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book review profile | calendar | also in this issue: Marion County Public Library’s Quarterly Newsmagazine Volume 5 | Issue 4 | Winter 2013 aword Marion County Public Library from the Director 2720 East Silver Springs Blvd. By Julie Sieg Ocala, 34470 Director, Marion County 352-368-4507 Public Library System email: [email protected] website: http://library.marioncountyfl.org Library Director: Julie Sieg

newsmagazine staff: Publisher: The Friends of The Think about it, please. Ocala Public Library n this issue, we highlight our upcoming long range planning process Editor: Karen Jensen Library Community Liaison and your opportunity for input. We track various changes to the library Writers: Kristen Calvert, system, such as service enhancements, facilities construction and Linda Porter, Ken Tipper Ilibrary usage over the last 10 years. It amazes me to think about how much library services have improved as a result of new libraries in Ocala, Photos: Pat Lakin, Steve Floethe Belleview, Dunnellon and the Forest areas. One could take for granted the Concept Team: Pat Anderson, basic amenities within a new library, which add much to our ability to provide Karen Costello, Domina services to our community. At the library, we do not take our space and Daughtrey, Diane Johnson, services for granted because we remember how recently the situation was Michelle Risko, Roseanne Russo, Lee Schwartz, Susan Valle drastically different. Additionally, we still have locations such as Freedom, Marion Oaks, Silver Spring Shores and West Ocala that still desperately Distribution: Susan Valle need either a library presence or expansion. The simple act of providing up-to-code parking enabled sufficient handicapped parking and safe and spacious parking so that we could onthecover: comfortably offer programs and services on a larger scale. The addition of The next chapter in the library’s future is close at hand. Learn study rooms allows for tutoring, quiet study, group study, and parent/child how you can be a part of it. interaction. Meeting rooms enable home-school groups to get together to network and socialize with library resources at-hand, they allow non- profit and for-profit groups a place to gather to discuss the business of their organization, and meeting rooms allow the library to offer special programs such as CREATE, the Fairy Tale Festival, Perfectly Preposterous Penguins, exciting summer library programs and the Friends of the Library to bring special author programs. Technology labs enable staff to provide much needed group computer training and one-on-one specialized assistance. Sufficient public computers offer the opportunity for 1,001 uses from research to playing games to applying for a job. While I have mentioned basic, new space and its use, imagine alternately the explosion of electronics over the last 10 years. Just in the last 5 years we have added countless databases, electronic books, downloadable audio books, online magazines and access to countless more. What do you see the

The Marion County Public Library System is a library offering and doing over the next 10 years? department of the Marion County Board of County Think about it, please. We will be asking you. Commissioners and is funded by them through general funds. The WORDS newsmagazine is funded by the Friends of the Ocala Public Library, Inc.

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long range plan. Surveys will be avail- able at all library locations, on our web- Help Us Write Our site and through Facebook. And on Jan. 22, Library Snapshot Day, anyone visit- ing public libraries throughout Marion Next Chapter County and Florida will have an oppor- By Kristen Calvert. Photos by Steve Floethe tunity to provide input about how and why they use their library. ou’re reading a fantastic book. Library System. With your help, we can Over the last few years, the economic The first several chapters have “build” the library of the future. After downturn has resulted in significant you totally involved. You turn all, who knows more about the impor- budget cuts to libraries. The library’s Ythe page and it’s blank, except for a note: tance of the public library than our own budget for books and materials, as well The author invites you to help write the residents? as select branch service hours, has been next chapter. What would you do? From January through March 2014, decreased due to diminished funding. Beginning in January 2014, Marion there will be opportunities for the public Despite these economic realities over County residents can help create the next to make their opinions known and help the last 10 years, the number of items chapter for the Marion County Public contribute to the library’s 2015-2020 checked out has increased by 28 percent

2 words Winter 2013 library.marioncountyfl.org words 3 and program attendance has increased by 109 percent. In 2013, the number of cardholders in the community was equal to 67 percent of the population as com- pared to 47 percent of the population in 2003. This data directly challenges those who speak of the importance of public libraries in the past tense. Libraries exist because of grassroots efforts and the interest of people in their respective communities. In 2014, the Headquarters-Ocala library location will celebrate 10 years of service. The Dunnellon, Forest, Freedom and Bel- leview libraries were built because local communities wanted a center not just for books, but for technology, access to in- formation and a place to meet with oth- FY2002-03 FY2012-13 ers in their community. As technological advances continue Operating Budget $4,990,888 $5,910,821 Square Footage 55,000 116,520 Staff 85.22 107.89 Circulation 1,017,051 1,296,973 Registered Borrowers 128,417 222,532 Questions Asked 498,609 1,212,648 General Attendance 649,461 1,084,713 Program Attendance 21,090 44,016 Library Card Holders 47% 67%

libraries. Although this research indi- technological public library services. cates strong interest in technology, many The next library chapter has yet to be of those surveyed also still enjoy reading written. Help us write it. We need your and borrowing books in print and place vision. We need your voice. gw value on a mix of both traditional and

