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AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday,June 24, 2015
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Saratoga Library/Community Room
13650 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order
Roll Call
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2,the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on June 19, 2015.
Oral &Written Communications:Any member of the public may address the Commission about any
matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on
the matter, but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda.
Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes for the April 22 meeting.
Old Business
1. Battle of the Books(adult version) Update
Issue: Update from Commission Chair Marty. Commission needs to finalize event
details such as date (10/17 or 11/7), rules, marketing ideas, and logistics. Divide
duties among commissioners.
Action: Commissioners need to establish event plan.
2. Library Card for Every Resident
Issue: Commissioner Kispersky will continue discussion about reaching out to
community and increase the number of library cards issued to Saratoga
residents.
Action: Discuss further how to pursue this project.
New Business
1. Saratoga Heritage Inventory List
Issue: On May 12, Staff Liaison Henig was contacted by HPC Commissioner Stransky to
add Saratoga Library to the HPC's "Saratoga's Heritage Inventory List." Stransky
plans to complete application for the Library to obtain status on the Inventory
List.
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Action: Stansky will provide details of the application process. Commission should
discuss and vote whether to support.
Reports
1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian
2. Roslyn Donald, Interim Saratoga Community Librarian
3. Terrie Creamer, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
4. Lauren Marty, Library Commission Chair
5. Adam Henig, City of Saratoga Liaison
Agenda Items for the Next Meeting,August 26,2015
Adjournment
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a
disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City
Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible
and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting.
Library Commission Agenda Note:
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to
the Library Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City
Manager at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after
the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Manager at the
time they are distributed to the Library Commission.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Adam Henig, Recreation Supervisor,for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the
meeting of the Library Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on June 19, 2015 at the office of
the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at
that location.The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
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DATE: April 22, 2015
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Saratoga Library/Community Room
13650 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order
Present: Campodonico, Gulino, Kispersky, Marty, Whitcomb
Staff: Nancy Howe,Allison Lew,Adam Henig
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2,the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on April 15, 2015.
Oral &Written Communications: None.
Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes for the February 25 meeting. Marty moved to approve the draft
minutes for the February 22 meeting. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
Old Business
3. Battle of the Books
Issue: Details needed for adult version of Battle of the Books (BOB).
Action: Discuss and finalize schedule for an adult program version of Battle of the
Books.
Library Staff explained in detail the following: how the teen versions of BOB
works. In order to make it competitive,you'll need enough teams (between 15-
18); also, an emcee, scorekeeper, and lots of staff for support.The planning
requires up to four months in advance, which includes selecting and buying the
books and marketing the event; also, need time for potential participants to
read them; staff will need to be prepared with questions and answers. Event will
be held in either October(10/17) or November(11/7); there will be plenty of
publicity needed;
Gulino suggested that the Library publicize the event in newspapers and to "Pub
Night" attendees who love trivia. Howe equated this event to Puzzle Day for
adults in Morgan Hill; it was well-attended. Whitcomb suggested working with
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the Youth Commission. Lew informed Commission that funds could be provided
by Friends. Marty wants to aim for October and target parents and the 20/30
something crowd.
Gulino motioned to support the proposal to move forward with an adult version
of Battle of the Books in the fall . Kispersky seconded the motion. Motion
passed 5-0.
4. Work Plan
Issue: Following the April 1 Joint Council meeting, the following work plan
items are expected to be implemented: Heritage Center Categorization project
and a community outreach project to increase the number of library cards
issued to Saratoga residents.
Action: Discuss steps needed to be taken to move forward with the Heritage Center
Categorization project. Working with Allison, identify the populations that
should be targeted for obtaining library cards.
Commission discussed Heritage Center Categorization per its work plan. Marty
conducted her own research and printed out information form the State's Office
of Historic Preservation. Clearly,the library does not fall into the eligible
category, she explained. Henig mentioned to Commission that he spoke with
the HPC staff liaison and Senior Planner Chris Riordan,who believed that the
"library does not qualify for any type of local, state, or federal landmark status."
Kispersky motioned to table the issue. Gulino seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
The library card topic was also discussed. Kispersky will be working on proposal
for a mailer and will have it ready for next meeting.
New Business
1. Change time of meeting
Issue: Chair would like to change meeting time
Action: Discuss alternatives to current meeting time.
Marty asked if anyone wanted to change the time of the meeting and saw that no one
was interested. Marty decided to table the issue.
