June 2013

Presidents Message
We had another successful Art Fair! Thank you to all of the many volunteers who worked so diligently on this years Art Fair. I cant express how much the Library and the Friends Board is thankful for the participation and hard work done by our volunteers. Id also like to thank the 90 very talented artists who displayed and sold their art during the weekend. The Friends annual meeting will be held Wednesday, June 19, at the Sierra Madre United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers helping with all of our projects will be recognized at our annual dinner. Following the dinner the Friends will have an open meeting of all members. During the meeting we will be voting on the slate of Officers and Directors for 2013-2014. Everyone receiving this newsletter is invited and encouraged to attend. June is my last meeting as President of the Friends Board and this will be my last Presidents Message in our newsletter. I want to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your President these past two years. It has truly been an honor and privilege and has been a great experience for me. Many thanks to the Board of Directors for always being there for me and to all the event chairs for their hard work, talents and commitment that helped us raise more than $55,000 this past year. Darlene Traxler Friday, June 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. are the dates for the next Best Used Book Sale. Featured will be a half-price sale on Fiction and Mysteries in the stacks in the basement, just in time to load up for your summer reading. These books include many must-read titles and authors. We also have a great selection of Sports, Photography, and Automobile books for Fathers Day gifts. The popular Bargain Books for only $1.00 and paperbacks 5/$1.00 will again be in the parking lot, as well as a huge collection of topographical maps of Californias back-country, perfect for hikers and campers. Need a punch bowl? An added bonus in the parking lot will be the Friends table selling wine glasses from various Wine Tasting events, a punch bowl and other items. Dont forget to look in on the Friends Silent Auction in the Library. 15 collectible books, both vintage and nearly new, are available and may be inspected on Saturday, June 1, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The bidding closes on Monday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m.

BEST USED BOOK SALE

This years theme is Reading Is So Delicious! and runs Monday, June 10, through Saturday, August 3. Register anytime during this period and win prizes along the way. Children may enter one of these divisions: Beginner, for our very youngest patrons, who are not yet able to read on their own; Reader, for school-age readers in grades 1 - 6; and Challenger, for children in grades 2 - 6 who choose to read more. Teens read eight books by the end of the program and earn prizes for every two books read. Adult participants will be entered into the grand prize drawing once they have submitted their first title read (book, eBook or audio book) and can win in weekly drawings. Programs for adults include: Saturday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. Edible Gardening Saturday, July 13, 4:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Caf Sounds Saturday, July 27, 4:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Caf Sounds Monday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. Annie Banannie. Cook up an entertaining and sensational balloon story with Annie.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Recent donations to the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library Best Used Book Sale Committee have included some very special books including several signed, first editions. These exceptional books will be featured in the committees second Silent Auction to be held in the Sierra Madre Public Library from Tuesday, May 7, through Monday, June 3, during Library hours. The books can be viewed in the display case in the Librarys main room. To inspect the books more closely, visit the Library on June 1 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. when a member of the Book Sale Committee will be happy to help you.
A Photographers Life 1990-2005, by Annie Leibovitz, Random House 2006 Everything to Gain - Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life, by Jimmy and Roslyn Carter, Random House 1987 (signed, first edition) History of Pasadena and the SG Valley, CA, by Harold D. Carew (Sierra Madre resident forward written from Pulpit Lodge, S.M.), S.J. Clark Publishing Co. 1930 (only 1 of 3 volumes) Jungle Jest, by Talbot Mundy, The Century Co. 1932 (first printing) Lalla Rookh, An Oriental Romance, by Thomas Moore, London, Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans 1854 Paintings in the Hermitage, by Colin Eisler, Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 1990 (first edition) Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by J.M. Barrie/Illustrator Arthur Rackham, Weathervane Bks. 1975 (first edition) Rod McKuens Book of Days and A Month of Sundays, by Rod McKuen,Cheval Books/Harper and Row 1981 (1st printing, inscribed, also signed postcard found inside the book) Silas Marner, by George Eliot/ Illustrator C.E. Brach, J.M. Dent and Co. 1905 Sincerely, Andy Rooney, by Andy Rooney, Public Affairs 1999 (signed, first edition) The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds, by John K. Terres, Alfred A. Knopf 1980 The Presidency, by Stefan Lorant, MacMillan 1951 (bookplate from library of Jean Hersholt donated to Motion Picture Country Home) (first edition) The Stories of O. Henry, illustrator John Groth, Easton Press 1965 The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, by William Makepeace Thackeray, Smith, Elder and Co. 1869, 1880 (leatherbound and appraised at $1200-1500) (24 vol.) Treasures of the World, Stonehenge Press 1982, 1983 (16 vol.)

FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY SILENT AUCTION

COLLECTIBLE BOOKS AT THE AUCTION

FAMILY FUN PROGRAMS

Thursday, June 27, 7:00 p.m. Animal Magic. Exciting family audience participation comedy magic show with live exotic pets. Wednesday, July 10, 7:00 p.m. Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Children leave their stuffed animals at the Library for a sleepover and come back the next day to see what fun the animals have had.

Monday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. Clint Perry and the Boo Hoo Crew. Hilarious music, costumes, play, pirates, toys, and more await. Monday, July 29, 10:00 a.m. David Cousins. A bright and fun award-winning comedy juggling act with audience involvement, music and thrills.

Teen volunteers in grades seven and up are needed to work at least two hours a week during the Summer Reading Program. Signups begin in May. Good news for Sierra Madre! The Library has just received $7,500 from the state of California to buy new books. All public libraries in California received a one-time funding grant through a program called Books4U. Funds are available this spring to buy print materials in six areas: Early Literacy/Parenting, Workforce Development, Non-English Language/ESL, Reference, Childrens/Teen, and Popular Fiction. For the June display case, the Library will be promoting the Adult Summer Reading Program.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY

LIBRARY DISPLAY CASE

Lively roundtable discussions of new and noteworthy books highlight the Third Thursday Book Club which meets at the Library from 11:00 a.m. Noon. A flyer listing the upcoming selections is available at the Library Service Desk and on the Library website. The June 20 selection is Catch-22, by Joseph Heller.

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB

Wow! What a great weekend it was for a very successful and fun Art Fair. We would like to thank all the committee members and the countless volunteers who helped make the Art Fair run so smoothly. 90 artists in varied mediums displayed their talents and shared their time while offering patrons the opportunity to purchase unique items of Fine Art. These talented artists also donated 50 items for our Silent Auction which made over $2,500. Thank you for your support! Thank you to the Creative Arts Group for providing supplies and instruction for children to make Chinese Kites this year. It was special to wander over to the south lawn and watch our future artists first hand! Thanks to the following musicians who provided such great entertainment throughout the weekend: Richard Bellikoff, students from Sierra Madre Music, Dan Ames and Gayle Bluemel, Banna Beag Mall, Mike Tims, and the Jane Fuller Band. A special thanks to Sharon Murphy and the Exhibits Committee: David Darbyshire, Nancy Doyle, Peggy Matchin, Lorie Oliver, and Alison Snow-Wesley for all their time and hard work. They juried in 15 new artists this year. Thanks to Fran Garbaccio: Friends booth and volunteer coordinator, Michele and Rick Snyder: registration and information, Jean Sudbury: music at the band shell and on the south lawn, Fran Garbaccio and Sandra Dickey: Friends food booth, and Jane Zamanzadeh: Publicity chairperson who wrote articles and coordinated the press releases. Were pleased to report that the Friends Food Booth again sold out of their fabulous quick or sweet breads and made over $1,100. Thanks to all our bakers who once again made this such a success. Boy Scout Troup 110 provided security for the weekend as well as assisting in set up, helping as needed throughout the weekend and a great team effort in clean up on Sunday. Thank you! Carolyn Thomas, Director of Library Services, and her staff gave us many months of their time and support, and Church of the Ascension lent the canopies used over the picnic tables on the main lawn. Thanks to everyone with the City of Sierra Madre for your help and patience in guiding us through the process. There are too many to thank for all their friendly assistance and immediate response to our needs. Thank you to Darlene Traxler, President of the Friends Board, and to the whole board for your support this past year. Finally, thank you to all the rest who volunteered your time and support to the Art Fair, the Friends, and the Library. This is a special community of people and we are honored to call you our neighbors, family and friends. Thank you, Janet Emery and Susan Gallagher 2013 Art Fair Co-Chairs