New library facilities that are spacious, functional, attractive, inviting and well-used, at the following locations:

• Headquarters-Ocala Public Library 2004 • Dunnellon Public Library 2007 • Belleview 2008 to impact our community, the library • Forest 2010 system must keep pace. Libraries are Public access to an array of electronic resources available 24/7 community centers where people con- including e-books, electronic magazines, downloadable music and nect with each other, information and data bases. the world. According to PEW research, Age and developmentally appropriate materials and programming 77 percent of people surveyed say that that are varied, valued and well-used, including expanded early free access to computers and internet is literacy programs and services for children birth to three years of age. an important service offered by public

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2013 CREATE was a huge Billy Corben success with a record-breaking 134 total entries participating in the categories of fine arts, writing, filmmaking, edible books, and performing arts/talent. Keynote speaker and nationally acclaimed filmmaker Billy Corben encouraged Sarah Redheffer and Emily Plazarin teen filmmakers to “…find a good story and tell it well.” 2nd place: Julie Marie Andrews Author and Florida Book Forest High School Award gold medal winner 3rd place: Emmalisa Kaminski Adrian Fogelin spoke to the Liberty Middle School Teen Writers Conference. Choice: Storm Skaggs CREATE is sponsored by the Forest High School Friends of the Ocala Public Library. The following is a list of the Filmmakers winners in each of the categories. 1st place: A lex Moy Homeschooled 2nd place: Alana Brunson and Courtney Brannon Lake Weir High School 3rd place: Mitchell Clark, Drew Garland, Hailey Garland and Alita Clark Heather Krause Choice: A lex Moy Homeschooled Writer’s Conference 1st place: H eather Krause Talent Show Homeschooled 1st place: Sarah Redheffer (“Krause Academy”) Vanguard High School and 2nd place: Maya Glasso Emilee Plazarin Quinnton Cooper North Marion Middle School Fine Arts 2nd place: Tristan Potter 3rd place: Alita Clark 1st place: Quinnton Cooper Vanguard High School 3rd place: Clifford Dantzler, Choice: W hitney Gomez 2nd place: Joy Bleiker Trinity Catholic Bryan Lugo and Fort McCoy K-8 3rd place: Rebekah McKoy Tyrrel Chandler-Springer West Port High School West Port High School Edible Books Choice: Quinnton Cooper Choice: H eather Krause and 1st place: Storm Skaggs West Port High School Katrina Krause Forest High School Homeschooled

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Headquarters-Ocala Children’s Services Division staff accept plaque for Exemplary Project Recognition. Ready to Read: Zero to Three “My babies love to learn!” com- mented Pam James as she saw the Program picture of her two children proudly displaying their new library cards on Receives Exemplary Project the library’s Facebook page. In cel- ebration of September’s Library Card Recognition From State Sign-Up Month, library staff took pic- tures of new cardholders and posted them on the library’s Facebook page. he Marion County Public Library System was recently awarded Exem- During the month of September, 1,068 plary Project Recognition by Florida Department of State, Division of Li- individuals signed up for library cards brary and Information Services for its 2012 Ready to Read: Zero to Three and 83 new fans “liked” the library’s program.T Funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Facebook page, many of them new Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Ready to Read provides card holders or the parents of new information, materials and resources to parents and caregivers of children birth cardholders. The pictures posted of to three years of age that support early literacy development. . ers new card holders got 333 total Face- The Exemplary Project Recognition honors outstanding programs funded by h blis book “likes.” What a warm welcome the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the Division u

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a Good Book! Discover Reviewed By Linda Porter

e all probably secretly wish we had a crystal ball and could base our decisions on real knowledge of the future. Accurate crystal balls don’t actually exist, but there are authors on the topic of leadership and stra- Wtegic planning who may help us, as individuals and as communities, create a vision for the future. Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Board chairman, writes about economic and political matters in his new book, “The Map and the Territory: Risk, Human Nature, and the Future of Forecasting.” Greenspan writes with great feeling about the difficulties of economic prediction and the many challenges facing the world today. One of those challenges is the twin jugger- nauts of overpopulation and climate change. Alan Weisman, environmental journalist and author of the bestselling “The World Without Us,” has just released his new book, “Count- down: Our Last Best Hope for a Future on Earth.” He explores the difficult topic of pop- ulation control as experienced in more than twenty countries and how uncontrolled growth is linked to environmental degradation. His big questions are an exploration of how many peo- ple our planet can hold without capsizing and how we can design a prosperous economy that does not rely on endless growth. This provoca- tive book will spark many conversations world- wide. Daniel Goleman adds to the discussion by concentrating on what’s going on right now. In his new book, “Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence,” Goleman (also the author of “Emotional Intelligence”) posits that we are so distracted by tuning into the latest trend- ing topic via the vast resources of the Internet that we are missing something important. That something is focus. Goleman investigates how