Reports
6. Nancy Howe,Santa Clara County Librarian—Discussed the elimination of the non-resident
library card fee on July 1. Staff will be closely monitoring library usage to identify patterns and
quickly respond. Howe mentioned that the Library hired a new Deputy County Library, Chris
Brown,who will begin on April 20. He is from the Contra Costa Library District. Finally, Howe
mentioned that staff will be proposing creating eight additional page position to help with the
expected increase in usage for the new fiscal year.
7. Allison Lew, Saratoga Community Librarian—Lew mentioned that while she's out on maternity
leave,Adult Services Supervisor Roslyn McDonald will be serving in her place through
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November. Also,the Library will be acquiring multiple e-reader devices so patrons can
experiment with them and see which ones they prefer. Library has a new staff member, Library
Page, Randall Campbell. On May 4, Library will be hosting a book discussion group and on May
6 will be hosting author Bo Caldwell for the monthly book series. Lew mentioned that the teen
programs hosted a successful coffee night, while there are several events for teens that are
coming up including the TAB end of the year celebration and study hall for high school students
during finals. Library continues to do outreach by tabling at the Farmer's Market once a month,
serving as a judge at the Pet Parade and reading stories at Arbor Day. Staff will also be reaching
out the local schools to promote Summer Challenge. Other summer events include a Henna
Tattoo workshop, laser etching puzzle workshop and a graphic novel making workshop. For
adults,there will be a Master Gardner's workshop and a Chinese Calligraphy class. Lew also
performed a demo of Universal Class. Finally, informed Commission that she and Creamer are
meeting with the directional sign designer every two weeks.
8. Terrie Creamer, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries (absent but submitted the following) - Through
Membership donations, donations of books, volunteering and purchasing books from the BOOK-
GO-ROUND the Friends assist the library in maintaining and improving its current high level of
library services.
Next Author Series is May 6, 2015-Silicon Valley Reads author Bo Caldwell will discuss her new
book, City of Tranquil Light which is based on the lives of her grandparents, who were
missionaries in China and Taiwan.The author series will resume on September 2.
Membership Drive- please renew for 2015 or join
9. Lauren Marty, Library Commission Chair—Brought a sample of a directional sign for Commission
meetings, which will be place at the two entrances for the public to know where meetings are
held.
Also, discussed the library card for every Saratogan campaign. Plans to meet with each
commissioner for coffee to get his or her feedback. Kispersky offered to work on proposal.
Campodonico seconded putting the item on the agenda.
10. Adam Henig, City of Saratoga Liaison—reminded commissioners about the annual Commission
Recognition Dinner on April 30 at the Foothill Club. Also,there's a community workshop about
Hakone Gardens on April 28.
Agenda Items for the Next Meeting
Adjournment—Marty motioned to adjourned. Gulino seconded motion. 5-0 motion passed. 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Adam Henig
Recreation Supervisor
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Commission Report
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Summer Challenge Kicks Off on May 15th
Summer is coming, and all ages can experience something new and keep learning, all for free at your
library! The Santa Clara County Library District has the perfect opportunity for your whole family with
the 2015 Be a Hero Summer Challenge from May 15-August 15.There will be weekly activities, books to
read, and fun challenges to undertake.
Every participant will receive a Summer Challenge tracker. Children who complete a variety of activities
and fill the tracker win free books and passes to the Children's Discovery Museum.There are many
activities to try: take a hike at a park, hear stories from a firefighter, or make your own superhero
gear. All of these activities count towards the prize, and each of our libraries has free weekly activities
for all ages.
Please spread the word to our communities. Encourage students to get a free library card to check out
great books to keep their skills sharp over the break. Model reading and lifelong learning by getting
your own Summer Challenge tracker. Be a hero this summer with the Summer Challenge!
JPA Board Meets on June 4th
The next Joint Powers Authority Board (JPA) meeting will be Thursday,June 4 at 1:30 p.m. at 1370 Dell
Ave, Campbell. The agenda will include approval of the FY 2015-2016 budget totaling$42,674,790.
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Nancy Howe, County Librarian
All libraries closed June 3 for software migration
Our library system is in the final stages of migration to a new software system. From Sunday evening,
May 31"to Thursday morning,June 4th individuals will not have access to online library accounts. All
SCCLD locations will be closed on Wednesday,June 3rd in order to facilitate the changes as quickly as
possible. Systems software upgrade enhancements will include a fresh new look for SCCLD's online
library catalog, improved search functionality, and access to more book reviews.
