About our Organization

The purpose of the Friends organization is to provide support for the Washington County Public Library by providing materials and equipment, which would otherwise be unavailable, assisting the library staff in its programs, and making our citizens aware of the important role the public library plays in our community.



Wednesday, October 22, 2014

November 2014








Friends of the Washington County Public Library
will meet...



Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.  In the Ag Center.  

Everyone is encouraged to attend and Bring a Friend!


Our November speaker for Friends of the Library will be Diane Phillips McKeithen, a Bay County native and wife of Frank McKeithen, sheriff of Bay County. She is a retired school teacher who has written her first novel, In An Instant. The book is classified as a young adult novel but the  majority of readers have been adults.

The novel centers around  eight teenagers in the small town of Lake View where everyone in the community, as well as world wide, ages 16 and older, die. These teenagers must take responsibility for the surviving Lake View children. The lives, loves, and struggles of these eight teens are intricately weaved as they face their future. We hope you will come join our group, enjoy a bag lunch, and listen to an interesting book review.

Books will be available to purchase if you are interested.
   Branching Out
              information from the library branches

                        Drop by one of the branch libraries and see what's new.

 Need information on  amendments? Pick up a brochure provided by the Supervisor of Elections office and come see the display that Chris made for Voter’s Awareness. 
 
This months movies will be  A Winter’s Tale on the 6th of November at 4pm and Maleficent on the 18th at 3:30pm


Sam Mitchell Branch
Sam Mitchell has new hours: Monday 9-6  closed for lunch 12-1, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-6, and Friday 9-3.  All libraries will be CLOSED Friday, Nov. 7 for PLAN Annual Meeting training, The 11th for Veteran’s Day, and  the 24-28th for Thanksgiving. Movie day November  18, and  December 16, at 3:30 pm

Sunny Hills Branch

We have a book for everyone at Sunny Hills Branch Library.  Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening is so much more than the title implies.  Carol Wall has written a lovely, insightful memoir of her relationship with a wonderful gardener and a complex and inspiring man. There are two new cat mysteries for cat lovers who like a good whodoneit.  Patricia Fry's Cat-Eye Witness and Karen Anne Golden's The Cats that Chased the Storm. are fast-paced and fun.

  

Wausau Branch

The Fever is Megan Abbott's story of a strange illness that starts to spread in a high school among the girls, puzzling the health professionals and frightening parents. Both the hysteria and the secrets revealed are thought provoking.  This is an interesting peek into the thought processes of teenage girls:  New at Wausau Library.



  Thanksgiving provides us an opportunity to reflect on life and appreciate what we have been given. This fall, I find myself especially thankful for the Library staff. Their commitment to their jobs and their love of the library makes it possible for us to provide great service to our patrons. They work hard and make  miracles happen when there is little money or not enough time to get everything done in a day. It is only when things don’t run as smoothly (like not many new books on the shelf or a closed sign on a library door) that you realize the integral part each person plays within the system. The ability to step up and continue to handle issues when someone is out sick or has an emergency  is not something that  everyone possesses. Washington County Public Library is blessed with a staff that possesses these qualities.  Please, when you see members of the library staff this month, express your gratitude for the work that they do and let them know that they are appreciated!

Renae




   
Each month, a friendly bunch of writers, readers, and storytellers take

 it upon themselves to share a wealth of creativity.
      
Writers who need support for their work, either through peer critiques

workshops or classes, or just encouragement, may wish to attend.


Meetings are the first Thursday at 2:00 p.m






Dear friends,  
I know everyone is  enjoying the much cooler weather that has finally come our way.  In this part of the country,  fall is a welcome reward for having survived the      summer.  Before we turn around, however, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be upon us. 

Please note that our Board meeting has been changed to Wednesday, October  29, at 4:00 p.m., at the library.  
The regular November meeting will be Nov. 6, noon, at the Ag Center. Please invite a friend and don't forget to place your lunch order by Monday, November 3.

Susan Roberts has been doing an outstanding job of booking various speakers for our meetings. Let's make sure we show our appreciation for her hard work.  Thanks, Susan.

We are continuing with our efforts to establish Friends of the Library groups in Sunny Hills, Vernon, and Wausau.  