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SPECIAL EVENTS triggered her adventurous spirit and Thursday, Feb. 20, set out on what would prove to be a 11:30 a.m. Forest Public Library African American Read-In healing journey to Ghana. 3:30 p.m. Belleview Public Library Sunday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m. Avid baseball fans of all ages, don’t Headquarters-Ocala Mary Breu miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Join more than a million readers in the “Last Letters from Attu: The True Story of Felix Millán, former Major League 25th National African American Read- Etta Jones, Alaska Baseball All-Star, will appear with the In and celebrate a rich heritage in Pioneer and author of his autobiography, Jane literature, film, music and art. Volunteer Japanese POW” Allen Quevedo. Millán will relate his readers and performers of all ages are Thursday, Feb. 6, days as a second baseman for the welcome! Contact the library if you are 11:30 a.m. Atlanta Braves and New York Mets and interested in being a reader. Freedom Public Library the life lessons he learned along the way. For Adults 3:30 p.m. Orange Groves and Belleview Public FOR TEENS Library Grass Roots Y’all Come to YALLA! Thursday, Jan. 16, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Be a part of your library and make the Belleview Public Library 2 p.m. Forest Public Library library experience a better one for Local archaeologist Matt O’Brien Author Mary Breu relates a remarkable all! Join Young Adults Leading Library presents his discoveries regarding the story of her great-aunt’s courage when Awareness (YALLA) for our monthly historical development of Ocklawaha captured as a prisoner of war by the meeting. Connect with other teens and the Lake Weir area. Japanese after the invasion of the tiny and library staff and develop the plans island of Attu, Alaska, on June 7, 1942. One Man Antique Roadshow for future programs and services. Get Thursday, Jan. 23, 2-4 p.m. Cindy Glaze in on the ground floor and make a Dunnellon Public Library “Passport to Postal difference. Yes! You will earn volunteer Have a treasure in your attic? Find out Peculiarities” hours for service. when local antique and collectable Tuesday, Feb. 18, expert John Sikorski does a quick 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 5 examination. Limit one item per Belleview Public 4:30 p.m. Belleview Public Library 5 p.m. Headquarters-Ocala person. No guns, coins or stamps. Library After 35 years in Thursdays, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13 MEET THE AUTHORS the postal service, 5 p.m. Freedom Public Library Kathryn Taubert Ms. Glaze delivers Thursdays, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13 “Yevu (White Woman): My Five stories of the 5 p.m. Forest Public Library Weeks With the Ewe Tribe in Ghana, memorable, funny West Africa” and sometimes bizarre characters that Thursday, Feb. 6, frequented her office. 3 p.m. Dunnellon Public Jane Allen Quevedo Library and Baseball At the age of 63, Superstar Felix Millán Rainbow Springs “Tough Guy, Gentle Heart” resident and Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. International Jazz Marion Oaks Public Library Awards nominee 3 p.m. Dunnellon Public Library Kathryn Taubert

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FOR CHILDREN Polar Express Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Headquarters-Ocala Happy Magical New Year Don your mittens and hop aboard With Brian LaPalme as the volunteers from United Way Add dazzle to your new year recreate the wonderland of “The Polar with the magical arts of Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. Get into Brian LaPalme! the holiday spirit with stories, crafts, cookies and more. Monday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Freedom Public Library Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Marion Oaks Public Library Saturday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m. Headquarters-Ocala Saturday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m. Dunnellon Public Library For Job Seekers Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m., 1 p.m.* Earn Your GED With CTAE Belleview Public Library The GED bus stops at the *Special workshop for ages 10-12. Headquarters-Ocala library Registration required. location and offers a convenient Find Your Roots way to earn your GED. It’s never too Genealogy Help Center late. Call CTAE at 352-671-7200 for Whether you’ve just begun digging details. up your family roots or find yourself Workforce Connection stumped in the midst of your search, Mobile Resources Unit genealogy help is here thanks to Workforce Connection provides Perfectly Preposterous volunteer assistance from local job-seeker services including Penguin Party genealogy experts. Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. assistance with job searches, Belleview Public Library Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 26, 12:30-3:30 p.m. resumes, online employment Penguins, penguins, everywhere! The Headquarters-Ocala applications and more. Call the library has been overrun by the coolest Thursdays, Jan.16, Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m. library for times and locations near birds in the world. Enjoy frantic antics, Belleview Public Library you. games, crafts, treats and surprises. Fridays, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. Professional photos for every child will Dunnellon Public Library be taken courtesy of Savvy Photo. Tuesdays, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. Bring the whole brood and waddle Freedom Public Library over for a good time!

