February Events

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February 2 from 9 am to 5 pm
Literacy Tutor Training
Volunteer to be a tutor to help adults improve their reading, writing, spelling and math skills. Free training and tutoring materials provided. Pre-registration required.
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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February 4, 5, 6, 7, 15 at 3:30 pm
Peer Tutoring
Teens in grades 7-12 can get help from their peers with English, Math, Science and History homework. No sign up required - first come, first serve.
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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February 4 at 3:30 pm
Chinese New Year Celebration Celebrate the Year of the Rat with dragons, crafts, songs and stories of Leo Politi on his centennial year!
Politi Branch
5771 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93710. Phone: (559) 431-6450

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Storytime

February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 11 AM
Preschool Storytime
Fingerplays and music for children ages 3-5
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612. Phone: (559) 299-9531

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Storytime

February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 am at Kingsburg Branch Library, 897-3710
Preschool Storytime
Fingerplays and music for children ages 3-5.

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Storytime

February 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 at 10 am
Toddler Storytime Interactive storytime with music and movement for children ages 2-3.
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 299-9531

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Storytime

February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 9:30 am
Lapsit- Bounces, rhymes, tickles, stories and music for infants and children up to age 2.
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612. Phone: (559) 299-9531

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February 6 at 1 pm
Film Screening: Free movies featuring classic titles. This weeks feature: Casablanca.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 3 pm
Afterschool Crafts Art activities for children in kindergarten through grade 5.
Gillis Library
629 West Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93705. Phone: (559) 225-0140

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February 7 at 7 pm
Connect with the Classics: Of Mice and Men Teens in grades 7-12 can join adults to join in this monthly discussion of classic American literature
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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February 7 at 7 pm
Sunnyside High School Art Reception The public is invited to enjoy refreshments at an opening day reception for a month-long exhibit of artwork created by Sunnyside High School art students.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 9 at 1 pm
Book Discussion: I Love Twilight Teens in grades 7-12 and adults can discuss this popular vampire book series by Stephenie Meyer.
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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February 9 at 3 pm
A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian Local veterinarian Lonny Pace will show children in grades 4-6 what it's like to be a veterinarian.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 10 at 3 pm
Winter Family Music Concert The West Coast Clarinet Congress and Friends from California State University, Fresno will present a live classical music concert
Woodward Park Regional Library, 433-3135

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February 11 at 3:30 pm
Have a Heart Stamp, color and decorate your own Valentine's Day cards as you celebrate with stories and songs.
Stamp, color and decorate your own Valentine's Day cards as you celebrate with stories and songs.
Politi Branch
5771 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93710. Phone: (559) 431-6450

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February 11 at 6 pm
Introduction to the World Wide Web Free computer class teaching basics about the World Wide Web.
Mosqueda BranchFree computer class teaching basics about the World Wide Web.

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February 11 at 7 pm
Open Mic Poetry Night Share your original prose and poetry or enjoy listening to the creative poetry of others.
Sanger Branch
1812 Seventh Street, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: (559) 875-2435

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February 12 from 2 pm to 4 pm
Resume Clinic Get tips on how to develop an effective resume. Bring your current resume to class. Pre-registration required.
Central Library Career Center, 488-1898

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February 12 at 5 pm
Wii <3 Gaming! Teens in grades 7-12 can play Nintendo Wii on the big screen.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 12 at 6:30 pm
Woodward Shakespeare Festival Reader's Theatre: Comedy of Errors Bring your copy of this Shakespeare play to read along with the actors and then join in a discussion after the performance.
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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February 12 at 7 pm
Town Hall Book Discussion: "The Murder of Tutankhamen" Dr. Roger LaJeunesse will lead a discussion in conjunction with an upcoming lecture by the author of this book. The Town Hall lecture will be held on February 20. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the Politi Library.
Politi Branch
5771 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93710. Phone: (559) 431-6450

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February 13 at 1 pm
Film Screening: The Apartment Free movies featuring classic titles.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 16 at 11 am
Antique Appraisal Clinic Kathryn Osterberg Sobelman will appraise your family heirloom or estate sale treasure. One item per person. Appraisals are verbal only and are not guaranteed.
Piedra Branch
25385 Trimmer Springs Road, Sanger, CA (559) 787-3266

