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Vol. 9, No. 2 Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Fall 2006 Mark your calendar These events take place in the library unless otherwise stated. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Library Book Group. Inamorata by Joseph Gangemi 7 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Opera Preview with Norm Hollingshead: Rossini’s “The Italian Girl in Algiers” 2 p.m. Art talk Mira Nakashima: “The life and work of architect and designer George Nakashima”. Co-sponsored with Bainbridge Arts and Crafts. 7 p.m. They’re speaking SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Speakers Forum. U. S. District Court Judge Fern M. Smith: “Breakdown of the on Bainbridge Constitution – Our Mandate for Change.” 4 p.m. ($15 at the door) Michael Fancher, Judge Fern M. Smith, Resat Kasaba, MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 Perry Lorenzo, Maxine Matilpi and John Livingston, Library closed – Kitsap Regional Library and Pepper Schwartz (left to right) headline the ninth Staff Training Day annual Library Speakers Forum. Tickets are still WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 available for individual lectures. Low Vision Support Group. 1-3 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 A Good Yarn – the library knitting group. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Second Thursday Readers. New book Speakers Forum enters ninth year discussion group organizational meeting. 1 p.m. The Bainbridge Library Speakers the New Middle East”. Born in Turkey, than 100 ceremonial items in fabric. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 Forum, now in its ninth year, opened Kasaba is a professor of international Livingston, her partner, has created more Speakers Forum. U.W. Professor of September 24 with Michael Fancher studies at the University of Washington than 25 large totem poles in Kwagiulth International Studies, Resat Kasaba: “Iran, speaking on “Journalism Under Assault”. and has received that university’s style, as well as hundreds of masks and US, and the New Middle East.” 4 p.m. Five programs remain in the series, Distinguished Teaching Award. other sculptures. Their appearance is ($15 at the door) and a limited number of tickets are November 12 will bring the popular sponsored by Grant and Barbara Winther. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 available for the rest of the season at only Perry Lorenzo to the podium speaking Finally, on January 28, Pepper “Support Your Young Reader” with $45. Tickets for individual programs are on “The Origins of Opera—Plato, Eros, Schwartz, PhD, will speak on “The Ernestina Schwartzman, Master Reading Teacher. Call 842-4162, Ext. 9816, for also available for $15, said Susan Bray, and Music”. The subtitle: How Greek Search for Love”. Schwartz, a professor information. 9:30-11 a.m. founder and director of the series, which symbols played a part in the creation of sociology at the University of brings distinguished speakers on a wide of opera. Lorenzo, Seattle Operea’s Washington, is past president of the TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable. Anjali variety of topics to the Island. All talks education director, is renowned as a story Society for the Scientific Study of Banerjee discusses “How do you take your begin at 4 p.m. on Sundays teller and produces up to 250 education Sexuality and the Pacific Sociological writing seriously?” 7 p.m. Judge Fern M. Smith, who served as events each season. Association. She is author of more than WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 director of the Federal Judicial Center On November 19 Maxine Matilpi 50 research articles and 15 books, and Travel program: Tasmania; Australia’s in Washington, D. C. from 1999 to 2003 and John Livingston will address the serves as the relationship expert for Amazing Island presented by John will speak October 8 on the “Breakdown topic “Carrying on Traditions”. Matilpi Perfectmatch.com. Biestman. Co-sponsored by The Traveler of the Constitution—Our Mandate for has dedicated her artistic talents to her Season ticket applications are Bookstore. 7:30 p.m. Change”. people, speakers of Kwakwala, so that available at the library and, space FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 On October 15 Resat Kasaba, PhD, their traditional culture will remain permitting, individual tickets may be sold Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society will speak on Iran, the United States, and vibrant and strong. She has created more at the door. “Family History Begins with You!” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Island Theatre Play Reading at the Library. Islander Jill Jean takes reins at KRL “Betrayal” by Harold Pinter 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 By verda averill An Island resident for 14 years, things: to work with “Walks on Bainbridge” Alice and Dave Library News Editor she commuted by ferry to Seattle. school systems, non- Shorett describe and illustrate favorite Now, she’ll drive to work—at profits, with children’s walks and trails. Co-sponsored with the Bainbridge Islander Jill Jean started KRL headquarters on Sylvan Way theater and more. . . It’s Bainbridge Island Land Trust. 4 p.m. work as Kitsap Regional Library’s new in Bremerton and on visits to the all about the public and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 director on September 19. branch libraries strung from Little the community.” Island Theatre Play Reading at the Library. On September 18, she officially retired Boston to South Kitsap. Her early work in “Betrayal” by Harold Pinter repeat (after nearly 20 years) from the Seattle Library Jean, a Michigan native, grew up Seattle was an eye- performance 7:30 p.m. System—most recently as director of public in Kalamazoo and attended Western opener after her years in THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 services for that 25-branch organization. Michigan University there. She loves the Midwest. Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. After a months-long, nationwide math, and once wanted to become a “I just wasn’t TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 search, Jean was selected by KRL trustees math teacher. But a part-time library Jill Jean prepared for all the “Support Your Young Reader” class with to succeed Ellen Newberg, who retired in job during her college years changed different languages Ernestina Schwartzman. 9:30-11 a.m. February after 16 years as director of the her mind, and led her in a new direction. (here),” she laughed. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Kitsap County libraries. She has no regrets. She was named coodinator of all Library Book Group The Plot Against “It really feels like coming home,” said “I care deeply about libraries and how children’s literature in the system; she America by Philip Roth 7 p.m. Jean, with a big smile, as she settled into they develop,” she said. “My work as a FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 her new position. librarian has allowed me to do so many Continued on Page 12 Island Theatre, in collaboration with Kitsap Regional Library, presents Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People” directed by Steve Also in this issue: Stolee. 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Field’s End offers fall slate of classes...... Page 2 “Support Your Young Reader” class with Ernestina Schwartzman 9:30-11 a.m. Children’s pages: Record summer reading, fall activities pages...... Pages 6-7

Continued on Page 2 Library art: Collage creativity...... Page 12 People, Events page 2 Fall 2006

Continued from Page 1 Join local writers at Roundtables Calendar Field’s End writers’ community invites Larry Karp, a longtime Seattle resident, all Island writers, aspiring or experienced, left his medical practice in 1992 to write WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 to attend this fall’s Writers’ Roundtables. mysteries. His books include The Music Low Vision Support Group 1-3 p.m. The Roundtables convene the third Box Murders, Scamming the Birdman, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Tuesday of every month from 7 to and The Midnight Special; all feature a A Good Yarn – the library knitting group. 8:30 p.m. in the library’s large meeting main character, Dr. Thomas Purdue, who 6:30-7:45 p.m. Second Thursday Readers book discussion room. Newcomers are always welcome; is a neurologist and music box enthusiast. Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- the evenings are structured to include Karp’s book, First Do No Harm, involves time 1 p.m. everyone. There is no charge. a different set of characters. His next book, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Island novelist Kathleen Alcala The Ragtime Kid, will be published this fall. Library closed – Veteran’s Day introduced the question “How do we SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 write meaningfully on the wake of New format Speakers Forum. Seattle Opera’s education disaster?” on September 19. Following a new Roundtable format, director Perry Lorenzo presents “The Origins She will be followed by three award- guest speakers will introduce the of Opera – Plato, Eros & Music; how Greek winning authors: evening’s topic. Then participants will symbols played a part in the creation of opera” 4 p.m. ($15 at the door) On October 17 Anjali Banerjee Larry Karp take a short break before engaging in a addresses the topic “How do you take group discussion with the presenter. This TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 your writing seriously?” Banerjee is a Imaginary Men Looking for Bapu. will give attendees a chance to voice “Support Your Young Reader” class with novelist, young adult author, and essayist. She was a nominee for the Pushcart thoughts on the topic and ask follow-up Ernestina Schwartzman 9:30-11 a.m. On November 21 Mark Trahant, Prize and was awarded a residence at questions of the night’s speaker. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 editor, columnist, and novelist opens with Hedgebrook, the noted Whidbey Island If you have an idea for a Writers’ Travel program. Peru and Galapagos, by Joe Staiano. Co-sponsored by The Traveler the question “Why write every day?” retreat for women writers. Born in India Roundtable topic or guest author, send Bookstore. 7:30 p.m. The final fall Roundtable, on December and raised in Canada, she holds degrees an e-mail to [email protected] (please 19, features Larry Karp, who will lead a in anthropology and psychology from the include Writers’ Roundtable in the FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society discussion on “Writing fiction and non- University of California. subject line) or write to Field’s End at 10 a.m.