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A publication supported by the Friends of the Salem Public Library June 2008 2008 Summer Reading Club A Night of Mystery with Marcia Muller (Sharon McCone series) & Bill Pronzini (Nameless Detective series) Catch the Reading Bug June 3– September 7 Everyone is going buggy this summer! Sign-ups for “Catch the Reading Bug,” the 2008 Summer Reading Club, begin Tuesday, June 3 at Salem Public Library, West Salem Branch, on the Bookmobile or online at www.salemlibrary.org. After kids sign up, they can start tracking the time they spend reading books, magazines or any reading material of their choice. There are special incentives for the first time readers come back to check in, and a tote for each child who reads 10 hours. Throughout the summer, participants earn Book Bucks and drawing tickets to buy or try to win prizes at the end of the summer. This program is for everyone from babies and toddlers who need grownups to read to them to teens who are finishing 12th grade! Of course, there is also a summer full of special programs for kids of all ages. Everyone is invited to come join the fun. 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26 Loucks Auditorium Tickets: $5 in advance/$7 at the door On sale NOW at all Library Circulation Desks Between them, San Francisco-based authors Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini have written more than 100 well-regarded, eagerly awaited mystery novels. The pair, who are married and have co-authored several books, has each received the highest honor given to an American mystery writer - the designation of Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America. Muller received the honor in 2005. Pronzini was honored in May. Now, they will honor Salem Public Library with a visit to talk about their extensive writing life, popular characters, and life together. Muller has written 25 mystery novels featuring San Francisco private investigator Sharon McCone. The most recent, The Ever-Running Man was published in July 2007 to rave reviews. She is also the author of Cape Perdido (2005) which was selected by The Washington Post as one of the best mysteries of 2005. Pronzini has published close to 70 novels, including 33 of his popular “Nameless Detective” series books. The 33rd, Fever, was released on May 27. His work has been translated into 18 languages and published in nearly 30 countries. His suspense novel, Snowbound, was the recipient of the Grand Prix de la Litterature Policiere as the best crime novel published in France in 1988. This event is part of the Modern Voices Author Series, sponsored by the Salem Public Library Foundation. Books will be available for purchase at the event through a partnership with The Willamette Store. Library catalog and information 24/7 — online at www.salemlibrary.org Page 2 SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY CENTRAL LIBRARY 585 Liberty St. SE P.O. Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 Books for Dessert Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 Anderson Room A Discussion Leader: Robin Beerbower U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is sent to investigate the unlikely disappearance of a patient from a highly secure hospital for the criminally insane. As a dark story unfolds, sinister clues suggest strange experimentation and possible cover-ups on the island, opening the door to an unexpected and powerful conclusion. www.salemlibrary.org email: library@cityofsalem.net Books for Dessert is a book discussion group organized and led by Salem Public Library staff members. Meetings are free and open to the public, and new members are always welcome. More information is available at 503-588-6052 or www.salemlibrary.org. Books for these discussions are available for checkout from a Salem Public Library book kit, funded by the Salem Public Library Foundation. Book kit books can be checked out through the Information/Reference Desk on the main floor of the Central Library. HOURS Monday ...................................CLOSED Tuesday-Thursday ......... 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday .......... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday ................................. CLOSED* *Summer hours. Sunday hours resume September 7 Mid-Valley Travel Club Rio de Janeiro — Corcovado, Copacabana, Cariocas & Contradictions 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Loucks Auditorium Rio is a city of contradictions: vast wealth adjacent to squalid poverty; stunning artistic and natural beauty; a vibrant street economy; and a diverse and surprisingly harmonious racial and cultural mix. Presenters Dick and Jane Groff explore Rio de Janeiro, with its many dimensions and contradictions. They will show their climb up Corcovado Mountain to Cristo Redentor; the fabled Guanabara Bay; the cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain; and the Sambadrome, one of the world’s largest parade venues. Their stay included colonial churches; a tropical produce market; and the world’s largest, urban tropical rainforest, followed by a vibrant evening of Samba, a warm-up for the world’s most extravagant Carnival. TRAVEL SKILLS TOPIC: Bed & Breakfasts (11th in the continuing series on Alternative Accommodations). The discussion will be introduced by Cherie Bennett. Meetings of the Mid-Valley Travel Club are free and open to the public. More information is available at the club’s website www.midvalleytravelclub.org. CONTACT INFORMATION Renewals Circulation During library hours ..... 503-588-6060 24-hour Automated ...... 503-589-7740 Divisions Reference/Information .... 503-588-6052 Youth Services ................ 503-588-6088 Computers/AV Center..... 503-588-6165 Administration ................. 503-588-6071 Publisher Friends of the Salem Public Library Sonja Somerville, ssomerville@cityofsalem.net City of Salem Printing and Reprographics Division Designer & Editor Proud sponsor of the May Modern Voices Author Series appearance by Marc Acito and Gert Boyle Look for information about future author events at www.salemlibrary.org Be part of these and other important projects at Salem Public Library. Make a donation to the Salem Public Library Foundation today. Learn more at www.salemlibrary.org or by calling 503-588-6071 Salem Public Library Foundation Masthead Printing SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Diverse Cultural Traditions in Historical and Contemporary China 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5 Anderson Rooms A&B China has been known to the west for a few hundred years, but its civilization has a rich 5,000-year history. While China is recognized as a rising economic power in today’s world market, its diverse cultural tradition throughout history is little known to the U.S. public. Presenters Dr. Juwen Zhang and Dr. Xijuan Zhou will provide an outline of China’s complex belief system, composition of the ethnicity, evolution of the language, and the cultural tradition in the country’s modernization. Dr. Xijuan Zhou is Associate Professor of Religious Studies, and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Willamette University. Her current research is on Folk Beliefs and Practices in Xinjiang, China. Dr. Juwen Zhang is Associate Professor of Chinese Language and Culture, and Director of the Center for Asian Studies at Willamette University. His current research is on the Rites of Passage in Chinese Societies and Filmic Folklore. This presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshment and snacks will be provided. The program is co-sponsored by the Center for Asian Studies at Willamette University (www.willamette.edu/centers/cas/), the Chinese Cultural Association and Language Academy (www.salemchineseacademy.org), Salem Public Library, and the Chinese communities of Salem. More information is available from Wei Anderson at 503-581-5365 or weianderson@ comcast.net. Page 3 Other Library Programs Classic Poetry Group 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5 Plaza Room This group shares favorite poems from the great tradition of British and American poetry written before the First World War. Each member brings a handful of poems to read aloud to the group. More information is available from Wendell Buck at 503-588-6217. Socrates Café 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 Anderson Room B More information is available from Travis at 503-269-5810 or DragonRiderHP@gmail.com or Sharon at 971-240-0665. Literary Discussion Group 1 p.m. Wednesdays Plaza Room Writers Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (WYTTs) 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Plaza Room WYTTs members write novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, etc. The group offers participants a chance to read and listen to other people’s work and challenges. Members are willing to critique if desired. More information is available from Gladys Bryson at 503588-9035. Now offering local classes or distance education with a Bachelor of Arts in Metaphysics with Ministerial Ordination or Life Coach Option. Please visit www.centerforinnerawareness.org or contact Rev. Patricia Roller (503) 990-3617 for more information. Scrabble Club 6 p.m. Wednesdays Plaza Room Salem Chess Club 1-5 p.m. Saturdays West Salem Branch The weekly chess club welcomes everyone from beginners to experts. Instruction is provided. Information is available at salemchessclub.tripod.com. Established in 1992. 