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February 16 at 11 am
Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation Join a presentation by Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation that will include beautiful birds and volunteers who nurse them back to health. Cameras are welcome.
Woodward Park Regional Library, 433-3135

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February 17 at 2:30 pm
Mystery Book Club: "Dimity Beats the Devil" This monthly discussion of mystery novels is co-hosted by the San Joaquin Sisters in Crime
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612. Phone: (559) 299-9531

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February 19 at 3:30 pm
Birds in Your Life Master Gardeners of Fresno will present a birds program for children of all ages. Stories and a craft activity are included too.
Auberry Library
33049 Auberry Road, Auberry, CA 93602. Phone: (559) 855-8523

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February 19 at 4 pm
Black History Month Film Screening: Remember the Titans Enjoy a free movie in celebration of Black History Month.
Sanger Branch
1812 Seventh Street, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: (559) 875-2435

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February 19 at 5 pm
Manga and Anime Discussion
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to this monthly group to discuss all things relating to Japanese comics. Call the branch for schedule of topics or just drop in.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 20 at 11 am
Closely Knit Group Enjoy knitting and meeting new friends every month. All levels are welcome, including beginners.
Senior Resource Center Library, 453-6767

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February 20 at 1 pm
Film Screening: The Graduate Free movies featuring classic titles.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 24 at 5 pm
February 25 at 6:30 pm
Branching Out Poetry: Two Evenings with Carl Phillips Carl Phillips is Professor of English, African and African-American Studies, and the Creative Writing Program at Washington University and has authored numerous works of poetry. Phillips will read and discuss his own works on the first evening. He will read and discuss the works of American poet Walt Whitman on the second evening following a musical prelude by Andrea and John McDaniel.
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135 or 488-3856

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February 25 at 6 pm
Homework Help Sites Free computer class about helpful online homework websites.
Mosqueda Branch

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February 25 at 7 pm
Badmen and Grizzly Bears William B. Secrest will discuss early desperadoes and other "wild life" that made California the wildest of the wild west! This presentation will explore various aspects of Secrest's 40 years of research for his two books on these "mean" grizzlies and the even meaner men who drove them into extinction.
Sanger Branch
1812 Seventh Street, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: (559) 875-2435

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February 26 at 5 pm
ANTM Portfolio Profile Pics! Teens in grades 7-12 can create their own fun online profiles. Props will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their own too.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 27 at 1 pm
Film Screening: Some Like It Hot Free movies featuring classic titles.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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February 28 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Interview Clinic Come to this free practice clinic dressed professionally for your next job interview.
Central Library
2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93721 488-1898

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February 28 at 5:30 pm
Salsa Dance Carlos Estrada teaches basic salsa steps at this monthly dance class. Pre-registration is required.
Gillis Library
629 West Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93705. Phone: (559) 225-0140

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February 28 at 6:30 pm
Book Club: "Divisadero" Join this monthly book discussion group.
Kingsburg Branch
1399 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631. Phone: (559) 897-3710

JANUARY IMPULSE

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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

This is the year to celebrate two of the Valley’s most beloved authors; William Saroyan and Leo Politi. Fresno County is leading an international celebration of Saroyan and is also participating in a statewide celebration of Politi.
Valley organizations will join the library in hosting a diverse array of local special events honoring the 100th anniversary year of their births.
Among the Saroyan events were a 24-hour readathon at George’s Restaurant this month,and a screening of The Human Comedy is planned for April 25 with a special guest appearance by the film’s star (and movie legend), Mickey Rooney.
Politi events will include an open house, art exhibit, children’s art contest and Chinese New Year’s party. For more information, visit Saroyan Centennial and Leo Politi 2008 Centennial

LIBRARIANS RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE TO IRANIAN COMMUNITY

On December 8, 2007, Mina Abdollahian and Martha Connor each received a community service award from the Iranian Culture and Art Club of Fresno.
The beautiful plaques read: “As a token of our admiration and appreciation for your dedication in promoting Iranian culture.” The club has been meeting at the Woodward Park Library for about three years. Martha has worked closely with the group to provide much-needed meeting space, including space for ESL classes, plus she has set aside an area for a nice sized Farsi collection. Mina is a loyal attendee of the group, and she is often a speaker at meetings, plus she provides introductory speeches for guest speakers.
Mina translates at the meetings for non-English speakers, and she has worked with the group in selecting Farsi materials.