-12 fiction; what’s the big difference?” Trahant is editorial page editor the library, 1270 Madison Ave. No., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Alcala, a frequent Field’s End and columnist at the Seattle Post- Bainbridge Island 98110. Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. participant, is a self-described Chicana Intelligencer. He is one of the founders Field’s End Writers’ Roundtables writer and the author of three novels set of The Navajo Times Today and a winner are supported in part by the City of SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Speakers Forum. Kwakwala artist Maxine in 19th century Mexico. of the Heywood Broun and Paul Tobekin Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Matilpi and her partner John Livingston Banerjee’s books include Maya awards for journalism. He was a Pulitzer Fund, administered by the Bainbridge present “Carrying on Traditions” 30+ years of Running, for young adults, and Prize finalist in 1989. Island Arts and Humanities Council. creating art in Northwest Coast native forms and styles. 4 p.m. (Sponsored by Grant and Barbara Winther) $15 at the door. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Field’s End slates fall classes Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable. Newpaper editor and columnist Mark Trahant discusses You don’t have to be an experienced his class, “The Art of the Short”, which Wiggs’s class offers motivated high “Why write every day?” 7:00 p.m. writer to learn from some of the area’s meets on two Saturdays, November 4 school students the opportunity to examine THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 accomplished authors. Field’s End offers and 18, from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the the college essay from the standpoint of Library closed – Thanksgiving Day classes this fall that will help you explore library’s large meeting room. Tuition is writing craft, and then to create their own, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 the essay, short story, or book ideas that you $80. Class is limited to 24. unique essays. Participants will learn how Library closed – Thanksgiving holiday have, and get you organized and motivated. to find their voices and write about their THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Registration is under way now. About the classes dreams and goals with emotion, specific Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Forms may be found in the lobby Alcala’s six-week class will focus imagery, and self-awareness. During the WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 of the Bainbridge Public Library, or on methods of research, creating cultural first session, they will analyze a number Library Book Group. Reading Lolita in downloaded from www.fieldsend.org. context, and techniques for bringing your of essays, brainstorm possible themes, Tehran by Azar Nafisi 7 p.m. Tuition assistance is available for all story to life. She is well known for her and discuss the target reader audience. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Field’s End classes through the Jack Olsen works of historical fiction, one of the most Specific application questions will be Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Memorial Writer’s Assistance Fund. successful genres in commercial and literary welcome. A week later, each student THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Kathleen Alcala will teach “Writing publishing today. She has also published will bring a draft of a 500- to 750-word A Good Yarn – the library knitting group. Historical Fiction” on six Thursdays— a short story collection, Mrs. Vargas and essay for analysis and feedback. Wiggs 6:30-7:45 p.m. October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2 the Dead Naturalist, and a collection of holds a master’s degree in education from FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 and 16—from 7 to 9 p.m. in the library’s essays, The Skeleton in the Closet. She is Harvard and taught for 11 years in public Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society large meeting room. Tuition is $240. The co-founder and contributing editor of The and private schools. She has served on the 10 a.m.-12 class is limited to 15 participants. Raven Chronicles, the winner of several Harvard Schools Committee, interviewing SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Sheila Rabe offers “Your Nonfiction regional and state writing awards, and serves applicants and writing letters of reference. Island Theatre Play Reading at the Library Book Project: Putting It All Together” on on the board of Richard Hugo House. During Briggs’s class on short, short 7:30 p.m. four Saturdays—October 14, 21, 28, and Do you have a terrific idea for a book, story writing participants will immediately SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 November 11—from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in but need to figure out where to go with it? begin drafting short stories. In the second Island Theatre Play Reading repeat the large meeting room. Tuition is $160. Are you curious about nonfiction writing, meeting, they will work on revising and performance 7:30 p.m. This class also is limited to 15 participants. but unsure what exactly is involved? Rabe finishing their stories, and will look at TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Susan Wiggs’s class, “Who Am I? will show how to nail down a central idea, the genre of collected short, short stories. Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable. Larry Karp Writing the Personal Essay for College research a topic, and identify the target Briggs will also include examination of the discusses “Writing fiction and nonfiction, what is the big difference?” 7 p.m. Applicants” meets on two Mondays, reader. Participants will create a table work of other short story writers. He has October 16 and 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at of contents and a book jacket mockup written three collections of short stories and SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way to give a book sales appeal that will get his first novel,Shoot the Buffalo, won the Library closed – Christmas Eve in Winslow. Tuition is $40. Class is the attention of agents and editors. Rabe American Book Award. His stories have MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 limited to 12 students entering college in has written 16 novels as well as a series appeared in many literary magazines, and Library closed – Christmas Day 2007 or 2008. of gift books. She is also a song writer, a he has taught writing at the University of THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 Finally, Matt Briggs will help dynamic, creative workshop leader, and Washington Extension, Johns Hopkins Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. explore new strategies of telling stories in member of two local critique groups. University, and elsewhere. Congratulations to Bainbridge Island author Karla Kuskin, winner of the 2006 Washington State Book Award

157 Winslow Way East • (206) 842-5332 • www.eagleharborbooks.com Fall 2006 page 3 People, Books Meet Christopher Vogler Writer makes rare Northwest appearance here by susan wiggs Most importantly to writers around me while writing my first novel, and I of mythic patterns in Hollywood the world, Chris wrote the seminal book still refer to it constantly with every book screenwriting, but has evolved into In a rare appearance in the Northwest, on storycraft, The Writer’s Journey, I write. much more than a guide to the structure acclaimed author and teacher Christopher a work that has inspired novelists, Chris never set out to write this book. of screenplays. Vogler will present a very special dramatists, mythologists and even poets It began as a simple, typed 20-page story “I’m happy to see how people workshop on Saturday, October 7. and rap artists. structure guide he created while working all over the world have adapted it Vogler has lived the writing life for A lifelong student of Joseph as a story analyst for Disney. So clear for teaching, designing websites, many years, working as a story analyst Campbell, and concise structuring rap music, dance and and consultant for major Hollywood author of classic were its poetry, even for orienting a tour group studios. He’s been “in the trenches” Hero with a principles of scientists visiting the Antarctic. as a development executive at 20th Thousand that the Thanks to all of you who have told Century Fox and as a producer and Faces, Vogler memo me how you’ve found unexpected screenwriter. He has evaluated thousands created a new began to uses for the patterns I talk about in the of screenplays and consulted for the Walt work, tying the be passed book. Joseph Campbell used to say his Disney Company on the hit animated mythic journey around greatest delight was seeing his ideas filmsBeauty and the Beast, Aladdin, of a character the studio, being used, especially in the arts, and I The Lion King, Fantasia and others. He to storytelling from writer feel the same.” recently served as an executive producer techniques to writer, The Writer’s Journey has voyaged on Steve Guttenberg’s adaptation of of modern until it was far and wide and is available in eight James Kirkwood’s P.S. Your Cat is Dead. literature and a barely- international editions, including Vogler also wrote the screenplay and drama. legible British, Portuguese, German, Italian, lyrics for the animated feature Jester Campbell photocopy. French, Icelandic, Japanese, Chinese, Till, shortlisted for an Oscar in 2004. In wrote, “Myth is the secret opening through Feedback from fellow writers was so and Spanish. the film, Chris put the principles of The which the inexhaustible energies of the passionate that Chris decided to expand What’s better than this book? A Writer’s Journey into practice. The film, cosmos pour into human manifestation...” his ideas into a book. dynamic presentation from Vogler created with a mixture of computer and Vogler takes the veil from the secret, Vogler says, “The Writer’s Journey himself. Please check www.fieldsend.org traditional cell animation, adds a comic illuminating practical applications for has been a magic carpet for me, leading for details and registration. Hero’s Journey adventure to the classic working writers in all genres. to many adventures in distant lands with (Bainbridge author Susan Wiggs is a tale of the wily, fun-loving peasant who On a personal note, I kept The a wide circle of new comrades on the volunteer for the library and for Field’s comes to the big city. Writer’s Journey propped open beside road. It started out as an exploration End, a community for writers.) What’s new at the library?

