Welcomes all Friends to their monthly meeting Thursday,

January 3rd, 2013, from 12:00-1:00pm, at the Blue Lake Community Center.

Everyone is encouraged to attend!

Since we aren’t having a Board meeting, our next meeting is for all members to attend. It is our regular luncheon meeting which will be held Thursday, January 3rd at 12 o’clock noon at the Blue Lake facility. Also, our dear Beth, who has prepared our lunches for several years has had a heart attack and is at home mending. I have tried to contact her to find out how she is doing but have not been able to. If any of you know how she is doing, please let me know.




At our January meeting it has been suggested that we bring a bag lunch and just eat together as we have been doing but just bring our own meal. We will continue with the meeting as we usually do with a business meeting and program. Remember, our program is put on by the members. This is one of my favorites as different members share a book they have read and one they found highly interesting. So, keep that in mind for the meeting.

If anyone has an item for the newsletter, contact Zedra and she will put it in the newsletter for you. I look forward to seeing each of you and hearing about a book you have read.

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances concerning Boar Deli, January’s Friends meeting will not be catered. Friends are encouraged to bring their own lunch for this meeting until such a time that other catering arrangements can be made.

This January, let the “Book Nook” help you make and keep some New Year’s resolutions. Check out one of our books on health, finance, or travel.

Let 2013 be the year of change for you!

Friends of the Library Game Night
Thursday, March 7, 2013

Washington County Agriculture Center

6:00 - 9:00 P. M.

$10.00

All proceeds are given to the library to use for the purchase of books and other materials. Tickets will be available for Friends to begin sales at the January 4th meeting of Friends. You may purchase a ticket/s from any member of Friends of the Library, the main library in Chipley or any of the branch libraries in Wausau, Vernon and Sunny Hills.

When you purchase your ticket, you may choose a game that is listed on the ticket or add a game of your choice.

Get your bridge, domino, Bunco, canasta group, or whatever game you wish to play together and join us for an evening of good food, fellowship and fun.

Tai Chi for Health Class,

8 a.m., each Tuesday @ Your Library in Chipley.

Classes are free and open to the public.

People of all ages find tai chi to be a gentle, effective way to recharge and relax. Whether you are in your first decade of life or your tenth, you will derive benefits from practicing Tai Chi.

The effects of Tai Chi are well studied, particularly in the population of people over 60 years old. The cardio-respiratory benefits of tai chi revealed by studies in China include improved resting blood pressure, improved oxygen capacity, and improved overall capacity of the cardiovascular system as demonstrated during exercise testing. Research has also demonstrated that Tai Chi practice improves strength, balance, and bone density.

Writers Group

Each month a friendly bunch of writers, readers, and storytellers who take it upon themselves to share a wealth of creativity.

Writers who need support for their work, either through writing peer critiques, workshops or classes, or just encouragement.

Join us every third Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

                                                        From the staff @ Your Library ~



Update

AS a reminder, there will not be a meeting in December. We wish you all a Merry Christmas!
From the staff at Washington County Public Library.

The next meeting will be January 3rd, 2013 Everyone is asked to be prepared to share their book review.

Donate bags of wrapped candy THIS WEEK!

Is Saturday, October 27^th from 4-6pm

 

Philip Rountree Stadium

Ms. Barbara and Ms. Zedra will be there for the kids of our county.

Welcomes Alisa James to their monthly meeting Thursday,

November 1^st, 2012, from 12:00-1:00pm, at the Blue Lake Community Center.  

Everyone is encouraged to attend!

Air Force Reservist Col. Alisa James is hardly your typical Air Force colonel. A practicing attorney in Panama City, the tall 55 year-old can as easily blend with the attorney crowd at the courthouse as she can with the military in some of the most dangerous places an American service member can be deployed.

James was sent overseas as a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps, also known as JAG or JAG Corps, which refers to the legal branch or specialty of the U. S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and Navy. She was sent to Afghanistan to train "judges and cops" in procedures like forensics.

Col. Alisa James is in the process of writing her first book about her experiences.

 

THIS month by calling Renae Rountree, at 638-1314 by noon, on Monday, October 29, 2012.  

  The cost of the meal is $7.00.

Be ready to let her know which number sandwich and drink you would like. If you cannot find your menu, please contact a Friend.

The meal is being catered again by Boar-Deli, and includes a six-inch sub, chips, pickle, drink, and dessert.