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Genealogy Help Center Friends of the Ocala HEADQUARTERS- Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Public Library Monthly Jan. 8-Feb.26 Board Meeting OCALA Genealogy gurus from the Marion Third Thursdays, 1 p.m. 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala County Genealogical Society will be Jan. 16, Feb. 20 352-671-8551 here to assist you. Programs are sponsored, either in whole or part, by Wednesday Widgets the Friends of the Ocala Public Library. See Program Spotlight for other locations. Selected Wednesdays, 3 p.m. PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES Jan. 22 Scrapbook Journaling African American Read-In Combine your family stories and Sunday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m. memorabilia into something treasured. See Program Spotlight for details. Feb. 12 Get Your Smoothie On! Tasty and nutritious feast for the mind Volunteer readers and performers of all and body. ages are welcome! PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Manga-licious! Teen Book Club First Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Jan. 7, Feb. 4 Join us for high-energy talks about all things manga and anime. Y’all Come to YALLA! First Wednesdays, 5 p.m. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Monday Matinee Be a part of your library and make the Mondays, 2 p.m. library experience a better one for all! Jan. 6-Feb. 24 Help Center for E-books See Program Spotlight for details and other Movies for adults and teens ages and Digital Audio locations. 13+. Anyone younger than 13 must Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Just for Teens! be accompanied by a parent. Light Jan. 8-Feb. 26 Selected Tuesdays, 5 p.m. refreshments will be served. Need help getting started with e-books Jan. 21 Duct Tape Workshop Co-sponsored by Golden Flake. or digital audio? Drop in and let us Make functional works of art with duct assist you. Be sure to bring your devices tape. Jan. 6 with you. Good books are just a click Feb. 18 Oh My Gods! Jan. 13 away! Jan. 27 Explore the realms of mythological Feb. 3 Greek and Roman gods. Feb. 10 Feb. 24 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN B.E.A.R. Time! Be Excited Wired Wednesdays About Reading! Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 8-Feb. 26 Dec. 2-Feb. 28 Learn about computers and Take a break and listen to a couple of databases. Space is limited. great books and poems! Computers for Beginners Jan. 8 I Turned on My Computer, Spectacular Sundays Ask Your Master Gardener for Tweens Now What? Second Saturdays, 2 p.m. Selected Sundays, 2 p.m. Jan. 15 Basic Internet Learn gardening techniques from the Ages 10-12, registration required Jan. 22 Basic Keyboarding masters! Jan. 29 Basic Word Presented by the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Dec. 15 The Book Is Not the End Resolutions! Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Create cool bookcover art. Service. Feb. 5 Online Travel Resources Feb. 12 WebMD and Mayo Clinic Jan. 11 Pests in Florida Jan. 12 Myth Testers Feb. 19 Online Magazines With Zinio Feb. 8 Butterfly Gardens Test your skills against the mysteries of Feb. 26 What’s Going On, Ocala? science.

Feb. 9 Hello, Art, Meet Science Design a masterpiece with robots!

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Wacky Wednesdays Bouncing Babies Friends of the Belleview Selected Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. Public Library Monthly Ages 5-12 For babies birth-23 months. Program is Board Meeting Dec. 11 Tinker Lab limited to 15 children. Third Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Feb. 5 Valentine’s Day Crafts Jan. 21 Book Nook Feb. 18 Belleview Public Library Winter Break Wonderland BELLEVIEW Selected days, 2 p.m. Tuesday Matinee Ages 5-12 PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesdays, 1 p.m. 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview Movies for adults and teens ages Monday, Dec. 23 Holiday Crafts 352-438-2500 13+. Anyone younger than 13 must Thursday, Dec. 26 Wii Gaming Programs are sponsored, either in whole or part, be accompanied by a parent. Light Friday, Dec. 27 Movie! by the Friends of the Belleview Public Library. refreshments will be served. Polar Express Co-sponsored by Golden Flake. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. SPECIAL PROGRAMS See Program Spotlight for details. Jan. 7 Perfectly Preposterous Jan. 14 Mother Goose on the Loose™ Penguin Party Jan. 21 Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28 First Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. See Program Spotlight for details. Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1 Feb. 4 For infants-36 months with caregivers. Feb. 11 Author Mary Breu Feb. 18 “Last Letters from Attu” Feb. 25 Super Saturdays Thursday, Feb. 6, 3:30 p.m. Fourth Saturdays, 2 p.m. See Program Spotlight for details and locations. Ages 5-12 and their families Basic Computer Classes Author Cindy Glaze Thursdays, 1 p.m. Dec. 28 Happy Magical New Year “Passport to Postal Peculiarities” Jan. 9-Feb. 27 With Brian LaPalme Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. Space is limited. Tickets are distributed Jan. 25 Minds in Motion See Program Spotlight for details. 30 minutes prior to program. Discover the wonders of physics and Baseball Superstar Computers for Beginners science. Felix Millán and Author Jan. 9 Introduction to the Computer Jane Allen Quevedo Jan. 16 Mouse Play Thursday, Feb. 20, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 Basic Internet construction zone See Program Spotlight for details and locations. Jan. 30 Basic Email Feb. 6 Internet Searching and Printing Programs for ALL aGES Feb. 13 Staying Safe Online Feb. 22 Construction Zone Stimulate Your Brain! Get ready to build! Crafts for a Cause Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Feb. 20 What an Interesting Idea Feb. 27 Game On! Preschool Club Create an afghan to benefit Hospice of Marion County. Lend your talents or Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. Thursday Get-Togethers Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15 learn a stitch or two from expert knitter Selected Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Enjoy fun-filled activities and games Petra Trapp. See Program Spotlight for details and other designed to boost early reading skills. locations. For 3-5 year olds with caregivers. Art Before Your Eyes First Fridays, 10 a.m. Jan. 16 Orange Groves and Grass Roots Story Times Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7 With Matt O’Brien Have an interactive art experience Feb. 6 Author Mary Breu Jan. 7-Feb. 13 with the artists from Gallery East. Feb. 20 Superstar Felix Millán and A variety of stories, songs and Author Jane Allen Quevedo activities for children. Caregivers must Programs for Adults accompany children. Ask Your Master Gardener Terrific Threes Selected Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Learn gardening techniques from the Program is limited to 25 children. masters! Fabulous 4s & 5s Presented by the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m. Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service. Family Storytime Dec. 5 Organic Options for Managing Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Weeds Jan. 2 Growing Vegetables in Toddling Twos Containers Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 6 Stages of Human Romance as Program is limited to 20 children. Told by Florida Flowers