51st ANNUAL SIERRA MADRE ART FAIR

READERS REVIEW
This months review is by Catherine Adde

The Dream is Over

London in the 60s, heroin and John & Yoko, by Dan Richter

This author is our canyon neighbor. I learned of his book when he was a guest on my talk radio show,* regaling listeners with tales of his world travels including adventures with John and Yoko Lennon. Dan, a professional mime, teacher and star in the film 2001 Space Odyssey, traveled through India and Europe resulting in his befriending of Yoko Ono before she met John Lennon. He witnessed Lennons burgeoning romance, the breakup of the Beatles, became an intimate friend of the couple, as well as manager and photographer for Johns solo career. Dans confession of horrific struggles with drug addiction during this time is heart breaking to read, but were uplifted as he recovers. While reading this memoir, I felt like I was a fly on the wall during Londons swinging 60s era: the exploding rock and roll scene, colorful fashions (think Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Carnaby street, etc.), the psychedelic drug scene, and with all of the free love and drama one could imagine during this time sprinkled throughout. This book is published only in the U.K. at present, but is available at our Sierra Madre Public Library.
*Dans interview can be found at Village Vine Online, Sierra Madres online radio station: http://villagevine.org/ AudioFiles/OurTravelAffair/Dan_Richter032813.mp3

CALL # STATUS: 791.43 RICHTER

CONGRATULATIONS to our fabulous bakers. Through your efforts, we made $1,117.00 at the Art Fair Bread Booth. Onward and upward next year. Lots of great comments on the variety and tastiness. Your response was much appreciated. You are the BEST!!! The Art Fair would not have run so smoothly without the many volunteers who contributed their time on May 4 and 5. Thanks for answering my phone calls and e-mails to help with the Friends Booth, Bread Booth, Silent Auction and helping the artists by Hosting. We hope you realize how very important you are and will plan to attend our Annual Dinner on June 19 so that we can celebrate you, our volunteers. Thanks again! Fran Garbaccio

ART FAIR BAKERS AND VOLUNTEERS

Editor: Sharon Murphy Editor: Sharon Murphy Contributing Writer: Alice Kuo Contributing Writer: Alice Kuo Design/Set Up: Melissa Sanchez Design/Set Up: Melissa Sanchez Printed By: Sir Speedy Printed By: Sir Speedy

6/3 10:00 a.m. No Storytime 6/3 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction of Collectible Book Ends 6/5 7:00 p.m. No Storytime 6/8 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Best Used Book Sale 6/9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Best Used Book Sale 6/10 Summer Reading Program Begins 6/10 10:00 a.m. Storytime 6/12 7:00 p.m. Storytime 6/13 3:30 p.m. Barks & Book 6/17 10:00 a.m. Annie Banannie 6/19 7:00 p.m. Storytime 6/19 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Library Annual Dinner Meeting 6/20 11:00 a.m. 3rd Thursday Book Club 6/22 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting 6/24 10:00 a.m. Storytime 6/26 7:00 p.m. Storytime 6/27 7:00 p.m. Animal Magic 6/29 10:00 a.m. Edible Gardening Months of June-August No Teen Book Club

TEEN BOOK CLUB There will be no Teen Book Club during the months of June, July and August.

BARKS AND BOOKS Children are invited to visit with and read to a gentle and specially trained dog on the second Thursday of each month, 3:30 4:30 p.m. This month, Barks and Books will be on June 13.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Preschool storytime will take a nap and will not be meeting Monday, June 3, Wednesday, June 5 and Monday, June 17. Storytime will resume on June 10. Parents and preschool children normally meet on Mondays 10:00 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 7:00 8:00 p.m. for stories, songs and crafts.
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