BOOKMOBILE ON PARADE

Karen Maj and Ron Martin participated in the Fresno Christmas Parade in December. When the bookmobile passed the review stand, there were lots of positive comments and cheers. After the parade, the bookmobile made its way to Eaton Plaza to be part of the first annual Christmas in the Park too. Thanks Karen and Ron for decorating the unit to make it more festive and for driving in the parade and spending time at Christmas in the Park.

ART WORKS

Artwork featuring the whimsical creations of Librarian Terrance McArthur will be on exhibit at Ashtree Studios from now through January 31. Terrance’s unique sculptures are made from recycled materials such as telephone wire, newspaper, pine needles and other materials. You will be amazed by the patience and talent of this librarian!

IT’S A WRAP

The Clovis Library Teen Council organized a gift wrap drive in December to benefit the Marjaree Mason Center, which offers shelter and support services to women and children victimized by abuse and homelessness in Fresno County.
Each year, the Center receives generous gift donations from the community for the women to “shop” through and wrap for their children. This holiday season, what the center desperately needed was gift wrapping materials so that the children could share in the joy of opening such anticipated and appreciated gifts.
We are pleased to report that the teen council was able to contribute 70 rolls of wrapping paper, 23 bags of bows, and an abundant assortment of tape, ribbons, tissue paper, bags, boxes, and tags.
Thanks to everyone who donated these supplies and helped the effort by spreading the word to patrons, family and friends. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

MARKETING FRIENDLY

Electronic publication Morningstar Library Notes recently featured Business Services Librarian Louise Richardson. Louise was recognized for her insightful promotion of the Morningstar class she teaches as “Investments: What Mutual Fund or Company Stock Shares Should I Buy?” Instead of simply describing the course as learning how to use Morningstar, Louise developed a title which focuses on the benefit to the patron and appeals to a much broader audience. As further pointed out, when promoting a program, service or other resource, think like your patrons. Then craft your marketing message using words that patrons will understand and that will move them to action. Understanding the needs and desires of patrons and capturing them with the right words is the best way to drive use of any service.

CAREER SPOTLIGHTS

Check out these recommended Job Sites from the Job Searching Newsletter of Alison Doyle, a popular Career Specialist. She considers the following her favorite new sites during 2008 and encourages job seekers to try them in addition to using the old ones for 2007.
Green Jobs
This is a collection of sites, not just one. There has been a focus on green jobs this year. Even Wal-Mart has jumped on the bandwagon, hiring environmental activist Adam Werbach, who was the youngest elected president of the Sierra Club, to help with environmental initiatives.
HireVue
Video interviewing can save a ton of travel time and help candidates be competitive, even if the job is in another state - or country.
JibberJobber
How do you keep track of all this job search stuff? It’s certainly not easy, but JibberJobber can help you get (and stay) organized, not only while you’re looking for
a job, but while you’re building your career and planning for the future.
Job Search Engines
When job search engines came along, they changed the nature of how we job search. Indeed, SimplyHired and other job search engines help you fi nd jobs fast. They also take it one step further and help you find out about the job, the organization, the salary, and the location.
Jobfox
Jobfox works differently than a traditional job bank. Instead of going to a job bank or a job search engine to search for jobs to apply to, Jobfox matches you up with potential employers - think dating service for job seekers. It’s the best new job search site in quite a while.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn has helped me connect with contacts I’d lost track of, gotten me lots of information for my new book, and helped more than a few people I know get a new job this year. If you’re not on LinkedIn, you should be.
Jobfox.com, Linkedin.com , ResumeEdge.com and Careerjet.com have been added to our library’s Job & Career Services web page. Staff should try these sites first to test their effectiveness before introducing them to job seekers in the library. Occupations with the Most Growth The fastest growing occupation for projected growth between now and 2014 are concentrated in the health and technology sector. The top three are: 1. Home health aides +56%
2. Network system and data communications analysts +55%
3. Medical assistants +50% Occupations That Need the Most Workers What occupations need the most workers between 2004 and 2014?
1. 736,000 retail salespersons
2. 703,000 registered nurses
3. 524,000 post secondary teachers
For a complete list of the top 10, check them out on Alison Doyle’s Job Search Newsletter. You can subscribe to it free at http://jobsearch.about.com.

