based programs. • In Artesia, N.M., the Friends of member is chairing a “Gently Used A few examples from across the the Library worked with the parks ® Purse” sale to be held in November. country illustrate this trend: department to create StoryWalk She has already collected 200 purses, programs at local parks. with her goal being 500. • The Friends of Poestenkill Library Because of the Soireé and the in New York have for the last These examples illustrate how bookstores, the Friends have accumu- 15 years maintained foundation crucial Friends of the Library groups lated a sizeable amount of money, so beds of perennials along the front are to innovation in public libraries. we started an endowment fund to plan and one side of the building. The Without the support and collaboration for the future, so that even without the Friends group gets people moving of Friends, libraries would not be able Soirée and Basically BOOKS, the en- by maintaining the committee that to develop these programs, and thus dowment fund can generate a source of weeds, waters, mulches, and dead- would not be able to positively impact revenue each year for the library. heads the garden. the health and wellness of their com- We are very proud as we feel we • The Friends of the Ashland Public munities in this way. are planting a tree for the future that Library in Massachusetts have held The second stage of the “Let’s will grow and benefit many people two Fun Runs, which start and Move in Libraries” project is taking throughout the years ahead. end at the library and go on a two- place during summer 2017. Individuals mile loop around downtown. The are asked to submit additions or cor- For more information about Diamond Friends also hold yoga programs at rections to a list of ongoing movement- Bar Friends of the Library and the the library. based programs in North American Wine Soireé, visit www.dblibrary • The Friends of the Library in Hen- public libraries (www.letsmove friends.org. derson County, N.C., provide all libraries.org/map). Noah Lenstra, the the funding required for all adult project director, and a faculty member Information about the group’s upcom- programs, including yoga and tai in the Library and Information Studies ing community read program, Read chi programs. Department at the University of North Together Diamond Bar, can be found • The Friends of the Sidney Memo- Carolina-Greensboro, welcomes con- at www.dblibraryfriends.org/read- rial Public Library in New York tributions from Friends of the Library together-calendar.html. have helped cover the costs of groups to this initiative.

June 2017 13 Focus on Friends

Save $5 on ‘good ideas’ Poudre River Friends of the Library (Fort Collins, resource for Friends Colo.) receive Volunteer Hero Award from United Way of Larimer County Though written specifically to help public and academic librarians work effectively with their Friends groups, there is much in The Good, the Great, and the Unfriendly to help Friends groups increase their effectiveness as well. Written by United for Libraries Executive Director Sally Gardner Reed, the book is loaded with good ideas for Friends on fundraising, advocacy, membership development, and Poudre River Friends of the Li- used book sales. Their efforts have programs. It also discusses how and brary (Fort Collins, Colo.), was re- resulted in donations of more than whether to consider merging with your cently honored with the Volunteer $700,000 since 2009, which have sup- Foundation, how to start a Friends Hero Award in the area of Education ported library programs and resources group (both public and academic), and by the United Way of Larimer County like the annual Summer Reading Chal- how Friends can attract new and active for their ongoing work to enhance lenge, the History Comes Alive series, members, along with best practices for children’s literacy and to advocate for, STREAM activities, book clubs, author getting along well with your library. fund, and support educational and cul- visits, and more. If you have a group that is divided tural programming for all ages. The Volunteer Hero Award pro- on how to provide the best support “The Friends have a meaningful gram honors those who have made a for the library, you’ll find a chapter history and are doing amazing work in difference in the Larimer County Com- addressing this as well. Friends groups our community to benefit the lives of munity through service in the areas are essential to their libraries — raising others, especially children,” says Shyla of education, financial stability, basic money and their voices when necessary. Letizia, community impact administra- needs, or corporate volunteerism. The This book can help you do what you’re tor with United Way of Larimer Coun- Education Award recognizes a group doing even better! ty. “Our public libraries are a primary or individual who has made significant To purchase, the book, visit the force for education in our community contributions in building a stronger ALA Store (www.alastore.ala.org), for every age group, and the Friends’ community through volunteerism re- where you can also read an excerpt. volunteer efforts and funding make lated to helping area youth succeed in To download a coupon for $5 off, visit many of those efforts possible.” school and life. www.ala.org/united/products_services/ “We are honored to be chosen Established in 2006 by voter ap- publications. for a Volunteer Hero Award, and we proval, the Poudre River Public Library Personal and organizational appreciate the recognition for our District serves more than 190,000 members of United for Libraries will longtime commitment to literacy and people across an 1,800 square-mile automatically receive a 10% member lifelong learning through our public region in northern Larimer County, discount when purchasing the book library,” says Julie Lechtanski, presi- Colo. Anchored by three libraries in online. To use the $5 coupon and dent of the Poudre River Friends of the Fort Collins, the district is dedicated to receive the 10% discount, group Library. matching diverse communities’ needs, members should call the ALA Store at Volunteers with Poudre River interests, and priorities with excep- (866) Shop ALA. Friends of the Library spent nearly tional opportunities for learning, intel- 8,000 hours in 2016 to help raise lectual stimulation, and personal enjoy- ALA Editions; 978-0-8389-1498-4; money for Poudre River Public Library ment. More information can be found $57; www.alastore.ala.org. District, including hosting four annual online at www.poudrelibraries.org.

