Friends of the Olympia Library

Supporting programs and services of the Olympia Timberland Library to improve the quality of life in our community.

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July 2010 Board Minutes

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Elaine

Present: Elaine Nelson, Mary Belz, Emmett O’Connell, Lila Sjodin, Irene Osborn, Ross Lasater, Gayle Newsom, Jean Finely (emeritus), Beth Dubey, Patti Paul, Cheryl Heywood, Mary Applen Guests: Intern Greg Hodges, Carleigh Hill, Lindy Stebbins, Melissa Thetford (Community Youth Services) Called … Continue reading

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Libraries in The Olympian

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Elaine

At the Olympia Timberland Library, librarians Kelsey and Cheryl answered questions from the reporter who wrote this article: http://www.theolympian.com/2010/07/25/1314954/sh-h-h-h-h-forget-it-these-days.html Despite reduced library hours, limits on holds and the start-up of a fine system for overdue materials, circulation in the Timberland Regional … Continue reading

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Artists Wanted!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Elaine

Application Deadline: August 15 The Friends of the Olympia Library will host one juried art show and sale this year on Saturday, November 20, at the North Olympia Fire Station, which is 2.5 miles north of Priest Point Park on … Continue reading

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July 2010 Board Meeting

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Elaine

The next Board Meeting of the Friends of the Olympia Library will be held on Tuesday July 20 at noon in the library’s conference room. Download a board packet (PDF). Addendum, Sales/General Meeting Committee Report: We have a speaker for … Continue reading

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June 2010 Board minutes

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Elaine

Minutes taken June 15, 2010 by Elaine Nelson, Secretary Guests: Carleigh Hill, Peg Engwald, Monica Brincker Present: Patti Paul, Cheryl Heywood, Beth Dubey, Mary Applen, Kay Tortorice, Lila Sjodin, Ross Lasater, Emmett O’Connell, Gene Little, Mary Belz, Irene Osborn, Georgia … Continue reading

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Passport to Timberland

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Elaine

Visit the Timberland Libraries this summer for a passport to adventure! Pick up a passport at any Timberland Library in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason, and Pacific counties. Then get your passport stamped at as many of the 27 libraries … Continue reading

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Imagination Celebration June 19

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Elaine

Join us Saturday June 19 1pm – 5pm for a free block party! Children’s authors, free books, puppet show, hands-on activities and lots more. The event will be held on 9th Ave by the library. Download an Imagination Celebration poster (PDF). … Continue reading

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June 2010 Board Meeting

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Elaine

The next board meeting of the Friends of the Olympia Library will be on Tuesday, June 15 at noon in the conference room at the Olympia Timberland Library. Download the June Board Packet (PDF).

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May 2010 Board Minutes

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Elaine

Present: Elaine Nelson, Mary Belz, Gene Little, Georgia Munger, Eve Johnson, Lila Sjodin, Irene Osborn, Kay Tortorice, Mary Flannery, Jean Finely, Gayle Newsom, Patti Paul, Mary Applen, Emmett O’Connell, Cheryl Heywood Guest: Peg Engwald (sp?), formerly of the Lacey Friends … Continue reading

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Friends President receives volunteering award

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Elaine

The Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties is giving out awards to exceptional volunteers at the “Voluntonies” on Friday, May 21. Mary Belz, the president of the board of the Friends of the Library, was nominated for the … Continue reading

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