I want to emphasize, however, that The Friends of the Library    supports not only the Chipley branch, but also the branches in Sunny Hills and Vernon.  If you know of folks in those communities who would like to get involved with our efforts, please invite them to attend one of our meetings.  We would love for them to join us in our support of the Washington County Libraries.

Sarah Franklin has graciously agreed to chair the Game Night activity.  Please help Sarah as much as you can, as this fund-raiser requires much planning and attention to detail.  Last year's event was a success!

I am looking forward to meeting with the board on Oct. 29, and to seeing each of you on Nov. 6.

Regards,
Pat Dickson                                    
President Friends of the Library





  •  Chicken Salad on Croissant-All white meat chicken combined with onion, celery, mayonnaise and lemon juice served with an airy croissant.


  • Piggy Potato-Baked potato topped with pulled pork BBQ, bacon bits, broccoli and shredded cheese. Sour cream and butter on the side.


  • Cobb Salad-Crisp lettuce, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, diced chicken breast, sugar snap peas and crumbled bacon served with ranch dressing.


  • Club Wrap-Diced bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and thinly sliced turkey wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.


Side selection is Pasta Salad- tri-colored pasta, hothouse cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, celery, olives and Feta cheese coated in a garlic, wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.  


  • Dessert is Rocky Road Brownie.

Drink Selections are Coke, Diet Coke, Water,Sweetened or Unsweetened Tea.

Monday, September 22, 2014

October 2014


 Friends of the
 
will meet on 
Thursday, October 2, 2014,  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.   
In the Ag Center.  

Everyone is encouraged to attend and Bring a Friend!

 Norma Hubbard will be out special guest!
Norma Hubbard, an author and storyteller.  Norma is a Southern writer and storyteller who was born, reared, and educated in New Orleans, in both Catholic and public schools.  Upon graduating from high school, she attended a finishing school for single young women.  She came to live in Panama City, in 1967, and lives in a hundred-year-old-house. 
Norma is the author of two novels:  The Archbishop’s Daughter and the Haunting of Willow Wynne, and is the creator of an audio cassette called, “Once Upon A Time in the Sixteenth Century in St. Andrew, Florida. “  She will bring copies of her novels for those who might be interested.
Norma performs a one-woman act, and her repertoire includes storytelling.  For the Friends meeting, she is telling the story of “The Life of Andrew and Rachel Jackson.”   She also tells of children who fought in the American Revolutionary War.  In this particular story, she tells of 10-year-old Andrew Jackson fighting in the Revolutionary War.
Norma performs these and other presentations for schools, libraries, and clubs. You will enjoy Norma as she tells her stories.  Be sure to come to Friends meeting on October 2nd and hear some of what she provides.  She has many, many other stories to share; such as: Mary Ball Washington – George’s Mother, The poet, Emily Dickenson, The warrior, Osceola,  The love story of John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, which began on the Mayflower, and Fabulous New Orleans in the 1700’s.

          Branching Out information from the library branches. Drop by one of the branch libraries and see what's new.

The American Red Cross will be in the foyer of the Chipley branch  on Monday, October 6th, answering questions about provided volunteer opportunities and services. Make sure you are prepared if disaster comes your way!

The BookPage provided by the Friends of the Library has continued to be popular. Copies can be found on the front circulation desk at the beginning of each month. BookPage’s goal is to recommend the best books for readers of all types, whether you' are interested in literary fiction or romance, history, or science fiction, cookbooks, or children's books. The magazine focuses on new releases and tailor reviews for the general reader—the true booklover is always on the lookout for the next great read.
Check out the library’s new display, #1s, in the adult section. These books are the first in series that you might have missed. Find an exciting new author and series today!


Sunny Hills Branch

Award-winning author, Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See, is a beautifully written book to live in for a while.  New for dystopia fans is Alexander Gordo Smith's Escape  From Furnace Series. You will find it in the Juvenile section, but young adults will like it too. 


 Sam Mitchell Branch
There was a great turn out for the two weeks before school started –Movie Day. Movie Day will start-up again in October. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the book sale. It was a great success. Some of the new books on display are: The Queen of the Tearling, by Erika Johansen, The lost Island, by Douglas Preston, and Bull River, by Robert Knott. Do not forget to visit our website to see all the online resources for free. The library and the patrons would like to thank WCBOCC and the City of Vernon for all that was done to keep the library open.