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BY LYDIA MORROW RUETTEN Dean, Governors State University Library & ALEXIS H. SARKISIAN Governors State University Library Marketing Manager

Located 35 miles south of Chicago in University Park, Ill., Governors State University (GSU) was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1969. GSU began as an innovative upper class and graduate institution. Class- rooms were without walls and students were judged by competencies in the place of grades. Today, GSU looks like a more traditional school, but the founding strong spirit of innovation continues to define GSU as a unique institution of higher education. This spirit and culture were pillars when the Friends of the GSU Library was founded on Nov. 16, 2006. For From left, GSU President Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, Provost Dr. Deborah Bordelon, Dean of the more than 10 years, the group has been Library Lydia Morrow Ruetten, and Ann Manning Nagle, President of the Friends of the GSU very devoted to the GSU Library, and Library, were on hand to cut the ribbon for the newly remodeled GSU Library Archives. spends more than 95% of their time and effort in fundraising, primarily within the four walls of the GSU Com- their 10th year, they would be called in the GSU Library. The GSU Archives, munity. Over the years, the Friends upon in a major way to come through at the time, were housed in an area of have come to be the “go to” group for the library and the richly populated the library that was in desperate need when the library has needed items such library archives. of repair and renovation, so efforts to as books, materials, carpeting, furni- When GSU began, the commu- renovate were begun in 2016, and as ture, and more. nity was known as Park Forest South. renovation was underway for the area, With this spirit of consistency, Park Forest South’s history is closely there were discoveries of greater needs steadfastness, and support of the GSU associated with that of the Village of for the area than anticipated. Costs Library in mind, the Friends of the Park Forest, a post-war planned com- were mounting, and with Illinois not GSU Library began planning a tradi- munity that has been the subject of passing a balanced budget for the past tional celebration for its 10 year an- many studies, publications, and an couple of years, the university did not niversary in 2016. Plans included: 1) exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution have the funds to continue. having the marketing department of (www.villageofparkforest.com/Index. By early summer, Dean Ruetten Governors State University create a 10- aspx?NID=354). Due to the economy called upon the Friends of the GSU year commemorative logo; 2) conduct- at the time, the original plans for Park Library to lend monetary support and ing the group’s annual in-house book Forest South had to be tabled, and a helping hand. Flooring and shelving sale, and Mother’s Day Basket Sale; the community grew to be known as were needed, along with new paint for and 3) hosting a Faculty Authors and University Park, with GSU as its major the space. The members of the Friends Sponsored Grantee Reception during anchor. The library has kept informa- called upon their forward-thinking, National Library Week. tion from that time in the GSU Library can-do spirit to commit to helping In addition, Friends of the GSU Archives. support the archives area. In fact, the Library added the Father’s Day Basket With growing attention in libraries group saw this as the much-needed Sale, a promotion with Pot Belly, and to the importance of archives, the li- opportunity to expand the image and one of the group’s members used her brary’s current dean and founder of the mission of the Friends outside of the photography to create commemorative Friends of the GSU Library, Lydia Mor- immediate GSU community. cards available for purchase. Little did row Ruetten, had the vision to improve the Friends of GSU know that during the physical status of the archives room continued on page 21