By CINDY HARRISON Ghana, wrote that his home embassy in reading lists. Near the entrance to the l A new knitting club Branch Manager Nigeria is supporting “my passionate library, this collection complements the has started up at the library – “A desire to pursue a readership promotion unique Bainbridge branch selection of Good Yarn!” Youth services librarian l Bainbridge Library was programme which was fine tuned by classics that honors former Bainbridge Carmine Rau and some devoted patrons honored this summer by a visit from what I saw in the Seattle area.” On Library Board treasurer Roger Stouder. of the library welcome knitters of all 11 respected world librarians, under the recommendation of the Japanese l Teri Jellad is organizing a ages to join a knitting circle that will the Department of State’s International delegate, nine Japanese librarians Spanish book reading group at the library meet to knit and share some great Visitor Leadership Program. Visitors recently toured the library and gardens. to begin sometime in October. Readings book recommendations on the second included library directors and managers l Just in time for the school and discussion will be in Spanish and Thursday of each month from 6:30 to from Argentina, Ghana, Burma, Poland, year, the new Classics2Go is available will focus on contemporary fiction as a 7:45 p.m. Norway, Japan, Turkey, Libya, Nigeria at the library. Kitsap Regional Library way to explore the history and culture of l PLEASE REMEMBER the and the Palestinian Authority. Patrick established this new collection of 75 the Spanish-speaking world. Interested library when you fill out the One Call For Okoro, librarian for the Institute for quality paperback classics based on participants should contact Teri at All pledge card. Your gifts are needed Peace & Conflict Resolution in Abuja, respected high school and college [email protected]. and appreciated. We thank you. Library offers new daytime book group Bulletin! Just announced is a new Library Daytime Book Group, a monthly discussion group that will meet at the library beginning Thursday, October 12, at 1 p.m. The group is open to everyone who enjoys good books and prefers a daytime discussion. Those attending the first meeting are invited to suggest, and briefly describe, titles and authors which would be suitable for future discussion. “We’ll make sure that audiobooks are available for folks who need them,” said Julie O’Neill, reference librarian. We’ve had designs on Bainbridge for 32 years

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Support the Shannon, Willing join board

Two new members, George Shannon and library through Delight Willing, joined the all-volunteer Bainbridge Library Board this summer. Both are long-time library boosters and are core One Call For All members of the Field’s End writers’ community associated with the library. By ANN LOVEJOY George Shannon, a 14-year resident of Library Board President Bainbridge Island, is an internationally-known writer of children’s books; he’s published 37 to date, Several recent donors have noted that the most recently Busy in the Garden. Before turning Bainbridge Public Library is supported by a small to writing full time, he worked for five years as a percentage of users and suggested that the library children’s librarian. (He has a graduate degree in board should explore ways to broaden our donor base. library science.) George Shannon Delight Willing We heartily agree. He continues to educate children in occasional We are extremely grateful that Bainbridge Island’s classes—as far away as Japan and Kuwait, as well her many years of commuting, she developed a One Call For All is one of our main sources of funding as closer to home. fondness for books on tape. She still listens to books each year. However, in exchange for exceptional When he’s not writing or volunteering for the while driving or traveling, and says she enjoys a support One Call For All participants agree not to send library, you may find him at work in his garden wide variety of literature. out all-Island solicitations as individual entities. or tackling projects around the home. What does As a member of the Field’s End core team The Bainbridge Library Board may make an he like to read? Mostly non-fiction and humorous (nine or 10 very active members) she’s worked on annual appeal to our established donor base each year essays, especially things related to the creative arts. the highly successful writers’ conference this past (usually in the spring). Some of you may wonder why Delight Willing has been an Island resident since summer and will be next year’s conference chair. you receive this letter when you support the library 1974, and is well known not only for her library work Willing looks forward to her time as a library through One Call For All. If you did not check the but also for her love of horses; she is an enthusiastic board member for many reasons. She credits the little box that allows One Call For All to release your member of the Island’s community of horse owners. local staff for being “so warm and welcoming to name to the groups you choose to support, we have no Professionally, she is now professor emeritus (in all the people in the community” that the library is way of knowing about your gift. education leadership) at Seattle University. During truly the heart of the community. If you do check that box this year, we now have the ability (or so we hope) to filter out your name so that you do not receive another appeal letter. Our brand-new donor software is designed to allow us to keep better track of donations and donors’ preferences Click! Computer training is for acknowledgement. This helps us thank you, but it doesn’t help us to reach out to others in the community. At present, the now offered at the library generosity of about 500 individual donors keeps our doors open. You could help us expand that donor base by sharon snyder Internet 101 in several ways. Navigate the Web and KRL’s electronic library For instance, if you are a regular donor through A team of dedicated volunteers work throughout the resources in this hands-on class. Designed for computer One Call For All, please consider passing along our Bainbridge Public Library to introduce individuals and users who have attended the Computer Basics course, or annual appeal letter to a friend or a new neighbor and classes to computer literacy and the information age. have basic mouse and keyboarding skills. asking them to participate too. Our volunteers tutor people of all ages, interests and Internet 201 If they already give through One Call For All, backgrounds. Someone might come in wanting to learn how Jump beyond the basics in this hands-on lesson and learn please encourage them to include the library among the to use a computer mouse, a keyboard or our online catalog. Internet browser shortcuts, strategies for web navigation, and recipients of their gift. Even as little as a five-dollar gift Someone else might have an interest in exploring more tips for selecting trustworthy resources. Designed for increases the library’s share of undesignated funds. the Internet. Both would benefit from a tutoring session computer users who have attended the Internet 101 course, or If each of our loyal supporters connected the with a Click! volunteer or a Click! scheduled class. have basic mouse, keyboarding and Internet searching skills. library with one new donor each year, the result Anyone new to computers is welcome to call in or Our Click! Volunteers and computer training classes would be tremendous. sign up at the reference desk for individual tutoring or are empowering people to explore the digital world one Perhaps there is a young person in your family to attend a class. All are welcome and there is no charge step at a time. who wants to make a contribution as well. Youngsters for this service. who learn community support early in life grow up to The three Click! Computer training classes we News Briefs offer are: be the generous people who are the life blood of the THE KEPHART Collection, housed in a special library and of every volunteer organization. Computer Basics bookcase near the main fiction area, was recently Hands-on instruction for the first-time computer Perhaps your family would like to celebrate a updated. Over 75 books were added, including Edgar user. Learn the basic skills that make using a computer birthday or holiday with a present to the library each award-winning mysteries, National Book Award and comfortable. You’ll work with the mouse, keyboard, and year. Even modest amounts are very welcome; $5 Pulitzer Prize winners, and PEN award titles. John and get introduced to the library online catalog. would be a lovely gift from a child. For a family, a gift Rosalind Kephart donated funds for this collection in in the $25-$100 range would be deeply appreciated. honor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Kephart. Our recent focus groups showed that even non- users consider the library the heart of the community. Click! Class schedule We are honored by that feeling and hope to stay Thursday, October 5 firmly in your hearts for years to come. Internet 101, 10:00 am Tuesday, October 10 Parade Computer Basics, 10:00 am Thursday, October 12 rest FOL gives funds Internet 101, 10:00 am The Friends of the Library have given Thursday, October 19 Bainbridge generously to the Bainbridge Public Library for Internet 201, 10:00 am Island’s annual many years. They’ve paid for major building Thursday, November 2 Fourth of July improvements as well as smaller items like the Internet 101, 10:00 am parade drew its popular aquarium in the children’s library. Thursday, November 9 usual large turnout See the article about their recent gifts on Page 10. Internet 201, 10:00 am of local participants, including several dozen library boosters of all ages. Here, Katherine 1270 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Pecora as Little The Bainbridge Island Library News is published every quarter by the Bainbridge Red Riding Hood Library Board, a non-profit organization, and distributed to all Island residents and local library users. Verda Averill is editor; contributing writers are all regular library volunteers. and Hildy as the Board members are Ann Lovejoy, president; Marc Adam, Susan Bottles, Janet Big Bad Wolf rest Brookes, Marite Butners, George Edensword-Breck, Joan Gardiner, Caryl Grosch, Kevin Hawkins, Wyman Johnson, Jim Laughlin, Channie Peters, George Shannon, Jenifer before marching in Shipley, Val Tollefson, and Delight Willing. Cindy Harrison is branch manager, Althea the parade. Paulson is KRL board representative, Kate McDill is facilities manager. Fall 2006 page 5 Travel Lier, Belgium: A town for all ages by barbara winther