TRAIN DISPLAY

During the month of December, Auberry Library’s display case featured a collection of patron Peggy Pruneau’s antique electric train engines. Some of the trains date from the 1930s. A story in The Mountain Press brought people from far and near to view the display. Obviously, trains are a big draw!

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JANUARY LIBRARY EVENTS

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Afterschool Crafts
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 3 pm
Gillis Library
629 West Dakota Avenue, Fresno (559) 225-0140

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Connect with Classics
January 3 at 7 pm
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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Town Hall Book Discussion: An Education for
Our Times
January 8 at 7 pm
Politi Branch
5771 North First Street, Fresno (559) 431-6450

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Friends of the Sunnyside Library Meeting
January 12 at 2 pm
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno (559) 255-6594

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Billings Book Club: On the Wealth of Nations
January 13 at 2 pm
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis (559) 299-9531

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Peer Tutoring
January 14-18 at 3:30 pm
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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Chess Anyone?
January 14 at 4 pm
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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Toddler Storytime
January 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 at 10 am
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis (559) 299-9531

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Preschool Storytime
January 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 11 am
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis (559) 299-9531

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Wii 3 Gaming
January 15 at 5 pm
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno (559) 255-6594

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Talk, Taste and Browse at the Sanger Library
January 15 at 2 pm
Sanger Branch Library

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Lapsit
January 16, 23, 30 at 9:30 am
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis (559) 299-9531

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Preschool Storytime
January 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 am
Kingsburg Branch
1399 Draper Street, Kingsburg (559) 897-3710

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Mystery Book Club: The No. 1 Ladies’
Detective Agency
January 20 at 2:30 pm
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis (559) 299-9531

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Manga and Anime Discussion Group
January 22 at 5 pm
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno (559) 255-6594

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How to Start a Small Business
January 22 at 5:30 pm
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno(559) 255-6594

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Author Jim Denney
January 22 at 7 pm
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno (559) 255-6594

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Book Discussion: A Thousand Splendid Suns
January 24 at 6:30 pm
Kingsburg Branch
1399 Draper Street, Kingsburg (559) 897-3710

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Gaming Day
January 26 at 12 pm
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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Antique Appraisal Clinic
January 26 at 1 pm
Clovis Branch
1155 Fifth Street, Clovis (559) 299-9531

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Post Secret
January 29 at 5 pm
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno (559) 255-6594

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Fresno in 1908
January 29 at 7 pm
Politi Branch
5771 North First Street, Fresno (559) 431-6450

ISSN 0732-2402
IMPULSE is a monthly staff newsletter published by the
Fresno County Public Library,
Roberta Barton
Editor


THE VOTES ARE IN!

After a month of voting, Fresno County has selected The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain as the featured novel for our next Big Read grant application.

Voting took place throughout the month of November at libraries, schools, colleges and community events as well as online.
More than 3,600 votes were cast. The second most popular title was Call of the Wild by Jack London, followed by Ray Bradbury’s Farenheit 451 as the third most popular book. Most of the books on the list of 18 approved titles received over 100 votes.

Programming will be held during the
2008-2009 school year.



FOWLER CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

A new Fowler Branch Library is taking shape!
The concrete foundation has been poured and framing has begun.