3892 Lancaster Dr. NW Salem, OR 97305 Page 4 Questions Posed Recently to Salem Public Library Reference Librarians Q. Worldwide, how many acres of forest are destroyed every day? A. The State of the World’s Forests 2007, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, reports that the world’s forest area decreased by 7,317,000 hectares per year between 2000-2005. This equals about 49,000 acres per day. The website for the FAO is www.fao.org. Q. What the heck is a hectare? A. A hectare is a unit equal to 10,000 square meters. To convert this measurement into something more common to the U.S., Google provides a handy tool for converting weights, measures and currencies. When the phrase 1 hectare in acres is entered as a search on Google, it tells us that one hectare equals 2.47105381 acres. It will even solve mathematical equations that are entered as searches. Q. The plot of the 2007 film There Will Be Blood seemed familiar. I can remember reading something years ago that had a similar plot. Is it based on a book? A. According to the Bookreporter.com website, the film, which earned Daniel Day-Lewis an Oscar for Best Actor, was based on Upton Sinclair’s 1927 novel Oil! Bookreporter.com is a great place to find lists of books that have been made into movies, plus book recommendations and lists of book award winners. Q. How many bridges are there in Oregon? A. No one collects more statistical data than the federal government, and the U.S. Statistical Abstract (REF 317.3 Stat) presents a sampling what is gathered. According to data in the Abstract from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, Office of Bridge Technology, in 2006 there were 7234 bridges in Oregon, 24.7% of which were judged to be “deficient or obsolete.” SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Who Knew? FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Email: splfriends@peak.org www.salemfriends.org Raffle June’s Raffle comes from the 10,000 Villages store in Salem which has donated the book The Bittersweet World of Chocolate. This book features recipes, chocolate history, and production. Store Special The Store Special is just in time for the Summer Reading Program! Children’s and young adult books are 2-for-1. There’s sure to be something that fits every “reading bug.” Featured Item New to the newsletter each month, the Friends Bookstore is featuring a single book or a collection of books. June features the book Michelangelo: Architect by Giulio Carlo Argan and Bruno Contardi. Filled with black & white photos and sketches, it is a book that has to be seen to be believed. Inside at the Central Library 585 Liberty St. SE HOURS Monday .................................CLOSED Tues.-Thurs. ...... 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat............ 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday ............................... CLOSED* * Sunday hours resume September 7 Information.................... 503-362-1755 Friends Bookstore Summer Reading Club T-shirts For the second year, the Friends Bookstore is offering Summer Read Tshirts for sale at $7 each. There are a limited number of T-shirts, with the choice of the design for the “Catch the Reading Bug” childrens’ Summer Reading Club theme or the “Metamorphosis” teen Summer Reading Club theme. Salem Public Market June 21, 2008 is the date reserved for the Strawberry Shortcake Feed at Salem Public Market on 12th & Rural. The Friends are featured with a table of books, as are the Master Gardeners and the Audubon Society. Admission to the event is the donation of a couple of cans of food to benefit Marion-Polk Food Share. It’s a fun day, a good cause, and a chance to sample some delicious strawberry shortcake made from local berries. Booked! June 19 — Friends of the Library Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. in Plaza Room June 21 — Friends table at the Strawberry Shortcake Feed at Salem Public Market July 18-20 — Friends table at the Salem Art Fair in Bush Park Silent Auction The month’s item, The Little Women Treasury by Carolyn Strom Collins & Christina Wyss Eriksson, is beautifully illustrated & packed with history and tidbits from the books. SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Page 5 Catch the Reading Bug at the West Salem Branch The 2008 Summer Reading Club kicks off at the West Salem Branch on Tuesday, June 3. Kids from preschool through high school are invited to sign up and record the time they spend reading or listening to stories. Each hour counts toward a Book Buck to be spent in the Reading Club Store at the end of the summer, or a prize drawing ticket to try to win one of the great prizes donated by local businesses. WEST SALEM BRANCH 395 Glen Creek Road NW Salem, OR 97304 www.salemlibrary.org email: library@cityofsalem.net Be a Bug Hunter June 1-30 West Salem Branch As part of the 2008 Summer Reading Club, the display case at the branch will be set up with an assortment of all things buggy! Any Summer Reading Club member who can find all of the ones on our list will be rewarded with an extra five prize drawing tickets for Summer Reading Club prizes. Special crafts and peformances at the West Salem Branch Advance tickets are required. Tickets are available two weeks before each program at the West Salem Service Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6301. Marvelous Mondays Monday .................................. 