For up to date information, please visit our website, http://www.sccl.org/alerts/New-Online-Catalog
2015 Summer Challenge Underway--Every Hero Has A Story
Santa Clara County Library District kicked off its Summer Challenge program on May 15.The Summer
Challenge is SCCLD's annual summer reading program which encourages the love of reading, creativity
and scientific discovery. Created around the theme "Every Hero Has a Story," this year's Summer
Challenge encourages participants to not only incorporate reading into their lives but to complete
selected tasks in a quest to explore library resources, enjoy enriching and creative experiences, and try
new activities. While some tasks may be as easy as reading a book or reciting a poem, other activities
inspire library visitors to venture outside and explore surrounding areas, discovering individual strengths
and interests along the way.
Free and open to all ages,the Summer Challenge is designed to help school age students maintain and
enhance skills and proficiency in grade level coursework. SCCLD's Summer Challenge helps achieve this
goal in a fun and exciting manner in anticipation of the student's next level of study in the fall.
During the Summer Challenge children,teens and adults are encouraged to earn points by completing a
variety of activities such as: Learning new skills, reading books, attending programs, or visiting local
parks and areas of interest. Points are used to collect prizes and reading incentives. Complete
instructions can be found at SCCLD's Summer Challenge website @ http://www.sccl.org/summer-
reading.
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Activities, programs and incentives are grouped in three different themed categories:
Pre-Readers 0-5 & Kids 6-12 —Every Hero has a Story
Teens—13-18—Unmask!
Adults—18+- Escape the Ordinary
Participants can sign up for the program either online or on paper. Summer Challenge activities will take
place at all SCCLD libraries with interesting, educational and exciting programs scheduled for almost
every day of summer. The SCCLD Summer Challenge runs from May 15 through August 15.
A list of the Summer Challenge programming will be distributed at June Commission meetings.
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Changes to fines and fees coming July 1
Beginning July 1, we will begin issuing free library cards to non-district residents of all ages.
Commissions will receive monthly reports on usage increases so that we can monitor the impact.
Also, the Joint Powers Authority Library Board decided to increase the Community Room reservation fee
to $25.00 for four hours of use from a $10.00 flat fee. Each use of our community rooms costs the
library an average of$35 in staff time.The community room fee increase will recoup some of these
costs. We've balanced the fee to be in line with the meeting room costs for neighboring South Bay
library systems.This fee increase will be the first community room fee increase in over 15 years.
JPA Meeting
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The Joint Powers Authority Library Board will meet on Thursday,June 4th at 1:30. Agenda and
supporting materials are posted on the website and are available in each library. The agenda for this
meeting includes the approval of the 2015-16 Fiscal Year Budget, ratification of the Nominating
Committee members and, consideration of a one-time augmentation to the Los Altos Library materials
and staffing budget.
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Saratoga Library Report: May - June 2015
Roslyn Donald,Acting Community Librarian
Statistics
April April May 2014 May 2015
2014
2015
Total Circulation 96,314 88,368 94,260 88,222
Adult/Teen Circulation 50,772 47,556 50,526 48,403
Children's Circulation 45,542 40,812 43,734 39,819
Total Number of Programs 61 72 65 69
Programs Total Attendance 1,730 1,956 1,960 1908
New Library Cards Issued 131 115 132 142
Gate Count 35,241 33,624 33,153 34,793
Outreach Events 4 3 7 8
Outreach Total Attendance 250 155 1,505 2523
Volunteer Hours 478 1746 506 1373
Personnel
Acting Community Librarian
Roslyn Donald is taking over temporarily for Allison Lew while Allison is on maternity leave. Currently
Roslyn is the Supervising Librarian for Adult&Teen Services at Cupertino Library. Roslyn worked at
Saratoga Library from 2011-2014 as the Supervising Librarian for Adult&Teen Services, and as Business
Librarian at San Mateo Public Library from 2001 to 2011. In addition to her public library experience,
Ms. Donald has worked as an ESL teacher in Mainland China and Taiwan and as an analyst for Gale
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Research.
Ms. Donald's achievements include winning a $40,000 grant from the Certified Financial Planners Board
for financial literacy workshops and starting the Jobseekers volunteer job hunting assistance center. For
more information, please take a look at her Linkedln profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/roslyndonald
Program Evaluation Survey Results
Please see the attached survey results for an overview of patron reactions to our recent programs. We
also survey for marketing channel effectiveness.
Programs
Programs for Adults
Adult Events
May 4 at 7:30 p.m.-Saratoga Library Book Discussion Group
Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a world that can't stop speaking by Susan Cain
Cain demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in modern culture,
charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples of how to use introvert talents
to adapt to various situations. (Attendance: 12)
May 5 at 7:00 p.m.- Hatching a Nest Egg:Transitioning from Asset Accumulation to Retirement
Distribution
Participants will learn strategies for making their capital assets last a lifetime. They will learn about
topics including sequence of return risk, how to decide from which account to withdraw funds for
retirement first, and when to start taking social security. (Attendance: 25)
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. -Friends Author Series: Bo Caldwell
In City of Tranquil Light, Bo Caldwell (The Distant Land of My Father, 2001) draws her story from the
lives of her grandparents, exploring,to some extent, Mennonite religion and history.