2008 HOLIDAY CLOSURES
All Library branches will be closed in observance of the following holidays in 2008:

January 1 – New Year’s Day
January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 18 – President’s Day
March 31 – Cesar Chavez Day
March 23 – Easter Sunday
May 26 – Memorial Day
July 4 – Independence Day
September 1 – Labor Day
November 11 – Veteran’s Day
November 27 & 28 – Thanksgiving
December 24 – close at 5 pm
December 25 – Christmas
December 31 – close at 5 pm
Specifi c branches will also be closed for the
following community events in 2008:
April 5 – Orange Cove for Blossom Festival
April 5 – Laton for Laton Rodeo
April 26 – Clovis Branch for Clovis Rodeo
May 3 – Orange Cove for Cinco de Mayo
May 3 – Riverdale for Spring Festival
September 13 – Kerman for Harvest
Festival (closed 10 am to 12:30 pm; open
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm)
September 27 – Caruthers for Caruthers Parade
October 11 (tentative) – Fowler for Fall Festival
October 11 – Reedley for Fall Fiesta
October 13 – All branches for Annual Library Meeting & Staff Training Day
October 25 – Selma for Band Festival Parade (closed 10 am to 2 pm; open from 12 pm to 5 pm)

November 2 – Central for Dinner in the Library

IDEAL TRAINING
Congratulations to our “Coach Kao,” who has been awarded a fellowship from the Great Valley Center for its 2008 IDEAL Training Team. IDEAL stands for the Institute for the Development of Emerging Area Leaders. The Great Valley Center is giving Bernice a full scholarship for her participation. Through a very competitive written application and interview process, she was selected as one of only 20 Fellows out of 55 finalists!
The training targets emerging leaders from underrepresented and rural communities by taking a unique, issue-based approach to fostering diverse and collaborative community leadership in the Central Valley. Bernice has declared very clearly that she represents the unemployed and underemployed, who need more focused training to build their future with their own hands.


A CENTURY OF READING
On Monday, November 5, Talking Book Librarian Wendy Eisenberg went to Bel Haven Care Center in Fresno for a very special errand.
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress (NLS), of which our Talking Book Library for the Blind (TBLB) is a subregional library, has a special program called The 102 Club to honor active Talking Book readers across the country who are 100 years of age or older. Each Talking Book library can make its own presentations or programs to honor these centenarian patrons, and NLS provides special recognition items to be presented to the patrons.
One of TBLB’s patrons, Roy Nelson, is 102 years old and resides at Bel Haven. Wendy presented him with a certificate and letter (both signed by Frank Kurt Cylke, the head of NLS) and a gold pin, to officially induct him as our first Fresno County member of The 102 Club. Mr. Nelson’s son, Bruce, helped arrange the presentation and was present for the honors. Fresno Bee reporter Margaret Slaby interviewed Mr. Nelson for an article and photo that were featured in the City Life section on November 28. Mr. Nelson is a very active Talking Book reader, having transferred here a couple of years ago from the Los Angeles area. He loves his books, especially history, classics, biographies and westerns. He usually has about 10 green Books on Tape containers on his chairside table at any one time, and he really enjoys reading them. The total number of Talking Books he’s had so far, including the books he read in Los Angeles, is well over 900! In addition to reading, Mr. Nelson plays the piano at Bel Haven every Friday for the other residents, who come flocking down the halls to the music room when they hear him start playing. He is very proud of his large family, and in talking to him, one can tell that his faith and his sense of humor are very important to him. (He pointed to the family tree picture on his wall and said, “See that family tree over there? I’m the SAP!”) It was great to meet this wonderful man in person and to honor him for being happy, active and still an avid reader at 102 years old! The TBLB has about 12 centenarian patrons, and Mr. Nelson is one of the most active readers of them all.

Social Networking Sites from B. Kao
Social Networking sites like www.myspace.com, www.youtube.com, and www.facebook.com are popular and exciting, but they can also be quite dangerous if you abuse them. Some sites may enhance your job searching ventures. However, beware of giving out too much unnecessary personal information, which can easily sabotage, rather than help, your chance of being a new hire. For an example, you don’t want any of your Halloween party photos from www.youtube.com to land on a Human Resource Manager’s computer screen.
Remember to Google yourself once in awhile. Do some regular updating of your professional profi le, and make sure that “business is business.” There is no second
guessing when only the best candidate gets the job offer. New job search sites for job seekers worth a try are: www.careerjet.com and www.jobfox.com. Jobfox offers free powerful tools to complete your job fit profile, upload your resume and help you land your dream job almost too good to be true!). Try it yourself and draw your own conclusion.


