Non-Profit Organization PAID FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINTER 2016 Danville, KY 40422 Permit No. 152 THE BOOKMARK Boyle County Public Library • 307 West Broadway, Danville, Kentucky • 859/238-READ • www.boylepublib.org Chautauqua ‘Charlotte Dupuy -- Suing for Freedom’ Tells A Slave’s Story All Friends and the public are invited to Kentucky with the Clay family, to the Friends Annual Meeting & Tea she was jailed in Virginia. UPCOMING EVENTS CURRENT RESIDENT OR on Thursday, January 28 at 4:30 PM. A Once returned to the Clay family, Chautauqua presentation by Elizabeth she was sent to New Orleans to JAN. 28 at 4:30 PM Lawson, a Kentucky Humanities Coun- look after the children of Susan SUING FOR FREEDOM cil artist, opens the event at the library. Clay, Henry’s grandchildren. She Chautauqua & Friends’ Lawson presents the dramatic story later returned to Ashland to look after the younger Clay children. Annual Meeting ‘Charlotte Dupuy - Suing for Freedom’, In 1840, Henry Clay emancipated based on the true experiences of a FEB. 18 at 7 PM Charlotte and her daughter, and four slave owned by Henry Clay in 1829. years later her son. Elizabeth Law- LIVING AS AN AMERICAN Charlotte Dupuy sued in a Maryland IN IRAN - Matthew Pierce son’s portrayal of this remarkable court in 1829 for her and her children’s woman is sponsored by The Ken- freedom. She was bought by Henry MARCH 10 at 7 PM tucky Humanities Council. Clay in 1806 after marrying one of his There follows a brief review of Courtroom Drama slaves, Aaron Dupuy. Charlotte was Film Series Begins Friends of the Library activities and nursemaid to the Clay children, eleven Chautauqua artist Elizabeth Lawson projects of 2015, presentation of the in all, and had two children of her own. of Lexington, Kentucky. 2015 annual financial report, and It was while Henry Clay was serving put her in touch with a lawyer. the nomination and election of offi- as Secretary of State for John Quincy When Charlotte’s petition was cers for the coming year. Adams that friends in Washington, D.C. denied and she refused to return www.boylepublib.org Boyle County Public Library 859/238-READ Series Opens March 10th ANNOUNCING WINTER SPRING PROGRAMS FOR 2016 COURTROOM DRAMA HIGHLIGHTS SPRING FILM SERIES Program Chair, Margaret Gardiner, announced the gate the unique and dynamic aspects of contempo- Many of the very best Hollywood March 17 – Edward Dmy- court martial murder trial. Friends Winter-Spring 2016 program series. The rary Iranian society. Pierce will talk about what it is movies contain courtroom sequences tryk, Director, (1954), with Hum- April 7 – Jonathan Demme, Direc- series began with HOLIDAY FOODS AROUND THE WORLD, on like to live as an American in one of Iran’s most con- that are crucial to the story being told. phrey Bogart, Van Johnson, and tor (1993), with Tom Hanks, Denzel December 7th and featured Phyllis Passariello who servative cities. He will explain some of the religious Previous film series have included Fred MacMurray. 124 minutes. Washington, and Joanne Woodward. and cultural complexities of Iran today and discuss some prime examples of 125 minutes discussed holiday food traditions from many cultures. A captain’s authority is challenged by Passariello, an Anthropology Professor at Centre Col- the possibilities of American-Iranian cooperation in courtroom drama. members of his crew when he starts A lawyer must struggle with his own personal prejudices as he bat- lege, is a well-known cook, hostess and the author of the future. After receiving his PhD at Boston Univer- There are plenty of first-rate tles in a wrongful dismissal case for Eating Culture: an Italian Yankee Cookbook, Ms. Pas- sity, Pierce joined the faculty of Centre College as an films of this genre. Eight films justice in the courtroom. sariello has traveled extensively in Mexico, Ecuador, assistant professor of religion in 2011. are featured in this series which April 21 – Directed by Jim Sheri- Western and Central Europe, and in the Middle East. will open on Thursday, March dan, (1993), with Daniel Day-Lewis Thursday, March 17 - 4 pm 10. and Emma Thompson. 133 minutes Thursday, February 18 - 7 PM SHAKER VILLAGE – PAST AND PRESENT This spring’s eight films are From the streets of Belfast to the LIVING AS AN AMERICAN IN IRAN - Matthew Pierce lived in centered on outstanding court- most hellish British prisons, this film Are you just getting to Iran from 2003 to 2006. As a part of an inter-faith know Shaker Village’s room drama including legal recounts the true story of a man dialogue program, he and his family learned to navi- battles over a variety of news- caught in the struggle for Irish inde- many attractions, or have worthy social issues. The series con- pendence. you been a supporter all tinues on Thursday nights through showing signs of mental instability. April 28, Stephen Zaillian – Direc- through its restoration? May 5. tor (1998), with John Travolta and Perhaps you already March 24 – Stanley Kramer, Direc- Robert Duvall. 