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May 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.- English Conversation Club
The English Conversation Club is offered every Thursday morning in the Community Room at 10:30 a.m. The
Club is open to all levels of English language learners. Meetings are fun social events that help participants
improve their English listening and speaking skills. Participants practice speaking English, make friends, and
learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. Participation is on a drop-in basis. Native English-
speakers are welcome to help facilitate conversations. ((Attendance: 135)
May 11 at 7:00 p.m. -Health Talk by Dr.Ayati
Join Stanford University assistant professor of medicine and author of Paths to Healthy Aging,
Dr. Mehrdad Ayati for an informative talk on healthy aging. He will share the latest research and his
clinical experiences as a geriatrician. (Attendance: 54)
May 15 at 10:00 a.m.-Working to Exonerate Those Wrongfully Convicted of Serious Crime
The Northern California Innocence Project(NCIP) promotes a fair, effective and compassionate criminal
justice system which protects the rights of the innocent. Maitreya Badami, NCIP's Assistant Legal
Director,will discuss how NCIP works and give us a more detailed explanation of one of the local cases
which led to exoneration.
(Attendance: 36)
May 19 at 7:00 p.m. -Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden
Participants will learn how to create a bee-friendly garden for native bees which are important
pollinators of crops alongside honey bees. Presenter Debbie Ballentine a garden writer for Houzz.com,
will share her knowledge of how to develop a garden where native bees will want to live, eat, and raise
their young. (Attendance:40)
June 8 at 7 p.m. -Jade:Stone of Heaven presented by Asian Art Museum docent, Bianca Larson
If you think diamonds are forever,wait until you learn about jade! Jade objects were valued by Chinese
emperors and fought over by Mughal princes. For 7,000 years this lustrous gemstone has been
treasured for its rarity, beauty and symbolic value.This talk is presented by Bianca Larson, docent from
San Francisco's Asian Art Museum. (Attendance: 30)
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June 11 at 10:15am-noon-Chinese Book Club, ti by A,.; Frog by Mo Yan
Participants will read and discuss q by q; (Frog by Mo Yan)the 2012 Nobel Prize winner for
literature in Mandarin. In this new novel by China's most respected and controversial authors of modern
times, Mo chronicles the sweeping history of the People's Republic of China through the lens of the
nation's controversial one-child policy.
June at 15 at 7 p.m. -Images of Southwest China by photographer and musician David Couzens
Join photographer and musician David Couzens in a presentation of photographs from his latest book,
Images of Southwest China.Travel along terraced rice fields, visit ethnic minority villages, cruise the Li
River,trek Tiger Leaping gorge, climb Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,wander the Stone Forest, enjoy
colorful performances by Yao and Dong musicians and dancers, and tour Asia's largest waterfall in this
exploration of some of the diverse peoples and landscapes of the unspoiled provinces of Guangxi,
Guizhou and Yunnan.
June 16 at 7:00 p.m. - Master Gardeners:Waterwise Gardening Tactics Lecture
With mandatory water restrictions looming, participants will learn water-wise gardening tactics to
convert a lawn or other landscape into somethings that's more drought-tolerant and beautiful. Master
Gardener Dee Brown will give an overview of"best watering" and yard maintenance practices to save
water and your time!
She will also suggest and describe attractive low-water plants that thrive in our mild, Mediterranean
climate and how to incorporate them into your landscape. Participants will also learn that reducing
water usage can go hand-in-hand with creating a beautiful yard that attracts birds, bees, and butterflies.
June 20 at 1 p.m. -Gu-zheng Solo music by Hong Tai.
June 22 at 7 p.m. -Chinese Calligraphy
Experience the beauty of Chinese culture through calligraphy.
June 29 at 7 p.m. -Stanford professor and author Gordon H. Chang
Fateful Ties: the History of American preoccupation with China by Gordon H Chang.
Stanford professor of American History and director of the Center for East Asian Studies.
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Americans look to China with fascination and fear, unsure whether the rising Asian power is friend or
foe but certain it will play a crucial role in America's future. Americans have long been convinced of
China's importance to their national destiny. Fateful Ties presents a long view of this history, beginning
with Jamestown and coming to the present.