June 2017 15 Good Ideas From The Network

Programs June 13 with the 2017 Heritage Day literary, art, theater, and academic Celebration. This year’s event featured communities. Admission to the Walnut Creek, Calif. an engaging presentation and Q&A Marathon was free. The Walnut Creek Library Foundation with Provincetown artist and pop supports “ARF — All Ears Reading” culture legend Alice Brock. Alice May Philadelphia, Pa. for children in grades 1 to 5. Reading Brock is an American artist, occasional with animals is a great way for children author, and former restaurateur. A Library supporters were invited to who are struggling with reading to resident of Massachusetts for her entire enjoy drinks on the Skyline Terrace improve their skills. Children read adult life, Brock owned and operated and take in spectacular views of the aloud for 20 minutes to a dog from three restaurants in the Berkshires — city at the Parkway Central Library’s ARF’s Pet Hug Pack in a relaxed, non- The Back Room, Take-Out Alice, and spring rooftop beer garden, open from judgmental environment. Alice’s at Avaloch — in succession 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from May 18 between 1965 and 1979. The first of through June 29. Local craft beers and these served as the inspiration for Arlo refreshing cocktails were available for Austin, Texas Guthrie’s song “Alice’s Restaurant,” purchase, along with a menu of snacks which in turn inspired a 1969 film of from a local catering company. The Austin Public Library Friends the same name. Foundation sponsored the New Fiction Confab again this spring. This Fundraising series invites a handful of America’s most prominent early- and mid- Walnut Creek, Calif. Portland, Ore. career authors to Austin to spend The Walnut Creek Library Foundation The Library Foundation in Portland a day leading writing workshops, sponsored “A Roadmap to College for asked their members and supporters reading their work, and engaging in Parents and Teens” this past spring. to make a special Mother’s Day gift conversations that offer the community Community members were invited in honor of their own mothers. All an opportunity to explore and discuss to learn more about the high school gifts were designated to three areas of contemporary fiction with authors testing timeline and college admissions. the donor’s choice: “early literacy,” shaping America’s literary landscape. The Princeton Review was used to “school success,” and/or “learning for demystify the incredibly stressful life.” exams that are the ACTs/SATs, as St. Paul, Minn. well as all that makes a well-rounded Phoenix, Ariz. Spring is a perfect time to celebrate application, and help parents and poetry, and the Friends of the Saint students craft a game plan to tackle The Friends of the Phoenix Public Paul Public Library provided a couple the tests and put the fun back into the Library reminded their supporters on of opportunities for members and college preparation process. April 1 that the library is a worthy community to get to know the work recipient of gifts made on “Arizona of this year’s Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Gives Day.” They said, “It's no April Award-winning poet from Ireland Provincetown, Mass. Fool’s joke! You really can schedule — Katie Donovan. Katie and local your Arizona Gives Day donation Provincetown joined New Bedford poet and essayist James Lenfestey to be processed on April 4th. Your Mass., Mystic, Conn., and New York held a conversation at the Merriam donation will go to support library City in celebrating its rich whaling Park Library. Later in the week Katie programming, like storytime, STEM, heritage by hosting the second annual presented a reading at the University summer reading, English classes, Provincetown Public Library Moby- of St. Thomas Saint Paul campus. The workforce literacy, and everything in Dick Marathon Reading in April 2017. Friends look forward to continuing this between. Phoenix’s 17 library locations This event brought together more than partnership with the Center for Irish are consistently offering a wide variety 120 participants at the Provincetown Studies at the University of St. Thomas. of programming for all ages and Library to read Melville’s classic interests.” work aloud over a total of 24 hours. Last year’s inaugural edition of the Provincetown, Mass. Marathon was a tremendous success, Minnesota The Provincetown Board of Library bringing more than 500 visitors Trustees celebrated their community’s to the library. The three-day event The Minnesota Association of Library rich history on the evening of Tues., unites members of Provincetown’s Friends reminds their members that