President’s Message

November is the month that we give thanks in many ways and I have lots of Friends that I need to thank.  Here is a partial list:

Roberta Lampe, a Friend, has been very ill for a couple of months in intensive care.  She is to get out of the hospital on Thursday, October18th, her husband reported to me.  I have missed her in our meetings and called to tell her how we had missed her only to find out how sick she was.  She is really a beautiful person, inside and out.  I can’t wait until we see her back at Friends meetings.

Our Book Sale was a success.  We didn’t make as much as in the past, $450, but, that will be a big help to the Library.  Thanks to all who made it successful.  Everyone who participated contributed so much, not only to help with the sales, but with greeting and talking to the folks who came by.  It was truly rewarding and amazing to see what books the folks were interested in.  Not your usual “bestsellers” for the most part.  A special thanks goes to a good friend, Susan Roberts, who worked many hours to make the library look attractive and clean.  Another good friend, Jeanne Lavender, put the paperback mystery books in alphabetical order. I heard good comments about that.

We have funds to purchase the library sign and Linda has the paperwork in the works to make it all happen.  Hopefully, there is no big holdup anywhere and we will see the sign up soon.

I was deeply touched when a Friend, who was helping with the Book Sale, asked, “Do you have a secretary yet?”  I said, “No.” And, she said, “I’ll do it.”  That person is Leola Porter, who has been secretary before.  I’m so grateful for her offer.  Thanks a million, Leola!

And, one last thing, Merle Jones has agreed to be in charge of “Game Night” with everyone’s help she says.  It does take all of us and I appreciate all the work the Friends do to make our library better.

Pat Graham would like her book back that was borrowed. Please drop it off at any branch.

Tai Chi for Health Class, 8 a.m., each Tuesday  @ Your Library in Chipley.    Classes are free and open to the public. People of all ages find tai chi to be a gentle, effective way to recharge and relax. Whether you are in your first decade of life or your tenth, you will derive benefits from practicing Tai Chi.   The effects of Tai Chi are well studied, particularly in the population of people over 60 years old. The cardio-respiratory benefits of tai chi revealed by studies in China include improved resting blood pressure, improved oxygen capacity, and improved overall capacity of the cardiovascular system as demonstrated during exercise testing. Research has also demonstrated that Tai Chi practice improves strength, balance, and bone density.

 

This November break away from traditional Thanksgiving meals with one of our cookbooks filled with recipes designed to tease your tastebuds!

 

Enjoy an evening of delightful music on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6pm in the meeting room of the Chipley Library. Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man, will present a one hour performance. Through the marriage of wit and finesse, Gurnsey charms his audiences, sweeping them into tales of wayward voyages, unrequited love and the vibrantly colorful lives of many Irish tales.

 His unique talents with traditional Celtic instruments such as the concertina, bodhran, bones and mandolin, add an air of authenticity to each piece and his stirringly rich bass voice provides the foundation for the hauntingly beautiful melodies.

 

 

Book Sale @ your Washington County Public Libraries

Sam Mitchell Branch Book Sale.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday; November 13^th, 14^th  & 16^th during business hours.

Monday, November 19^th and Tuesday, November 20th, the Chipley Branch of the Washington County Public Library will have a book sale from 10am to 4pm in the meeting room. Help the library to purchase new materials for its collection while finding great new additions to your personal library collection!

“It was from my own early experience that I decided there was no use to which money could be applied so productive of good to boys and girls who have good within them and ability and ambition to develop it as the founding of a public library”
Andrew Carnegie

October

      Friends of the Washington County Public Library

will have the first meeting of the new season on Thursday, October 4^th, 2012 , from 12:00-1:00pm,

at the Blue Lake Community Center.

Everyone is encouraged to attend!

Robert S. Davis was born June 1, 1943, and reared in Calhoun County, Florida. He received his high school education in the Calhoun County Public Schools System. His undergraduate work was at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, and University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1979.  He received his Master of Christian Education at Southern Christian College, in Blountstown and his Doctorate in Christian Education at Southern Christian College. Robert is a dedicated genealogist and historian (you can’t be good at one, without the other), specializing in that period of time between the War of Independence and the conclusion of the Florida Indian Wars. Doctor Davis, besides working on the sequel to Out of Savannah, is working on a book about Major David Moniac (pronounced Manack). Major Moniac was a Creek Indian and a graduate of West Point. He was killed in Action while leading his men in the Battle of Wahoo Swamp, in the Second Indian War.