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Genealogy Help Center Happy Magical New Year Bouncing Babies Third Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. With Brian LaPalme Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16, Feb. 20 Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m. For 18 months and younger. Whether you’ve just begun digging See Program Spotlight for details and other up your family roots or find yourself in locations. Toddler Time the midst of your search, genealogy Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. help is here! Genealogy gurus from the For 18 months-3 years. Genealogy Roundtable will assist you Preschool Adventures with your quest. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. See Program Spotlight for other locations. For 3-5 years. Native Plant Jamboree Last Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 24 DUNNELLON Join the discussion about Florida’s native plants with the Marion Big Scrub PUBLIC LIBRARY Chapter of the Florida Native Plant 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon Society. 352-438-2520 Programs are sponsored, either in whole or part, by the Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library.

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Family Flicks: Wreck-It Ralph Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Fun for the whole family! PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN B.E.A.R. Time! Be Excited About Reading! Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Random Tuesday Book Club Jan. 7-Feb. 25 Random Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Take a break and listen to a couple of Meet exceptional people who share a great books and poems! One Man Antique Roadshow Thursday, Jan. 23, 2-4 p.m. love of life and literature. Dates vary. Tween Card Trick Workshop See Program Spotlight for details. PROGRAMS FOR TEENS With Brian LaPalme Author Kathryn Taubert Saturday, Jan. 18, 1 p.m. (following magic Y’all Come to YALLA South Thursday, Feb. 6, 3 p.m. show) See Program Spotlight for details and other First Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Required registration opens Jan. 2. locations. Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Limited to children ages 10-12. Be a part of your library and make the Baseball Superstar library experience a better one for all! Meet Down on the Farm Felix Millán and Author See Program Spotlight for details. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. Jane Allen Quevedo Ages 5-12 Wednesday, Feb. 19, 3 p.m. PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES See Program Spotlight for details and other It’s barnyard fun complete with farm locations. Family Games Unplugged animals and lots of activities. First and Third Thursdays, 3 p.m. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Jan. 9-Feb. 20 Story Times Don’t be bored! Play board games! Friends of the Dunnellon Jan. 8-Feb.28 Public Library A variety of stories, songs and First Tuesdays, 10 a.m. activities for children. Caregivers must Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4 accompany children.