115 minutes All films begin at 7:00 PM with tor, (1960), with Spencer Tracy and know that Shaker Village introductory remarks and discussion Frederic March. 128 minutes A bigtime lawyer gets more of Pleasant Hill is Amer- led by Charles Vahlkamp. The films A science teacher is put on the than he bargained for when he gets ica’s largest restored will be shown in the Library’s Com- stand for teaching evolution in his involved in an environmental dam- Shaker village. And munity Room. Admission and pop- class. Spencer Tracy (as Clarence ages case. with thirty-four original corn are free. Darrow) and Frederic March (as Wil- May 5 – Niki Caro, Director (2005) 19th century buildings liam Jennings Bryan) re-enact the with Charlize Theron and Frances Mc- on nearly 3,000 acres March 10 - Directed by Alfred famous Scopes/Monkey trial of Dormand. 126 minutes. of farmland and natu- Hitchcock, 1947, with Gregory Peck, 1925. An employee takes her company Ethel Barrymore, and Charles Laugh- ral habitats, it is a major March 31 – Directed by Rob to court over sexual harassment in tourist destination for Ken- Shaker details accent restored ton. 125 minutes Reiner, (1992), with Tom Cruise, Jack the first successful such case in the interiors. A lesser known Hitchcock film tucky. Even so, Elizabeth Nicholson, Demi Moore, and Kevin USA. Kennan Burns, chair of its non-profit board, will featuring Gregory Peck as a barris- Bacon. 138 minutes Friends are indebted to Charles Vahl- ter who becomes involved with the A young, somewhat naïve navy kamp for the excellent planning and vast add to your knowledge of its historical impor- woman he is defending in court. lawyer takes on the Marine Corps in a movie knowlege he brings to each series. tance, preservation and conservation activities. The Pierce family with friend standing in front of Istefan’s 17th Continued on Page 2 Page 6 THE BOOKMARK, WINTER 2016 century Shah Mosque. FRIENDS of BOYLE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY “THE BIG READ: IDEAS EXCHANGED AT KY FRIENDS MEETING gratefully acknowledge 2015 Memberships UNPUZZLING POE” EVENTS BENEFIT LOCAL OFFICERS, BCPL DIRECTOR and other gifts received January 1 - December 8, 2015. ENJOYED BY THOUSANDS Officers J.P. Brantley and Margaret Gardiner along with When THE BIG READ: UNPUZ- library director Georgia de Araujo attended the annual Ken- Wm Earl &Lucille Adams Bill & Mary Beth Garriott Eric & Truly Mount ZLING POE arrived in Danville in mid- tucky State Friends Meeting. The all day meeting was held Joe & Shirley Amburgey Marian Gibson Linda Neal September, the face of Edgar Allan November 14th in Frankfort and coincided with the yearly Ken- Mike & Alexis Angolia Annabel Girard Susan Neale Poe enveloped the Danville-Boyle tucky Book Fair. The meeting offers an opportunity for Friends Earlene Arnett Mary Girard Amelia Nichols County community and remained a chapters from all over the state to learn about and discuss Katherine Arnold Beth Goode Jim Nicholson steady presence through the end of statewide and local news and activities that support and advo- Teresa Arnold James & Stella Goode Harry & Alice Nickens October. Spearheaded by the Boyle cate for public libraries. Allen Arth Mimi Gosney Walter & Susan Nimocks County Public Library, in collabora- The day’s agenda included presentations by the state Al & Faith Atmore Mike Gragg & Donna Plummer Bradley Nystrom tion with many community partners, Friends representatives, Kentucky Department for Libraries Jeanette Barbour Susan Grant Tom O’Brien the Unpuzzling Poe team offered and Archives staff, and networking with other library Friends Tammy Barkman Kate Graves Helen & David Overstreet events that provided opportunities organizations from around the state. Preliminary plans for Linda & Greg Barnard Rosemary Hamblin Robert & Elizabeth Orndorff for all participants to experience Poe the 2016 Library Legislative Day to be observed next Febru- Karl Benson Michael & JoAnn Hamm Katherine Orton like never before. ary were announced. Wayne Onkst, State Librarian, reported Charles & Arlene Berg Jon & Renee Harned Darren & Deborah Peckler “I was so appreciative of this Big Read. The whole thing on the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives’ bud- David & Alice Berka Al & Valli Harrison William Peebles was so great. It was well planned and executed, and involved get requests for the 2016-17 biennium, all of which support Macky & Maureen Beto Michael Harrod Kathleen Pemberton so many places and people throughout the county,” said Jim demonstrated need and benefit to the citizens of Kentucky. Virginia R. Biles Jamie Helle John & Mary Penick Moore. Requests include $4 million for building and upgrades of 20 Virginia Birney Richard & Sarah Hempel Kathy Phillips This tally of results shows the event’s popularity: libraries (our library has benefitted from these funds in the Carole Bland Barbara & Leo Hill Jane Preston 6 weeks past), $1.2 million to increase internet access at public librar- Sheila Blandford Hugh & Margie Hines Elizabeth Reeves ies, $175,000 to expand/improve early childhood training for Rita Bloom Mort & Joyce Hoagland Philip Reeves 47 programs offered 20 different venues in Boyle and Mercer Counties public librarians, and $750,000 in restored funding for out- Terri Blythe Aloma Hoover Milton & Sandy Reigelman reach vehicles (bookmobiles, etc.) Onkst noted that Kentucky Pat Boatwright Guy & Anna Ingram Barbara Reynierson 14 separate book discussions now has the largest fleet of library outreach and bookmobile Harry & Sally Bohannan Mary Alice Ingram Nelson & Martha Rodes 35 Businesses/Organizations partnered with the Library vehicles in the United States. Ashley Booker Marjory Irvin Marty Rogan 1,000 books purchased and distributed by BCPL At round table discussions, Brantley, Gardiner and de Araujo Trille Bottom Susan Jackson Buck & Pam Rogers 2,734 Total Attendance exchanged ideas about recruiting and retaining Friends, fund- Clara Bowen Martha W. Jett Scott & Jean Allen Rogers $9,154.92 in direct and in-kind Contributions from Com- raising through book sales and other events, and how to use Sallie Bright & Jim Bredar Phillip Jones & Gayle Waddell Lynda Ross munity Organization. Friends of the Library invested nearly one- the monies raised. They learned that state funding to libraries Dolores Brown Jerome & Norma Kennedy Jim & Peggy Rucker third of this amount. has been cut over the last seven years, and that libraries are Don & Marcy Brown Theresa Milburn King Victoria Scarborough Programs designed specifically for children, seniors, youth, teens seeking creative and effective ways to offset the lost income. JP & Jane Brantley Lucy Knight R. Schiefferle & Liz Perkins and families gave all age groups opportunites to enjoy and learn Strong support from local Friends organizations and competi- Charlotta Bright Norby Jackie Kohler Shannon Scott about Poe and his poetry and prose. Craft and painting events, art tion for grants aid libraries in this effort. The group also had Patricia Bright Chris Kubale David & Christine Shannon exhibits, book discussions, dramatic readings, a Poe-themed film numerous opportunities to hear ideas from other Friends chap- Herb & Jerry Brock Cordelia Kubale Ruth Shear series, an afternoon tea, a murder mystery for teens, plus a mock ters and to share some of their own successes such as part- Delores L. Brown Nancy S. Lackey Susan Shear trial and a Poe impersonator were included in THE BIG READ. nering with the Great American Brass Band Festival and the Norma Buchanan William & Doris Lair Conrad Shiba & Susan Vorhis Community Arts Center for the Great American Swing Dance Mary L. & Thomas M. Butler Karen Lechert Catherine Shoulty GIVE BOOKS, MUSIC OR FILMS held in the Library Park last summer. Richard & Emajo Carlton Delos & Jackie Lesperance Pearl Sisk Before departing the Danville group spent time browsing at Thomas Carter William & Maria Levin Jane Snowden TO MARK SPECIAL DAYS ALL YEAR the Book Fair and purchasing a new title or two. Greg, Melissa, and Bruce Caudill Pat Liebschutz Linda Sparrow Martha Caywood Wendy & Bob Lewis Carol Spielman Anne Dooling Clarke Nancy S Little Joan Stafford PUBLIC LIBRARIES ACROSS KENTUCKY APPLAUD Charlene Cobb Janis London Jackie Stigall & Cole Miller Caleb Conover Joanie Lukins Sharon Stratton KENTUCKY SUPREME COURT DECISION Stacy Coontz Carol & Jerry Lunney Judy Sweeney TO UPHOLD WAY LIBRARIES SET TAX RATES Merry Cooper Jamie & Leora Lykins Beverly Sullivan Ken & Lynn Copp Joanne McBee Terry & Linda Taylor Public libraries across Kentucky wel- of Trustees diligently worked on creation Rhea Crowley LeeAnne McCann Jeff & Karen Thornton comed the state Supreme Court decision of the taxing district to improve library John & Alice Davis Lyle & Mary Ann McGlothlin Patsi & Richard Trollinger not to hear