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local Walmart stores in their state make Minneapolis, Minn. many $250 to $2500 grants locally 2018 Book Lover’s each year. They tell members, “The The Friends of the Hennepin County Walmart Foundation allots most of this Library held a $100 per person Calendars available charitable giving to four focus areas: fundraiser ($200 for VIP tickets) this hunger relief, career development past spring featuring J.D. Steele and opportunities, disaster preparedness, the MacPhail Youth Community and community engagement. That Choir. The venue was donated by a last should pique your interest, as Minneapolis couple whose beautiful community engagement is core to home includes panoramic vistas of the value proposition of most public downtown Minneapolis, the Guthrie libraries.” There likely are many Theater, and the Stone Arch Bridge. national retail establishments in your All proceeds went to benefit Hennepin own community that would welcome County Library’s strategic priorities, your Friends’ group application. Go including youth-focused programs online or visit the store manager to see like Teen Tech Squad and Homework what they might have to offer. Help, and key initiatives like expanding opportunities for immigrant communities, providing outreach United for Libraries members services to seniors, and enhancing their Portland, Ore. can purchase the 2018 Book Lov- beloved collection. er’s Calendar at a greatly reduced The Library Foundation in Portland price. Sell these calendars at a deep knows that it’s not enough to ask discount to Friends, use them as an for money — it’s equally important incentive for joining your group, in to thank donors and let them know Rochester, N.Y. recognition of volunteer hours, or what their contributions provided The Friends of the Irondequoit as prizes. A great fundraiser, these for the library community. This Public Library held a Friends Craft calendars are so popular they prac- spring the Foundation sent out a and Trunk Sale this spring. They tically sell themselves. note saying, “The teen Makerspace provided entertainment, food vendors, The retail price for the 2018 at Rockwood Library is on fire. Not raffles, and bargains. Members of the Book Lover’s Calendar is $14.99; literally, although a thin curl of smoke community were invited to become a the discounted rate for United can be seen wafting from a laser vendor for the event. for Libraries members is $3.50 wood engraver. The Makerspace has per calendar. There is a 30-copy filled that void beyond anything we minimum order (no maximum), had envisioned. It is brimming with Philadelphia, Pa. and calendars must be purchased excitement and activity. In one corner, in increments of 30. Calendars are teens tackle homework with help The Free Library Foundation reminds non-returnable. from their peers. In another, a 3-D their patrons that libraries do make Shipping and handling is in- printer hums to life, powered by the a difference in the lives of those they cluded in the cost of the order. imagination and newly-acquired CAD serve. In a recent fundraising email, Other Workman calendars may be skills of a teen participant. Hope for the Foundation told this story: added to your order at 50% off the future burns bright at Rockwood, the suggested retail price (plus 7% thanks to you.” “Irina came here two years ago from shipping and handling). A wide Russia. When she discovered that the selection of wall and Page-A-Day Free Library offered an English-as-a- calendars can be viewed online at Walnut Creek, Calif. second-language (ESL) program called www.workman.com. Stock your “Edible Alphabet,” she knew it was book store with a selection of The Walnut Creek Library Foundation exactly what she needed. The idea at calendars offered at a special dis- teamed up with their local Whole the heart of this unique ESL class is count. Foods market to direct fund credits that food and cooking are universal For more details, including from using reusable bags to the and can unite people and cultures. ordering information, log into the Foundation. For a limited time, these Irina told us, ‘This program has been Friends & Foundations Zone or directed funds helped the Foundation a godsend for me. I can cook together the Trustee Zone at www.ala.org/ raise support for a new Early Literacy with my friends and learn English. united. Station for the Ygnacio Valley Library. What could be better?’ Programs

