Adult Services Minutes for November 2004

Date:  November 17, 2004

Location: Village Library

Attending: Ann Meeks-BI, Kalyani Chekuri-CH, Elizabeth Pressler-DC, Darlene Browers-DN, Ronna Davis-ED, Anita Sanders-MC, Sharon May-RE, Darrie Breathwit-SO, Linda Gens-VI, Rondia Banks-WA, Kelly Dalrymple-WA, Marilyn Backus-Mat Sel, Anita Roesler-OUT, Dana Morrow-OUT, & Marian Lecrone - Friends

Welcome to Elizabeth Pressler from Del City

Anita passed around the sign-up sheet for next year's meetings. She also gave out labels she got from the Lifetime Reader's list, so you can do a mailing. She also handed OASIS brochures for program ideas.

Marion LeCrone from Friends of the Library spoke about getting Friends' Grants. She discussed what grants were approved and why and gave examples of well-written grants. The deadline for submitting a grant is April 30, and the Ad Committee meets in June to discuss and decide. If you're interested, don't hesitate to apply. Call Marion with any questions. If you do get a grant, be sure to credit the Friends and use their logo. It is on the clip art/flyer template. Marion also gave out brochures, so people could join the Friends.

Dana said the Metro Magazine would be coming out quarterly, with an events calendar coming monthly.

Anita discussed Winter Readfest, which will be in February-March. There is a new form, which will be mailed. Participants will come in to the libraries to drop off forms, and they'll get a book bag if they sign up. Prizes will be at the end. You can take forms to nursing homes if you like. More info later.

The Retreat in January was next. They will send directions, but right now, park in the Galleria and come in the east door. Donna Morris, director, will speak, and there will be a box lunch. Some possible topics include Gangs in libraries, Calendar Creations in Publisher, & time management. Contact Anita if you have suggestions or menu restrictions.

Sharing:

• Ann/Belle Isle. She had a program that was successful with Constance Shillingburg who comes dressed as Queens Elizabeth I & Victoria. Upcoming programs include Spiritful Voices Choir on November 28 and Radio Theater Live on December 5.
• Ronna/Edmond. She had a Veteran's Day program with Mickey Sherman and Memory Lane singing group. She continues with Tai Chi. She's thinking of doing a movie program w/ Doug. The book club is doing well. She has Shirley Wilson doing art lessons. Shirley charges $125/session. Contact Ronna for info.
• Darrie/Southern Oaks. On December 9 Wayne the pianist will be performing. Everyone, especially school kids, enjoyed the New Zealand dancers. Her book club continues. January will have a program on Identify Theft.
• Darlene/Downtown. Wayne the pianist will do some noon concerts; they're working out details. They've been trying movies with mixed results. You should stay in the room during the movie in case of problems. She is working on a Jewish Literature series from ALA, a similar program to "Let's Talk About It." Others are encouraged to apply for ALA programs. She has a Veterans Day display and had success with tribal fusion belly dancing with Tammy Lewis. There will be a poetry thing in April.
• Sharon/RE. She participated in Career Night. Her homebuyer's education seminar was successful. The Blues-not a Normal Part of Aging, not so much. She had a successful health fair with Carepoint doing the testing. She had a program on African-American Quilts and also, Living Well w/ Chronic Conditions. Be sure to watch The Librarian: Quest for the Sphere, Sunday, Dec. 5.
• Rondia/WA She and the children's librarian will celebrate St Lucia's Day Dec. 13. Book club continues with Skipping Christmas. Their holiday program is Ring in the Holidays. Please put up flyer.
• Linda/Village. She had the Savvy Senior guy come and still has Yoga and Tai Chi classes. Coral Cashion teachers art classes for $50/hr. Supplies needed were just 2 pencils and paper. Dec. 4 will be a Mozart concert. January will be the Philharmonic. Diane/VI tech assistant taught an Internet Job search class and Intro to Word Class. Workforce OK will come out for classes.
• Marilyn/Materials Selection. If you're having a program that needs support with materials, be sure and let them know.
• Kelly/WA. She went to a genealogy class and then taught one at WA with a Power Point Presentation. She's thinking of doing an after school program. Dana asked about Homework Helpers. Would people be interested?
• Kalyani/Capitol Hill The Community Info Fair was pretty good since weather was bad. She had a senior craft program, decorating pumpkins and also decorating bottles that were successful. December 4 is the holiday open house.
• Elizabeth/DC She is doing her own craft program featuring glass etching and making your own bath salts.
• Anita/MWC. Her computer basic classes for seniors have been good. December 11 will bring Heart and Soul and Santa. January will be Mozart.

Two Presenters:

Beverly Kirk can do a presentation, particularly in February for Black History Month, on the Underground Railroads and Quilts. The quilt blocks tell stories and gave people signals and codes. She can also teach how to quilt. Contact info: 405-557-5488 Or [email protected].

David Burch can do a book signing and talk about his book, Bataan: a Survivor's Story about an Oklahoman who was a Bataan survivor. This was a popular program in November at BI. Contact info: 297-2309 work or 601-5916 home or ask Ann @ BI for the Public Relations dept. of OU Press.