Most tourists in Belgium tend to visit the city of Bruges when they want to sample medieval architecture and buy handmade lace. Although Bruges is beautiful and well worth a visit, you’ll find yourself wading through groups of tourists. If you want to enjoy a smaller town with architecture of the same era and far fewer tourists, go to picturesque Lier, about a 15 minute train ride from Antwerp and 35 minutes from Brussels. Inhabited since Roman times, Lier is located at the junction of two rivers, the Great Nete and the Lesser Nete, which This view of Lier shows the town’s centerpiece, the Zimmer clock tower wind through the town. In early times the (above). At right, a sculpture of sheep commemorates an early decision by citizens were given a choice as to whether the town’s inhabitants. (See story, at left.) they wanted a university or a rural area for sheep. They picked the area for sheep, adolescence, maturity and old age—that 93 dials and 14 automatons. The relative much to the amusement of erudite city represent the four seasons. The old age movements of planets, times in our solar dwellers, who thereafter referred to Lier figure strikes the bell for the hour, while the system, and anything and everything that townspeople as “sheepheads.” The town other three strike each quarter hour. Every can be timed is on there, so much that flourished, however, built on cloth and day at noon a hatch on the side of the tower it boggled my mind as to how one man livestock trades. opens, displaying a parade of personalities could figure out all these systems and, Winther —Photos by Grant Lier is small enough to see on foot. from local and national histories between again, control them by one master clock. Streets are cobblestones, cars scarce, and 1830 and 1930. Most amazing of all, only I stumbled out of the building, my mind there are a wide assortment of unusually one master clock controls the entire system out of this world, and talked my husband News Briefs shaped buildings, gates and spires. of 75 representations. into taking me on a relaxing boat ride on MASTER READING Teacher Although some of the ancient structures As if this wasn’t amazing enough, the river, passing under picturesque stone Ernestine Schwartzman will present a suffered damage during World War I, they what really blew my mind was what bridges. one so low we had to practically four-part series of classes for parents of have been carefully rebuilt in their original I saw in the pavilion next door to the lie down to avoid hitting our heads. At one kindergartners, first- and second-graders styles. Especially interesting are two tower: a huge, complex astronomical point, I insisted he photograph a small, to help the youngsters become confident UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One is clock that Louis Zimmer built for the unique-looking turret that stood somewhat readers. Pre-registration is necessary and the Beguinage, a sanctuary created in the Brussels Exposition in 1935. Afterwards lopsidedly along the river. Later, I learned the class, which begins October 17, is 13th century to house widows and women it was transported to the New York World that in medieval days, this charming limited to 10 children. Cost for the series seeking religious independence. The other Fair in 1939. The clock is 16 feet high, building served as an outhouse. is $25. Call the library at 842-4162, is the Bell Tower on the Stadhuis (Town weighs over 4500 pounds, and contains It was a day full of learning experiences. Extension 9816, for details. Hall), which dates from 1369. But what grabs every visitor’s attention is the Centenary Clock, attached to the front of a 13th century tower that once Read more about Belgium and clocks was part of the city wall. 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By Carmine Rau, two excellent storytellers, Jo Walter of Bremerton Youth Services Librarian and Jill Johnson of Whidbey Island who will perform a variety of tales and music. Grownups are heartily News What a summer! It is hard to believe it is already welcomed with or without children. Come one, come all over. This summer was alive with activity. Friends for what is sure to be a delightful evening of stories. from walked with us in the 4th of July parade dressed as their Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank Ann favorite literary characters. We had a big popsicle party Lovejoy for bringing in some new stuffed animals for us young and nearly 1500 kids and teens signed up to read with to play with down here. I also want to thank the amazing our Summer Reading Program. I congratulate all of you Cavalluzzi family for making a Pigeon marionette based people’s who made time to read this summer. on the books by Mo Willems. The Pigeon has already During the Summer Reading program Nancy made a raucous appearance at one storytime where he was area Karreman managed to read 150 hours! Be sure to check denied being allowed to drive the bus yet again. Lately out some of her favorite books of the summer. There he has shown an interest in the library’s media collection. were many, many other super readers who also read Please, don’t let the Pigeon check out CDs. By Carmine Rau staggering amounts. I look forward to hearing from all of you about what you’re reading. Nancy’s Picks Next time you’re in, check out the parenting corner A few suggested titles from this summer’s Super Reading friends program expands which has a fabulous, comfortable new chair thanks Reader. Nancy Karreman, All summer long the library has hosted a Tuesday to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you age 10, who read over Read-In at the library with volunteers age 8 and haven’t checked out our parenting corner yet- this 150 hours during the up reading to younger children. In passing through is where you will find books on development games Summer Reading Program. downstairs you may have noticed the photos of some to play with babies, planning super birthday parties, Felicitations, Nancy, on of our volunteer readers and their recommendations for teaching your child to read, dealing with sibling conflict your accomplishment! books to read aloud to young children. We have had and much, much more. 1. Lightning Thief such a great response from both families with toddlers The dogs were back during our Dog Days of – Rick Riordan and preschoolers and volunteers that we have decided Summer. We give our hearty thanks to Daryce and 2. Sea of Monsters to expand the popular summer partner reading program Kate for bringing Duncan the sheltie and Frisco the – Rick Riordan through the school year. From October 5 to December lab to hear stories at the library. Over 30 kids got the 3. Varjak Paw 7 and again from February 1 to April 26 the library opportunity to read to the dogs or just say “Hi.” We all – S.F. Said will host a Thursday afternoon Read In from 3:30 to 5 had fun and look forward to their next visit. 4. The Wolving Time Avid reader Nancy pm. If you drop by the young people’s area with young Our quarterly evening storytelling programs continue – Patrick Jennings Karreman read children on Thursday afternoons you will meet our with Autumn Tales: Storytelling at the library on 6. Wolf Tower over 150 hours this Reading Friends volunteers, who eagerly wait to share September 27 at 6:45 pm. We are pleased to be hosting – Tannath Lee summer! a story with you. Big thanks go out to Carrie Klein who continues to volunteer to be the glue that brings readers and listeners together at these events. Picture books for fall pleasure

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206-780-5661 Fall 2006 page 7 Young people Teens volunteer at the library Your future begins now! Storytime By Sharon Snyder materials, sorting carts into Dewey decimal and alphabetical order, adopting Schedule By Sharon Snyder A lot of students out there are a section of the library, maintaining interested in volunteerism. They want book lists as well as setting up for and Note this date: Tuesday, October 10 to offer their time and talents to the supporting library programs. Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm Wednesday, October 11, 6:30 pm Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm community in a real and Hours available This program is for teens, parents of Wednesday, October 11 meaningful way. We for student community teens, and educators. It is designed to Preschool storytime, 10:30 am at Bainbridge Public service time will be 3:00 help young people learn how to lower Monday, October 16 Library believe that the to 6:00 pm Monday their current levels of stress. It offers Toddler Storytime, 10:30 am contributions made by through Friday beginning participants the opportunity to also learn Tuesday, October 17 volunteers of all ages October 2. Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm how to recognize and develop authentic strengthen the services and Interested teens need Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm collections we are able to to fill out a volunteer strengths while exploring possibilities for Wednesday, October 19 Preschool storytime, 10:30 am offer. application online through future careers and vocations. Guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Manlowe Monday, October 23 We now announce the our web site at www. Toddler Storytime, 10:30 am creation of 15 student krl.org located under is an author, educator and life-design Tuesday, October 24 community service Shannon Cosgrove “Volunteer!” consultant. She helps young people sort Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm volunteer positions for Teens are encouraged through questions like: Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm teens age 12 to 18 this fall semester. to apply early. Once all 15 openings are Do you feel adrift as a student? Wednesday, October 25 Preschool storytime, 10:30 am Volunteer service at the library will filled, any remaining applicants will be Ever wonder, “What’s next for me?” include a range of assignments such encouraged to re-apply in January 2007 Do you feel your parents are pushing Monday, October 30 as processing and cleaning books and for the second semester. Toddler Storytime, 10:30 am you to go to college when you’re not sure Tuesday, October 31 what you want to do with your life? Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm Sharon the librarian will then Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 1 introduce some of Kitsap Regional Preschool storytime, 10:30 am Library’s online resources that support Monday, November 6 My trip to the Kitsap County Fair students with their homework, SAT test Toddler Storytime, 10:30 am preparation and research. Tuesday, November 7 By Timo Lahtinen, Emma and my mom felt sick afterwards! Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm as told to his mother, Patricia Next we went to look at the animals. Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm We went to the petting zoo and touched News Briefs Wednesday, November 8 Preschool storytime, 10:30 am I went to the fair with my little sister, some very soft bunnies and chicks. I SINGLE TICKETS are now Emma, and my mom and dad. Like we wish we had bunnies and chickens at Monday, November 13 available for some of the Library Toddler Storytime, 10:30 am do every summer, Emma and I took part our house! Speakers Forum events, for just $15 in the Summer Reading Program at the After seeing the animals, we went Tuesday, November 14 each. Inquire at the reference desk. Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm Bainbridge Island Library, and I won to the exhibition hall. There we saw Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm the grand prize, a family pass to the fair photographs, cooking, vegetables, and a Wednesday, November 15 and rodeo, with unlimited rides at the display on how to make a magic potion. Children’s and Preschool storytime, 10:30 am carnival! We had so much fun! I liked that display a lot because I love to family programs Monday, November 20 The first thing we did was find the read Harry Potter! My favorite displays Toddler Storytime, 10:30 am barn where were the Lego creations that other kids Wednesday, September 27 Tuesday, November 21 Fall Tales: storytelling program for adults my cousin was had made. I think I’ll make one of my Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm and children at the library 6:45 pm Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm keeping her own next summer! Sunday, October 1 Wednesday, November 22 horse. Then Finally, we went to the rodeo to watch Reading Friends orientation for children Preschool storytime, 10:30 am we rode lots of cowboys and cowgirls ride bucking interested in volunteering and their parents 4 pm Monday, November 27 rides. I went broncos and rope calves. They rode their Toddler Storytime, 10:30 am Wednesday, December 13 on the Tilt-a- horses so fast! It looks really dangerous! December Delights: a special storytime Tuesday, November 28 Whirl ride with It was nearly 10 o’clock at night and craft program for preschoolers and Lapsit storytime for babies, 1:30 pm my mom and when we got home, and we were really their parents or caregivers 10:30 am Pajama storytime for little ones, 7:00 pm sister. It spun tired, but we were happy. Thank you, Wednesday, November 29 Preschool storytime, 10:30 am us around very Carmine and the Summer Reading Teen Programs Wednesday, December 13 fast! I felt fine Program, for this wonderful opportunity Wednesday, October 11 December Delights: a preschool afterwards, but to go to the fair with my family! Your future begins now! 6:30 pm storytime and craft program, 10:30 am Timo Lahtinen People, Books page 8 Fall 2006 Young volunteers share gift of reading by Marylouise ott, readers who have participated before. KRL Volunteer Coordinator Lilia Paul decided to volunteer because, “I like books and I like little kids.” Grace It is a summer Tuesday morning, Burgin thinks, “It’s a lot more fun than not quite 10:30 and the Young People’s staying at home all summer.” Library is already buzzing with activity. It is Carrie’s view that learning to Everywhere you look there are tiny read is like being part of a chain where toddlers and preschoolers on laps, at experienced readers pass their gift along, tables, tucked in between bookcases, and “Older children reach out their hand snuggled up next to older children with to younger children and whisper an open books ready to read. The room is invitation to join the reading club.” filled with the music of young voices. The Reading Friends program has In the midst of this ordered chaos, been so popular that young people’s Carrie Klein moves skillfully from one librarian Carmine Rau has decided to group to another matching young readers schedule sessions throughout the school with younger children, stopping briefly year on Thursday afternoons starting in to locate the perfect dinosaur book or October. In addition to young readers, gently remind a child not to cross the Carmine and Carrie are looking for high imaginary line that sets apart this corner school age students or adults to help with of the library. the match making and the book finding. Adult volunteer Carrie Klein along The perfect candidate would be someone with 24 young volunteers repeated this who is outgoing and at ease with lively scene every Tuesday morning toddlers, tweens or adults and is willing during the summer as part of the Left: Carrie Klein, Right: Grace Burgin to learn how to mentor the readers and Reading Friends program at the find the right book. Bainbridge Library. during February of 2006 and volunteered libraries don’t have quite the role they This fall, Carrie will be there doing The idea of older children reading to be the coordinator. once did. The Reading Friends program her matchmaking magic because she to younger children grew out of a desire To meet the needs of a wide age is a way to bring the library alive.” thinks, “making the library a vital place to find “something wonderful to offer range, Carrie calls on her background as The program also provides is a tangible way to build community.” to children who love the library,” says a preschool teacher and experience as a meaningful volunteer opportunities for Special thanks to the Summer 2006 assistant branch manager Sharon Snyder. parent. She is able to model how to talk young children. Carrie appreciated the Reading Friend Volunteers: “The hardest part was keeping it all to a toddler and helps the young readers opportunity for her own daughter and Spencer Alpaugh, Morgan Blevins, together. Carrie Klein is the ‘social glue’ recognize when a child is ready to move notes, “there are lots of activities for Grace Burgin, Emily Carson, Andria that makes it work. She has a gift for on to a different book or activity. these children, but not many where both Clark, Taylor Cozine, Cora Eden, matching shy toddlers and their families Carrie understands the larger purpose boys and girls are affirmed for behaving Colleen Gallagher, Katie Gao, Riker with shy volunteers.” of the program. She speaks passionately in a kind and gentle way,” Haddon, Katie Jacobs, Emma Keese, Carrie became involved in the program about growing up in what she calls a The volunteer opportunity is most Mikah Kirscher, Isabelle Klein, Morgan when her daughter Isabelle volunteered “library family” that made a once weekly successful when the young readers Leader, Brian Messing, Gregory as a reader during the summer of 2005. library visit to check out and return choose the assignment rather than being Millican, Jennifer Mullis, Lilia Paul, It was such a satisfying experience that books. “Libraries are remarkable places. “volunteered” by their parents. Many Nick Paul, Stefani Paul, Cole Pugliano, Klein suggested the program be repeated I worry that for the younger generations, of the 8 to 18-year-olds are experienced Campbell Queen, Mitchell Stahl. Continued from Page 6 Books for fall pleasure In Possum’s Harvest Moon by Anne introduce children to what the four seasons Finally, what would fall be without great books you’ll find at the library this Hunter, Possum wants to throw a party look like and how they follow each other our favorite Cynthia Rylant characters? autumn. So be sure to drop in and see to celebrate the harvest moon but all likes pages in a book. It is wonderfully Poppleton the much-loved pig proves what’s new. his friends are too busy getting ready illustrated and the words are short and himself charming and well-mannered as And don’t forget: Yes, it’s darker for the long winter. The frogs are going sweet so that the eyes can do the work. ever in Poppleton in Fall and Henry and outside but that’s all the more reason to underground (did you know frogs went When it’s time for bed, Lynn Plourde’s Mudge have their own collection of autumn indulge in warm drinks, toasty bread, underground for winter!) and the crickets Wild Child is the perfect book to snuggle stories entitled Henry and Mudge Under piping-hot soup, long hot baths, and, who are snuggling under the leaves. Some of the up with. It is a tender story of Mother the Yellow Moon. knows, maybe even early bedtime. animals are preparing to sleep all winter Earth attempting to put her wild child, Of course these are only some of the long and so they have to eat a lot of food. Autumn, Ask your children to imagine how much to sleep as food they would have to eat if they were Autumn going to sleep all winter. All the food in the attempts to kitchen or maybe all the food in the store? delay the In Autumnblings, Douglas Florian’s inevitable playful poems and illustrations delight both by asking child and adult. From apples and bye-bye for one more baseball to trick-or-treat and hello hockey song, snack, (or football, whatever), Florian covers the kiss. The good and the bad of this blustery season illustrations with humor. My favorite is Symmetree: are Autumn is the only season/ The leaves all beautifully leave./ Call it tree-son. Get it? rendered and In Circle of Seasons, Gerda Muller the story fun takes advantage of our simplest sense: and sing- sight. This is an excellent picture book to songy. Fall 2006 page 9 Books These books will help you brush up on Bainbridge history

