Friends of the Washington County Public Library
Everyone is encouraged to attend and Bring a Friend!
Welcome
Gail Riley is currently the Director of Curriculum/Instruction for Washington County School District, working with grades K-12 in all areas of instruction. She formerly was a teacher for 24 years at Chipley High School teaching Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. She will be discussing Common Core and other updates in our schools.
Gail is a graduate of Florida State University and received her Masters of Education in Leadership from University of West Florida. She is currently married to Kenny Riley and has three children.
Branching Out
information from the library branches. Drop by one of the branch libraries and see what's new.
Chipley Main Branch
Representative Marti Coley, dropped by to visit the Library~ thank you to all the Friends that stopped by.
Movie Night– February 18
Barbara will be reprinting the Historic Homes book of Chipley and will be taking orders. The cost of the book will be $30.00.
Sam Mitchell Branch
just got in: The new Nora Roberts, James Patterson,"CROSS MY HEART & FIRST LOVE" and " I EVEN FUNNIER:A MIDDLE SCHOOL STORY Christine Feehan,"DARK WOLF", Clive Cussler’s new book, “MIRAGE”, Stuart Woods, “STANDUP GUY” and Nora Roberts new book, “DARK WITCH”, and more!
Sunny Hills Branch
Sunny Hills Branch has many new fiction and non-fiction titles. One of the new non-ficton books is Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth. Author, Mark Hertsgaard has written about globel warming and environmental issues for 20 years. He's contributed to numerous National and International news organizations. This is a well researched, sobering, yet hopeful account of of what he's learned.
Wausau Branch
If you are interested in your library purchasing the top 10 for February let us know!
Koha is the name of the new computer circulating system that will be running the Library starting February 3rd, 2014. All branches will closed on February 3rd. The Chipley branch will open from 1-6pm.
n order to prepare for the conversion, the Library was closed on January 13th, 14th, and 15th, for Library staff to be trained.
On January 30th, all branches of the Library will close at their regularly scheduled times and be closed until February 3rd when the new system activates.
There will be no access to the system from January 31st to February 3rd.
This includes online renewals of books and checking out e-books. Patrons are encouraged to utilize the Library before the switch if there is an immediate informational need, and to please remember to be patient with Library staff during this transition as they strive to improve Library services.
Looking to sharpen your computer skills?
The Library will be offering a week-long, basic computer class, February 10-14, 2014, at the Chipley Library.
This hour-long class will be offered every morning, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., before the Library opens.Seating for this class is limited to ten people. For more information, or to register for the class, please call Barbara at 850-638-1314, or
email chipleylib@wcplfl.com.
Greetings Friends!Let me express to you how honored I feel to have the opportunity to serve as your president of Friends of the Library. Thank you for your confidence in me. Thank you, too, to all past officers and board members for the wonderful leadership you have provided this organization through the years.
The January meeting was most enjoyable as we heard many book reviews of our members' favorite books. I personally made a list of several books that I plan to read.. Thank you to our presenters.
The Board will meet Thursday, January 30th at 4:00 pm in the Library.
We will be discussing possible plans for our annual Game Night as well as other possible projects to support our library. If you have any suggestions, please contact one of the Board members. We welcome and solicit your input as we look for ways to enhance our libraries.
We need volunteers to host our meetings beginning with March. I will have a sign up sheet available at our February meeting.
We need volunteers to host our meetings beginning with March. I will have a sign up sheet available at our February meeting.
Also Joyce Odom has agreed to take our lunch orders. Make sure you contact her by the Monday before our meeting on Thursday with your order.
I look forward to working with you as we all work together to further support our libraries.
I look forward to working with you as we all work together to further support our libraries.
Remember, we welcome and invite your input.
Regards,
Pat Dickson
Regards,
Pat Dickson
President,
Friends of the
Library
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 writing peer critiques, workshops or classes, or just encouragement, may wish to attend. Meetings are the first Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Tai Chi for Health Class has been cancelled.
Lunch Menu for Feburary, 2014
Let Joyce Odom know, by noon, Monday , February 3, 2014,what your selection for a meal will be.
#1 Chicken Salad on Croissant-All white meat chicken combined with onion, celery, mayonnaise and lemon juice served on an airy croissant.
#2 Ham & Swiss Sandwich-Thinly sliced ham, with swiss cheese, served on toasted bread with lettuce and tomato.
#3 Greek Salad-Crisp Romaine lettuce topped with red onions, pepperocini, black olives, seasoned croutons, feta cheese & creamy herb dressing. .
#4 Club Wrap-Diced bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and thinly sliced turkey wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
· Side selection is Pasta Salad- Bowtie pasta, hothouse cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, celery, kalamata olives and Feta cheese coated in a garlic, wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.
· Dessert is Sugar Cookies
· Drink Selections are Coke, Diet Coke, Sweetened or Unsweetened Tea.
