Get ready for a very busy summer of activities starting in June, but May will also be filled with exciting things. Check out the articles below to see what is going on, what went on and what the future will be.
President's Message
Happy May! Did you celebrate Fiesta with the Friends of the Library on April 21? I'd like to thank the members who brought food and helped with decorations. The meeting rooms never looked more festive. Also, a big thank you to member, Angela Goral, for loaning us the colorful Fiesta posters and sashes loaded with Fiesta medals. Our Book Nook is still in need of donations. If you have stacks of books or magazines at your house, just drop them off at the front desk at the library. Maybe it's our economic times or perhaps the Book Nook has been discovered by more patrons, but books are flying off the shelves! If you haven't visited the Book Nook, stop by next time you're at the library. The Book Nook Committee features an author each month and also a table of special interest books. For a nominal donation, you can take home gently used adult or children's books, magazines, puzzles, tapes, etc. And, you can keep them as long as you'd like and recycle them once more when you're finished with them. Our newly formed "Go Committee" co-chaired by Joan Kuefner and Linda Quintero has been busy planning a June 25 trip to the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin. Save the date and watch for details and sign-up information soon in an e-blast or at the library. A featured exhibit will be Forgotten Gateway, Coming to America through Galveston Island. When the exhibit leaves Austin, it will travel around the United States ending at Ellis Island.Mark your calendars now for an interesting program at the library. On Tuesday May 12 at 1:30 p.m., Lee Franzel and friends will present a program on cooking with herbs. This program is free and open to all who are interested. You won't want to miss this information packed program. Come and join the fun. And, don't forget to keep an eye on the butterfly garden at the south end of the property. The paths are in and the initial plants are growing. Of course, this is an ongoing project so there will always be additions to the landscape. Last, but not least, don't forget Mother's Day on May 10 or Memorial Day on May 25! You might want to remember your mother with a personalized brick in our walkway in front of the library or a service member with a brick in the walkway around the statue that depicts five different branches of the military near the front entrance to the library. You'll find forms at the desk in the library.
Library Director's Note
Happy May!
We are fast approaching summer and that means the annual library Summer Reading Program whose theme this year is:
We are extending our program to run two extra weeks so it will be starting in June and ending in mid-August. This year for the first time we are going to be holding all library programs in the library!!! This will mean that while every day will hold some youth activities, our Wednesday mornings will be especially busy. Every Wednesday we will hold a family program with hired entertainers...animal acts, musical acts, storytellers, science shows and much, much more. Bring your children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends. All programs and activities are free and fun! Besides the family programs, we'll have a "Read for Prizes" program running all summer and "Camp Library" activities geared to all ages. Keep your eyes out for brochures in the library late this month and posted on the website.
We need a lot of help to make the program successful. If you are interested, please contact the library staff and let us know you want to volunteer. If you have students who need community service hours and are busy most of the school year with other activities, this is a great way for them to accumulate lots of hours during the summer. We can use help with giving out prizes, setting up and helping with Camp Library activities and other programs, we can even use help right now distributing flyers and getting the message out to schools.
Have a great May, one of the most hectic months of the year for parents and one of the most antsy for students waiting to get to the end of the school year!!! Take care (and some deep, calming breaths).
Susan HerrLibrary DirectorBulverde/Spring Branch Library830.438.4864bsblsusan@yahoo.com
Upcoming Events and Activities
Tuesday, May 12 at 1:30 -- "Cooking with Herbs--and Tips on Growing Them."
Members of the River Crossing Garden Club recommended Lee Franzel after his presentation at a recent herb gardening meeting. Lee is in the middle of Comal Master Gardener accreditation. He loves gardening and cooking and is a card-carrying member of the BSB Library. Our program will be "interactive," so bring your thoughts about your favorite herbs, how you use them, how you grow them, as well as any problems you've had regarding herbs. Lee will have a hand-out on growing herbs, as well as recipes. He will show how to make his favorite Emulsified Herb Vinaigrette and give out the recipe and method.Thursday, June 25 -- Bus Trip to Texas State History Museum in Austin. PRICE: $35.00 (includes bus travel, driver gratuity, entrance ticket to exhibits, IMAX and Texas Sprit Theaters). Lunch in museum café at own expense. Departing at 8:00 a.m. Returning at 4:00 p.m. Reservations forms are available on the website and also at the Library.
For other events and activities, check out the new events calendar which is on the new TV monitor at the circulation desk and pick up a calendar to keep you informed about all the activities for the month of May.
