Library Closings and Director Update |
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The Palo Alto City Council will
likely vote on June 16 on a number of budget items
that affect the libraries. Among the
recommendations from the Finance Committee are to
hire a library director by the end of the year,
close the Terman Park Library, continue to have
the Downtown Library open only five days per week,
and have the College Terrace library resume being
open six days per week. See Palo
Alto Weekly article. Newspapers and city
staff have attributed the Finance Committee's recommendation to
unfreeze the library director position to our recent campaign.
The Council received 257 green postcards that we asked people to
send in, many with added personalized messages, 298 signatures,
and 34 letters and e-mails, all in favor of hiring a library
director.
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Terman Book Sales Likely to End |
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This month's book sale is likely to be the last at
Terman, due to the closing of the Terman Park Library. Please take advantage of our
unbelievably low $2.50 a bag sale there this month. Meanwhile, we
hope to obtain additional sales space at Cubberley so that we can
continue to offer our half-priced bargain books. We will keep
subscribers to this newsletter informed as to where and when upcoming sales will be.
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Summer Reading Program for Kids and
Teens Starts
June 12 |
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The Palo Alto Library's summer reading program runs
for children and teens from June 12 until August 1. Each participant
picks a reading goal (or listening goal, for pre-readers). Upon
reaching the goal, each child receives a certificate, a free paperback
book (courtesy of the Friends of the Palo Alto Library), a coupon for free
books at the Friends of the Palo Alto Library book sale, a coupon for a
free pizza, and other special surprises. Sign up begins on June 12,
and you can enroll at any library or online (children
through 5th grade or older
children).
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Free Computer Lessons at Library |
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The Palo Alto Library offers a free, one-hour,
one-on-one introduction to the Internet, using volunteer tutors. If
you know people who haven't yet used the Internet, this is a great way to
help them get started. Sessions are available at the Main (329-2664), Downtown (329-2641), and
Mitchell Park (329-2568) libraries. Call to reserve a time slot or
for more information.
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Free Storytelling Workshop on June 14 |
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The
Friends of the Palo Alto Library are happy to offer a free
workshop for adults and older teens who would like to learn how
to tell stories. Both new and seasoned storytellers are
welcome. The workshop runs from 10 am to 5 pm on June 14
at the Terman Park Library meeting room. During break
times, you'll also be
able to visit our Terman book sale just a few rooms
away. Please bring a bag lunch, wear comfortable clothing,
and bring a short three to five minute story to work on. Cathryn
Fairlee will lead exercises in voice, gestures,
improvisation, visualization, feedback, and more. This
event is also sponsored by the Peninsula Story Guild.
Please register by e-mail.
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Board of Directors Updates |
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We're very sad to say goodbye to two board members, Cecilia Rodriguez
and Norma Burchard. Meanwhile, Steve Staiger, well-known as Palo
Alto's resident historian, has joined our board, and Shantha Mohan is our new vice-president.
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Libraries Close on July 4 |
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All Palo Alto libraries will be closed on Friday,
July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. You can always find the latest
library hours via the Internet.
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