12-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday ........................ 1-6 p.m. Saturday ........................ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday ...................................CLOSED For information call ......... 503-588-6301 HOURS Going Buggy! 2 p.m. Monday, June 23 The Summer Reading Club kicks off with an afternoon of bug crafts — from mobiles to necklaces. Angel Ocasio “komedy 4 da kids” 2 p.m. Monday, July 14 Physical comedy, jokes, juggling, object balancing, and magic are all part of Angel’s wonderful presentation. Preschool Storytime 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday West Salem Branch Every Wednesday afternoon, children ages 2 1/2 to 6 are invited to a preschool storytime, offering a fun half hour of stories and a special craft. The group is small, so interaction is high. Sign-ups are not necessary. The Reptile Man 2 p.m. Monday, June 30 Richard Ritchey a.k.a. The Reptile Man always delivers, riveting audiences with his show-and-tell style delivery of information about an array of reptiles and amphibians. It’s a chance to get to know snakes of all sizes, including a king cobra, a rattlesnake, and a giant python! Greta Pederson 2 p.m. Monday, July 21 Greta Pederson delivers a lively sing-along session filled with irresistible songs and wild percussion instruments. Having won awards for her two music CDs, Music is Magic and Friendship Stew, Pederson also has appeared on national radio and television. Books Kits for Area Book Clubs Salem Public Library Foundation, the Oregon Center for the Book, and the Salem Public Library have teamed up to develop a group of Book Club Kits now available to area book clubs. Each kit offers 10-12 copies of a single book, author information, and suggested discussion questions. Kits are available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for kits can be arranged at the Salem Public Library Reference Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6052. A current list of available kits can be found online at www.salemlibrary.org. Lego Party Two sessions! 1 & 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 28 Participants team up to help build a Lego city cooperatively in this popular annual program. Lego prizes will be given away during each program. CWERKS presents ... “The Grasshopper & the Ants” 2 p.m. Monday, July 7 CWERKS is a lively local entertainment troupe who will involve and amuse the audience during this interactive performance. Bug BINGO 2 p.m. Monday, August 4 The buzz is already building around a fun opportunity to win paperback books with a special “buggy” version of the classic BINGO. Page 6 SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Youth Programs Family Festival of the Arts Summer Performers for Kids Family-friendly shows on Wednesdays at the Central Library All performances are scheduled in Loucks Auditorium. Seating is limited. Tickets are required to attend these programs. Free tickets are available beginning at 10 a.m. for performances on the same day. Doors open 15 minutes before each performance. Tickets will be valid until 10 minutes before performance time. At that time, those without tickets will be admitted if seats are available. SPECIAL EVENING SHOW! The Reptile Man 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 Richard Ritchey a.k.a. The Reptile Man always delivers, riveting audiences with his show-and-tell style delivery of information about an array of reptiles and amphibians. It’s a chance to get to know snakes of all sizes, including a king cobra, a rattlesnake, and a giant python! Henrik Bothe 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 Henrik’s mind-boggling act delights kids of all ages. His antics include comedy, juggling, plate spinning, and a straitjacket escape while riding a unicycle. Illusions of Anderson Magic Show 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 This magic show features hilarious bits of comedy and dazzling magic routines performed by magician William Scott Anderson. In addition, there will be lots of opportunity for audience participation and even some mind reading! Children’s