TIMELINE

By Winnifred Olsen
1997-A second bond election failed with less than 50% approval.
1998-Timberland libraries became a free internet resource.
1998– On December 10,“Then and Now” exhibit highlighted 20th anniversary party hosted by the Friends.
1999-Free computer classes for young and older patrons were offered.

VOLUNTEERS HONORED AT TEA

At a recognition celebration on June 22, Cheryl Heywood, Library Manager, welcomed Friends and volunteers and thanked them for their efforts on behalf of the library. “We couldn’t do what we do as well as we do it without the help of the volunteers,” she said. She made special mention of the teen volunteers. During the past year, Friends has donated a sculpture by a local artists, purchased shelving units and emergency kits, and provided on-going support to adult and children’s reading programs and for staff training. Jean Finely, Friends president, gave a special note of thanks to the book sorters who meet weekly to select donated books for the book sales. They include Wanda Hedrick, Marilyn and Wayne Albro, Larry Bauman, Wilma Bullington, Joan and Tod Heilenday, Helen Keiser, Nancy and Toshiko Motomatsu, Irene Osborn, Jane Shiner, Patti Trimm and Mary Lou VonBurgen.

Georgia Munger, Friends Board Member, local artist and former school librarian, gave a interesting and entertaining talk on book illustrations. She showed a variety of examples. She said the images in a book must “please the eye, expand awareness, tell a story, or enrich a story.”

SEA SPLASH IS THEME FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Friends of the Olympia Library is supporting Timberland Regional Library’s summer reading program for infants, toddlers, children and teens. Among the events are treasure hunts, a juggler; a talk on blue and humpback whales; a puppet theatre; creating colorful fish banners; book reviews for teens; magician Jeff Evans returns with “Secrets of the Wizards” and “Wacky Wednesdays” in August where participants create hats with a nautical theme. Participants in the Summer Reading Program are entered in a drawing for a free book. Children may sign up at the library or on line at www.trlib,org. A brochure giving dates and more details is available at the library.

MAY SALE NETS $3,000

Approximately $3,000 was made at the May book sale. The next sale is October 4th and 5th. Wanda Hedrick reports that volunteers are needed. You may call her at 357-2867.

BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

· Membership status will be on mailing label.
· Approved expenditures for summer reading program, shelving, and emergency kits.
· Library will increase efforts to reach Hispanic community.