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 Selections
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The newsletter of the Sarasota County Library System |
~ March 2010 ~ Volume 4, Issue 11 | |
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In this Issue:
This month's issue is brought to you by the staff of Fruitville Library.
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March is
Women's History Month
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National Nutrition Month |
Local Library News:
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Friends of Fruitville Library
As always, the Friends of Fruitville Library were paramount to the success of our library in 2009. Whether it is providing support for outstanding programming such as John Moran’s photography, drop in crafts, and all of the summer reading programs or the continued invaluable support of providing funding to fill gaps in our book collection, the Friends continued assistance is considerable. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board members for their continued support and dedication to the success of the library and the bookstore.
Upcoming events:
Friends of Fruitville Library will be selling tickets to a library fundraising lunch at Carraba's, to be held Sunday, April 25th. Lunch seating will be available for 11:30 and 12:30. Tickets are $10.00. All proceeds support the Fruitville Library. You can purchase tickets at the Friends of the Library Bookstore at Fruitville Library.
Fruitville Library celebrated its 8th year in December!
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Featured Internet Sites:
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So, did you know?...
The library’s website has a lot of good links on it and one of the best is the last one on the list, but definitely not the least. What’s New gives you just what it says in the small print: new books and resources.
“New books” means lists (and links to our catalog) of new acquisitions in fiction, non-fiction, audio, mystery, romance; books listed on those best seller lists “they” are always talking about, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the trade journal Publisher’s Weekly; links to National Public Radio reviewed books and Oprah’s website with her book club and frequent recommendations.
You can sign up for Selections, the newsletter of Sarasota libraries, and look at the staff picks from the sponsoring library each month.
“Reader’s Advisory” offers access to over 20 different monthly newsletters dealing with books of different genres: mystery, audio, sports, business, food and cooking, science fiction, children’s books and books in large print just to name a few.
So, if you are trying to figure out what to read next, check out "What’s New"! |
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Events:
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Make a Splash This Summer
The youth librarians learned new summer programming ideas at a State Library of Florida-sponsored workshop held at the Fruitville Library on February 5, 2010. Over 50 librarians from Sarasota and surrounding counties attended the annual Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP) workshop, which features fun and educational children's and teens’ programs.
This year's theme, Make A Splash--Read, was presented by Dunedin youth librarians Katherine Kastanis and Olivia Wilson. They demonstrated six complete programs for children and teens with books, songs, dances, games and crafts centered on the theme of water. The presentations covered everything from pirate stories to fish to the science of water and conservation.
Every summer Sarasota County’s eight libraries join libraries around the state to present FLYP programs. Children and teens are encouraged to continue learning and reading during their summer vacations with these free library activities. Each library’s Friends group provides funding for the summer programs.
FLYP is funded by the the federal Library Services and Technology Act and administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida.
One Book
Several Sarasota County organizations, clubs and businesses partnered with the Library System to coordinate a series of programs called “One Book, One Community: Elect to Read.”
The program goal is to promote literacy and intergenerational discussion and to foster a sense of community by bringing people together through reading. In a few months, there will be a lot of events in which the whole county will be talking about the same book--one of the following six books:
You will be invited to vote online for your selection. Please check soon on www.sclibs.net for a “One Book” link to vote on the six books. | |
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Community Connections:
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Art After Hours at Fruitville Public Library
What started as an effort to revamp the public meeting spaces at the Fruitville Library has resulted in a niche program that brings people of all walks of life together for a single purpose – to display their artwork at the library. In the fall of 2008, the Fruitville Library began to offer a unique program: rather than choosing a selection of permanent pieces of artwork to hang on the bare walls of the public meeting rooms, the newly formed Art Committee chose instead to let our community embellish the walls for us. The committee created a program to open the walls of the meeting spaces to the general public, creating a hub for emerging and established artists in the Sarasota community to unite their creative talents and create a truly unique atmosphere for meeting attendees at the library. As a trial, the Art Committee set up the program to consist of scheduled, but free-flowing exhibitions displayed in the large meeting room. The exhibitions would rotate every few months to get a wide variety of artists and creative perspectives.
Although Sarasota is a cultural Mecca, the public's overwhelming approval of the program has been a pleasant surprise. Previous adult programming at the Fruitville library has been hit or miss. Other libraries have a pool of local residential communities to draw on, but Fruitville’s location east of the interstate makes it a somewhat remote library. So when the initial response was positive, with artists lined up months in advance for the next exhibition, the Art Committee was pleased. Due to the great interest in the first exhibition of community artwork, the Art Committee promptly expanded and developed the program even further: first by choosing to change the exhibitions quarterly. The opportunities for the community to participate are many, and the selection of artwork represents a diverse and rich spectrum of the public. The library also began offering a recurring event called “Art After Hours.”
Art After Hours is a reception held on a Friday evening after the library has closed to thank the artists who contributed pieces to the current exhibition. While its main goal is to celebrate those individuals who contributed to the exhibition, the after hours event also gives the artists the opportunity to meet people who are interested in their work. The events secondary goal is to promote and introduce the library to the community.