By Julie O’Neill, Island. Published by the Bainbridge Other titles of interest: The Story of and many seasonal encampments on Reference Librarian Island School District for students, this the Little Fort at Bean Point by Ivan the island. 6. Although British explorer is a simplified history of the Native Lee; Bainbridge Landings by Allen George Vancouver explored Puget Sound Just how much do you know about American, Chinese, Japanese, Hawaiian Beach; Bainbridge Island in Battened in 1792 and anchored off the south end the history of Bainbridge Island? Could and Filipino populations of Bainbridge. Buildings and Dipper Days by Zoe of Bainbridge, he never realized that it you pass this quiz? Glimpses of Bainbridge and 80 Beal; Puget Sound Ferries From Canoe was an island and mapped it as part of 1. How did Bainbridge get its name? Candles by Phoebe Smith. Phoebe to Catamaran by Carolyn Neal and the larger peninsula. Explorers for the 2. Who was Fay Bainbridge? Smith, who died this past July at age 97, Thomas Janus; Magnificent Voyagers, Hudson’s Bay Co., looking for a good 3. When did the first ferry to interviewed many long-time residents of the U.S. Exploring Expedition 1838- spot for a trading post, came ashore in Bainbridge start operation? Bainbridge and captured their memories 1842 by Smithsonian Institution; The 1824 and discovered Agate Passage. The 4. Why was Fort Ward built? of the island in past days. First Bainbridge Boom by Toby Smith; Wilkes Expedition of 1841 first mapped 5. Who were the first inhabitants of Streams of Bainbridge Island: Vancouver’s Discovery of Puget Sound Bainbridge as an island, giving names the island? names, history, folklore and culture in 1792 by George Coombs Shaw; A to many places. 7. A lumber mill was 6. What explorers first “discovered” by Gerald Elfendahl. “Mr. Bainbridge Year in a Country School by Ruth established in 1854 at Port Madison the island? history”, Elfendahl is a former curator Gazzam; Bainbridge Island Multiple which soon became a thriving town. 7. Where was the island’s first town of the Bainbridge Historical Museum. Choices, a quiz on local history by Winslow, first called Madrone, wasn’t and its main industry? He gives an overview of the geological Gerald Elfendahl. settled until about 1878. In 1903 the Hall 8. What was Executive Order formation of the island, as well as a study (Answers) Brothers Shipbuilding Co. moved from 9066 and how did it affect Bainbridge of the ecology and history of the island 1. The area was explored by a U.S. Port Blakely to Madrone. In gratitude, citizens? through its streams. expedition in 1841 under the command of residents named the town for one of the 9. When did the island become a city? Bainbridge Through Bifocals by Navy Captain Charles Wilkes. He named brothers, Winslow G. Hall. 8. Executive 10. Was there ever a toll bridge on Elsie Frankland Marriott. The first the island after Commodore William Order 9066 signed by President Roosevelt Bainbridge? (See below for answers.) general history of Bainbridge, published Bainbridge, his mentor, a naval hero in 1942 gave the authority to require “all If you failed this quiz, it’s time in 1941. who commanded the ship Constitution Japanese persons, both alien and non- to check out a few library books and Port Blakely, the Community (Old Ironsides) during the War of 1812. alien…be evacuated from this area…” brush up on your local history. There Captain Renton Built by Andrew 2. There was no Fay Bainbridge. Fay- Japanese families were given eight days are several available at the library that Price Jr. A detailed history of the Bainbridge State Park was named for to prepare to leave their homes, farms will help you learn more about your booming Port Blakely Mill Company, John Fay who donated his beachfront and businesses for the next several years. hometown. the Hall Brother’s first shipyard and property for a park. 3. The first regular Those on Bainbridge were the first to Kitsap County: A History by Kitsap the international population of the steamboat service to the island began go, transported to Camp Manzanar in County Historical Society. Many community. in 1869 with the 65’ steamer Phantom California. 9. Residents of Bainbridge chapters on early history, development Port Madison, Washington Territory which started from Seattle in the morning voted to incorporate the entire island and of the various communities, with 1854-1889 by Fredi Perry. A detailed and stopped at several landings around the City of Bainbridge Island became biographies of many early families and history of the island’s first town with the island. The “mosquito fleet” of small official in 1991. 10. When the Agate Pass historical photos. short biographies of some of the early private steamships served the island for Bridge opened in 1950 there was a five- Picture Bainbridge: a pictorial families. many years. Washington State purchased cent toll but it was canceled less than a history of Bainbridge Island by Jack It Was the Right Thing to Do! Walt the private Black Ball Line ferries and year later. On an average day in 1950, 570 Swanson. Generously illustrated with and Mildred Woodward, Publishers of began running the state ferry system in cars crossed the bridge. photos and maps, this is a general the Bainbridge Review by Paul Ohtaki. 1951. 4. Ft. Ward was begun in 1898 just introduction to island history by a former During WWII, when Bainbridge citizens before the Spanish-American War, as an editor of the Bainbridge Review. of Japanese descent were moved by Army Coast Artillery Station to protect News Briefs A History of Bainbridge Island the War Dept. to internment camps, the the new Navy shipyard in Bremerton. LIBRARY PATRONS are reminded by Katy Warner. Katy Warner was the Woodwards, who published the local During WWII it was taken over by the to check the Bainbridge Public Library as a granddaughter of Port Madison pioneers; newspaper, asked Ohtaki and several Navy as a radio school and top-secret recipient of funds when returning pledges this short history was written for others to write columns for the paper listening post for intercepting Japanese for the October One Call For All drive. elementary school students, and includes reporting on the people and life in the coded messages. 5. The earliest Native One Call funds are a major source of the many historical photos and anecdotes. camps. This is a fascinating record of Americans may have lived on the island library’s annual funding. Remember! No They Cast a Long Shadow: A history the communication between the reporters as long as thousands of years ago. The taxes have ever been levied to pay for the of the nonwhite races on Bainbridge and the Woodwards. Suquamish had at least three villages library building and grounds.

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By fiona stanton up some of the exotic English language I’ve written about have been made into (she translates in her glossary in the back movies or are still being made. In all of Ah, the start of school—half-asleep of the book) these cases, though, the book has been kids, 40-pound backpacks and new The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. far better. These books are no exception reading expectations. Most teachers Lewis. Now, I know must of you are and, like the other series, have amazing expect their students to read a certain rolling your eyes and saying, “I read characters. Though it is slightly shorter amount each night, so why not take those books when I was nine, no way with only three books out so far (the advantage of this time to start a series? am I going to read them again!” Well, fourth one is coming out in January You might find a good friend in one of never fear, I read them back then, too, 2007, which I excitedly found out while these series. but the other day I had nothing to read writing this) you’ll want to re-read these. The Harry Potter series by J.K. and picked one up again. It’s amazing The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Rowling. Some people have their how as you get older you begin to Colfer. These books, which everyone comfort food or their comfort clothes. understand things that you didn’t notice seems to know about but no one has Well, I have my comfort books. Many before. These books are worth the re-read actually read, are very interesting but people have told me they won’t like because don’t you want to know what you really have to make yourself keep the Harry Potter books because they’re will happen to the quite, er, attractive reading as the beginning of the first fantasies. That’s only on the surface. William Moseley in the next Narnia book is quite confusing. The characters The students of Hogwarts also deal movie, Prince Caspian? in these books are probably some of my with every day issues, like terrorism, Fiona Stanton The Alice Series by Phyllis Reynolds favorites because most of them are not competition, friendship and honor. Naylor. I never thought that there could very likable. Artemis himself is rich, And by the end of reading just the first really good happens? Though you be books that were so true to real life. super-smart and super-mean, yet there’s one, you’ll feel that the magic seems would expect this to be sad and gloomy, In most books everyone is perfect and something that draws you to him. more real than things you read in the Snicket—who talks to you throughout everything that happens seems to be Like a best friend, a series of books newspaper. Oh, and also note that the the books—makes you smile even at the a miracle. These books books are much better than the movies. darkest parts. The characters are unique break out of that box and “It’s amazing how as you get older you begin to A Series of Unfortunate Events by and well-developed, and I’m not just Naylor writes true-to-life Lemony Snicket. Don’t be turned off by saying that because there is a character situations. Though Alice understand things that you didn’t notice before.” the movie, which attempted to cram three named Fiona in the later books. starts young in her first –Fiona Stanton, age 13 of these books into one film. You might Confessions of Georgia Nicolson book, you grow up with be intimidated by the number of volumes by Louise Rennison. Most people know her and the books. Despite the number makes you happy, because they keep (the latest—Number 13—is out this these hilarious books by the first book in of books in the series (18, with more to showing up again and again. fall) but they are surprisingly fast reads. the series, Angus, Thongs and Full- come) they’re fast and addictive reads. (Fiona Stanton is in eighth grade at The cool thing about these books is that Frontal Snogging. A British teen writes The Sisterhood of the Traveling Woodward Middle School. In addition they’re so different. When was the last of herself and friends. These books will Pants by Ann Brashares. It is only now to reading, she loves to ride horses, play time you read a book in which nothing leave you in stitches. You might also pick that I realize that most of the series soccer and lacrosse.)