June 2017 17 Good Ideas From The Network like Edible Alphabet are wonderful during the month of April. Pop Up afternoon. Before the program, the examples of how your support today Sales feature a sample of the Friends’ Friends president welcomed the crowd gives us the tools to creatively address favorite books at the unbeatable price and conducted the election of officers the many literacy needs in our city of $1. Purchases at these Pop Up sales and board members for the coming and open up the remarkable resources go towards raising funds on behalf of year. Finally, the crowd was treated of the Free Library to the whole the Charleston County Public Library to a dynamic talk by University of community.” System. California at Riverside faculty member and playwright Rickerby Hinds, titled “Hip-Hop Theatre, Flippin’ Membership the Script.” Libraries, which were Booksales not available to him in his youth in St. Louis, Mo. Rochester, N.Y. Honduras, became a great tool for The St. Louis Public Library him once he moved to this country, as The Friends of the Irondequoit Foundation held a “Friends with he used library references for research Public Library have a presence at the Benefits” event this year to attract new for his plays to ensure their historical town’s summer Farmers’ Market. The young Friends. The event featured food accuracy. Friends once again had a table at the and drinks and a chance to mingle market to sell used books and provide with other library lovers. It was billed Advocacy information about upcoming events at as “fun and casual and for those with New York, N.Y. the library. a fear of commitment!” Tickets to the event were $20 each and included The New York Public Library pizza, beer, wine, entertainment Foundation let their community know Charleston, S.C. (a DJ), and a tour of the library’s that they’re reminding their city council The Friends of the Charleston flipbook photo station and virtual leaders about something extremely Library hold an annual “Beach Reads reality sessions in the library’s Creative important: why libraries matter to Booksale” in the late spring. Their Experience. millions of New Yorkers. “We’re Beach Reads Book Sale features going to need a lot of sticky notes!” individually priced adult paperbacks Supporters were asked to post a virtual starting at just $1. Romance! Thrillers! Allen, Texas sticky note on a special wall at the Suspense! You name it — they’ve got Foundation’s website, and these notes it. For those who can’t wait for the The Friends of the Allen Public were then sent to council members. sale, the Friends remind customers Library list the names of new and Sample notes included, “I depend on that they sell books every day online returning members in each issue of the library’s story time to teach my kids and promote their sales web address, their newsletter. In addition, they make about the joy of reading!” and “When saying, “You can find a vast selection space to thank businesses and civic I was out of work and looking to get of first editions, signed copies, and organizations that have supported back on my feet, the library helped me rare collectibles. Plus, you qualify for their many events and projects. to achieve. I would be broke or out free shipping on orders over $10.” These donors are recognized at three on the street without their job search In addition, one can find $1 books levels, “Family,” “Friendship,” and services. Now the library is the center in the Friends of the Library section “Kindness” Circles. of my world.” In addition to regular of a number of Charleston County people sending support notes for Public Libraries. These books are their library, Malcolm Gladwell also refreshed often and there are a variety Riverside, Calif. used his celebrity to endorse library of genres. In addition, the Friends funding. (Editor’s note: United for of the Charleston Library reminded The Friends of the Riverside Public Libraries can help you find authors members that National Library Week Library held the group’s annual event willing to speak out in your area. (April 9-15, 2017) is a time to celebrate on a Sunday this spring. Friends Visit authorsforlibraries.org to find an the contributions of our nation's members and guests were treated to author near you!) libraries and library workers and to delectable appetizers provided by promote library use and support. McGrath’s Catering, fine wines, and other refreshing drinks before entering They participated in this nationwide Phoenix, Ariz. celebration by hosting a second annual the garden to view the numerous "Books for Beer" event and Pop Up appealing baskets filled with books The Friends of the Phoenix Public $1 Book Sales at many Charleston and other goodies that were on display Library posted their city’s first trial County Public Library branches for the drawings at the end of the budget, which included no cuts to the

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Former Manila House in Washington, D.C., Literary Landmark™ dedicated a Literary Landmark™ dedicated in Austin, Minn., in honor of writer Richard Eberhart

United for Libraries, in partnership with Minnesota Association of Library Friends and Friends of the Austin (Minn.) Public Library, honored Mow- er County native Richard Eberhart by dedicating a Literary Landmark on April 17. An evening of Eberhart activities anchored by a plaque unveiling cer- emony was held at Austin High School. Attendees were then invited to the Hormel Historic Home for the final round of the annual Eberhart Poetry Contest. Each year, in honor of Aus- tin’s native son, area schoolchildren from kindergarten on up through the high school level compose and read original poetry. It’s a Mower County tradition that Richard Eberhart would undoubtedly be proud of. United for Libraries, in partnership no more, the building, also known Previous Literary Landmark hon- with the Philippine Arts, Letters and as Carwithen House, is currently the orees from Minnesota include F. Scott Media Council (PALM); the Philippines administrative offices of the St. Paul’s Fitzgerald, Maud Hart Lovelace, Sin- on the Potomac Project (POPDC); Episcopal Parish. clair Lewis, Jon Hassler, and conserva- the Rita M. Cacas Foundation, Inc. There are only three other struc- tionist Sigurd Olson. (RMCF), and the Toribio Family, dedi- tures designated a Literary Landmark Eberhart is a worthy addition to cated the fourth Literary Landmark in in the District of Columbia: The these esteemed ranks. Over this long Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May Founders Library, Howard University and fruitful academic career, Eberhart 6, at the original site of the former Ma- (1997); the Jefferson Building, Library found time to publish a dozen books of nila House (2440 K Street, NW, Wash- of Congress (1998); and the Frederick poetry. ington, D.C.). Douglass National Historic Site (2007). Standouts include Burr Oak The Literary Landmark recognizes For more information about the (1947), named after his childhood the Manila House, which was a gather- Manila House, visit the Rita M. Cacas estate in Austin; Selected Poems, ing place of the Washington, D.C., area Foundation website (www.rmcacas. 1930-1965, winner of the 1966 Pu- Filipino community from the 1930s to foundation), and the Philippines on the litzer Prize for Poetry; and Collected the 1950s. Filipino author Bienvenido Potomac Project website (http://popdc. Poems, 1930-1976, winner of the (Ben) Santos wrote about the Manila wordpress.com). National Book Award. Poems held in House in his collection of short sto- The Literary Landmark program is particularly high regard today include ries, “Scent of Apples” (University of administered by United for Libraries. “The Groundhog,” a rumination on Washington Press, 1979), winner of the Since the conception of the program in mortality and the uniqueness of human 1981 American Book Award. 1986, more than 160 Literary Land- consciousness, and “The Fury of Aerial During the program, Philippine marks across the United States have Bombardment,” an ode to wartime loss Arts, Letters and Media Council re- been dedicated. inspired by his own WWII experiences. cords were given to the University of Any library or group may apply For more information on Minneso- Maryland Libraries to be included in for a Literary Landmark through Unit- ta Literary Landmark dedications, visit its Filipino American Community Ar- ed for Libraries. For more information http://mnlibraryfriends.org/index.php/ chives. The collection curator, Liz No- and to apply, visit www.ala.org/united/ what-we-provide/literary-landmark- vara, graciously accepted the records. products_services/literarylandmarks or partnership. Although the Manila House is email [email protected].

