FRIENDSof Johnson County Public LibraryMarch 2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jane Bingham, President

Merilee Allen, Vice President

Betsy Schmidt, Secretary

Gary Kiesel, Treasurer

Judy Misiniec, Membership Chair

Patti Treadway, Volunteer Coordinator

Phyllis Reynolds, Book Sale Committee Co-Chair

Roger Robey, Book Sale Committee Co-Chair

Gregg Biberdorf

Cathy Daily

Macie Martin

Mary Jane Rose

Neal Treadway

Beverly Martin, Library Liaison

Philomena Ross, Director Emeritus

President’s MessageFriends

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2015 Board Meeting ScheduleMarch 24 Franklin Branch

May 26 White River Branch

July 28 Clark Pleasant Branch

September 22 Trafalgar Branch

October Annual Meeting (TBA)

November 24 Franklin Branch

The month of March brings thoughts of longer days, warmer temperatures and St. Patrick’s Day. I hope you were able to participate in the JCPL Winter Reading Program, Live Green, Read Green in February.

You are encouraged to renew your membershipin the Friends. It helps to fund programming andpromotes love of the library and reading forall ages.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions for theFriends Board, please feel free to contact us through the website, pageafterpage.org.

Jane Bingham, Friends President

If youhaven’t beento the librarylately, you’re

overdue!

FRIENDS

May 14, 15, 16, 17Trafalgar Branch

August 27, 28, 29, 30White River Branch

November 12, 13, 14, 15Clark Pleasant Branch

2015BOOK SALE SCHEDULE

Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, and more, 24/7 with your library card. No Waiting.

1. Download the app or go to hoopladigital.com 2. Log in with your library card 3. Borrow free digital movies music, and more with no late fees!

Browse & Checkout 1. Browse or use the search box to find a feature-length movie, TV show, full-length album or audio book. Click “Borrow” when you find a title. 2. There are never any waiting lists. Titles are always available to check out. 3. After borrowing the item, go to “My titles” and play or listen to your title. 4. Create a list of your favorite titles to check out later.

Checkout Limits/Periods ➤ Each cardholder can check out up to 6 titles per month. ➤ Movies, TV Shows, & Videos: 3 days ➤ Music: 7 days ➤ Audiobooks: 21 days

Need Help? ➤ Read the Hoopla support website and FAQs ➤ Contact any JCPL Branch

BeginsMarch 7

TALK TO A LIBRARIAN

You can chat live with a JCPL staff member for help with your information seeking needs. You can use this service to access many library services, including:

➤ Finding library materials (books, movies, music) ➤ Basic reference questions ➤ Use of the library's online resources, including eBooks and eAudiobooks

Complex research requests may require follow-up at a later date. For extended, in-person assistance, please consider using our Book-a-Librarian service.

You can also reach us via text message at 317-900-4LIB (4542).Standard text messaging rates apply;consult your carrier's service plan for details. Automated hold and overduenotifications are not available via text message; please contact your branch's Circulation Department to receive automated email notifications.

Don't want to chat? You can submit a question to library staff via our web form, or call your branch directly during our regular operating hours.

SPOTLIGHT ON MARCH PROGRAMS

One-Stroke Decorative PaintingSaturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Clark Pleasant BranchLearn to blend, shade, and highlight all in one stroke. Instructor: Marilyn TentlerREGISTER

Seuss CelebrationSaturday, March 7, 10-10:45 a.m.White River BranchCome one, come all, we’ll have a ball! Reading and singing and crafts and play, that’s how we’ll celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! REGISTER

Woofs & Books Canine Reading BuddiesMonday, March 9, 6-7:30 p.m.Clark Pleasant BranchRegister for 15 minutes of reading time and improve your literacy skills and gain confidence by reading to “Canine Good Citizen Certified” reading buddies. REGISTER

How to Cut the Cable Cord & Stop Paying Hundreds of Dollars for TelevisionTuesday, March 10, 6:30-8 p.m.Clark Pleasant BranchLearn from Mr. Noobie, who will walk through your options for replacing cable or satellite, discuss the cost of each option, and explain what you’ll be gaining and what you’ll be givingup with each option. REGISTER

Amazing RobotsWednesday, March 11, 5:30-8 p.m.Clark Pleasant BranchCome see the fabulous inventions of Red Alert 1741, the award-winning Robotics Team from Center Grove High School. REGISTER

Every Child Ready to Read Parent WorkshopMonday, March 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark Pleasant Branch REGISTER

How to Use Google Calendar with Patric WelchThursday, March 19, 6:30-8 p.m.Trafalgar BranchLearn about views, navigating, settings, updating, recurring events, sharing, and more! REGISTER

Effective Communication Strategies with Alzheimer’s PatientsMonday, March 23, 2:00-3:30 p.m.Franklin Branch REGISTER

Book DiscussionWednesday, March 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m.White River BranchTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston REGISTER

Egg ScienceTuesday, March 31, 4:30 p.m.White River BranchEggs-traordinary science experiments using eggs…raw, boiled, and flying!REGISTER

For a listing of all programs please visit www.pageafterpage.org

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!

2015 Membership Card

Card bearer is entitled to all privileges of membership

Friends of Johnson County Public Library

FRIENDSofJohnson CountyPublic Library

2015 Membership Card

Card bearer is entitled to all privileges of membership

Friends of Johnson County Public Library

FRIENDSofJohnson CountyPublic Library

If you are a member, we thank you. If not, let’s get you signed up!

Show support for your public library by becoming a member -- for as little as $10 a year!

The Friends of Johnson County Public Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the library make information and knowledge accessible to the communities it serves. The Friends hold used book sales throughout the year and those proceeds help to support the numerous programs held at all four branches and the Adult Learning Center.

TO BECOME A MEMBER, visit any JCPL Branch or visit the library website at pageafterpage.org/FRIENDS.

Volunteers are not paid –– not because they are worthless -- they are priceless!

White River BranchSaturday, March 14

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Open to Teens

DRESSES • TUXESSHOES • ACCESSORIES

SHOP FOR PROM AT THE LIBRARY!

Project Prom

We will also be giving away Two discounted tuxedo rentals from

Sophia’s Bridal, Prom, and Tuxand a Custom-made prom dress

by a local seamstressFor more info, please contact Kelly Schmidt at the Franklin

Branch by calling 317-738-2833.