 

Fall into a scary good book this October! Check out one of our spine tingling mysteries or a ghastly horror novel on the display table by the circulation desk.

Make your Reservations

this month by calling Rosa Nell  Baxley by noon, on Monday,

September 24,2012.   The cost of the meal is $7.00.

Be ready to let her know which number sandwich and drink you would like. If you cannot find your menu, please contact a Friend.

The meal is being catered again by Boar-Deli, and includes a six-inch sub, chips, pickle, drink, and dessert.

 

President’s Newsletter Notes

Ruth’s Article

Members, let’s remember our Book Sale which is scheduled for Friday –hours 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. and Saturday, 9:00 A.M. until 12 noon.  If you haven’t signed up, you can call me at 638-1442 or 638-6407.  We have slots available at all times except 11:00-12:00 noon on Friday.  Two persons have already signed up for both of these times.   Thank you, members, for always volunteering to help in this worthy cause.

We are so sorry that Ricky Biggins is leaving us.  She has been such a good member and a great secretary for the Friends luncheon business meeting as well as the Board meeting.  We will truly miss her.  I hope she will give us her new address so we can keep in touch with her.  We do need a new secretary since she has left.  If you know of someone that you think would like to be secretary or who would take the job, let me know.  We need someone before the next meetings.  Just give me a call about that person or about yourself.

The Board and membership have approved a sign for the library and the purchase of it.  I am ready to give the information to Linda for her to begin the process of purchase.  Also, if any of you know a bricklayer who wouldn’t mind doing a small job and will work for pennies, let me know.  (Is there anyone out there like that?)  We need help for sure.

Lastly, thank you for your attendance at board meetings and the luncheon meeting.  Last time we had excellent attendance.  Remember, the board meets Thursday, September 27 at 4:00 P.M. at the library and the luncheon meeting is Thursday, October 4.  We start gathering at the luncheon meeting at 11:30 and begin eating at noon.

Thank you for you for your support and generosity. The Friends as well as the library staff make my tenure pleasurable.  You are a great group to work with.

"A library's function is to give the public in the quickest and cheapeast way information, inspiration, and recreation. If a better way than the book can be found, we should use it."    Melvil Dewey (1851-1931)

September 2012

will have the first meeting of the new season on Thursday, September 6^th, 2012 , from 12:00-1:00pm,

at the Blue Lake Community Center.  

Everyone is encouraged to attend!

Our libraries are not cloisters for an elite. They are for the people, and if they are not used, the fault belongs to those who do not take advantage of their wealth.
(Louis Dearborn L'Amour. From: Education of a Wandering Man)v

Author Chuck Barrett will be sharing his new thriller, THE TOYMAKER, with FRIENDS at our September meeting. He grew up in Panama City, graduated from Auburn University and is a retired air traffic controller. He is a veteran commercial pilot and flight instructor.
THE TOYMAKER is a sequel to the Savannah Project. Both books feature Jake Pendleton and promise nonstop adventure.                                                    Barrett’s first writing experience was drafting labor agreements. He started writing fiction in 1998 in his spare time. His first novel, The Savannah Project, was released in March 2010. This thriller interweaves his aviation expertise, a long-held passion for writing and a keen sense of suspense. In 2011, The Savannah Project became an award-winning novel, winning awards in ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Award, International Book Awards, and Reader View’s Reviewer’s Choice Awards. He resides in Northeast Florida with his wife, Debi.

Please notice the NEW library hours of operation.

Monday — Thursday           9:30 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

 

 

RENAE'S

This month let your library card turn you into a world traveler.

 Check out a fascinating book about another country and let your imagination take you on a journey!

Make our Reservations for

this month by calling Rosa Nell  Baxley by noon, on Monday,

August 27, 2012.   The cost of the meal is $7.00.

Be ready to let her know which number sandwich and drink you would like.
If you cannot find your menu, please contact a Friend.

The meal is being catered again by Boar-Deli,
and includes a six-inch sub, chips, pickle, drink, and dessert.

President’s Newsletter Notes

We’ve all had a summer break from meetings, and I hope everyone has had an exciting and relaxing time.  If you are like me, you wonder where the time has gone.

