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Please join us for our second meeting of the Friends of the Newcastle Library. 

 Saturday, June 25th from 10am-12pm

at the Newport Way Library. 

AGENDA

During this meeting we will focus on answering the following questions as a group:

• Knowing that the current construction timeline targets Newcastle Library completion for the Summer of 2012, how often do we want to meet?

• Where and when do we want to meet next?

• How do we want to communicate with each other? Who will be in charge of communication for the group?

• Review Model Bylaws MODEL BYLAWS_001.pdf

• Who has interest in leading the Friends? Typical leadership roles include President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

• How would you like to raise money? Traditionally, funds are raised through book sales.

• What do you want to do for the Newcastle Days Event happening September 9th-10th ?

 

 

 

The first meeting of the Friends of the Newcastle Library took place on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

During our first meeting we discussed the role of Friends, what they do, and how the King County Library System offers support. If you missed the meeting or would like more information, please visit the link below.

Newcastle Friends Presentation 5-21-11.pdf

 

Our next meeting is taking place on

Saturday, June 25th from 10am-12pm at the Newport Way Library 

 

Would you like to know more about being a Friend of the Newcastle Library? 

Please join us for an introductory meeting to find out more about what Friends groups do and how you can help form a group for this future library.

Discover ways to help your community's Friends of the Library group raise funds to support special projects and activities.

King County Library System encourages the formation of Friends of the Library groups in communities. There are currently 36 Friends groups who raise funds to support special projects and activities. In 2005, Friends of the Library raised more than $250,000 in support of special programs and activities throughout the Library System.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to Christine at chaanderson@kcls.org if you plan to attend. All are welcome. Click here for directions to the Newport Way Library.

 Latest photos from the Newcastle Library construction site. 

We were a big hit at the Newcastle Earth Day!

"The fair went well.  We saw nearly 250 people!  Everyone we encountered was thrilled that a new library is being built in their neighborhood and Newport Way Library will be reopening soon.  People were curious about the green roof, many asking what will be grown there, if someone will need to mow it, or if tours and programs will be held on the roof.

 A great way to spend a sunny day!"

-Library Staff Member

Click here for photos of the Newcastle Earth Day Event

Click here for photos of the Newport Way Library reopening celebration.   

Fridays, March 4^th, April 1^st, May 6^th and June 3^rd

6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m

Come to the KidsQuest Museum to hear stories in Chinese! Children of all ages and language abilities are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.

This event is free and open to the public.

 No registration required.

Event will be held at KidsQuest Museum in the Factoria Mall

Directions to KidsQuest

Tuesdays April 5, May 3, June 7 @ 10:00 a.m.

Introductory Newcastle Friends Meeting

Saturday, May 21st, at 9AM

Newport Way Library

Library staff will be hosting an informational meeting about Library Friends - activities, fundraising, and how to form a new Friends group.

Friends of the Library groups serve as goodwill ambassadors in the community, promote and advocate for library services, resources and facilities, and enhance the link between the library and the community. Friends groups also work closely with library staff to provide needed financial support for programming and other community library needs.

We would love it if you would join us and encourage you to bring interested friends, family and neighbors. Amy Eggler, the Cluster Manager for Newcastle Library, Aaron Oesting, the Site Manager for the Renton Library, and Julie Brand, Community Relations Director for the King County Library System, will be on hand to answer questions and guide the discussion.

This meeting will be held at the newly re-opened Newport Way Library located at 14250 SE Newport Way. Directions to Newport Way Library

RSVP ---

Please let us know if you are able to attend this meeting by emailing Christine Anderson at chaanderson@kcls.org . If you are unable to attend, I will be happy to send you the information from the meeting so you can stay informed and keep in touch.

Welcome!

Visit this blog every other week for updates

on the progress of the Newcastle Library.

The Newcastle Library is...a big trench of dirt right now.

The groundwork has begun!

 ACTIVITIES LAST WEEK:
-Finished up lagging
-Mass excavation

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:
-Mass excavation
-Starting footing excavation

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