NEWS AND EVENTS

Pajama Storytime at the Library

February 23, 2012 at 6:30pm
The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to enjoy an evening of stories with volunteer storyteller Tony Wallace! Children may wear pajamas and should bring an adult to snuggle with! Pajama Storytime is on the last Thursday of the month and begins at 6:30p.m. FREE!

BRUSHMARKS Juried Art Competition
Call for Entries

February 1, 2012
Paso Robles - Aspiring North County teen artists in grades 6-12 are invited to submit artwork for the Paso Robles City Library’s 6th Annual Brushmarks Juried Art Competition. Submissions are due Wednesday, March 28 and will be accepted in two categories—painting and drawing. A small submission fee will apply. Winners in each category will win prizes donated by Juror Jack Johnson and will be awarded at the Gallery Reception on Friday, March 30. For more information, contact Suzanne, 237-3870. Download the 2012 Brushmarks Entry Pamphlet

Library Recieves Donation from Heritage Oaks Bank

The Paso Robles Library Foundation was recently presented with a portion of the entry fees from the13th Annual Heritage Oaks Family Fun Day and Fun Run held September 25. One of four local non-profit organizations chosen by the bank to receive funds, the Library Foundation’s share this year was over $6,000.

[Photo caption, from left: HOB President Ron Oliveira, Library and Recreation Services Director Julie Dahlen, Library Foundation President Jennifer Hart, and HOB CEO Simone Lagomarsino]

"The Paso Robles Library Foundation, staff and Library users owe a great debt of gratitude to Heritage Oaks Bank for its generosity," stated Library and Recreation Services Director Julie Dahlen. "In the 13 years since the inception of its Family Fun Day and Fun Run, Heritage Oaks Bank has donated well over $50,000 to the Library Foundation, clearly recognizing the value of a strong public library to our community."

As in previous years, race funds will be used to purchase books and materials and to help support library programming. For more information about the Paso Robles Library Foundation, visit www.prlibraryfoundation.org.

Library Volunteer of the Year 2011

Library Volunteer Bill Dupree was honored as the Library Volunteer of the Year 2011 at the Paso Robles City Library’s annual volunteer reception.

Bill began his service to the Library in May 2007 as a member of the computer crew and has not only stayed on in that position but has taken on a number of other important duties. Because of his flexibility in tasks, he has learned many of the reference desk’s duties and his willingness to step in when called upon has been invaluable. More importantly, Bill has provided hundreds of hours of computer assistance for patrons and fellow volunteers since the Library automated its public computer reservation system.

"This is the 10th year the Library has presented a Library Volunteer of the Year Award and we couldn’t be happier to award it this year to Bill," said Library Manager Karen Christiansen. Previous winners are Jean Schubert, 2002; Janine Kramer, 2003; Audrey Krauss 2004; Ann Martinez, 2005; Denise Surber, 2006; Joan Case, 2007; Mike Reagan, 2008; Cappy Culver, 2009; and Nan Madding, 2010. Bill’s name has been added to the perpetual plaque in the Library.

The annual volunteer reception recognizes the 130 Library volunteers and the 16,000- plus hours they contribute each year in pursuit of excellence in library service.

For more information about volunteering in the City Library, please call Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Robitaille, 237-3870.

Library Foundation Announces Winners
Galaxy 13th Annual Juried Art Exhibit

The Paso Robles Library Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 13th Annual Galaxy Juried Art Exhibit.

First Place: Will Bateman for Morning after the Rain
Second Place: Jennifer Spotten for Rust & Wood
Third Place Laure Carlisle for Follow the Light

This year’s distinguished juror was Carrie Brewster, Director of the Hearst Art Gallery, Saint Mary’s College, Moraga, California. She is also an exhibiting artist (painting, printmaking, drawing, and sculpture) in one-man and group shows across the United States and in countries abroad, including Rumania, Turkey, Korea, New Guinea, the Philippines and throughout Central America.

Prizes were awarded by the Paso Robles Library Foundation, the Friends of the Paso Robles Library, and the Library Board of Trustees at a wine and dessert reception held in the Library. The wine was donated and poured by Elizabeth VanSteenwyk of Adelaida Cellars and the musical entertainment was provided by Dave Becker, local musician and music instructor at Cal Poly and Cuesta.

Photo, from left: Jennifer Spotten and Laure Carlisle

For more information about the annual juried art exhibit or to get your name on the mailing list for next year’s event, call Library Manager Karen Christiansen, 237-3870. For more information on the Paso Robles Library Foundation, visit www.prlibraryfoundation.org.

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