News Briefs Islander Suzanne MacPherson EARLY DEADLINE for the December Library News is the Tuesday preceding Thanksgiving. Early articles She’s just published two new novels are given top priority when space is limited. (For more information, call By Suzanne Selfors group. Suzanne MacPherson is one of discovered Natalia Ilyin’s Blonde Like editor Verda Averill at 842-2865 or leave these writers and she has chosen one Me: The Roots of the Blonde Myth in a message in her box at the library.) It may surprise many readers that particular corner of the romance industry our Culture and found it very inspiring. LOW VISION library patrons and 54.9 percent of all paperback sales in known as Romantic Comedy. MacPherson is blonde, by the way. their families are invited to the Visually the US are in the romance genre; 64.6 Her novels elicit words like screwball Her next book is due on shelves Impaired Persons group meetings at the million Americans read at least one and zany because she always begins with November 1, and is titled, Sugarplums library. Check the calendar on Page One romance novel a year. And if you think a hilarious set-up, but then weaves in and Scandals. Six writers weave for fall meeting dates. it’s just those Southern gals, guess again. the deeper emotional issues. Publisher’s seasonal tales of mystery and romance. VOLUNTEERS make the difference Northwesterners make up 27 percent Weekly said, “Combining playful MacPherson’s story is about a perky and between a so-so library and one of the readership. Here’s one last fact absurdity with a heartfelt examination persistent spirit and her haunted ex-fiancé. offering many services and resources. that is sure to astound: 22 percent of all of more emotionally weighty issues, You can check out her other books at If you’d like to volunteer to help at the romance readers are men. MacPherson succeeds in creating a the library: Bainbridge library, inquire of any staff Romance is a huge industry and while romance that stands out from the pack.” She Woke up Married, Switched, person at the reference desk, or talk with its trends may change, one fact remains Out in September 2006 is Hysterical Bothered, and Bewildered, In The Mood, Cindy Harrison, branch manager, or constant - readers want entertaining Blondness, the story of a quiet, Talk of the Town, and Risky Business. MaryLouise Ott, volunteer coordinator. stories about relationships that, despite brunette woman who, after taking MacPherson’s upcoming appearances (See story on Page 8.) the bad odds, despite the struggles an experimental diet drug, wakes up include the Emerald City Writer’s DISPLAY ADVERTISING deadline and roadblocks, have a happy ending. blonde. MacPherson uses the age- Conference, October 6-7, where she will for the December Library News is I’ve never tried to count the number of old question, “Do blondes have more teach a class called “Wanted Dead or the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. romance writers on Bainbridge, but I can fun?” as the set-up for her heroine’s Alive, Writing Romantic Comedy.” Advertising is accepted on a first-come, tell you that I’ve met quite a few and they adventure. MacPherson says that after Visit her website at www.suzmac. first-served basis. More information is are a motivated and extremely successful the initial idea popped into her head, she com and sign up for her newsletter. available in the advertising packets at the library reference desk. LONGTIME ISLANDERS Friends underwrite programs, improvements Alice and Dave Shorett will describe and illustrate their favorite walks on Thanks to the generosity of community The Friends have also funded several Community members are invited Bainbridge, from their new book Walks book donors, book sale customers, and facility improvements: furnishings for to join the Friends of the Library and on Bainbridge, at 4 p.m. Sunday, October volunteers, Bainbridge Island’s Friends of the attractive new Nancy Pearl’s Reading work with fellow Friends at a variety 22. The Bainbridge Island Land Trust co- the Library continues its strong support of Corner, the cozy chair and new shelving of tasks, from cashiering at book sales sponsors this program at the library. county-wide and local library programming. in the parenting collection area, and new to gardening with the Friday Tidies. Bainbridge Library’s The KRL summer reading program upholstery for two sofas in the children’s Simply fill out the volunteer application Friends of the Library Book Sales have for children received significant support library. Recent exterior enhancements (available at the library counter or online) become so popular that the Friends have from Bainbridge Island Friends ($3200 underwritten by the Friends include to join this vital organization. decided to expand their sales. In addition this year). A total of 1,490 Bainbridge smoother walkways, an improved to the regular sales on the second Saturday children and teenagers, and thousands sprinkler system, and a more secure of each month from 10 to 2 p.m., there will more across Kitsap County, participated refuse area. An upcoming project is to News Briefs also be sales on the fourth Thursday. in the summer reading program. expand shelving in the foyer for books DID YOU KNOW that nearly Kitsap Regional Library is The Friends will also fund the popular for sale. 1,500 young people turned out for this offering a new service to enhance student opera preview lectures and the family Mark your calendars for these year’s summer reading program? That’s learning. Live Homework Help—a real- storytelling series, as well as a new evening special events: FOL book sales are an all-time record! Congratulations time tutoring program supporting fourth program for teens and their parents entitled each second Saturday and fourth to all readers, parents, and staff who through 12th grade students—is now “Your Future Begins Now.” Thursday, from 10 to 2. participated. available from the library’s homepage. Fall 2006 page 11 People, Media Meet the staff: Library assistants Spade, Thornton

Two new library assistants joined the grandchildren While she enjoys gardening and Bainbridge staff earlier this year. Both “We have hiking, she was looking for some fulfilling bring enthusiasm and many skills to the such wonderful part-time work when a position opened up job. Have you met them yet? patrons here, for an additional library assistant. Kaye Spade is both a reader and a people who love “I’m an avid reader,” she said, “and writer. and appreciate the have always liked libraries, especially the “I’ve always written,” she said. library,” she noted. customer service aspect.” So her new job “Years ago I wrote a murder mystery, and Sheila was just what she wanted. I’m now working on a story involving an Thornton, on Born in Billings, Montana, she grew imaginary grandmother.” the other hand, up in Spokane, and began her long FBI Spade is a newcomer to Bainbridge; is a long-time career soon out of school. she moved here with her husband just resident of Kitsap As an investigative analyst, she a year and a half ago. Now that they’re County (16 years found the work challenging and always settled, she’s looking forward to taking on Bainbridge, interesting. She worked on an anti- some writing classes. (She was interested seven years in terrorist task force, and noted that the in hearing about Field’s End.) Poulsbo)—though biggest change in her long career came She will be working upstairs part- Kaye Spade Sheila Thornton a recent addition after 9/11, when there was a huge shift time and downstairs part-time, but to the library staff. toward an emphasis on national security. wherever she is she’ll enjoy meeting She attended the University of San She retired from the FBI in 2005, “In all my years in the bureau, never library patrons. As a former property Diego, and she and her husband lived in after 37 years of service with the had I seen such a shift,” she said. manager and cruise line customer service that city until moving up here. They have bureau. (Yes, she knew long-time library Thornton has two grown daughters rep, she likes working with people of all four children, the oldest now in veterinary volunteer Dave Hill, another FBI retiree, and two grandchildren, and enjoys ages and interests. school in San Luis Obispo, and four when both worked in the Seattle office.) working with library patrons of all ages. Music man picks some favorite recent CDs by john fossett Nada Surf – The Weight Is a Gift – This turn it up…I dare you to sit still. – This is Robinella’s 2003 release. Her KRL Media Manager trio puts together melodic tunes with clever Feist – Let It Die – A pleasant, jazzy, new CD, Solace for the Lonely, hasn’t lyrics. I saw them at the Triple Door in a collection of pop songs from Canadian been processed yet, but I wanted to Please don’t take the following short acoustic set and was hooked. singer Leslie Feist. She’d be at home make sure people knew about this artist. sweeping generalizations as a Long Winters – Local group, think of doing the Bacharach/David compositions Robinella plays jazz interpreted from a condemnation of new music; you can a hybrid of REM and Counting Crows. from ‘the ’60s. bluegrass perspective. Great vocals, great find some great stuff at the CD store as Their sound moves from alt country to Robinella & the CC String Band musicianship; my wife loves this album well as on the Internet. pop to rock and they do it well. - Robinella & the CC String Band and she has good taste. However, I’m puzzled by the state of Marah – Kids in Philly - Ok so it’s the music business, particularly with the not their latest, but it’s the only one we quality of current musical releases. have and it’s great. They remind me of A new Hodges portrait is donated to library It seems like everything sounds the same. Springsteen’s earlier stuff. A portrait of Betsy Hodges, only along with the photographs of her parents. The pop stars attempt to sound like Tres Chicas – Sweetwater – Take daughter of the late Jim and Frances Dr. Jim Hodges, a successful inventor Whitney or Mariah and jam as many three talented vocalists/musicians, fold Hodges, will be presented to the and community benefactor, was chairman notes into their nasally vocals as they in a love of country music, mix with Bainbridge Library Board at its of the building committee and fundraising can. Country artists try to duplicate the solid production values and listen for 50 October meeting. team which established the non-profit songs of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Eagles minutes. Guaranteed to feed anyone with Frances Hodges’s granddaughter, organization that created the first library on (oddly enough, the producers responsible a hunger for good country and western. Paige Stockley, has donated the portrait the present site in the early 1960s. Later, for the sounds of those two bands, Al Son Volt – Okemah and the Melody of as a tribute to the Hodges family, who when the children’s library was created, Kooper and Glyn Johns respectively, Riot – Named for the birthplace of Woody gave generously to the library in their Jim and Frances helped develop that area in can’t find work in Nashville.) Guthrie, Jay Farrar returns with new band lifetimes (and continue to support it memory of Betsy. Though Jim Hodges died And the rockers can be divided into mates and will have you reeling