arguments on how library revenues. The action was undertaken Georgia & Mark deAraujo Joe & Pat McDaniel Basil & Betty Turbyfill tax rates are set. The decision was after the Kentucky Legislature imposed Martin F. Deim Gay & *Richard McGuire Cindy Turcea announced December 11, thus upholding caps on the additional revenue that Janelle & Bill Dishman Eileen McHugh Charles & Sarah Vahlkamp an earlier ruling by the Kentucky Court of could be realized from higher local tax Stephanie Donovan Cristofer & Valery McMann Anneliese Virro Elizabeth Dooling Christine Malito Virginia Voss Appeals. rates without voter approval. Libraries Diana Draper Billy & Susan Malott Dr & Mrs Jon Walz In 2012 lawsuits were filed against two in Kentucky counties receive the major- Neil & Ginny Eklund Gail Manning Dan & Patricia Webb northern Kentucky libraries, challenging ity of their annual funding from their Steve Ellis Virginia May Patti Wente the way that these public libraries have library taxes. E. Joyce Eulner Marlys Marincel Lois M. Weigle set library tax rates for the past thirty plus The Kentucky Court of Appeals heard Brian Farmer Flem & Tena Messer Brent & Ruth Anne White years. The same method is used by all arguments in the two lawsuits in 2014. David R. & Carrie Farmer Kathy & Preston Miles Marshall & Betsy Wilt library taxing districts that were created by It ruled on March 19, 2015 that the Patricia Finch Jim & Linda Minteer Jeff & Mary Lou Withers petition throughout the state. The Boyle libraries had acted in good faith in deter- Irvine Fox Brenda D. Mitchell Barbara & Sid Wold County Public Library has set its tax rate mining annual tax rates and have used Vaughn & Cynthia Frey James & Ursula Mitchell Phil & Jane Woellner Martha Foster Kathy & Lucas Moore Nyla A. Wright this way since 1971 when the local taxing a way that is legal and proper now as district was created. Former Library Direc- it always has been in accordance with Peggy Galloway-Lasher Dennis & Karen Moore Forms are available at the main circulation desk to make Margaret Gardiner Jim Moore *Deceased your honorary or memorial gift for any special occasion. tor Karl Benson and the Library’s Board directions of the Executive Branch. THE BOOKMARK, WINTER 2016 Page 3 THE BOOKMARK, WINTER 2016 Page 4 WINTER-SPRING PROGRAMS is in the form of workshops, conferences and author E Continued from Page 1 visits.” BECOME A FRIEND of the Boyle County Public Library For her term as Poet Laureate Lyon has devel- To join, or to conintue your current membership, please fill out this form, make checks oped the Where I’m From poetry project that payable to Friends of the Library, and turn in at the library front circulation desk, or mail involves all 120 to: counties in the Friends, c/o Boyle County Public Library, 307 West Broadway, Danville, KY 40422. state. She will read recent I want to beome a FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY at the level indicated below. All dues are for one year poems as well from date of dues payment. as answer l  Individual(s) - $10 (each)/year  Family - $25/year questions

about her work   and interests. Mahan - $100/year Tunis - $500/year  Young-Rodes - $1,000/year Wednesday, May 18 at 4:30 PM East Family Dwelling House circa 1940 as it appeared prior to TALK OF THE TOWN – MONOLOGUES & DIALOGUES - ______I am intested in volunteering at the Library. Please contact me about volunteer opportunities. extensive restoration of Pleasant Hill buildings that began in 1961. THE DHS FORENSICS TEAM Name (please print) ______Thursday, April 14 at 7 PM Danville High School students who are members MEET THE AUTHOR: KENTUCKY of the Forensics Team under the tutelage of Steve E-Mail for regular updates/news or programs & events ______POET LAUREATE GEORGE ELLA LYON Meadows will perform monologues and dialogues George Ella Lyon writes in many genres. “Though they have written and developed. So far this year Address______I write in many forms, I am first of all a poet,” she the Forensics Team has captured 23 individual affirms. A native of Harlan, Kentucky, Lyon gradu- honors including tournament champions in Oratory City ______State______Zip Code ______ated from Centre College. Lyon explains, “From Centre, I went to gradu- and Declamation at the Beechwood Tiger Invita- ate school and began a tional Speech Tournament held in November. Phone (______) ______OR (______) ______life of teaching, writing This award winning team, after honing their and raising a family . . . I skills through regional, state and national compe- M Member information is for use of Friends of the Library and is not shared with