Bricks for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in our nation's service. This Memorial Day, you might consider honoring a service member, whether living or dead, by placing a memorial brick in the walkway around the military statue in front of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Library. The statue depicts five different branches of the military and along with the brick walkway, will be a permanent reminder of the sacrifices of our service men and women in defense of our freedom.
The paving bricks, being sold by the Friends of the Library, are personalized and can also honor the memory of others or as a tribute to a special occasion. They can be inscribed as you choose. There are two sizes of bricks. A 4" x 8" x 2 1/4" brick is available for $50.00 and an 8" x 8" x 2 1/4" one runs $100.00. The brick company will also place a military insignia for free if you desire. For $200.00, you may increase the visibility of your brick by adding the library's logo or an American flag for the military bricks. A special brick you can design yourself is also available for $500.
The bricks will be ordered as soon as 50 orders are received. To purchase your brick, pick up an order form at the library or on the website at www.bsb.lib.tx.us.
Children's Braille Books Donated to Library
It was a rainy morning, but nevertheless, Liam Dolen and two of his teachers from Bill Brown Elementary brought three boxes of his outgrown Braille books to the library to add to the collection. Children's Librarian, Mary Pettit, commented "The library is most grateful for his gift, as the added titles more than triple the size of our library's existing Braille collection."Liam's teacher, Jennifer Reboulet, who arranged the visit said, "This is an end-of-year activity meant to celebrate Liam's progress and to allow him to give back to the community."
Genealogy Club
The Friends of the Library Genealogy Club recently went to the. St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery in Bulverde to record and photograph the headstones. The group also learned how to retrieve lettering that has been worn by the ravages of time by taping heavy duty aluminum foil on the headstone and rubbing and like magic the writing appears. Although we worked non-stop for two hours we are no where near finished so we plan to do another outing or maybe two separate from the May meeting to finish the job. If you would like to join us, please watch for an announcement on the events calendar monitor regarding the date and time for the next cemetery trek. The regular meeting will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 1:00 at the library and we will be discussing immigration records.
Book Nook
The Book Nook is still in need of more books especially paperbacks. Please drop them off at the circulation desk and if you need a receipt for your donation we will gladly provide you one.
Don't forget to check out the 'Author of the Month' table and the 'Subject of the Month' table.
President's Message
Happy May! Did you celebrate Fiesta with the Friends of the Library on April 21? I'd like to thank the members who brought food and helped with decorations. The meeting rooms never looked more festive. Also, a big thank you to member, Angela Goral, for loaning us the colorful Fiesta posters and sashes loaded with Fiesta medals. Our Book Nook is still in need of donations. If you have stacks of books or magazines at your house, just drop them off at the front desk at the library. Maybe it's our economic times or perhaps the Book Nook has been discovered by more patrons, but books are flying off the shelves! If you haven't visited the Book Nook, stop by next time you're at the library. The Book Nook Committee features an author each month and also a table of special interest books. For a nominal donation, you can take home gently used adult or children's books, magazines, puzzles, tapes, etc. And, you can keep them as long as you'd like and recycle them once more when you're finished with them. Our newly formed "Go Committee" co-chaired by Joan Kuefner and Linda Quintero has been busy planning a June 25 trip to the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin. Save the date and watch for details and sign-up information soon in an e-blast or at the library. A featured exhibit will be Forgotten Gateway, Coming to America through Galveston Island. When the exhibit leaves Austin, it will travel around the United States ending at Ellis Island.Mark your calendars now for an interesting program at the library. On Tuesday May 12 at 1:30 p.m., Lee Franzel and friends will present a program on cooking with herbs. This program is free and open to all who are interested. You won't want to miss this information packed program. Come and join the fun. And, don't forget to keep an eye on the butterfly garden at the south end of the property. The paths are in and the initial plants are growing. Of course, this is an ongoing project so there will always be additions to the landscape. Last, but not least, don't forget Mother's Day on May 10 or Memorial Day on May 25! You might want to remember your mother with a personalized brick in our walkway in front of the library or a service member with a brick in the walkway around the statue that depicts five different branches of the military near the front entrance to the library. You'll find forms at the desk in the library.
Library Director's Note
Happy May!
