FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Please join us to learn about library events and services.
Date: Monday, February 19, 2024
Time: 630-730 pm
*Where: The location of the February 19 Board meeting has been changed to:
Geneva South Whatcom Fire Station #21
4518 Cable Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
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 Alexander, Catherine Martin
ABSENT:
GUESTS:
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of December 15, 2023, Minutes
5. Treasurer’s Report – Gena Evola
6. Public Comment
7. Committees Reports
a. Resource & Development: Deb Wibe
b. Membership Committee: Nancy Wyen
▪ Patron Appreciation Day Sweet Potluck, December 29, recap
▪ Transition to Members in Good Standing
▪ Library Shopping Day: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
c. Concert Committee: Deb Wibe
8. SW Library – Liz Andre, Manager
9. Old Business
a. Report by Volunteer Coordinator Sandi Mitchell
10. New Business
a. Executive Committee report – 2024 Elections
11. Adjourn
Village Books and Paper Dreams
FoSWL Member Shopping Day
Village Books and Paper Dreams, in partnership with Friends of the South Whatcom Library (FoSWL) are pleased to provide FoSWL members in good standing (membership dues paid for 2023/2024) a day of shopping with discount, which also helps earn store-credit for South Whatcom Library.
Who: FoSWL members in good standing
What: For all transactions and accompanied by a completed form (available upon request at frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com) , the FoSWL member receives 10% off their Village Books and Paper Dreams purchase, and FoSWL also receives 10% of the pre-tax value of purchases made.
When: All day Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Where: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Fairhaven
Why: To thank you for being a FoSWL member in good standing, and also to raise funds for library projects that the Whatcom County Library System budget doesn’t cover.
How: The FoSWL member completes a discount form (available upon request at frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com) and turns it in to the Village Books and Paper Dreams Associate at time of purchase on February 14, 2024.
Note: This program is valid only for FoSWL members in good standing (membership dues paid for 2023/2024). Credit is applicable for the following purchases: gift cards, books, toys, games, and other Village Books and Paper Dreams merchandise. Event tickets are not applicable. Purchases DO apply to customers’ Reader Rewards accounts. No additional discounts can be applied, including teacher discounts.
If you have any questions, please contact FoSWL at frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com.
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY EVENTS
LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays, Feb 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12
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
Wednesdays, Feb 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13
10:30-11:00am
For ages 2-6, 30 minutes. An open program that includes stories, rhymes, and songs with opportunities for movement and interactive participation.
Energy Upgrades for Your Home (In-Person Adults)
Wednesday, Feb 28 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Learn about energy efficiency, renewable energy and other improvements for your home with Puget Sound Energy Outreach Manager, Hunter Hassig. Class is geared towards homeowners (although renters are welcome) looking to find ways to reduce their energy consumption through energy efficient upgrades. We will also cover other energy related home projects like producing your own power, offsetting your electric usage with renewable energy or making the switch to an electric vehicle. Energy saving tips will be shared along with programs, services and incentives available to help you on your next energy related home improvement project!
Please pre-register: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/11481065
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/10777117
Looking for inspiration? Each month you can participate in our optional reading challenge; find and read a title related to the theme. March’s reading challenge: our theme this month is “roots”.
Dates & Times:
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
SAVE THE DATE!
Traditional Preservation Methods with Celt Schira (Adults In-Person)
Wednesday, March 20, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Preserve foods with vinegar, drying, preserving in oil and alcohol, cold storage and lactic fermentation. Make your own teas, condiments, snacks and traditional ingredients from fresh, local food. Preserve the excess from your garden. Make favorites such as hot sauce, sauerkraut, dried fruits and posole. Please register in advance: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/11493488
Are you up to date with your
Friends of the South Whatcom Library membership?
Please consider providing your annual Friends member dues today for the 2023/2024 year.
You can complete a Membership Form at the South Whatcom Library with a check or cash.
If you prefer to complete online with a credit card, please visit: http://swlfriends.org under the Membership tab. DUES: $10 for Individual. $25 for Household. $50 for Business.