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Friday Films Ask Your Master Gardener Story Times Selected Fridays, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Jan. 8-Feb. 28 Learn vegetable gardening Movies for adults and teens ages A variety of stories, songs and techniques from Lesroy Samuel. 13+. Anyone younger than 13 must activities for children. Caregivers must be accompanied by a parent. Light Presented by the UF/IFAS Marion County Master accompany children. refreshments will be served. Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service. Toddling Twos Jan. 3 Wednesdays, 11 a.m. PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Feb. 7 Preschool Adventures Artist Trading Cards Fridays, 11 a.m. Basic Computer Selected Saturdays, 3 p.m. Classes Jan. 18, Feb. 15 Selected Mondays, Tuesdays & Create and trade miniature works of Fridays, 10:30 a.m. art! Registration recommended. FOREST Space is limited. PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES 905 S. County Road 314A, Ocklawaha Jan. 6 Mouse Happy Magical New Year 352-438-2540 Jan. 10 & 24 Internet and Email Programs are sponsored, either in whole or part, Jan. 13 Word 1 With Brian LaPalme by the Friends of the Forest Public Library. Jan. 27 Word 2 Saturday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m. Feb. 3 & 18 Mouse See Program Spotlight for details and other locations. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Feb. 7 & 21 Internet and Email Feb. 10 Excel 1 Family Flicks Author Mary Breu Feb. 24 Excel 2 Selected Wednesdays, 3 p.m. “Last Letters from Attu” Jan. 15 Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. See Program Spotlight for details and other Genealogy Help Center Feb. 5 Selected Fridays, 10:30 a.m. locations. Jan. 17, Feb.14 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Whether you’ve just begun digging up your family roots or find yourself in the B.E.A.R. Time! Be Excited midst of your search, genealogy help About Reading! is here! Mondays, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 6-Feb. 24 Presented by the Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library. Take a break and listen to a couple of great books and poems! Drop-In Book Club Third Thursdays, 11 a.m. Imagination Station Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 Selected Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Stories and crafts to fit the season! Ages 5-12. Registration recommended. Dec. 19 The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Steadman Jan. 8 Frostytime! Jan. 16 Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Jan. 29 Easy Origami Katherine Boo Feb. 12 Love Is in the Air Feb. 20 Big Trouble by Dave Barry

Baseball Superstar Let’s Be Creative! Felix Millán and Author Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Jane Allen Quevedo Tired of wasting teabags? Try teabag Thursday, Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m. origami and wow your friends and See Program Spotlight for details and other locations. family!

