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.

Steering Committee Meeting February 28

Present: Bob Lewis, Barbara Lewis, Paul Machlis, Michele Mosher, April Zilber, Edna Lyles, Nancy Gerdt, Phyllis Taylor, Thomas Wynn, Lucy Martin

Nancy reported on the very successful 2nd Annual Readathon.
The group discussed the coming 8th annual Poetry Reading.  Three notable readers are firm: Jason McCluskey (PIC at Felton), Judy Anderson, Beth Hollenbeck.
Marilyn Robertson is coordinating exhibit cases at Felton.  Current exhibit is nail art by Bill Jurgens.  Next up is glass art by April Zilber.  Paul will post exhibit news and photographs.

Nancy reported on encouraging budgetary news in the SCPL system.  Additional hours will be funded to address a cataloging/processing backlog, and the needs of the ILS.  At the March JPB meeting, the Baord will discuss the planned increase in hours in July 2012.

The Tuesday evening storytime has not been successful at Felton or Garfield Park.  SCPL staff are distributing surveys to determine what days, times, and age groups fit the needs of these two branches.

A $200 donation has been received and acknowledge by Nancy.  Local Girl Scouts have sold cookies with benefits going to FLF.

Reading in the Redwoods group will discuss Thunderstruck by Erik Larson at its March 28 meeting.

Nancy reported on developments regarding the Verutti property.  The next meeting will involve a large number of County planning and legal staff.  Once FLF knows the timeline, we will return to making lists of additional community members who can contribute to fundraising, grant writing, and community involvement.

The next Steering Committee meeting is April 24.  Among the agenda topics will be the summer programs for children, including New Leaf's interest in that program.

Paul 3/2/12