AUBERRY NEWS
Gingerbread Fun
Auberry Branch Library kicked off the holiday season right after Thanksgiving with its annual family Gingerbread House activity. Craftspeople of all ages crammed into the available space to construct 75 houses. Many thanks to all the staff and volunteers who made this event possible; it took weeks of preparation to be ready for
the big evening.

Chess Program
The Auberry Branch Library chess program continues to draw players of all ages, from
preschool through senior citizens. Every week, 8-12 chess players crowd around the
tables to challenge each other.



UNITED GIVERS RESULTS
Thanks to all who participated in the United Givers Campaign this year. The Library had 24 donors who contributed a total of $2,665. There will be many community agencies that will benefit from the generosity of our staff. Very nice (and
new) magnetic Library bookmarks will be sent out to all donors right away. Just in time for your holiday reading!

WELCOME NEW STAFF
New to the Maintenance Department are Michael Almendarez and Stephen Barton.
Michael was working in the Department’s December 2007 IMPULSE Page 6
Gardening division and is now a full time employee. Stephen is a new temporary
staff member. Please be sure to give Michael and Stephen a warm welcome to
the Library.

POLITI FRIENDS BOOKSALE
The Friends of the Politi Branch Library held their second booksale on October 27
and raised a signifi cant amount of funds for their branch. This dynamic group has
not only focused on fundraising but has also been walking their neighborhoods to recruit members and tell them about the Politi branch. The group has almost reached their fi rst goal of 100 members, and they have only been in existence
since May!
This group is playing a major role in the Politi Centennial celebration, which will kick off in January 2008. In preparation for the Centennial, the group is already working on a project to donate complete sets of Politi books to area schools. Watch for more great things from this group! A big thank you to the Politi Friends for all they are doing for the Library.

December 3, 2007

Library events and happenings on December 3, 2007. Please comment on any program you have attended or if you have suggestions for other programs. Thank you.

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December 03, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Medicare is Changing: What's New for 2008
Toni Mares Cortez of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program will give information on what changes to expect for Medicare in the coming year.
Senior Resource Center
2025 E. Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726. Phone: (559) 453 - 6767

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(Classes)

December 03, 2007
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Internet Básico (en Español)
Fundamentos del Internet. Aprenda cómo señalar y hacer clic sobre los navegadores en el Internet y navegar el World Wide Web. Prerrequisito: Saber usar el ratón. Registracion requerida 488-1898.
Central Library
2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93721. (559) 488-3195

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December 03, 2007
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Internet Básico (en Español)
Fundamentos del Internet. Aprenda cómo señalar y hacer clic sobre los navegadores en el Internet y navegar el World Wide Web. Prerrequisito: Saber usar el ratón. Registracion requerida 488-1898.
Central Library
2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93721. (559) 488-3195

December 1, 2007

Scroll through the events happening on December 1st, 2007. Please comment on our blog if you have attended a program. We'd love to hear from you.

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December 01, 2007
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Annual Piedra Library Rummage Sale
There will be books, rummage, arts and crafts for sale at the Piedra Branch Library.
Piedra Branch
25385 Trimmer Springs Road, Sanger, CA (559) 787-3266

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December 01, 2007
9:30 am - 11:30 am
World Wide Web Basics
Beginning Internet. Learn how to point and click your way through the Internet using browsers and inquiries to navigate the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Must be able to use a mouse. Call 433-3135 to sign up
Woodward Park
944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno (559) 433-3135

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December 01, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Basic Internet
For those who are using the World Wide Web for the first time as well as anyone who wants to learn basic tips on how to use the Web more effectively. You will be able to get around on the Web on your own by the time the class is done. Prerequisite: Must be able to type and use a mouse. Registration required, call 255-6594.
Sunnyside Branch
5566 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 255-6594

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December 01, 2007
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Master Gardener Series: Winter Tree Pruning
Susan Stiltz will present this program.
Politi Branch
5771 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93710. Phone: (559) 431-6450