Indymac Bank Donates $100,000 to San Marino Public Library 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign

IndyMac Bank(r) FSB (held by IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NDE) has recently pledged $100,000 in support of the San Marino Public Library's 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign to build a new facility.

IndyMac's gift to the San Marino Public Library is part of a community wide effort to raise $5.5 million. The City of San Marino intends to provide matching funds (from existing resources) to complete the $11 million needed to construct a new public library facility for the community. The state of the art facility will have more public meeting spaces, study areas, flexible space for the library's growing collections.

Michael W. Perry, IndyMac's Chairman and CEO, says the bank was eager to help. "IndyMac is a strong supporter of educational programs in our community and we are pleased to provide support for the San Marino Library's Capital Campaign. The library is an important asset for residents in both San Marino and neighboring communities and the improvements from this campaign will provide greater resources for the local schools and citizens that depend on it," Perry said.

IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for IndyMac Bank, the largest savings and loan in Los Angeles and the 10th largest nationwide (based on assets).

Library Closed Week

The Library will be closed from Sunday, August 29 through Monday, September 6 for our annual "Closed Week". During this week, the library staff dons their grubbies and tackles the tough cleaning that can't be done during the rest of the year. Librarians comb the collection to pick out old books that no one checks out any more. Clerks and pages wash, clean out, and move items that are way overdue for a good scrubbing. We welcome our public back on Tuesday, September 7 at 11:00 a.m., ready for the new school year and looking much improved after an intense week of work.

Free Classes: How to Find It in the Library

The Reference Staff at the San Marino Public Library will present a series of hands-on workshops to assist both children and parents in using the resources the library has to offer more effectively.

Library Treasure Hunt
Wednesday, September 22nd; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Come to the San Marino Public Library and learn how to find a book in the library. This hands-on workshop is geared toward children in grades K-2nd and their parents, but anyone who needs to brush up on their book finding skills is welcome to attend. Discussion topics include the different sections of library and how books in the children's room are put into different categories: non-fiction, picture books, beginning readers, bridges and fiction. The evening will conclude with a treasure hunt in the library. Participants will be asked to find books using the skills and techniques that they just learned.

Dewey & the Decimals
Wednesday, October 6th; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Who is Dewey and what is he doing with those decimals. Join us the San Marino Public Library for a hands-on workshop on learning everything there is to know about Melvin Dewey and the decimal system. Students will be introduced to the decimal system, categorization of books as fiction and non-fiction and a refresher on how to using the library's catalog computer. This workshop is geared toward 3rd - 4th graders along with their parents, but anyone who has an interest in how the Dewey Decimal System works is welcome to attend.

Research and Electronic Resources
Wednesday, October 20th; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Do you have an assignment due that requires you to do research? Don't know where to turn? Then the San Marino Public Library is the place for you. We are holding a hands-on workshop that will introduce students to the reference and electronic resources that are available to help them complete their assignments. Discussion topics include the newspaper and magazine databases, science and history homework helper and current biography illustrated. This workshop is specifically geared toward 5th - 6th graders, along with their parents.

Space is limited, so call early to reserve a space!!! (626) 300-0777.

Halloween Hunt

Looking for something safe and fun to do for Halloween? Look no further!! Magician David Skale will be at the San Marino Public Library to presents his "Vampire Magic Show", Saturday, October 30th at 2:00 p. m. You will be thrilled with fantastic feats of magic along with creepy, crawly tales of pass Halloweens. Don't miss an opportunity to scream with glee and laugh with delight as Magician David promotes the importance of books and reading. Come join us for an evening of fun, interactive comedy, and lots of magic. All children are welcome and are encouraged to dress as their favorite Halloween character.

This free event sponsored by the Friends of the San Marino Public Library.

Register to Vote

Election season is heating up and the library is the perfect place to get the latest campaign news. Need to register to vote or change your voter information? Come into the library or simply visit www.yourvotematters.org/ala and register. Be sure to stop by the display case for valuable tips how you can use the library this election season, and who your current local, state and federal government representatives are.

The Summer Reading Program Has Begun!!!

If you didn't know by now the Summer Reading Program at the San Marino Public Library has begun and has taken off to a fantastic start. Over 294 children have signed up for this annual program in the first 4 days of registration. The Public Library wants children to read during the summer months and one way of encouraging them is to have them participate in the Summer Reading Program. Children are asked to read and are rewarded for reaching various reading milestones. The staff at the public library had visits with every class at Carver and Valentine elementary schools to give the kids an overview of the program and to encourage them to visit the library during the summer.

A new aspect of the program is to encourage children going on vacation for three weeks or more to participate. These children will receive a reading record to keep track of the books they read while on their trip, along with a packet that will include forms so they may write a short report about each book. Upon return, they can bring their materials back to the library to receive their reading rewards. By creating this option, we are hoping to get as many kids as possible involved with summer reading. For more information on the Summer Reading Program, please call the Children's Department at (626) 300-0777.

More Summer Fun at the Public Library

Children of all ages are invited to drop by the public library on Tuesday, July 29th anytime between 12-4p.m. to "make and take" western-themed crafts. Children will also be entertained by our feature cartoon presentations: Pecos Bill & Annie Oakley.

Sandii Castleberry will be appearing at the public library on Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun evening as "Aunt Sandii" ropes young readers into reading books this summer. This lively interactive show titled, "Singing the Way to Reading" will connect children's literature through folk songs and storytelling. Bring the whole family to enjoy this entertaining performance.

Author Holly Cleeland will be at the public library on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. to give a demonstration on how to create great costumes with everyday materials. It's amazing what wonderful things you can create with a glue gun, scissors, and an imagination. Her award winning costumes have been featured on the "Rosie O'Donnell Show" and one lucky kid will have a chance to take home one of these wonderfully wacky creations. Her first book, "Glue and Go Costume for Kids" will be available for purchase. For information on this or any other library programs, please contact the Children's Department at (626) 300-0777.