outside parties. started out writing titions, has impressed previous audiences at the AAll dues and gifts are tax-deductble. poetry for adults and Library with their energy, ingenuity and talent. Join Go to w w w . b o y l e p u b l i b . o r g FRIENDS tab f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n. teaching college; now I them for this encore performance. write for kids as well as BCPL OFFERS SENIORS’ SOCIAL HOUR AS NEW MONTHLY EVENT Benefits of Membership adults and my teaching George Ella Lyon Seniors’ Social Hour at the Library, a new monthly  Annual subscription to THE BOOK- Photo by Ann W. Olson event, kicked off on November 23, 2015 in the MARK, a newsletter for Friends of the Mahan Gallery. Several seniors gathered at 9:30 AM to share some of their favorite memories of Library published three times per year. Used Books Sales Fund BCPL Projects Thanksgiving. and enjoy refreshments provided by the Library. December’s gathering continued the Advance notice of spring and fall NOVEMBER BOOK SALE NETS $1,504 FOR LIBRARY FRIENDS social hour. A Library staff member facilitates each Friends’ programs, film series, Mahan month’s gathering. Gallery art exhibits, and Library special The Library will continue this monthly social gath- November’s big book sale netted $1,504 the sale from set up through sales and lent condition and suitable for use as events. from books and other items sold. The packing up unsold books for storage, gifts. All proceeds are used to support ering of senior adults for an informational presen- tation about relevant topics in the New Year. Stay sale ran November 5 - 7 and attracted and to the several helpful Library staffers the needs of the Library and to provide 10% discount on purchases of BCPL/ tuned for new schedule information beginning in plenty of customers. Much thanks to all (with special thanks to Isai Riveria) who programs and films through the year that January! The event is free and open to any seniors FRIENDS merchandise tea, including 35 Friends’ volunteers who assisted with also helped. Due to Jim Moore’s time and are all free and open to the public in the community. mugs, book bags, assorted note cards commitment overseeing the entire event, Books for the sales are collected all year. Friends of the Library Officers paid at circulation desk with proof of the sale was a great success! NOMINATNG COMMITTEE NAMED, current membership, and used books at Most come from generous individual President JP Brantley Friends offer semi-annual book sales donors who are clearing space on their TO PRESENT 2016 OFFICERS’ SLATE Friends’ semi-annual book sales. each May and November. In addition the bookshelves. Sometimes books come In preparation for the Friends’ Annual President-Elect Margaret Gardiner Member recognition published annu- Friends run ongoing sale of used books in in quantity from estates. Books that the Meeting the 2015 Nominating Committee Secretary Alexis Angolia the Library. The books are displayed on Library has taken out of circulation are was appointed. Members are past presi- ally in THE BOOKMARK. shelves just beyond the main circulation donated for Friends book sales also. Treasurer Jim Moore dents Gayle Waddell and Chris Malito and  VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES to desk near the restrooms. An honor box longtime Friend Chris Kubale. Friends of the Library is a volunteer auxil- is mounted on the wall above the book- Do think about donating to the Friends liary support group for the Boyle County assist library staff, work on library or books for any ages that you may have and The committee is responsible for recuit- Public Library. Funds generated by Friends Friends’projects, provide refreshments shelves or customers can pay for these ing nominees and presenting the slate of are used exclusively for the library, for such books at the circulation desk. Prices are no longer need or want. When you drop and/or hospitality at Friends’ events, off your books, ask at the circulation desk officers at Friends Annual Meeting in Janu- things as support for special programs, pur- chase of equipment and other items for use setup/sales/cashier volunteer roles at noted inside the book covers. Books ary. Officers elected will lead Friends of the prices are low providing great bargains for a receipt to document your tax-deduc- in the library. A major service of Friends Friends’ semi-annual book sales, and table donation. Library for the 2016 year. for avid readers. Many titles are in excel- is to provide volunteers for book sales. more! Page 2 THE BOOKMARK, WINTER 2016 THE BOOKMARK, WINTER 2016 Page 5