with their today through their foundation). in 1994, Frances carried on their dedication two camps; one-two punch delivery. The portrait of Paige, who died to the children’s library by supporting the 1) Lo-fi - artists spending big Tone Poets – You may remember tragically at the age of 13, will be displayed remodel and expansion in 1997. bucks on their recordings while trying to Tone Poems, the three discs by David sound like they didn’t spend big bucks on Grisman and Tony Rice playing roots their recordings. music as well as American Standards 2) British Invasion Part II - on vintage instruments recorded in two updated versions (albeit harder and tracks. Well Grisman has done it again wilder) of The Kinks, Dave Clark Five, only this time he used a 1922 Gibson Herman’s Hermits, the Beatles and the F-5 mandolin and 1933 Martin OM-45 Thanks to the Friday Tidies, the faithful Rolling Stones. guitar and asked some of the world’s best I know this is an oversimplification musicians to play. Excellent! volunteers who tend the library’s gardens, and I don’t mean to imply that the David Gray – Life in Slow Motion – I’ve folks in question lack talent; quite the always liked David Gray but never enough for a job well done, week after week. contrary. Unfortunately the sound they to acquire one of his CDs. This disc has achieve is derivative. changed that. Most of the songs are slower —Your friends at the Library News All too often their performance tempo but nearly every one is a solid track. is commensurate with that of a really Jamiroquai – Dynamite – A collection good cover band. And the discs they of funky, soulful, R&B, disco, hip-hop produce have one or two solid tracks songs from across the pond. Put this on, accompanied by mediocre filler-type material. So when someone releases a disc with original sound or a new perspective of an established genre or a disc packed to the brim with great songs, I take notice. The following titles meet the criteria mentioned in the previous sentence: David Gilmore – On an Island – On previous solo albums Gilmore tried not Just one cent per household will carry to sound like Pink Floyd. On this album your Library News advertising message he embraces that sound. Until Roger all over Bainbridge Island. Waters buries the hatchet this is as close 241 Madison Avenue N. as we’ll get to a new Floyd release. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 842-5681 • (360) 779-2092 Magic Numbers – Magic Numbers Sh e r r a r d McGo n a g l e Curious? Fax (206) 842-6356 Bo h a n n o n &Mi l l e r , p.s. – Bright, crisp, fresh, up tempo pop- [email protected] Attorneys Est. 1954 Give us a call at 842-2865 or 842-4162 rock songs. Library art page 12 Fall 2006 Meet Pam Christiansen She celebrates creativity in collage by nan wooldridge with a kind of rubbery feel. Then I cut out visual artists, and one for $5,000 to five many different shapes, often random, but poets. The thrust now is to establish a She’s the personification of “joie de sometimes specific, depending on what I creativity center for classes, workshops vivre,” somebody who might well ask: Did have in mind. Next I place them where I and a variety of programs. Enthusiasm you see the sun come up this morning? want them, and lay release paper over the runs high. Pam has lined up eight What could be a more important way whole image before applying pressure and teachers for the fall. She’s constantly to start your day than gazing from her heat with a small tacking iron. The paper receiving inquiries and suggestions from yellow clapboard cabin across to Puget melts into itself and becomes archival. more teachers as far away as Italy. A yurt Sound and Mount Rainier? This process allows me to make a tiny erected behind Oil and Water on Madison Most of the collages and paintings that brush stroke in the corner of a swirl and Avenue will be a beginning, and Pam grace Pam Christiansen’s walls are dream another on top of that and another on hugs herself in anticipation as she speaks images reflecting that joy in their freedom top of that. This adds to the quality of its of a larger facility in the offing. of form and color. As do her surroundings. organic nature and gives it depth.” Pam thinks she grew up with crayons “When I moved here from Eugene 12 I run my hand across a painting to and colored pencils in her hand. She years ago,” she says, “I wanted a cabin feel the buildup. She shows me flower holds a fine arts degree in sculpture from with studio space, mature landscaping, and leaf shapes. California State University at Northridge, and a really good view.” “I just wanted to play with the flowers. studied watercolor and photography at She got it. Ground oyster shells and I like organic subject matter, paper with spoke to an accountant friend about how the University of Hawaii, and taught gravel paths meander into spirals and different textures, symbolic kinds of they could bring their skills more obviously fabric painting at the University of curves that define the labyrinthine garden things. She especially likes the faux gold into the community, he said, “Well, we need Oregon in Eugene before she came up to she created around the sculpture of a leaf because “as you look at it, the light a non-profit foundation.” Seattle where several galleries sold her reclining woman by Lorraine Svornich. reflects and changes.” She directs my Thus it’s developed from an “amazing paintings with French dyes on silk. From this focal point her beds of roses, gaze to a multi-hued blue image through diverse group of people around us.” She She says, “My whole life my lilies, hydrangeas, honeysuckle, herbs and which she has rubbed gold leaf. There’s praises the board of directors consisting connection to my spirit has been wild strawberries flow in every direction. a sparkle, like sunshine, through the dark of three doctors, an accountant, a person through drawing. I moved away from Discovery is always the name of her recesses of water. from corporate marketing and herself, it sometimes trying to be a real person game. She’d been painting and making Some of her pieces are based on all with strong interests in the arts and in the world. I don’t do well then, and I collages “forever” when, two and a half pen and ink sketches she made when education. Their mission “is to advance have to come back to it.” years ago, she read a book by Jonathan her children were young. Even though and support creative expression because Talbot about a new approach to collage there’s clear intention for a few of the we feel that individuals are healthier, About 20 framed images by Pam that is non-adhesive, no gluing or pasting. shapes—little girls dancing, a boy families are healthier, communities are Christiansen are on exhibit at the “I was so excited when I discovered fishing—and she knew she had to cut healthier when people are in touch with library from September through this technique that I contacted the author specific forms, she found that other their creative expression.” And for Pam it November. Most are collages, but a to thank him,” she says. He came to stay shapes just emerged. “I could go crazy supports world peace. few are gouaches and a few are giclees for a bit, then gave a class, and linked with the water shapes,” she says “and Co-directed now by Pam Christiansen (prints). Originals range from $700 her website to his and to the international suddenly there was a duck. I realized I and Patrick Snetsinger, Return to to $1,300 with 25% of sales profit collage website. needed that duck” she acknowledges, Creativity has already awarded two set returned to the library. Call her at The Bird and the Turtle, a painterly bobbing her bright head of blond hair. of grants to artists, one for $6,000 to four (206)855-9360 or (206) 200-7320. blend of curved shapes that hangs in There’s an even more vital part to her son’s room, along with Dancing, Pam’s life now than her own art. Her which won “Best of Show” at North eyes dance and her smile broadens when Continued from Page 1 Kitsap Invitational Collage Show in she talks about Return to Creativity, a Port Townsend, were among her first foundation that just had its one-year-old Islander Jill Jean submissions using this technique. birthday party. considers her forte to be early children’s database, lots of different things. . . We As she lays out for me two pieces in “I had this dream some years ago literature. learned we had to work smarter with fewer progress, she explains: “After coating of people working together with this “We began computer classes for the people for greater cost savings. We put in the substrate (rag mat board in this case) creative spirit, but everyone doing pre-school child,” she noted. new equipment. . . We learned so much.” with gloss acrylic medium, I air brush their own thing. It would be a network, Jean loved working with children, but Much of her experience in Seattle will watercolor papers because they make a a means to support and advance in 1997-98 her duties changed. With a new be helpful in her new position at KRL. nice quality of color. I then coat them on everybody’s inner creative expression.” director and inadequate space, Seattle Library In this rapidly growing county, there’s both sides with medium, letting each side She had a tiny gallery then and a number System went to the voters. The result: a bond a lot to be done. Jean’s to-do list includes, dry before coating the other. They end up of friends doing similar things. When she issue for a new central library and temporary among other things: headquarters while the new library was built. —Looking at new technology and “how Jean became part of the three-person core it can help us”; Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Art Book Project client team that guided the design of both the —Getting the word out (to the public) new library and the temporary quarters at the about libraries: The Bainbridge Library art book architects, Denise Garcia, of Domain Museum of History and Industry. —Increasing services for very, very collection is growing thanks to BAC Design; Dana Webber, of Bainbridge “I always believed that I would get young children; executive director Susan Jackson and Architects Collaborative; and Priscilla to design a children’s department, but —Keeping up with expectations for contributions from the Bainbridge Zimmerman, of Priscilla Zimmerman didn’t know I would get to design a whole customer service. community. During the last five Architecture. The Art Book Project library,” she said. “And we also would Above all, she said, “I love to make years Bainbridge Arts and Crafts has is also supported through the ongoing design a temporary library.” connections in the community.” donated over $5,000 for the purchase sale of donated art books at The The temporary library served for two And when she comes home to Bainbridge of art books. This year, BAC raised Gallery, which raises funds for the invaluable years. to relax? What then? $1,000 in donations from many library’s art, architecture and design “It was a test for what we had to do Jean is an enthusiastic gardener and loves generous people including three Island collection. in the new library,” she said. “Things like to walk with her golden retriever. And of self-checkout, reorganizing the on-line course, like all librarians, she’s an avid reader. 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