Morro Bay Library Remodel Update!
The Friends of the Library Board of Directors’ Remodel Committee is working hard with our architect, Shana Reiss of Reiss Design Studio, to approve a final plan for the full remodel of the interior of the building before the end of 2012. The information that is guiding the Remodel Committee and Ms. Reiss in the design phase is gathered from various sources beginning with the 2008 report titled "Our Vision of Morro Bay’s Library: Where do we want to go?" In addition, the committee used Library survey information from the past several years as well as extensive staff and volunteer interviews.
Look for a large poster in the Library explaining more details about the project. And, as you might imagine, we welcome any and all donations. As the project moves along, we will be updating our website to share more of our remodel news. At this time, our website is under remodel (as well!) and will be up and running with a new design early November.
Looking toward November, we have our General Membership Meeting on Friday, November 16 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Library. As always, we will follow-up our business meeting with a light lunch from a local restaurant. All MBFOL members in good standing are invited to attend.
And, in advance of the meeting, the MBFOL Board is recommending the following change in the bylaws. The general membership will vote on this change as well as vote to elect the new MBFOL Board of Directors at the November 16 meeting. We are fortunate to have an interested volunteer for each of the Board positions. If you would like more information on leadership positions within the Friends organization, please do contact me at #305-3759 or President, Morro Bay Friends of the Library. Here is the bylaw update for review.
Here's what is happening at your Morro Bay Library!
BYLAWS
Morro Bay Friends of the Library
ARTICLE V: OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
SECTION 9. Members-at-large shall each serve as Chair special and standing committees as designated by the President. The Treasurer shall chair the Finance Committee. One Member-at-large may serve as a representative of this organization on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries.
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Remodel Committee seated left to right: Jackie Kinsey, Branch Manager;
Shana Reiss, architect. Standing, left to right: Melody Mullis, SLO
County Library Administration and MBFOL volunteers Christine Johnson,
Laurie Allen, Susan Gossard, Joan Petersen and Robert "Red" Davis.
Absent: MBFOL Volunteer Jan Goldman. |
This month has some very special weeks that will be celebrated at the Morro Bay Library - keep a look out for the displays:
October 1 - 6 National Banned Book Week
October 15 - 20 National Teen Read Week
Here's what is happening at your Morro Bay Library!
Mondays
October 15, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Introduction to Microsoft Word - Part I -Presented by KCBXnet Greg Perry (This program also meets at the same time on Monday, October 22 for Part II)
Learn and/or refresh your knowledge of the Microsoft Word program. Registration for both days is recommended. Space is limited to 6 adults.
Tuesdays
October 2, 10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., Pre-School Storytime
This program also meets at the same time on 9, 16, *23, 30
Join us for stories and music. *On October 23, storyteller John Weaver will provide a special story time program from 10 a.m. until noon. (See below for family evening program on the same day.)
October 9 Library Holiday - Closed
October 23 beginning @ 5 p.m. Spooky Stories with John Weaver - All ages. Get transported to another world, with energetic storytelling for all ages. Enjoy fanciful tales from around the world, designed to spark the imagination, fuel discussion & get the whole family running to read together. Storyteller John Weaver is a parent, performer and Early Childhood Educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area who will be available just for us for this very special event! You don't want to miss it!
Wednesdays
October 3, 10 a.m. – Noon, "The Imperfectionists" by Tom Rachman
This is the story of the topsy-turvy private lives of the reporters and editors of a fictional English-language newspaper in Rome. The chaos of the newsroom becomes a stage for characters unified by a common thread of circumstance, with each chapter presenting an affecting look into the life of a different player.
October 10, 10 a.m. – Noon, "Before I Go to Sleep" by S. J. Watson
Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love – all forgotten overnight. And the one person you trust the most may be telling you only half the story. Welcome to Christine's life.
October 17, 10 a.m. – Noon, "One Good Do"g by Susan Wilson
One note. Three words. And Adam March's well-ordered life and well-laid plans are changed. One instant of opportunity. Enough for one dog to find his freedom. Two lives. Two second chances. That's One Good Dog.
October 24 beginning @ 10 a.m. 4th Wednesdays @ the Movies "The Party's Over" (82 minutes).
The film examines how the American political process addresses, and often fails to address, the country's most pressing issues. As they countdown to the pivotal 2004 election, the film answers the question, is there a difference between Republicans and Democrats? A month before our own 2012 elections, what questions will this film evoke in us? What has changed 8 years later?
Thursdays
October 18, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Poetry Appreciation and Discussion with Educator, Gaylyn Anderson. Join us as we review a variety of poets, poems and processes. Today's topic is Old Favorites: Frost, Poe, Dickinson, Shakespeare, Service.
October 25, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Poetry Appreciation and Discussion with Educator, Gaylyn Anderson. Join us as we review a variety of poets, poems and processes. Today's focus is Structure & Type: Imagery, rhyme, meter, sonnet, and ballad.
Fridays
October 26, 10 a.m. – Noon. Join Us for our 4th Fridays Mystery Readers Group as we read and discuss Caught by Harlan Coben. Wendy Tynes is a reporter on a mission: to identify and bring down sexual predators via elaborate and nationally televised – sting operations. Since this is our last discussion group for the year, your group facilitator will provide refreshments.
Saturdays
October 20, 10 a.m. - Noon, Writer's Support Group with local author Robert Hyde & Special Guest Journalist and Author Katya Cengal, "Bluegrass Baseball." The Writer's Support Group is here to lend support, accountability and encouragement for your writing projects - especially if you are interested in self-publishing. Bring your writing samples. More information: 772-2657.
Books (for the Wednesdays program only) are available for checkout in advance at the Morro Bay Library. 4th Fridays Mystery Readers 2012 Booklist are available for download at Morro Bay Book Discussion Group or at the Library. For more information contact the Group Facilitator, Karen Robert at 225-3131 or Karen.
The Morro Bay Friends of the Library fund all expenses of the library programs listed above. The MBFOL's purpose is to establish and maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on Morro Bay Library branch needs; to support and cooperate with the county, city and state to enhance library services and facilities; and to stimulate gifts, endowments and bequests. For more information contact Christine Johnson, President @ President Morro Bay Friends of the Library or go to Morro Bay Friends of the Libarry.