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Notable Quotables

“I got my first library card from the Flemington (N.J.) Free Public Library many years ago, and still feel that same sense of possibility when I enter a library — that here, somewhere, is the answer to all of life’s questions. Of course, what I’ve discovered is that each answer typically begets MORE questions, which means I’ll never run out of reasons to visit the library.”

Linda Ashman, Ella WHO?, 2017 continued from page 15 news publication, has taken an interest “My local library was a second in the archives and is producing a story home for me as a child. I discov- As a result, a ribbon cutting for about the archives for all in the sur- ered so many treasures in the li- the new Archives Room and 10th anni- rounding community of GSU; 2) The brary and to this day, I still feel a versary of the Friends celebratory event Friends of GSU are working with the sense of peace and wonder every was planned for November. Little did Will County Historical Society to de- time I walk into a library.” the group know the extent to which velop a partnership where both groups this decision and event would begin to will be able to cross promote activities S. Michele Chen, reap rewards for the Friends. and events. This will be a prototype Superbeetle, 2017 Special invitations for the ribbon for the Friends to develop partner- cutting were designed; members of all ships with other historical societies in “Nothing will replace the feeling of historical societies in Illinois were in- the area. 3) Larry McClellan, retired first getting lost in a library, look- vited; information was sent out exter- GSU professor and Illinois Under- ing up in a haze after you’ve spent nally via Facebook and Twitter; and an ground Railroad scholar, who was in hours looking down into a book. internal promotion “blitz” was done attendance at the ribbon cutting, will Every writer was first a reader, for students, faculty, and staff through be offering an Underground Railroad and those lovely memories of long the school newsletter, newspaper, and tour of the area surrounding GSU. The afternoons spent in stacks is some- e-blasts. In addition, the GSU alumni event will be taking place on June 10, thing we all cherish. We write in association was invited to participate. 2017. Dr. McClellan is volunteering to the hope of someday creating that The ribbon cutting for the new take a group of 50+ people on a bus same experience for someone else.” Archives Room was Nov. 6, 2016. Dr. tour of the area highlighting historical Elaine P. Maimon, president of GSU, Underground Railroad landmarks and E.A. Aymar, was on hand to cut the ribbon with Dr. locations. A luncheon will be served at You’re As Good As Dead, 2015 Deborah Bordelon, provost; Ann Man- a historic church in Robbins, Ill. Pro- ning Nagel, president of the Friends, ceeds of the event will be donated to “I grew up hiding in the library and Lydia Morrow Ruetten, dean of the Friends of the GSU Library. aisles with Nancy Drew, and Trixie the library. In addition, more than 50 What began in 2016 as a year of Belden, and the Boxcar Children. members of the GSU community were commemorating the 10th anniversary They are, I believe, the secret por- on hand to witness the ribbon cutting, of the Friends developed into a year of tal to other-worlds. Who needs learn more about the archives, and being responsive, seizing opportunity, wardrobes when you have a share stories about GSU. and experiencing expansion with the library?” It was after the ribbon cutting and help of a volunteer group. The Friends program, and during the reception of the GSU Library have an aggressive Jaime Jo Wright, that three new ideas were created and plan to raise funds in anticipation of The House on Foster Hill, 2017 have become reality. They are: 1) The the next area of support for the GSU owner and editor of the Vedette, a local Library.