Educational Theater presents ... “High School (Non) Musical” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 1 p.m. Thursday, July 24 Angel Ocasio “komedy 4 da kids” 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 Actors in Action presents ... “Tom Sawyer” 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 6 Oregon Shadow Puppet Theatre presents ... “Thumbelina” Wednesday, August 13 Music in Action with Rich Glauber 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 Rich Glauber will have toes tapping during this highly participatory singalong concert. SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY “Read to Me Club” Preschool Carnival 10 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday, June 3 Anderson Rooms A&B Preschoolers especially are invited to jump into the Summer Reading Club with both feet. As part of a fun annual tradition, Salem Public Library offers a roomful of carnival games perfect for the younger set. Each preschooler who joins the “Read to Me Club” will receive 10 tickets to play the games and get started on a summer of bug-related reading fun. This event does replace the regular Tuesday morning storytime for that week. More information about the carnival or the Summer Reading Club is available at 503-588-6088. Page 7 NOW IN THE DISCOVERY ROOM! The Good, the Bad and the Bugly: Bugology for Kids! Terrific Tuesdays Special programs for kids of all ages Pre-registration is required at the Youth Services Reference Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6088. Bug Ugly Extravaganza 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 Anderson Rooms A&B Kids create some lovely ugly bugs using egg cartons, paper and other recycled materials to make some fun buggy crafts. Diary of a Worm 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 Anderson Rooms A & B Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by this summer’s featured illustrator, Harry Bliss, is the inspiration for this program. Kids will listen to the story, create a worm puppet and play games based on this hilarious book. Part of the “Catch the Reading Bug” Summer Reading Club, this exciting new Discovery Room sponsored by Comcast offers an insider’s view of the world of bugs. Visitors are invited to view the live butterfly pavilions and try to spy the walking sticks living among the twigs they so closely resemble. There are mix-n-match bugs to create, an “I Spy” garden filled with bugs to see, bug costumes to dress up in, and a beehive open for visitors and exploration. Once kids have learned their bugology, they are invited to trace and color bugs to take home and build a bug creation from their own imaginations. Going Buggy! 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 Anderson Rooms A&B Salem school teacher and nature lover Maureen Foelkl shares intriguing facts about bugs including the walking sticks and Madagascar hissing cockroaches she’ll be bringing along. Participants will then create a cricket habitat and take home a pet cricket. Book BINGO Returns 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 Anderson Rooms A&B Insect Olympics 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 5 Anderson Rooms A&B Playing with Bugs 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Anderson Rooms A&B THE AUDITIONS Auditions for youth ages 18 and younger will be held by appointment only: 12 noon-4 p.m. Thursday, June 26 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 27 Auditions can be scheduled with beginning June 1 with Linda at 503-5886088. Discovery Room Hours * Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. * Closed Thursday and Friday mornings for reserved class visits. If no class is scheduled, the Discovery Room will be open to the public. Buggy Decor 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 Anderson Rooms A&B Kids will be busy as bees making these crafts to decorate their rooms with lady bug wind chimes, butterfly mobiles, bug magnets and more! Talent Search 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 Loucks Auditorium Calling all talented kids! By popular demand, the Youth Talent Show is back and everyone is invited to attend. Anyone 18 years old or younger may audition for the show. This Summer Reading Club Discovery Room is underwritten by a special grant from Comcast. Page 8 SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Free family films at the Central Library. All shows are scheduled in Loucks Auditorium. Seating is limited and available on a firstcome, first-seated basis. Friday Film Fest Thursdays for Teens For students in Middle or High School Registration for all programs is required at the Youth Services Reference Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6088. Friday Film #1 (96 