July Newsletter

Friends of the Lincoln Library
July 2009 Newsletter

2009 Annual Meeting
June 30th marked the close of our 5th year of operation; and we had another great year! The annual reports are in The process of being audited, and copies will soon be available at the library. Here is how we did:

Membership: $920.00
Cash Donations: $961.94
Non-Cash Donations: $2991.50
Fundraising: $5545.61

Over 98.99% of the funds raised above,
After expenses were put right back into the library or directly benefit the library.


Our officers for the 2008-2009 fiscal year are as follows
President: Casey Spatz
Vice-President: Charlotte Christie
Secretary: Sandy Cole
Treasurer: Curtis Spatz


Sno Cone Maker
With last years success on selling sno cones at a couple different events we decided to purchase a sno cone maker. We already started making money during this year’s street dance. The dance didn’t turn out the way we had planned with the rain but we are excited to have something to help us raise money for the Library. If you know of any events or any place that would be willing for us to set us at to sell sno cones please contact Casey @ 422-1971 or Nicky at the Library.

Thanks to our Volunteers
As with any organization, it all comes down to the volunteers. Without our volunteers, we would not be able to accomplish anything! We have done great things these past 5 years, and it has all been made possible by the hard work of all of our volunteers. Here’s to the next 5 years, and the things we will accomplish next! If you would like to volunteer contact Nicky at the Library for more info.
Thanks for all you do!


Library Expansion Fund
Well, this year we added $2516.04 to our expansion fund. This doubles what we started with this year. When this account matures in November we will have over $5143.43. That is very awesome. We are very excited to be adding to this account to get closer to getting us a bigger space for our great Library.


The Blog
Don’t’ forget that FOLL is on the web! Check our friendsofthelincolnlibrary. blogspot.com. It’s your one-stop source for all sorts of information including the library’s hours, a calendar of upcoming events, new items at the library, and so much more! We would love to add reviews, favorite things you like at the Library or even your favorite recipes you would like to share with others. If you would like to add something please let Nicky at the Library know.


Our Next Meeting
We meet the third Thursday of each month. Our meetings are open to all members and generally last an hour. We will be discussing lots of the things at the next few meetings including the 2nd annual BBQ night, which will be in August. Also our 3rd annual Italian Night in September.


Reading Clubs
The Washington county Library System is offering free workshops for grades 5 and up as part of the Summer Reading Program at the Library.
The next workshop will be Tuesday, July 18th from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
It’s time to learn about cooking with herbs!
This workshop you will get to grind, smell and taste various herbs, as well as experimenting with some great recipes. Find out how people have historically used herbs in cooking and as medicine. For more information contact the Library.

Imagine, Create, Participate!
For grades K-6 the Library is offering art, music, and storytelling workshops will make this summer to remember. Puppet shows, concerts and special speakers are scheduled at various libraries though out the summer. All activities are free of charge. Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. This program is still running through July 23rd. There is still plenty of time come and have some fun.

Disc Cleaning Program
In addition to protecting the investment of CD’s/DVD’s in the Library’s collection, we are starting to see some of the Libraries in the County system take advantage of our disc cleaning program and are sending disc over for us to clean. This past year cleaning discs raised over $100, and don’t forget that this service is open to FOLL members as well.


“The greatness of a city is measured by the quality of its Library”
– Ben Franklin

Meeting Thursday!!!

Make plans to join us Thursday July 16th 7:00 at the Library. We will be making plans for our BBQ night in Aug. Hope everyone can make it.

Officers for 2009-2010

Congratulations to our new officers

President - Casey Spatz
Vice President - Charlotte Christie
Treasure - Curtis Spatz
Sectary - Sandy Cole