Tolls Take First "Naming Opportunity" for New Library

Martha and Roy Tolles view a color rendering of the new San Marino Public Library along with Mayor Lin and Library Director Carolyn Crain.

Martha and Roy Tolles have made the first "Naming Oppportunity" gift of the Library Capital Campaign. The Tolles have selected to sponsor the new windowscape in the Children's room. The window, which will face West Drive, will feature the Beatrix Potter stained glass scenes embedded in the current Girls' and Boys' Room window.

Rare Book Auction

A rare book auction will be held on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the San Marino Public Library at 1890 Huntington Drive.

A special addition to this year's auction is a 1970 to 2000 collection of Zamorano keepsakes and limited editions. The portfolios will be available for inspection one hour prior to the auction.

Approximately 100 lots will be offered, including many editions autographed by well-known writers including Lyndon B. Johnson, William Jennings Bryan, Upton Sinclair, Maya Angelou, and Bob Hope.

A number of portfolio-size art, architecture, and photography books will be offered.

Books at auction are donations from San Marino and local area estates. All proceeds go to the Library. For further information, call the Library at (626) 300-0777.

Local Artist Supports San Marino Public Library Building Fund

Eva Margueriette and San Marino City Councilwoman Betty Brown hold a color rendering of the new San Marino Public Library.

Renowned local artist Eva Margueriette held a watercolor demonstration at her studio in San Marino on October 16 in support of the fund to build a new city library. Attending were residents Debbie Eggleston, Dana Marevitch, Carole Pennington, Lina Hatfield, Laurene Chang-Brockett, Barbara Millar, Carlye Cordner, Wendy Greenleaf, Lisa Sloan, and Jack MacLeod.

Meet author Janet Wong

Janet Wong, award-winning author and poet, will be at the San Marino Public Library on Saturday, November 15th at 3:30 pm. Ms. Wong has recently published two new books, Minn and Jake, a story about friendship, and Knock on Wood: Poems About Superstitions.

Ms. Wong is a native of Los Angeles who now lives in the Seattle area. She has appeared on the Oprah show, at the White House Easter Egg Roll and at the National Book Festival. A graduate of Yale Law School, she left her career as a lawyer to write for children and teens. Some of her award-winning books are, Buzz (an LA Times Best Book of the Year), Apple Pie 4th of July (Charlotte Zolotow Award), and Behind the Wheel: Poems About Driving (an ALA/YALSO Quick Pick for Reluctant YA Readers).

During her one-hour library program, Ms. Wong will talk about her two newest books, and she will also talk about writing for publication. The program is suitable for ages 5 and up. Ms. Wong will be available to autograph books after her presentation, and some of her books will be on sale at the library. Refreshments will be served after the program. So come join us at the library for a wonderful family event!

City Leaders to Attend Oct. 28 Bond Meeting

The California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board will meet in Sacramento on Tuesday, October 28, 2003, to deliberate and make grant award decisions for the second cycle Library Bond Act applications. If San Marino's application is approved, the State will award nearly $7 million dollars toward the library building fund. The San Marino City Council, City Manager, School District Superintendent, Library Trustees and the City Librarian will all travel to Sacramento to attend the meeting.

Spooky Magic at the San Marino Public Library

Can't wait for Halloween? Well the San Marino Public library has something for you: A frightful night of "Spooky Magic" with magician Mark H. Wurst. Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of creepy crawly tales and fearsome feats of magic. All ages are welcome to the free event sponsored by the Friends of the San Marino Public Library. Children may also wear their Halloween costume, if they dare!!! For information on this frightening program or any other activities in the Girls & Boys Department, please call (626) 300-0777.

Food for Thought Reading Program

Monday, October 13th marked the beginning of the In-N-Out "Food for Thought" reading program. This program will run through November 22nd and is designed to get children 2 through 12 into their local library to check out and read more books. For every 5 books read and recorded on a reading log, received from the public library, a child may earn an "Achievement Award". This award can be redeemed for a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out. To participate, a child or a parent needs to come into the library to fill out a registration card and pick up a reading log. Children too young to read may participate by having a parent or guardian read to them. Each child may earn up to three award certificates during the program, while supplies last. For more information on this program, please contact the Girls and Boys Department at the San Marino Public Library.