minutes; Rated G) 1 p.m. Friday, June 27 A misfit ant named Flik tries to save his colony from a greedy gang of grasshoppers in this computeranimated comedy. Hobby Gaming with Borderlands Games 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 Anderson Rooms A&B Staff from Borderlands introduce an array of hobby games. Hobby games engage players on deeper levels than other games and encourage academic play, artistic expression, team work and create a sense of community. Games will include Warhammer, Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, and The Settlers of Catan. Alternative Fashion Show 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 Loucks Auditorium Calling all fashion designers: Here is a chance to shine! Teens are encouraged to come with a unique, self-designed costume/outfit designed using creative materials such as duct tape, plastics, packing materials, garbage bags, boxes, CDs, vintage clothing, fabrics, etc. Then, it’s time for everyone to strut their stuff across the stage and be judged on their creative design abilities. Participants will be judged in the following categories: Cosplay Costumes, Plastics and Packing Materials, Vintage Garments and Fabrics, and Mixed Media. Friday Film #2 (90 minutes; Rated PG) 1 p.m. Friday, July 11 Barry B. Benson, a bee who just graduated from college, decides to sue humans for stealing honey in this animated comedy. Friday Film #3 (83 minutes; Rated PG) 1 p.m. Friday, July 18 Woody Allen provides the voice for Z-4195, a misfit worker struggling with the day-to-day drudgery who wants to be an individual in a world populated by drones and dullards. Pizza Tasting Contest 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31 Anderson Rooms A&B Morphing a Book 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10 Anderson Rooms A&B Not just for scrapbookers! Budding artists of all types will take an old book and make it into a new creation using different mediums and craft items. Participants should bring personal photos, if desired, and lots of artistic imagination. All other supplies will be provided. Who doesn’t love pizza? Pizza enthusiasts are invited to gather, taste and judge. The group will sample the best several local pizzarias have to offer and pick favorite crust, cheese, sauce, and best overall pizza! Friday Film #4 (108 minutes; Rated G) 1 p.m. Friday, July 25 When a down-on-his luck race car driver meets Herbie, a rather emotional white Volkswagen, they find themselves on the bumpy and hilarious road to success and romance. Friday Film #5 (113 minutes; Rated G) 1 p.m. Friday, August 1 This classic story based on the beloved book by E.B. White brings us the charming tale of Fern, her young pet pig Wilbur, and the special spider who saves Wilbur from the chopping block. Emo Party 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17 Loucks Auditorium This multi-part program will be perfect for any teen. The evening begins with a poetry slam open to all participants who bring emotional poems to read to the group. Next, it will be time for chocolate personality tests and chocolate tastetesting contests. Finally, everyone is invited to grab a sock and miscellaneous craft items and make emo sock puppets. Friday Film #6 (80 minutes; Rated PG) 1 p.m. Friday, August 8 Friday Film #7 (91 minutes; Rated PG) 1 p.m. Friday, August 15 Gaming Party 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 7 Anderson Rooms A&B What could be more exciting than an evening of playing games! Players are invited to bring their game systems and E or T rated games to share and compete against each other. Board games will also be available to play. SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Page 9 Regular Weekly Programs STORYTIMES Salem Public Library offers eight storytimes each week, welcoming infants, toddlers, and families. No registration is needed for these programs. Youth Book Groups Book Detectives Book Club My Robot Buddy by Alfred Slote 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Children’s Activity Room Kids entering 3rd-5th grade this fall and who love to read will find a perfect match with this group. Children and a favorite adult both read the book in advance, then come to play a game and talk about what they read. In June, members new and old are invited to discuss My Robot Buddy by Alfred Slote. Jack Jameson asks for a robot for his birthday so he has someone to play with, but neither he nor his parents anticipate the complications of adding the perfect son to their household. Program sign-ups and copies of the next book to be discussed are available at the Youth Services Reference Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6088. Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Saturdays Children’s Activity Room Preschoolers will learn and laugh at this storytime that offers 30 minutes of stories, songs, films, and fingerplays. Stories and activities are geared for children ages 3-6. Brainy Babies Bebés Super-Inteligentes 1:30 p.m. miércoles/Wednesdays Children’s Activity Room Scientists have discovered infancy is the best time to start learning multiple languages. Brainy Babies is a bilingual storytime for babies from birth-18 months. Adults do not need to speak Spanish to participate. Los científicos han descubierto que aprender múltiples idiomas se empieza mejor durante la infancia. Cuentos Bilingües para Bebés es para bebés entre el nacimiento y 18 meses. Los adultos no necesitan hablar inglès para participar. Family Bedtime Storytime 7 p.m. Tuesdays Children’s Activity Room Children of all ages are invited for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and films. Children may come in PJs and bring a teddy bear or other bedtime companion. Infant/Toddler Storytime 10:15 & 11 a.m. Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Fridays* Children’s Activity Room These special storytimes start building a foundation for literacy. Geared to parents with infants aged birth through 30 months, these 30-minute programs include simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Cuentos En Español/ Spanish Family Storytime 6:30 p.m. miércoles/Wednesdays Children’s Activity Room Habrá cuentos en español para toda la familia. Los programas incluirán cuentos y canciones en español para niños de todas edades. Families are invited to a storytime that will be conducted in Spanish. The programs will include stories and songs for children of all ages. Book Chat Uglies by Scott Westerfeld 4-5 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Children’s Activity Room Book Chat offers a great way for teens and parents to learn about each other’s view of the world. This book discussion group is for youth in sixth grade and older accompanied by an adult (Mom, Dad, a grandparent, or other significant grown-up). Kids and adults read the same book in preparation for the meeting, then share ideas and viewpoints in a positive, supportive atmosphere. In June, the group will discuss Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Before their sixteenth birthdays, when they will be transformed into beauties whose only job is to have a great time, Tally’s best friend runs away and Tally must find her and turn her in, or never become pretty at all. Program sign up and copies of the next book to be discussed are available at the Youth Services Reference Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6088. * This weekly storytime session is interpreted for the hearing impaired. Read to a Pet 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28 Children’s Room Read to a Pet offers a chance for children to try the most relaxing, non-threatening way to practice reading out loud — reading to a dog or cat. The visiting furry friends have been trained and certified by the Willamette Humane Society as therapy animals and are mellow and friendly. Some of the dogs are also trained for search and rescue. The pets visit the library the last Saturday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Children may drop in or register in advance at 503-588-6088. Page 10 SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Art Display Rose Marshall June 1-30 Main Floor Central Library Customer Service Award Cynthia Thiessen Salem Public Library Reference Librarian Cynthia Thiessen is an Oregon native who grew up in Eugene with her two sisters and Mennonite parents. Her two grown sons, Alex and Hudson, both attend college. As a young woman, Cynthia lived for a year in Chile, where she perfected her Spanish. Patrons and staff of the Salem Public Library now benefit from her bilingual abilities in English and Spanish. Cynthia has lived in a variety of places throughout the U.S. with her family, including Missouri and Hawaii. In Hawaii, they lived “off the grid” (using a generator for power) on the Big Island in the town of Volcano. Cynthia is also an intrepid home improver and has many wonderful stories of her do-it-yourself projects. This month’s featured artist, Rose Marshall, lives in Albany with her family and is currently a student at West Albany High School. Her brilliant eye for beauty first became apparent at the early age of three when she received what she remembers as her first, and not to be last, tiny, red plastic camera. Over the passing years, Rose has become what some have referred to as “the eyes of every beholder.” Now 17, with the world in a snapshot ahead of her, she continues to pursue her undeniable passion for photography and its infinite possibilities. “Without a ribbon of doubt Rose is and