NOTES BETWEEN FRIENDS
Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library - 8th and Franklin
Olympia, WA
August/September 2001

Officers and Board 2000-02

President: Jean Finely 866-2470

1st VP (Membership): JoAnn Sterbis: 754-7005

2nd VP (Co-Chair Book Sales): Wilma Bullington 352-0625

Nancy Motomatsu

Sec.: Jacqueline Williamson

Treasurer: Beth Dubey

Board Members:

Larry Bauman

Mary Campbell

Vicky Friend

Robert Harris

Eileen Keith

Georgia Munger

Winnifred Olsen

Irene Osborn

Mollianne Pickett

Evelyn Walseth

Sally Winslow

Harriet Yarowsky

Communications Committee

Jean Finely: President

Eileen Keith: Editor

Larry Bauman: Web Page

JoAnn Sterbis

Joan & Todd Heilanday

Audrey Streeter

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TIMELINE

Olympia Timberland Library

By Winnifred Olsen

Nov. 1914-Thurston County agreed to contribute half the cost of the annual upkeep of the library which then became known as the Olympia and Thurston County Public Library.

1917-Library sends out first shipment of books donated by citizens to soldiers in training camps

Fall Book Sale in October

The Friends of the Olympia Library fall book sale will again be at two locations: the meeting room at the library and Oliver’s Northwest Restaurant at Aladdin Best Western on Capitol Way. Friday, October 6 is for members only. Invitations to members will be mailed the last week of September. The sale for the general public will be at both locations on Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7. Flyers will be available and mailed in mid-September.

Programs for Children and Families

There are a few programs left in the Summer Reading Adventure sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library. The Crazy Science Series for children eight and up has scheduled “Electric Lemons” for Tuesday August 7 (repeated August 14) and “Slime” for August 21 (repeated August 28). These are presented at 3-3:30 p.m. and are limited to 25 people. Register at the Youth Services Desk or call (360) 352-0595.

On August 6 Programs For Families presents “Instant Plays” in which the audience will participate in plays based on Harry Potter. On August 14 “The Mad Scientist” will enlist members of the audience to demonstrate important concepts of basic science. Finally, on August 21, a puppet show will feature Winnie the Pooh and Friends. All programs begin at 7:00 p.m. Free tickets will be given to 40 people starting 15 minutes before the program.

TRL.InfoLinks

Timberland Regional Library’s internet web site has an extensive array of reference sites and information resources. The web site is www.timberland.lib.wa.us. Then click on TRL Info Links. When that page comes up scroll until you find a site that looks interesting. For example, students and adults will find a long list of encyclopedias, dictionaries and indexes. Adults can explore “What Do I Read Next” and “NoveList” for suggestions for leisure reading.

Computer Classes

If you want to become more skillful at finding your way around the internet, sign up for one of the ongoing internet classes at Olympia Timberland Library. Introductory computer classes are also offered. There is no charge. Stop by the Information Desk or call the library at (360) 352-0595 to obtain a schedule or to register.

Olympia Page Turners Begins in September

Books for discussion have been selected for September-May. The first meeting is Sept. 7, 10-12 noon, in the meeting room. The books are “The Hours” by Michael Cunningham and/or “Mrs Dalloway” by Virginia Wolf.