 When we last met, we were discussing building a sign for the library and we have made some progress with that.  We had voted on a sign with letters that could be put up manually as that is what the library staff preferred.  Another preference by the planning committee and board was to use “like bricks” for columns around the sign and maybe for the base.  We will have a report on that at our next board and membership meetings.  Both board and membership must vote to approve whatever is done with a majority vote.  Hopefully, we will be in a position to make recommendations – that is my goal.

Money ? We’ll discuss that.  Did anyone get the same phone I received?  “Mrs. McCrary, you have been selected to receive a donation for your favorite charity.  We just need your email address and you must reply by August 25^th. “ Well, everyone knows my favorite concerns now are my church, library, and Vernon High School.  Do you think I will get enough to fund all of those projects?   Oh, well.  I’ve never had money fall from the sky. 

Looking forward to the rest of the year with great programs and ideas to help our wonderful library and staff!   

Tai Chi for Health Class 8 a.m. each Tuesday  @ Your Library in Chipley.

Classes are free and open to the public.

People of all ages find tai chi to be a gentle, effective way to recharge and relax. Whether you are in your first decade of life your tenth, you will derive benefits from practicing Tai Chi.

The effects of Tai Chi are well studied, particularly in the population of people over 60 years old. The cardio-respiratory benefits of tai chi revealed by studies in China include improved resting blood pressure, improved oxygen capacity, and improved overall capacity of the cardiovascular system as demonstrated during exercise testing. Research has also demonstrated that Tai Chi practice improves strength, balance, and bone density.

Each year the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs makes grants available to pay for artists to come to rural areas to perform. Washington County Public Library applied for and received a grant to have Donna Wissinger and Artz Out Loud come to Chipley.

On Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

at the Blue Lake Community Center, they will stage a combination of their two most popular productions, “Legendary Florida” and “Southern Voices”. This program is sure to delight all ages. Tickets for this event will be available beginning August 27 at the Chipley Branch of the Washington County Public Library. For more information about Donna, visit her website at www.donnawissinger.com.

May 2012

Friends of the Library will have their meeting on

Thursday, May 3, from

12:00-1:00pm, at the Blue Lake Community Center.

Everyone is invited to attend!

Our special guest speaker will be Renae Rountree with the First Adult Summer Reading Program 

 “Between the Covers”

This May,

Come in and browse one of our displays featuring famous mothers, in honor of

Mother’s Day.

We will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on May 28, 2012.

You may have heard about our e-books  but have you heard about our e-audiobooks? Washington County Public Library along with Recorded Books is happy to provide you with OneClickDigital. Going on a long drive? Hundreds of e-audiobooks are available to download to your computer and MP3 player to help the miles pass quickly. For more information, visit your library and stay tuned for classes on the service in the next few months!

Ruth’s President’s Message

This is our last newsletter before the summer break and I almost missed it. Thanks to Zedra who took my notes late and Gladys Stephens who let me use her computer in North Georgia, I made the deadline.

The sign committee composed of Pat Dickson, Euba Nall, John and Kathy Foster, Linda Norton, Ruth McCrary met Monday April 16 at the library. Jo Robinson-Floyd, committee member, was absent. David Pettis, City Permits Division, met with the committee and discussed requirements of the city, county, and Florida Department of Transportation. David and Dan Miner have helped us tremendously and we thank them very much! The committee will have a report for the board at their next meeting.

Remember our luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 3 at noon at the Blue Lake Recreational Center. Contact Rosa Nell Baxley to order a meal for the luncheon. Rosa Nell does a great job with this as she did with the recent publicity for Game Night!

I hope you all have a great summer and we'll get back together in September.

“It is a man’s duty to have book. A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessities of life.” Henry Ward Beecher

The emergence of the modern information society and its increased emphasis on the collection, use, and storage of personal data has enabled the growth of surveillance and the loss of privacy. Do you know your rights? Choose Privacy Week, May 1-7, 2012, opens library users to a national conversation about privacy rights in a digital age.  Come in and watch an information DVD on your Privacy.

Make your lunch reservations this month by calling Rosa Nell Baxley, by noon, on Monday,

April 2, 2012. The cost of the meal is $7.00.

Be ready to let her know which number sandwich and drink you would like. If you cannot find your menu, please contact a Friend. The meal is being catered again by Boar-Deli, and includes a six-inch sub, chips, pickle, drink, and dessert.