has been since a child, destined and determined to imprison the world with it’s unseen allure and artistry, one showcase at a time,” says fan Justin Bellshaw. Cynthia earned a bachelor’s degree in music and anthropology at Claremont College in California and a master’s degree in ethnomusicology at the University of Washington. As an adult, she studied violin again and practiced many hours to achieve her goal of becoming a concert violinist. She spent one summer in Scotland studying Scottish fiddle music. She is now a concert violinist and plays with the Newport Symphony Orchestra. She generously shares her extensive knowledge of music with both patrons and staff. Cynthia received her Masters in Library Science online from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She has worked at Salem Public Library for about five years, beginning on a part-time basis. Her interests lie in Oregon history, foreign languages, and of course, music. She attended the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico City to learn more about materials in the Spanish language. Cynthia passionately supports the rights of individuals and underserved groups and cares deeply about uncovering the truth. Many library patrons have benefited from her skilled research and persistent inquiry in the areas of government benefits and services. SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Page 11 Salem Public Library Bookmobile Schedule June 2008 NORTH Englewood West Apartments Highland Area Lansing Area Northgate Neighborhood NORTHEAST Copper Creek Mobile Estates Lancaster Gardens Apartments Lancaster Village Royalty Area The Springs @ Sunnyview SOUTHEAST Colonia Libertad Apartments Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park Meadowlark Mobile Home Park Paradise Island Mobile Home Park Sundial Mobile Home Park SOUTH Battle Creek Heights Hidden Lakes Retirement Residence Madrona Hills Retirement Residence Red Leaf Area Sunnyslope Shopping Center CENTRAL Jason Lee Manor/Willson House WEST Salemtowne Harritt Elementary School Area 2900 Oakcrest Dr. NW Linwood St. & Ammon St. NW 1st & 3rd Friday 1st & 3rd Friday 2:15-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m. June 6, 20 June 6, 20 1551 Center NE 2nd & 4th Friday 2-2:30 p.m. June 13, 27 Bastille & Catalina Ave. SE 400 Madrona Ave. SE 707 Madrona Ave. SE Red Leaf & Cedarcrest Dr. S 4581 Liberty Rd. S 1st & 3rd Thursday 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1st & 3rd Thursday 1st & 3rd Thursday 2nd & 4th Saturday 3-4:30 p.m. 1:15-2:15 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. June 5, 19 June 10, 24 June 5, 19 June 5, 19 June 14, 28 2920 Saddle Club St. SE 3110 Turner Rd. SE 2870 Lancaster Dr. SE 3100 Turner Rd. SE 42nd & Sylvia SE 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 12:45-1:15 p.m. 1:30-2 p.m. 11:45-12:30 p.m. 2:15-3 p.m. June 11, 25 June 11, 25 June 11, 25 June 11, 25 June 11, 25 Kale Road NE 3695 D St. NE 4138 Market St. NE Royalty & Castle Dr. NE 1940 45th Ave. NE 1st & 3rd Wednesday 1st & 3rd Wednesday 2nd & 4th Thursday 2nd & 4th Thursday 1st & 3rd Wednesday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 4-6 p.m. 12:30-1 p.m. June 4, 18 June 4, 18 June 12, 26 June 12, 26 June 4, 18 1068 Park Ave. NE Highland & Myrtle St. NE Lansing & Sunnyview St. NE Felina & 32nd Place NE 1st & 3rd Wednesday 2nd & 4th Friday 2nd & 4th Thursday EVERY TUESDAY 1:15-1:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 2:45-4 p.m. June 4, 18 June 13, 27 June 12, 26 June 3, 10, 17, 24 All Bookmobile stops are open to the public. 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Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 Inside This Issue Modern Voices Author Series ........... 1 Library Book Discussion Groups ...... 2 Other Adult Program Information ...... 3 Friends of the Library News.............. 4 West Salem Branch News ................ 5 Summer Reading Club ..................6-8 Other Youth Programs ...................... 9 Customer Service Award ................ 10 Bookmobile Schedule ..................... 11 Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID SALEM OR PERMIT NO 425 Salem Public Library meeting rooms are available for rent Plaza Room — Capacity: 20 West Salem Branch Meeting Room Capacity: 30 Anderson A or B — Capacity: 40 Anderson A&B — Capacity: 80 Loucks Auditorium — Capacity: 285 Additional fees apply for the rental of audio-visual equipment. For a complete fee schedule, visit us online at www. salemlibrary.org or contact Library Administration at 503-588-6071. All reservations are handled through the Library Administration office. A reminder: Salem Public Library is CLOSED ON SUNDAYS during the summer months. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7.