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES Avoid Holidizzy: Controlling Super Story Saturdays Holiday Consumer Pitfalls Selected Saturdays, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1 Lynda Spence provides guidance in Take a break with a smorgasbord of making smart spending decisions. stories and treats for the whole family. Presented by UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Light refreshments will be served. Service. Imagination Station Crafts for a Cause Selected Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. First & third Mondays, 10 a.m. Dec. 11, Feb. 5 Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17 Stories and fun to fit the season! Help our community! Lend your knitting and crochet talents to the group and Story Times create blankets for those in need. Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25 Friends of the Forest Family Time Public Library Meeting 11 a.m. Third Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. School-Age Stories & Stuff Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19 3:30 p.m. New members are welcome! Computer Confidence Fort McCoy Selected Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 15, Feb. 5 & 19 Public Library c Have your technology questions Women and Money: 14660 NE Highway 315, Fort M Coy answered! Unique Issues 352-438-2560 Selected Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Programs are sponsored, either in whole or part, by the Friends of the Fort McCoy Public Library. Forest Readers Book Club Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 18, 25 Lynda Spence provides women with Selected Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Everyone is welcome! information and encouragement to successfully manage their finances. Friends of Fort McCoy Public Dec. 11 History of Florida in 40 Minutes Presented by UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Library Monthly Meeting by Michael Gannon Service. Second Thursdays, 10 a.m. Jan. 8 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 13 Jan. 22 The Sweetness at the Bottom of Ask Your Master Gardener: New members are welcome! the Pie by Alan Bradley Spring Planting January 8, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Feb. 12 Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Saturday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m. Annual Meeting/Election of Officers Feb. 26 Spring Fever Learn gardening techniques from the by Mary Kay Andrews masters! PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Presented by the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Preschool Adventures Service. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8-Feb. 12 PROGRAMS FOR A variety of stories, songs and activities TEENS & TWEENS for children 6 and younger with Bookalicious caregivers. Fridays, 2:30 p.m., Jan 10-Feb. 28 Good stories and good times for ages 10 and older. Freedom Public Library Y’all Come to YALLA East 5870 SW 95th St., Ocala Selected Thursdays, 5 p.m., Jan. 16, Feb. 13 352-438-2580 Be a part of the library and make the Programs are sponsored, either in whole or part, Social Networking library experience a better one for all. by the Friends of the Freedom Public Library. Tips & Tricks See Program Spotlight for details and other locations. SPECIAL PROGRAM Selected Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Feb. 19 Artist Trading Cards Author Mary Breu Keep your social networking sites under Friday, Jan. 17, 3:30 p.m. “Last Letters from Attu” control and up-to-date. Thursday, Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. Create and trade mini works of art! See Program Spotlight for details and locations.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Genealogy Help Center Arctic Adventure Friends of Freedom Public Selected Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 18 Beat the winter chill with a cup of hot Library Monthly Meeting Whether you’ve just begun digging chocolate and crafts! For ages 5-12. Selected Mondays, 10 a.m. up your family roots or find yourself Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3 stumped in the midst of your search, STORY TIMES New members are welcome! genealogy help is here! Jan. 7-Feb. 28 Saturday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. See Program Spotlight for more locations. A variety of stories, songs and Annual meeting including election Yoga Time activities for children. Caregiver must of officers plus entertainment and Saturday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m. accompany child. refreshments. Southwest S.R. 200 Ingrid Crane offers gentle chair yoga Coalition president Pat Gabriel is Toddling Twos for all skill levels. scheduled to speak will update us on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. developments in the Corridor. Sweets for Your Sweetie Ages 18-36 months. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. Bouncing Babies Ask Arnold! Comprehensive Impress the family with these easy no- Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Computer Assistance bake treats. Yummers! Thursdays, 12-2 p.m. Ages 17 months and younger. Dec. 5-Feb. 27 PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Volunteer assistants are available to help with all your computer needs, Y’all Come to YALLA Free Selected Thursdays, 5 p.m. Marion Oaks including e-readers, laptops, wireless Be a part of your library and make the access, and trouble-shooting your Public Library library experience a better one for all! home computer. No appointment 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala 352-438-2570 necessary. See Program Spotlight for details and other locations. Programs are sponsored, either in whole or part, Blockbuster Tuesdays Jan. 9 Pin It Up With Pinterest! by the Friends of the Marion Oaks Public Library. Selected Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Feb. 13 Icing And More! Jan. 14 Family Story Time Feb. 11 PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES Selected Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Family Film Fest A variety of stories, songs and activities Basic Computer Classes Selected Tuesdays, 3 p.m. for all ages. Thursdays, 2 p.m. Jan. 28 Despicable Me 2 Jan. 9-Feb. 27 Jan. 8 Happy New Year! Feb. 25 Monsters University Seating is limited. Registration Feb. 5 Love Those Valentines! begins one hour prior to class. Happy Magical New Year Jan. 9, Feb. 13 Basics for Beginners With Brian Lapalme Jan. 16, Feb. 20 How to Search Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Jan. 23, Feb. 27 Document Basics See Program Spotlight for details and other Jan. 30 Email Basics locations. Feb. 6 Internet Health Information Jane Allen Quevedo Brunch Basics With and Baseball Superstar Chef Matt Ryan Felix Millán Monday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. See Program Spotlight for details and other Brunch is a breeze with acclaimed locations. chef Matt Ryan! Munch samples as Chef Ryan shares his favorite brunch Ask Your Master Gardener recipes and cooking tips. Hearts for Heroes Selected Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Learn gardening techniques Share the love! Drop in and make from the masters! Valentine’s Day cards for our soldiers. Presented by the UF/IFAS Marion County A solider deployed in South Korea will Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service. join us­—with a little help from modern technology. Dec. 19 Organic Options for Managing Weeds PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Jan. 16, Feb. 20 TBA Happy Magical New Year With Brian LaPalme Monday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. See Program Spotlight for details and other locations.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Friends of the Marion Oaks Public Library EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS Monthly Board Meeting Select Fridays 10 a.m. –Marion Oaks Headquarters-Ocala Dunnellon Public Library Community Center January Art for Cures Dec. 6 December Buttons! by Linda Jan. 17 February Art by David D’Alessandris Caldwell Feb. 21 -February Belleview Public Library December Watercolor and Acrylic Freedom Public Library Paintings by Robin Collison December Holiday Décor by Friends of the Freedom Public Miniature Figurines Reddick Library by Tina Guthrie Public Library January Freedom Food Foolery: 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick January Nature Photography Kitchen-Related 352-438-2566 by Norma Jean Birth Antiques and Gadgets Quilts by Busy Bee Quilting February More Than Just Cookies: PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN February Silver Springs and Belleview Girl Scout Badges Preschool Adventures History by Tom Dann & Memorabilia by Maribeth Wood Second Thursdays, 10 a.m. Watercolor Paintings Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13 by Warren Thompson A variety of stories, songs and activities for children.

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Fairy Tale Festival storytellers

Mirror, mirror on the wall Ice cream lovers at at the Belleview library Fairy Tale Festival

Larah Bleiker and “Lady May Belle” at Forest library

Paper pets at Dunnellon library storytime

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• 939 people used a computer • 191 people were taught basic computer skills • 2,272 people received answers to their questions • 103 students were helped ver really wondered what re- January 22, for Library Snapshot Day. ally happens on any given Friends of the Library volunteers • 33 job seekers were helped day in the life of a public li- will be on hand to help you share how • 38 received assistance brary?E Here’s your chance to share in- and why you use your public library. accessing government sites put about how, when and why you use On January 30, 2013, Library Snap- your favorite Marion County Public shot Day, over 900 Marion County • 91 children attended Library System location. residents told us about how the library programs As part of the long range planning was useful in their lives: Stop by any Marion County Public process and solicitation of public input, • 4,922 people visited Library System location on Wednes- the public library will once again join the library system day, January 22, and tell us how you the Florida Library Association and li- use your library! gw braries across Florida on Wednesday, • 4,032 items were checked out

