Thanks to the San Lorenzo Valley Post for a lovely story on the Felton Branch Library and Felton Library Friends in the November issue. See it here.
Come shop the FLF book sale for great books and DVDs for just $2 each, with gift books and sets priced as marked. All proceeds will benefit the Felton Branch Library. If you'd like to volunteer for a shift, please email feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com.
At the FLF November meeting, participants discussed plans for the book sale and the reception for GLOW on November 21. Leadership Team members voted to approve the 2022 FLF budget. There will be no meeting in December. In 2022, meetings will be the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room, beginning January 25.
The FLF Art Curation Team has mounted an exhibit of animal bones collected by Charlie P. over decades. As a professional artist/illustrator, he appreciates bones for their sculptural beauty and design. One of his favorite discoveries was an entire fox skeleton (bottom shelf) that he and his son found under a manzanita tree on their property in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Charlie hopes you enjoy viewing his collection.
Many thanks to Girl Scout Troop 15525 for planting cool season veggies and marigolds in the Kimbrough Family Children's Gardening Beds. The troop will continue to tend the beds at their monthly meetings.
Felton Library News
Your friendly library staff: Felton Branch Manager and Librarian, Scotts Valley Librarians and Library Assistant IIs
SPECIAL EVENTS—MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Wednesday, November 10, 5–6 p.m. “Birth Happens” final program, Taking it Home. Elizabeth Yznaga in conversation with April Burns and Sharon Potteiger. Sponsored by SLV Museum in partnership with FLF and SCPL.
Sunday, November 21, 1–3 p.m. Come by the reception for Project GLOW hosted by FLF on Sunday, November 21, 1–3p.m. Inspired by the prompt, “I am grateful for...,” 452 participants created tissue paper collages, now mounted as multi-paned panels in the library windows. Admire the glowing panels, chat with coordinator Stacy Monowitz and community art collaborators, and listen to piano stylings by Steve Abrams. Reserve a panel to take home at the exhibit's end on January 13 by donating to FLF for art supplies for future library programs.
ONGOING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Lendable Telescope Program. Take home an Orion StarBlast 4.5 reflector telescope and astronomy kit for 3 weeks! Non-renewable, must be 18+ years old.
Tai Chi at the LibraryMondays, 10–11 a.m. An hour of gentle body movements with teacher Mary Mulligan.
Knitting at the LibraryMondays, 12:30–2 p.m. Bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome. In-person tech help appointmentsMondays, 2–4 p.m. Make an appointment here, at the library's information desk, or call 831-427-7713. Toddler TimeWednesdays, 11 a.m. on the patio with Librarian Julie
Board in the Library4th Saturday of the month, 12–5 p.m. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. For adults 18+.
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT)Sunday, November 14, 2–4 p.m. Second meeting of the ongoing (ACT), for ages 12–18. Advise the library on young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies.
What's in a Name?
Lori and Eddie Scher (far right) and family
Lori and Eddie Scher shared why they are so proud of the Scher Family Reading Nook in the Felton Branch Library. “All the knowledge and wonder contained in books is something that can be imparted between generations. We found a community that feels like this is a priority here in Felton, put down roots 33 years ago, and raised two children. When we saw the hopes and dreams of many coming to fruition in our beautiful Felton library, we were inspired to contribute in this way. We are so fortunate that our daughter Roxy Tracy has moved back to where she grew up and is growing her own family just down the street! We can always hope our son may consider this area too, but we are happy that he is in the Bay Area for now. We love reading to our grandson and look forward to when he can visit the library and explore all that it holds for himself.”
Discovery Park News
Chris Soriano (left) and Earth Stewards
Chris Soriano, Field Programs Coordinator for the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, and a Felton resident, brought a group of Earth Stewards to the Felton Discovery Park to learn about mitigation and to work on removing invasive plants on October 21. The Earth Stewards Program aims to empower the next generation of environmental stewards by providing STEM education to alternative education high school students through outdoor experiences. A big thank you to Chris and the Earth Stewards, who plan to return to the Discovery Park monthly.
FSCPL News
The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Capital Campaign for construction cost overruns for the Aptos, Branciforte, and Garfield Park Branch Libraries is nearing its million-dollar goal.
What is more important in a library than anything else—than everything else—is the fact that it exists. —Archibald MacLeish