Overall, the experiment has been a smashing success. What started as an idea to “put something on the wall” in the meeting room has blossomed into a very special program. It has now expanded--thanks to the Friends of the Fruitville Library--to include the library’s smaller conference room as well. In the end, what was created is a forum for local artists, art lovers and library patrons to get together, enjoy each other’s company and share ideas at the perfect place to do so-- the local public library.
If you are an artist interested in this great program, please get in touch with the Art Committee by stopping by the library or by calling the Fruitville Library at 861-2513.
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In the Reading Garden
In cooperation with the Sarasota County 4-H Club, Friends of Fruitville Library and the Sarasota County Master Gardeners, Fruitville Library will be hosting a Nature Celebration on Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. in the Reading Garden.
The event is free to the public and will include small farm animals, garden crafts, nature and agricultural exhibits, music, children’s stories and giveaways. Come and join in the fun! | |
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Featured Stories:
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Coffee in the Library
In accordance with the 2010 library business plan, the Sarasota County Library System conducted a feasibility study for offering coffee service in the library. The three libraries participating in the study were Fruitville, Jacaranda and Venice. All coffee and amenities served were provided by donations.
The pilot project was very successful and positive feedback was received. The libraries are considering the future of continued coffee service in the library. Stay tuned!
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Reading
One of the best gifts parents can give their children is a love of reading, the foundation for a lifetime of learning and enjoyment. Most experts agree that parents cannot introduce books to their children too early. Even infants enjoy a story with pictures (and perhaps a chewable cover) as long as mommy or daddy is the reader.
Reading to children is the best way to instill in them a desire for books and a love of reading, and holding a child while reading aloud is among life’s pleasures for adults.
Choosing children’s books, on the other hand, is sometime a cause for uncertainty or even anxiety for parents. If you are wondering which books you should read to your child, the best resource in town are the Public Libraries. The Library’s well trained and helpful staff and volunteers can assist you in finding just the right books to look at, read on-site, or to borrow for use at home.
The Fruitville Public Library is well stocked with the children’s books that have been favorites for years, as well as the best of this year’s publications. Fruitville Library’s attention to children’s reading includes many more activities than choosing and checking out books. Plan to bring your child to this year’s programs which include special story times, puppet shows, fun craft programs and exciting guest performers.
For more information about children’s activities at the Fruitville Library call 861-5000, visit the library's web site or come in and visit the Fruitville Library. When you are in our Library visit the Friends of the Fruitville Library Bookstore. You will find children’s books, videos and puzzles at reasonable prices. The selection is ever changing; therefore, you will need to check-in often. If you are looking for something special just let the bookstore volunteers know and they will assist you in finding what you are looking for. The revenue from the bookstore sponsors programs in the Library. Join us in helping the Library……Visit the Friends’ Bookstore for books for yourself as well as your child and become a Friend today!
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Fruitville Reading Garden:
Master Gardeners Corner
Stop by the table in the Fruitville Library's Reading Garden to ask questions or to pick up informational brochures about Florida–friendly gardening on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Reference Question of the Month:
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How did the Academy Award statuette get its name?
I am glad you asked. Popular lore attributes the Academy librarian, Margaret Herrick, with the naming of the statuette. It is said that upon seeing the statuette, Margaret exclaimed, “That looks just like my uncle, Oscar,” and the rest is movie history.
Find out more great Academy history at: www.oscars.org/awards/
academyawards/about/
awards/oscar.html or search SUNCAT for the subject "Academy Awards (Motion Pictures)."
Check out the Academy Award display at Fruitville Library:
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Featured Database:
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Mango Languages
The Mango Languages database is an online resource that provides instruction on 22 foreign languages, from Arabic to Vietnamese, as well 15 ESL courses.
A friendly-voiced narrator walks you through a fully interactive experience that focuses on building functional, real-life conversational skills. The courses are available in both basic and complete versions, as well as having condensed lessons for those needing to learn a language quickly. Replayable audio clips are paired with visually stimulating text and occasional slides provide an explanation of common grammar.
There are other useful features, such as the ability to mouse over any word, giving you a visual representation of the word’s pronunciation. Using repetition and incremental benchmarks, Mango is a high quality resource for language beginners and can be recommended to any customer seeking to learn a language.
Find Mango Languages and other databases on the library website's Electronic Information Resources page: sclibs.net/resources.aspx.
A Sarasota County Library card is required to access subscription databases from computers outside the library. |
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Volunteer Spotlight:
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Fruitville Library appreciates all the help we receive from all our Friends and volunteers. The Friends of Fruitville Library held their annual volunteer luncheon at the Edson Keith Mansion at the Phillippi Estate Park on February 16, 2010. Entertainment was provided by the 9 to 5 Sweet Adeline quartet.
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As a child, my number one best friend was the librarian in my grade school. I actually believed all those books belonged to her. ~Erma Bombeck |
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