Look no farther than your local library! YALLA (Young Adults Leading Library Awareness) now has meetings at Belleview, Forest, Freedom and the Headquarters-Ocala lo- cations. This year YALLA has been instrumental in com- ing up with ideas for almost all young adult programs that have happened at the library! YALLA has also designed the display board in the young adult room for every display in By Morgan Brickey 2013. YALLA members get the opportunity to take home, read and keep books that have not yet been published! Every Hey teens! Still looking for a place meeting offers the opportunity to talk about books you like, to hang out, do cool crafts, and what you’d like to see happen for young adults at the library get community service hours? and a chance to enjoy excellent snacks! Give YALLA a try!

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A Land Remembered Join Rick Smith, son of author Patrick Smith, on Sunday, February 9, at 2 p.m. as he journeys through the award-winning epic novel A Land Remembered, voted “Best Florida Book” for the 10th year in a row and winner of the Florida Historical Society Tebeau Prize as the “Most Time to Renew Outstanding Florida Historical Novel.” The story, enjoyed and revered by January is renewal month for your all ages, is an eye-opener to people who think of Florida as only a vacation Friends of the Ocala Public library destination. Because A Land Remembered so accurately captures the spirit membership. Visit the Book Market and colorful history of Florida, teachers often use the book to amplify their or check our website at friendsofthe- Florida history lessons. ocalalibrary.org to learn how to renew Rick Smith will be presenting a high energy, multimedia and multi- or become a member. Dues continue sensory presentation about his famous father and discuss to be just $5 a year for individuals and how his experiences led his father to writing his famous $10 a year for family memberships—or works. Whether you are a native Floridian, have moved here, or are visiting Florida, you will want to attend this perhaps it’s time to become a Bene- memorable event. Since seating is limited, you may want factor or a Life Member! to come early. This is a free program. Light refreshments will be served. February Book Sale Is your budget drained from the holidays? You won’t want to miss our quarterly Book Sale on February 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the meeting rooms at Headquarters. This will be the perfect time to pick up inexpensive items for your family New Board Members and Officers and friends. We’ll have a huge selection of children’s books, young In October, the Friends inducted new board members and officers. We welcome our new adult and adult novels, history and board members, from left to right (above), Michael Warren, Jessica McCune, Sandra Cooper, educational books. Plus, you’ll find Nancy Young, Nicki Schwartz, and Nicolas Blaser. This year’s officers are, from left to right video tapes, DVDs, games, and (below), Yvonne Little, secretary; Carmen Maines, vice president; Darrell Riley, president; all sorts of other activities. Come and April Adams, treasurer. early for the best selection!

Mark Your Calendar February 9, 2014, 2 p.m. February 1, 2014, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Meet the Author’s Son Quarterly Rick Smith son of author Patrick Smith Book Sale Held in Meeting Rooms, A Land Remembered Headquarters–Ocala Public Library Meeting Room C, Headquarters-Ocala Public Library

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profiles By Ken Tipper

hen he was a stu- ber of the Downtown Devel- dent at Osceola opment Commission. Middle School, With the Marion County WOcalan Todd Rudnianyn can ibrary System embarking on a recall walking to the main li- new five-year plan and seek- brary downtown after school to ing input from the public, I do his homework, research, or posed this question to Todd: just to find a good book. His fa- What kind of library do you ther, John Rudnianyn, a real es- see for the future? He notes tate broker who would later play that the world has changed a major role in the donation of a lot since he first started land for the Freedom Library, going to the library. “We had an office that was just a short can now access media on a walk from the library. Todd re- variety of devices from near- members that he learned “a ton” ly anywhere,” he says. “The and met some of his favorite au- goal would be to continue to thors during those library visits. increase our community’s ac- Asked about his favorite author cess to knowledge, and I think and book, he gave an unexpected the traditional library, which I answer – William Shakespeare’s view as a kind of community “Taming of the Shrew.” center, will maintain a central Todd, currently a management role in doing so, just in a com- consultant in New York, gradu- pletely novel way. I can imag- ated in 2000 from the second In- ine getting assistance online ternational Baccalaureate class from my librarian, or check- to be held at Vanguard High ing out a book on an iPad or School. His mentor was Sara surface from anywhere. But Dassance, a former President nothing will quite match the of the Friends of the Ocala Li- feel of a physical book”. Al- brary. His academic resume includes opment of self-storage units and office though a busy work schedule keeps degrees from the Wharton School of space, and his community involve- him on the go, Todd still tries to come Business and, most recently, a master’s ment included co-chair of Ocala 2035, home every few months to the com- from the Harvard Business School. founder and managing member of munity and family he loves. gw Locally, he was involved in the devel- Neighborhood Thrift Store, and mem-

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