Summer 2007 Newsletter
- New Web Page Goes Live!
- Kansas Library Facts
- Friday Movie Nights to Continue
- Other News and Events
- Summer Reading Program
- Family Nights
- Programs for Teens
- Friends of the Library News
- Library Foundation News
- Volunteers Honored at Luncheon
- Calendar of Events
- Kansas Room Corner
New Web Page Goes Live!
After more than six months of hard work, the library’s updated web page debuted on May 6. The new color scheme, a dark green and brown, is consistent throughout the site. It also features the popular photographs of the current building and the Carnegie years.
The front page contains the latest news on programming and other happenings. The top of each page contains six headings under which information can be found: About the Library, Library Services, Reference, Library Support, Library News, and Youth.
Some of the new changes and highlights are as follows:
- The Reference web links have been updated and organized under fewer categories.
- A new Kid’s Web contains links to sites that are appropriated for pre-school age children to teens. They are organized to help with your searching.
- The On-Line Book Club link has been moved from the first page to the area under Services.
- The links to the library’s on-line databases have been completely reorganized.
- Many thanks to Dixie Vogel of DVogel.com Web Consulting for her services!
Kansas Library Facts
Kansans know the value of their public libraries!
Almost 1.3 million Kansans walked through the doors of their local public libraries each month in 2006. Our annual per capita average of library visits (5.95) is greater than the national average (4.58).
Kansas public libraries provide more Internet terminals per 5,000 residents (4.91) than the national average (2.79).
Kansas public library patrons check out more library materials per capita (10.13) than the national average (7.01).
Friday Movie Nights to Continue
Due to the popular demand-and the fact that everyone that attended had a good time-the library will be offering a summer series of Friday Night Movie Nights. This summer the movies that will be shown were all directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The schedule will be as follows:
- June 29-To Catch a Thief, starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly
- July 13-Dial M for Murder, starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelly
- July 27-The Man Who Knew Too Much, starring James Stewart and Doris Day
Come in from the heat and join the library staff for an evening of fun, free entertainment!
The movies will be shown in the Jahn Meeting Room and will begin at 7:00 pm.
Other News and Events
- Mark your calendars for two upcoming events this fall. September 28 is the twentieth anniversary open house for the Carnegie Arts Center and the current library building. The second event is the Library Foundation Gala and Auction scheduled for October 27.
- The library will be receiving a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help with the replacement of the Internet computers. The money will be available by 2008.
- Initial work on the design phase of the expansion has started. Surveyors were here for several days measuring the building. Look for more updates in future newsletters.
- For the first four months of 2007, circulation has increased 2.1% over 2006.
- Initial figures indicate that the library budget for 2008 will be well over a million dollars at $1,109,320.
Summer Reading Program
Kick-Off Party
The Kick-Off party for the 2007 Summer Reading Program will be held on Saturday, June 2, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The day promises to be a lot of fun with special visitors, free books, and special treats.
The day begins with a visit from Winnie-the-Pooh from 9:00 am to noon. He will be here to help with the festivities and will also be available for pictures—so Mom don’t forget to bring your camera! Beginning at 11:00 am, ice cream will be served while supplies last. In the afternoon, the Topeka Zoo will be bringing some mysterious creatures to the library from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
The first RIF book distribution will be held on June 2 also. Each child who registers for the reading program will be able to choose two free books to keep. The second distribution will be Saturday, July 14, 2007.
Family Nights
Our popular Family Night programs will be returning this summer, beginning Tuesday, June 5. They will be held at 7:00 pm in the Jahn Meeting Room at the library. The schedule is as follows:
- June 5-Juggling Jeff will juggle his way into the evening.
- June 12-Magician Deutsch will dazzle us with some tricks of his own.
- June 19-Brent Dellenger will amaze us with his yo-yo tricks.
- June 26-McCrae Puppet Show will entertain us with their puppets and marionettes.
- July 3-We will sing some silly songs along with Alan Cunningham.
- July 10-Rosie Cutrer will share with us a mysterious story or two.
- July 17-Come and learn to sign some “why stories.”
- July 24-Denise Sullivan from the K-State Extension office will be presenting a “Cook & Book” program.
- July 31-The Leavenworth Fire Department will visit and bring their fire trucks.
Programs for Teens
Reading Program
Young Adults from ages 12 to 18 may sign-up for the Summer Reading Program by setting their own reading goals and signing a contract with the librarian. They will be issued reading logs to keep track of the pages they read. For every 250 pages read, chances will be given for the prizes to be awarded at the end of the summer.