At Wausau Branch, there is The Encyclopedia of Immaturity, for kids of all ages.  Percy Jackson's Greek Gods is a gorgeous mythology book by Rick Riordan with fantastic illustrations by John Rocco.  In the collections, are  good new Adult fiction titles like Chris Bohjalian's Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands, and Tom Bouman's mystery, Dry Bones in the Valley. 

 Upcoming Events where YOUR library will be!

 
Join Us at the CHS Homecoming Parade!

Washington County Public Library and the Washington County Sheriff’s Explorers have partnered this year. Bringing awareness to the children of the area, stresses that we are all good guys.
 Explorers will be reading stories for children between the hours of 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
   Spread the word, and give your support!

 


Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for the productive meeting on        September 3.  It was a joy    seeing each of you after our three month summer break.

One item of business that was discussed was the     possibility of moving two of our meetings, one to the Sunny Hills Library and another to the municipal   building in Vernon.  We want to be a civic group that includes members of all the communities in our county.  We will have further discussion of this issue at the Oct. 2 meeting.  Be considering how we can invite citizens of those communities to join us in our endeavors to provide    support for all branches of the Washington County Library.

We will also be volunteering to help with the book sale scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11.  Check your calendars and come prepared to sign up for a specific time to work.

The Board will meet Thursday, Sept. 25 at 4:00 at the library.

Remember to place your lunch order by Monday, Sept. 29 with Joyce Odom at 638-1736.



Regards,
Pat Dickson
,                                     President Friends of the Library
Lunch Menu for October 2, 2014
Let Joyce Odom know, by noon, Monday, what your selection for a meal will be.
· Chicken Salad on Croissant-All white meat chicken combined with onion, celery, mayonnaise and lemon juice, served on an airy croissant.
· Piggy Potato
· Cobb Salad-Crisp lettuce, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, diced chicken breast, sugar snap peas and crumbled bacon, served with ranch dressing.
· Club Wrap-Diced bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and thinly sliced turkey, wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.

 Each month, a friendly bunch of writers, readers, and storytellers take it upon themselves to share a wealth of creativity.  Writers who need support for their work, either through peer critiques, workshops or classes, or just encouragement, may wish to attend. Meetings are the first Thursday at 2:00 p.m
Calendar for October

1st         Lego Club Home School Day 1:00-5:00 p.m.
2nd        Friends Luncheon at noon
             Writer’s Group 2.00 p.m.
             Theater Thursday “Life of Pi” 4:00 p.m.
6th        Red Cross in Lobby
10th   Pizza Hut Fundraiser
13th      Head Start Field Trip
             Lego Club
14th      WC Explore–A–Story
15th      Vernon Elementary Author Study
16th      HallowScream Movie ‘Carrie’
20th      No School
21st      Letter Learners  10:30 a.m.
           Captain America Winter Solider Movie 3:30 p.m.
22nd    Vernon Elementary Author Study
23rd    HallowScream Movie ‘Misery’
27th     Lego Club
28th    StoryTime Letter Learners
           WCSO Explorers Story
29th     Friends Board Mtg
30th    HallowScream Movie ‘Cujo’

  The new year for the Library starts in October. This year is already shaping up to be an excellent one.
Washington County Public Library will receive additional money from both the State of Florida and Washington County.
This will allow us to hire more staff to help provide quality service to patrons and to extend hours at two branch locations. Please thank your County Commissioners when you see them for recognizing the needs of the Library.
During Chipley Homecoming, the Library will be participating in a fundraiser with Pizza Hut. In the newsletter, you will find a voucher code. When you purchase anything from Pizza Hut (dine in, delivery, or carryout) on October 10th, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Library. Additional vouchers will be available at all library   locations.
Finally, previously, I mentioned the Library will be doing a community needs assessment of services. I will be passing out a five-question survey at the Friends’ Luncheon for you to fill out.
It does not take more than a few minutes to fill out but the impact of your response will determine library services for the next few years.
Please take the time to let your opinion be known!
Renae