We are fast approaching summer and that means the annual library Summer Reading Program whose theme this year is:
We are extending our program to run two extra weeks so it will be starting in June and ending in mid-August. This year for the first time we are going to be holding all library programs in the library!!! This will mean that while every day will hold some youth activities, our Wednesday mornings will be especially busy. Every Wednesday we will hold a family program with hired entertainers...animal acts, musical acts, storytellers, science shows and much, much more. Bring your children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends. All programs and activities are free and fun! Besides the family programs, we'll have a "Read for Prizes" program running all summer and "Camp Library" activities geared to all ages. Keep your eyes out for brochures in the library late this month and posted on the website.
We need a lot of help to make the program successful. If you are interested, please contact the library staff and let us know you want to volunteer. If you have students who need community service hours and are busy most of the school year with other activities, this is a great way for them to accumulate lots of hours during the summer. We can use help with giving out prizes, setting up and helping with Camp Library activities and other programs, we can even use help right now distributing flyers and getting the message out to schools.
Have a great May, one of the most hectic months of the year for parents and one of the most antsy for students waiting to get to the end of the school year!!! Take care (and some deep, calming breaths).
Susan HerrLibrary DirectorBulverde/Spring Branch Library830.438.4864bsblsusan@yahoo.com
Upcoming Events and Activities
Tuesday, May 12 at 1:30 -- "Cooking with Herbs--and Tips on Growing Them."
Members of the River Crossing Garden Club recommended Lee Franzel after his presentation at a recent herb gardening meeting. Lee is in the middle of Comal Master Gardener accreditation. He loves gardening and cooking and is a card-carrying member of the BSB Library. Our program will be "interactive," so bring your thoughts about your favorite herbs, how you use them, how you grow them, as well as any problems you've had regarding herbs. Lee will have a hand-out on growing herbs, as well as recipes. He will show how to make his favorite Emulsified Herb Vinaigrette and give out the recipe and method.Thursday, June 25 -- Bus Trip to Texas State History Museum in Austin. PRICE: $35.00 (includes bus travel, driver gratuity, entrance ticket to exhibits, IMAX and Texas Sprit Theaters). Lunch in museum café at own expense. Departing at 8:00 a.m. Returning at 4:00 p.m. Reservations forms are available on the website and also at the Library.
For other events and activities, check out the new events calendar which is on the new TV monitor at the circulation desk and pick up a calendar to keep you informed about all the activities for the month of May.
Bricks for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in our nation's service. This Memorial Day, you might consider honoring a service member, whether living or dead, by placing a memorial brick in the walkway around the military statue in front of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Library. The statue depicts five different branches of the military and along with the brick walkway, will be a permanent reminder of the sacrifices of our service men and women in defense of our freedom.
The paving bricks, being sold by the Friends of the Library, are personalized and can also honor the memory of others or as a tribute to a special occasion. They can be inscribed as you choose. There are two sizes of bricks. A 4" x 8" x 2 1/4" brick is available for $50.00 and an 8" x 8" x 2 1/4" one runs $100.00. The brick company will also place a military insignia for free if you desire. For $200.00, you may increase the visibility of your brick by adding the library's logo or an American flag for the military bricks. A special brick you can design yourself is also available for $500.
The bricks will be ordered as soon as 50 orders are received. To purchase your brick, pick up an order form at the library or on the website at www.bsb.lib.tx.us.
Children's Braille Books Donated to Library
It was a rainy morning, but nevertheless, Liam Dolen and two of his teachers from Bill Brown Elementary brought three boxes of his outgrown Braille books to the library to add to the collection. Children's Librarian, Mary Pettit, commented "The library is most grateful for his gift, as the added titles more than triple the size of our library's existing Braille collection."Liam's teacher, Jennifer Reboulet, who arranged the visit said, "This is an end-of-year activity meant to celebrate Liam's progress and to allow him to give back to the community."
Genealogy Club
The Friends of the Library Genealogy Club recently went to the. St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery in Bulverde to record and photograph the headstones. The group also learned how to retrieve lettering that has been worn by the ravages of time by taping heavy duty aluminum foil on the headstone and rubbing and like magic the writing appears. Although we worked non-stop for two hours we are no where near finished so we plan to do another outing or maybe two separate from the May meeting to finish the job. If you would like to join us, please watch for an announcement on the events calendar monitor regarding the date and time for the next cemetery trek. The regular meeting will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 1:00 at the library and we will be discussing immigration records.
Book Nook
The Book Nook is still in need of more books especially paperbacks. Please drop them off at the circulation desk and if you need a receipt for your donation we will gladly provide you one.
Don't forget to check out the 'Author of the Month' table and the 'Subject of the Month' table.
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