Programs Ages 9-12
The library will be offering a series of four programs for our pre-teen patrons beginning June 7. All programs will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and no registration will be required. The schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, June 7-Make a bookmark to use during the reading program using rubber stamps and paper punches.
- Wednesday, June 13-Play the board game Clue. Registration is required for this program.
- Wednesday, June 27-Let’s play Pictionary-the game that plays like charades, only on paper!
- Wednesday, July 11-Test your skills to see how much you know about literary detectives. Bring a team for some mysterious fun.
Programs Ages 13-15
The following programs are for our early teens. The schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, June 19-Sgt. Jim Bridges of the Leavenworth Police Department will share methods of CSI fingerprinting.
- Tuesday, June 26-Let’s play Pictionary-the game that plays like charades, only on paper!
- Tuesday, July 10-Test your skills to see how much you know about literary detectives. Bring a team for some mysterious fun.
- Tuesday, July 24-Mystery Charades about detectives, books, and movies.
Friends of the Library News
The Friends of the Library had a successful spring book sale, making $2,000 at the event. The dates for the fall sale have already been decided-September 21-23. The Friday preview sale will be held from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm the first day.
The Friends will be continuing their membership drive this summer. Anyone who becomes a member of the Friends of the Library will receive one their new tote bags free!
Their next meeting will be on August 6 at 6:30 pm in the Jahn Meeting Room. All Friends members-or anyone interested in joining Friends-are invited to attend.
Library Foundation News
The annual meeting of the Leavenworth Library Foundation will take place on Thursday, May 24, at 4:00 pm. During this time, the annual financial report will be given and new Board members will be introduced. The Board would like to thank Sarah McLeod for her many years of service as her term comes to an end and welcome Jeanne DeRuyscher as the newest member.
The Foundation will also be making their yearly donation to the library at this meeting. This year’s donation will be approximately $11,000. Part of the money will go for the continuation of the library’s subscription to Single Search, and the remaining money will help with other library projects.
Volunteers Honored at Luncheon
Approximately fifty volunteers were honored at the Annual Volunteer Luncheon held on April 20. The volunteers honored included library Board members, Friends of the Library, Foundation Board members, Books on Wheels volunteers, the Garden Club volunteers, volunteers helping with the photograph collection, and several others. The library would like to thank all of them for their help over the past year. We could not do all the wonderful things we do without you!!
Calendar of Events
- May 27 & 28-Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
- June 2-9:00 am-4:00 pm–Summer Reading Program Kick-Off
- June 29-7:00pm-Friday Night Movie Night
- July 13-7:00pm-Friday Night Movie Night
- July 14-Second RIF Distribution
- July 29-7:00pm-Friday Night Movie Night
- July 31-Summer Reading Program Ends
- July 4-Library Closed
- August 6-6:30pm-Friends of the Library Meeting
- September 2 & 3-Library Closed for Labor Day Holiday
- September 21-23-Friends of the Library Book Sale
- September 28-Anniversary Celebration with Carnegie
- October 27-Library Foundation Gala at Leavenworth Country Club
Regular Events
- Pre-School Story Time-Tuesdays and Wednesdays @ 10:30 am from June 5 to July 25
- Toddler Time-Thursdays @ 10:30 am from June 7-July 26
- Family Nights-Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm from June 5 to July 31
Kansas Room Corner
Sign Up for Our Summer Photograph Contest!
The Leavenworth Public Library will be sponsoring a photograph contest later this summer. The details, including rules, deadlines, and a list of prizes to be awarded, will be announced at a later date.
Photographs Needed
Mary Kay Menard, the Kansas Room librarian, would like to add contemporary photographs of Leavenworth to the library’s historic collection. Fortunately, people in the community take and collect photographs of everyday events that are significant to Leavenworth’s history. However, many photographs taken with digital cameras and sent to people via e-mail may not be accessible a year from now, let alone one hundred years from now. These are still an important part of our history and need to be preserved.
If you have any original photographs of Leavenworth events, buildings, groups, or even people, please consider donating a copy of them to the library.
Thank You for Your Help
A big “thank-you” to Mitch Pence of Photographix Unlimited and Debra Bates-Lamborn of First City Photo for sharing their tips and knowledge with us at our recent programs. Their presentations were outstanding!
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