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ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Monday, September 18 from 6:00-6:30 pm.
The regular September monthly Board Meeting to follow.
Please join us to learn about library events and services.
Date: Monday,September 18, 2023
Time: Annual Members 600-630 pm. Regular Board meeting to follow.
Where: South Whatcom Fire Station
Our mission is to enhance library services through support and advocacy, raising awareness of the
library’s value in our community.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Quorum Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approval of September 19, 2022 Annual Members Meeting Minutes
5. Treasurer’s 2022-2023 Reports
6. Secretary Certification of Friends membership vote
7. Board Terms: Two Years
8. Other Business:
a. WCLS & SWL reports
b. President’s report
9. Public Comment
10.Adjournment
Please join us immediately after the Annual Members Meeting for our regular Sept board meeting.
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY EVENTS
LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26; Oct 3
4:00-5:30pm
TECHNOLOGY 101 – COMPUTER and MOBILE PHONE BASICS (adults)
Thursdays, Sept 14, 21, 28
11am-1pm
Facing a technology challenge? Every Thursday in September, Evergreen Goodwil will be at South Whatcom Library offering technology instruction. Stop by for help with computer and mobile phone basics and begin to build confidence as a digital navigator.
SOUTH WHATCOM STORYTIME
Wednesdays, Sept 20, 27; Oct 4
10:30-11:00am
YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE – ADVANCE CARE PLANNING (adults)
Friday, Sept 22
1:00-3:00pm
This step-by-step workshop will walk participants through creating their own enhanced durable power of attorney for healthcare (DPOA-HC) so they can designate their Healthcare Agent (trusted medical decision-maker), express their wishes for medical treatment, and get this vital document scanned into their health record and on file at the hospital. This document is so essential for guiding care if a person is unable to speak for themself. Our goal is to get this information to all community members over the age of 18 so they can make their plan.
Please pre-register: https://wcls.libcal.com
SOUTH WHATCOM TEEN ART NIGHT (In-Person)
Tuesday, Sept 26
5:00-6:30pm
Do you love to paint, draw, or simply get creative? This exclusive program will allow you to create a masterpiece while socializing with other art-loving teens. Whether you want to paint a canvas, create an original character, or just doodle in your sketchbook, this night is for you. Registration is required. Limited seating. Grades 6-12. Register: https://wcls.libcal.com
DYSLEXIA 101 (In-Person adults)
Wednesday, Sept 27
6:00-7:30pm
Whether you have a family member or child with reading challenges, you will learn something new about how our brains learn to read and why some of us struggle with it.
Dyslexia is a brain-based condition in 15-20% of the population that causes difficult with reading and the small components of language: sounds, letters, and syllables.Join us for what is sure to be an informative 90-minute presentation! Bring your curiosity and questions.
Kendra Wagner has taught children of all ages with challenges in reading and writing. She was a school reading specialist, an in-service provider in schools, and a specialist in private practice. Her specialization in dyslexia arose from working in juvenile detention and discovering how many had reading disabilities. She is a recent transplant to the area.
Please pre-register: https://wcls.libcal.com
SAVE THE DATES !
VALLEY BOOK CLUB (In-Person adults)
2023 Fridays, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
2:00-3:00pm
2024 Fridays, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug 2
2:00-3:00pm
Join us at the South Whatcom Library on the first Friday of each month to share your current read and hear about great new titles from others. This is a “choose your own” style book club where members will introduce others to their next favorite! Registration is required a space is limited.
Please pre-register: https://wcls.libcal.com
Looking for inspiration? Each month you can participate in our optional reading challenge; find and read a title related to the theme below.
October’s reading challenge: “spooky classics”
ENGLISH IVY: THE SILENT KILLER
LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOUR TREES (In-Person)
Saturday, Oct 7
3:00-4:30pm
English Ivy kills 100% of the trees it climbs up on! Michael Feerer of Whatcom Million Trees Project will discuss this threat to our local trees and show you how to safely and effectively remove this non-native killer, whether in your yard, neighborhood, or at a local park. Q&A to follow.
Please pre-register: https://wcls.libcal.com
To learn more about the Whatcom Million Trees Project and their important work, visit whatcommilliontrees.org
HELP MAKE DAFFY DAY DELIGHTFUL !
The annual Daffy Day at South Whatcom Library is Saturday, October 21 between 11am and 3pm, when attendees will receive free daffodil bulbs to bring home and plant, enjoy hot cider and snacks, and have fun with flower themed youth activities.
During the week prior to October 21 event, your help is needed! If you have any garden book and magazine donations, please bring them to the South Whatcom Library. If you have an hour to spare on either Wednesday or Thursday, October 18/19 to help fill bags and attach planting instructions, please call Elizabeth Huthert 360-671-6364.
This event is hosted by the Friends of the South Whatcom Library and in partnership with the Sudden Valley Garden Club.
2023/2024 FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY MEMBER DUES
Haven’t submitted your membership dues yet? Please visit: swlfriends.org/Membership