June 2017 21 Book Club Choices

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Instead, she women of this neighborhood growing by Gail Honeyman is saved by a attendance at the classes so too does Is it possible passerby and in the specter of the “Brothers,” putting for a novel to be fact, her life be- an end to it. The Brothers are self- heartbreakingly gins. Taken to a appointed righteous defenders of the sad and riotously French hospital, patriarchal Indian culture. Add to that funny at the same Marianne makes a mysterious death and a star-crossed time? Meet El- an impulsive deci- love affair, and you have a novel that is eanor Oliphant, sion to escape to unique, engaging, and thoroughly per- a 30-year-old Kerdruc, Brittany, fect for book clubs of all types. single woman who a place beauti- spends her days fully captured on William Morrow/HarperCollins; ISBN as an accounts re- a tile she finds in 978-0-06264-512-8; $26.99. ceivable clerk for the hospital. With little money, she sets a design firm, and her nights swigging off, and when she arrives she finds the Ginny Moon place as beautiful as she imagined it vodka so that she can forget her past. by Benjamin Ludwig The past she is aching to forget in- would be. She is soon employed in a When Ginny cludes a fire that scarred her face, and small restaurant and encircled by those Moon is 13 years her mummy, who abused her as a child who find her charming and loveable. old, she is placed and continues to abuse her through But, can this idyll last? Before too in her third weekly phone calls from prison. long, her Lothar comes looking for her “forever home.” Completely lacking any social and she will have to decide her own When she was skills, she has no friends and no social fate. 9 years old, she life. It seems clear that her life would was taken away continue down this lonely path but Crown/Penguin Random House; ISBN from her drug ad- for Raymond, a computer tech at the 978-0-45149-558-7; $26. dicted and abusive design company who takes an immedi- mother and sent ate interest in Eleanor and begins to Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows to a series of fos- enlarge her world. Through Raymond, by Balli Kaur Jaswal ter homes before she finds the Moons Eleanor meets new people, develops a Against a — a family that loves her and is able social life, and begins to think she may backdrop of a to work with her quirky personality be okay after all. traditional Indian and autism. That is, until they begin When a fantasy goes awry, Elea- community in a to prepare her for the birth of her new nor hits rock bottom. This charming, London suburb sibling. sometimes alarming, book will inspire emerges the story This impending birth has triggered wonderful discussion about the harm of Nikki, who is something from Ginny’s past, and even of family and the healing from friends. a young British- Ginny isn’t exactly sure what that is. born Indian All she knows is that she must get back Pamela Dorman Books/Penguin Ran- woman. Though her “baby doll,” which she has left in dom House; ISBN 978-0-73522-068-3; she is thoroughly her mother’s home in a suitcase, under $26. Westernized, she the bed. As Ginny’s behavior becomes agrees to take on more erratic, her “forever mom” be- The Little French Bistro an English teaching class for older wid- comes worried about the safety of her by Nina George ows who have lived the traditional and new baby, and disengages from Ginny, Despite what might have been a ro- submissive lifestyle demanded by their while her forever father tries to under- mantic getaway in Paris, Marianne (in culture. stand Ginny’s compulsive behavior. her 60s) comes to the final realization As it turns out, these women turn This novel is a remarkable debut, that her husband will never love or re- from working on their English to shar- and the voice of Ginny is unique and spect her. This devastates her because, ing their fantasies (and maybe some authentic. Book club readers will not having married the distant Lothar at distant memories). These are, indeed, be able to put it down and will spend 19, she feels she’s wasted her life. This erotic stories and through their telling, hours discussing family love. leads her to bridge over the Seine, these women begin to find strength in where she means to jump and end her their own voices and in one another. Park Row Books/Harlequin; ISBN life. As word of mouth passes among 978-0-77833-016-5; $26.99.

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