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FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Please join us to learn about library events and services.
Date: Monday, November 20, 2023
Time: 630-730 pm
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
BOD: Deb Wibe, Nancy Wyen, Sandi Mitchell, Maggie Barklind, Diane Devlin, Amy Buchanan, Gena Evola, Alma Deckert, Catherine Martin
ABSENT:
GUESTS:
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of October 2023 Minutes
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Public Comment
7. Committees Reports
a. Resource & Development:
b. Daffy Days – Elizabeth Huthert
c. Concert Committee: Deb Wibe
8. SW Library – Liz Andre, Manager
9. New Business
10. Adjourn
Time: 6:30 p.m. South Whatcom Fire Station unless noted
Dates: December 18, January 15, February 19, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY EVENTS
LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays, Nov 14, 21, 28; Dec 5, 12, 19
4:00-5:30pm
Design, build, & share at this South Whatcom Library drop-in program for ages 4 and up. We provide the LEGO® bricks; you bring the creativity. What will you create?
SOUTH WHATCOM STORYTIME
Wednesday, Nov 15, 22, 29; Dec 6, 13 from 10:30-11:00am
SAVE THE DATES!
Valley Book Club In-Person (Adults)
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 as space is limited. Register: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/10777114
Looking for inspiration? Each month you can participate in our optional reading challenge; find and read a title related to the theme below.
December’s reading challenge: our theme this month is “traditions”.
Dates & Times:
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Dec 1 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Jan 5 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Feb 2 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Mar 1 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Apr 5 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, May 3 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Jun 7 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Jul 5 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Aug 2 2024
South Whatcom Let’s Make Presents: Calendars
Saturday, Dec 2 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Kids, come to the South Whatcom Library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record.
Patron Appreciation Day Sweet Potluck
Friday, Dec 29 between 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us at the South Whatcom Library for our Patron Appreciation Day sweet potluck! Bring a baked treat to contribute or just enjoy the hot cider and goodies outside of the library; we would love to see you. This Patron Appreciation Day is hosted by the Friends of the South Whatcom Library in recognition of our wonderful community of engaged readers.
If you are able to donate a sweet treat (finger food, please), let us know at frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com. Thank you!
South Whatcom Play Date
Wednesday, January 3, 10 and 17, 2024
10:30am – 11:00am
Come to the South Whatcom Library and have fun during this informal playtime. While we take a break from Storytime, get together with other families and enjoy our toys, books, and occasional craft activities on Wednesday mornings.
Love your library?
Support South Whatcom Library in easy ways:
- Purchase books at In-Library Book Sale Cart
- Donate dollars to FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY by accessing swlfriends .org and clicking on “support” on the toolbar.
- Submit member dues in library or at swlfriends.org/Membership
- Use Fred Meyer Rewards
- Shop iGive at iGive.com
- Volunteer at library events
GIVING TUESDAY
Look for our special email Tuesday, Nov 28 about how to participate in Giving Tuesday, a global annual event! It will include various ways to support the library through Friends of the South Whatcom Library.