{"id":227983,"date":"2015-03-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/san-carlos-friends-of-the-library-march-20\/"},"modified":"2015-03-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-20T07:00:00","slug":"san-carlos-friends-of-the-library-march-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/san-carlos-friends-of-the-library-march-20\/","title":{"rendered":"San Carlos Friends of the Library \u2013 March 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>por Sue Hotz<\/p>\n<p><strong>VOLUNTEERS:<\/strong> What would we do without our SCFOL\/library volunteers? Erma Bombeck once described a dream in which our nation\u2019s volunteers sailed away to other lands. Hospitals, libraries, schools and nonprofits came to a standstill. Between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2014, SCFOL volunteers donated 4,427 hours \u2014 that\u2019s equivalent to four and a half <em>gratis<\/em> employees. Thank you, one and all.<!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-792\" style=\"width: 220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-02-18-002web.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-792 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-02-18-002web-300x246.jpg\" alt=\"Lee Ottman, SCFOL\u2019s new Volunteer Chairperson (Photo by Sue Hotz)\" width=\"220\" height=\"180\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 220px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 220\/180;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lee Ottman, SCFOL\u2019s new Volunteer Chairperson (Photo by Sue Hotz)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We welcome a new SCFOL Volunteer Chair,<strong> Lee Ottman<\/strong>. This energetic lady, who will be updating our volunteer database, is asking all volunteers to complete the Volunteer Application Form found on our website or at the library. Return applications, \u201cattention volunteer chair,\u201d to the library or to <a href=\"mailto:leeottman@sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org\">leeottman@sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to be ready for the new library, and will rely on the experience and dedication of those volunteers who have been so loyal,\u201d Lee says. \u201cI look forward to meeting each of you, and of course, we always welcome new volunteers.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-716\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-02-25-029web.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-716 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-02-25-029web.jpg\" alt=\"2015-02-25 029web\" width=\"650\" height=\"411\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/411;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view inside of the San Carlos Library\u2019s northeast entrance. (Photo by Sue Hotz)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>LIBRARY CLOSURE: <\/strong>You\u2019ve heard that the San Carlos Branch Library is temporarily closed? Keep updated at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org<\/a>. Here are some answers to questions we\u2019ve been receiving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades are being done inside and out. They may take up to three months to complete, but we anticipate reopening on Friday, April 3.<\/li>\n<li>We will only be closed while the inside work is in progress. Outside work will continue \u2014 much of which will be by the west entrance.\u00a0During that time, handicapped library access will be relocated to the library\u2019s emergency exit, which is located on the building\u2019s northeast side.<\/li>\n<li>There will be no April 4 book sale.<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-793\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-02-25-024web.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-793 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-02-25-024web-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors should use the northeast entrance of the library while the west side is under construction. (Photo by Sue Hotz)\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/188;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors should use the northeast entrance of the library while the west side is under construction. (Photo by Sue Hotz)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Do not drop off any materials at the branch during its closure. You may return books to any branch library.\u00a0The closest branches are Benjamin Library and College Rolando Library.<\/li>\n<li>Books that have been put on reserve at our branch may be picked up at the Benjamin Library. All reserves will be held until we reopen on Friday, April 3.<\/li>\n<li>Items\u00a0checked out at the San Carlos Branch, not due before March 7,\u00a0are due on April 3. They may be returned to any branch library.\u00a0Items checked out at other branches are due as marked.<\/li>\n<li>Renew items online or by calling the renewal line at 619-236-5858.\u00a0Have your library card number handy.<\/li>\n<li>San Carlos Branch Library mail will be held at the post office until April 3.\u00a0SCFOL memberships mailed in March will not be acknowledged until late April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ESSAY CONTEST: <\/strong>The San Carlos Branch Award Ceremony for the 18th annual Writing for Literacy Essay Contest will be held at the library on April 8, at 6 p.m. Rita and Bill Glick, and Patti and Barbara Woodall (chair), judged the 211 locally submitted essays. Fourth grade winners from Kim Filner\u2019s Benchley-Weinberger\u2019s class are George Palmer, Maz Reeder and Eric Remiker; from Erin Keegan\u2019s Dailard class, Nicolette Hays; from Green Elementary\u2019s Sylvia Anderson\u2019s class, Klanna Kotas; from Susan Barrett\u2019s class, Yusef McCaskill, and from Louise Volpe\u2019s class, Logan McKerring. PHHS 10th grade winners from Wendy Lange\u2019s class are Halley Broderick, Katie Flato and Lina Zavala. All will read their essays and be awarded prizes on April 8. Lina Zavala\u2019s and Nicolette Hay\u2019s essays will represent San Carlos in the citywide contest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADULT PROGRAMS: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>April 7 \u2013 30: Art by Pam Nolan and Teresa Rutledge will be on display in the Winer Family Community Room &amp; Art Gallery. Meet them at their Artist Reception on April 18, from noon \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Librarian\u2019s Book Club on April 9 is reading \u201cThe March,<em>\u201d <\/em>by E.L. Doctorow.<\/p>\n<p>Self-defense classes resume April 16 at 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>We have two OASIS programs scheduled: April 16 at 1 p.m. is \u201cRecording Your Life\u2019s Journey,\u201d presented by Kira Anthofer, and April 17 at 1 p.m., \u201cIn Defense of the Book,\u201d presented by Mark Carlson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YOUTH PROGRAMS: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>STEAM2 discusses \u201cFarm Science\u201d on April 8 and 22 at 3 p.m. All regularly scheduled programs resume on Friday, April 3. Check for updates at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Sue Hotz is a board member and the publicity chair for the San Carlos Friends of the Library.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Sue Hotz VOLUNTEERS: What would we do without our SCFOL\/library volunteers? Erma Bombeck once described a dream in which our nation\u2019s volunteers sailed away to other lands. Hospitals, libraries, schools and nonprofits came to a standstill. Between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2014, SCFOL volunteers donated 4,427 hours \u2014 that\u2019s equivalent to four and [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":227984,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"11558","_seopress_titles_title":"San Carlos Friends of the Library \u2013 March 20","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[11547,11558],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-227983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-mission-times-courier"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227983\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}