Teen Events
May 16 at 2:00 p.m. -4 years of High School:A Roadmap
This seminar aims to demystify the college admissions process for 6-9th grade students and help
prepare them for their 4 years in high school:
- How to plan extracurricular activities
-Courses to take through 4 years
-Testing roadmap
Students and their parents are welcome to attend.
(Attendance: 54)
May 31 (1 p.m. -5 p.m.) -Teen Study Hall
The Saratoga Library invites all high school students to come to the library with their friends to study for
finals. The Community Room will be reserved as a quiet study area for teens. Librarian assistance will be
available. (Attendance: 28)
May 26 at 5 p.m. -Teen Advisory Board Year End Celebration
With the end of the school year, another successful TAB year ends. Many TAB members are graduating
from high school and are leaving the board after many years of volunteering. We will be celebrating and
thanking the teens who put in many hours of volunteer work to promote the library to teens, suggest
programs and events for teens to the library and help make these programs a success.
June 12 at 6:30-10pm -Teen Lock In
Teens: kick of Summer Reading in style and join us for our after hours teen lock in. Games, crafts,
karaoke,food and lots of fun.Join us with your friends! Space is limited: sign up is required.Teens ages
14
12-18 only!
June 13 at 3:00 p.m.-Graphic Novel Making Workshop for Teens
Renowned artist and author Oliver Chin leads a workshop for teens on how to create graphic novels and
comics. Beginning and advanced teen artists welcome.Ask a published author all the questions you have
about creating a great graphic novel and let him teach you what it takes to make your own.
Children's Events:
May 7 at 4:00 p.m.—Book club event: Dragon Slayers Academy#1—The New Kid at School.
Children in grade three will enjoy this book activity event that will take place in our Orchard Room. They
will discuss the book, participate in "knightly" activities and make a craft. (Attendance: 12 children)
May 21 at 4:00 p.m.—"Blooming May Flowers"—a craft event.
Children in grades K—5 may pop in to the Orchard Room after school and make paper flowers out of
cupcake holders. (Attendance: 14 children and 5 adults)
Class visits:
May 12 at 9:00 am—1:45 pm—Argonaut School—Grades 1-4 Two children's librarians will visit
Argonaut school to talk about new children's books and our Summer Challenge program. (Attendance:
300 students and 13 adults)
May 13 at 1:00 p.m.—St.Andrew's 5th grade class. These 5th graders will hear about homework help,
take a "behind the scenes"tour of the library's workroom to view our materials handling machine and
learn all about our Summer Challenge (Summer Reading Club) including the tween activities during the
summer months. (Attendance: 40 students and 6 adults)
May 14—from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.—Saratoga Elementary School—grades K-S. Two of the
children's librarians will visit Saratoga School to talk about the Summer Challenge and show great new
books to inspire their summer reading. (Attendance: 470 students and 18 adults)
May 15 at 10:30 a.m.—Sacred Heart School—1St grade—Ms. Biss. These first graders will hear stories,
listen to jokes, see great non-fiction, watch a movie and check out great books during their monthly visit
to the library. (Attendance: 25 students and 2 adults)
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May 19—from 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.—Foothill School—grades K-S. Two of the children's librarians will
visit Foothill School to talk about the Summer Challenge and show great new books to inspire their
summer reading. (Attendance: 225 students and 9 adults)
May 20—from 9:00 a.m. -2 p.m.—Foothill School—grades K—S. Same as previous entry.
(Attendance: 180 students and 6 adults)
May 21 at 9:30 a.m.—Sacred Heart School—Pre—K class—Ms. Soto. This pre-k class will listen to
stories, hear jokes, see some great non-fiction and watch a movie during their monthly class visit to the
library. (Attendance: 20 students and 5 adults)
May 26 from 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.—Redwood Middle School—Booktalking. Three of the children's
librarians will visit this middle school to talk about great paperback books. Copies of the books will be
available for them to "honor" check-out at the visit. All students who do not have library cards will have
them by this event. (Attendance: 510 students and 17 adults)
Virtual Library Demonstration:
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partners. We use it to help library customers build business plans or plan local marketing campaigns.
It's similar to a phone directory of businesses, searchable by industry, size or proximity to a certain
address.
Newsletter
Subscribe to the Library Newsletter: http://www.sccl.org/About/Library-News/Newsletter
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Program Evaluation Results
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Friends of the Saratoga Libraries Report-June 24, 2015
Through Membership donations, donations of books, volunteering and purchasing books from
the BOOK-GO-ROUND the Friends assist the library in maintaining and improving its current
high level of library services.
The Friends grant to the library for 2015-2016 is $141,000. This includes Bestsellers,
Programs for all ages, Community Outreach hours, augmenting collections, and the literacy
program.
The author series will resume on September 2
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