Poetry Reading A Huge Success

A large and enthusiastic audience heard performances of poems by poets and fans of all ages, in last week's Poetry Reading. Here is the program.

8th  Annual SLV Poetry Reading

April 26, 2012

Theme: “Taking a Stand”

Poems selected for reading

by SC Poet Laureate David Swanger

Ages 4-8

Cade Martin-Hansen Taking a Stand in the Town Hall

Ages 9-13

Rowan Nolan     Will You Come with Me?

Julia Poetzinger The Lonely

Paris Shewfelt      Mother Earth v. Fossil Fuel    

Ages 14-17

Sam Wylie    Wrath of the Norsemen

Jordan Martinez    Family Matters

Leila Brandt      A Reflection of Humanity and Science

Zoe Webb My, Myself and I Versus the World  

Christian Mark Earth
Walker Robustelli What Emissions?

Adults
Nancy Hoffman     Insouciance
Susan Raineri      When I Die

“ A Favorite Poem”

• Judy Anderson, Liberty Bank
• Jeff Calden, SLV Middle School
• Sheila DeLany, The Blind Pilot
• Beth Hollenbeck, Musician/Music Educator 
• Jason McCluskey. Felton Library
• Matt McMillan, SLV Middle School

Sponsored by Felton Library Friends A chapter of Friends of the

Santa Cruz  Public Libraries

Steering Committee Meeting April 24, 2012

Present: Nancy, Phyllis, Edna, Anita, Bob, Paul, April, Lucy.
County report: Nancy reported on progress regarding the County and the Verutti property.  She reviewed projected costs for various tests and reports.
Poetry Reading: Members reviewed preparations and supplies and volunteered to bring refreshments.

Poetry Reading Thursday April 26

You are invited! Eighth Annual San Lorenzo Poetry Reading Thursday, April 26, 7-8  p.m. Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton Free Admission David Swanger, Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate, will read from his own poetry and then introduce local poets to read original poems he has selected, on the theme "Taking a Stand,"  from entries in four age categories.  In addition, favorite poems will be read by Judy Anderson (Liberty Bank), Jason McCluskey (Felton Branch Library), Sheila DeLany (The Blind Pilot Jewlery), Matt McMillan and Jeff Calden (San Lorenzo Valley Middle School), and Beth Hollenbeck (Musician/Music Educator) The reading, described by a previous attendee  as "a wonderful, heartwarming event,"  is free to the public and will include refreshments.   It is sponsored by Felton Library Friends, a group of San Lorenzo Valley residents dedicated to excellent public library services for Felton and surrounding areas.

New Storytime Schedule

Dear Felton Library Friends -- We are pleased to pass on this announcement from the programming team at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.  Thanks to all who participated in the recent survey.  There was a tremendous show of support for children's programming at the branch. We Heard You Felton!  New Storytime: Starting Thursday, April 12  Preschool Storytime at Felton 10:15  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities  For more information call 831-427-7717 or  email pro@santacruzpl.org

Felton Branch Storytime Survey

Dear Felton Library Friend -- The Programming Team of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries is conducting a survey to learn the preferences of our families for Felton Library Storytime. Copies of the survey are available at the Felton branch and can be returned to any branch or mailed in. The survey below can also be printed and mailed to: SCPL, 117 Union St., Santa Cruz CA 95060 Another option is to copy and paste the survey below into an email, add your preferences, and email to: pro@santacruzpl.org. The deadline for survey responses is March 24. ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Beginning of survey) Felton Library Storytime Your Opinion Counts: Storytime Preferences! Please return this survey by March 24th so we can provide better service to your community. The information requested is as follows, with 1=best and 5=least. Rank the days listed below in order of your preference: Monday          ___________ Wednesday  _________  Thursday     __________ Friday         _________ Please select the time range that would best suit your needs: 10 a.m. -- 12 p.m.  _________  2 p.m. - 4 p.m.    _________  6 p.m. - 7 p.m.    _________  Other    _________  Please select the type of storytime you would prefer: Baby Storytime (ages 0-1) _________  Toddler Storytime (ages 1-3) _________  Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) _________  School Age Storytime (ages 5-10) _________  Family Storytime (ages 3-10) _________  Please return this survey by March 24th to any library branch or to 117 Union St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. (End of survey) ------------------------------------------- Felton Library Friends looks forward to the completion of the survey and scheduling of a storytime that will work better for SLV families. Felton Library Friends www.feltonlibraryfriends.org feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com 335-1235 P.O. Box 1135, Felton CA 95018

Felton branch exhibits

Thanks to FLF member Marilyn Robertson, the Felton branch exhibit cases are displaying fine art, books, and other objects representing the talent and interests of SLV residents.

Coming next week is glass art by April Zilber.

The current exhibit is of Nail Art by Felton resident Bill (Alan) Jurgens (photos below).

Reading in the Redwoods Book Group March 28

Members of the community are invited to join this group on Wednesday March 28 to discuss Thunderstruck, by Erik Larson.  The group meets at 6:15 at the Felton branch.