Seniors Learn How To Tell Traveling Tales

Christina Wyatt, Learning Services Librarian at the Main Library reports, “Darian Azar and I trained seniors, January 23, 2020 for the Tale Tellers*, a wonderful group who volunteers to read to children in pre-K, K, and 1^st grades*. It was great showcasing our Traveling Tales resources and sharing techniques for encouraging phonological awareness as part of their story sessions.  They also created and shared story time plans using JPL’s Traveling Tales and we brought in additional Tales for check out on the spot.

 

        Christina and Darian enjoying their presentation to an eager crowd.

 

"It was exciting to work with this energetic and book loving group; their gratitude and eagerness to share and use the information was amazing.

 "*Tale Tellers are seniors age 55 and up who read to students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, part of Jacksonville’s Senior Services RSVP Program. RSVP also provides senior volunteers for disaster services and short-term projects all year long. They are part of the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation division."

Great Job, Trevion!



Main Children's department may inspire your displays for Valentine's Day.  Marcie O'Dell brags, "These awesome reference desk decorations are courtesy of the new Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership Program intern, Trevion Cottledge, who is proving to be thorough and creative with the tasks he’s been given.  Great job, Trevion!"

Marcie O'Dell adds, "Children’s Main wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day." 

Sad News

We received this notice from Elsie Oishi, a former JPL manager, who keeps a list of JPL retirees and sends out notices when one of JPL's former employees or his/her spouse passes away.  She informs us, "I am saddened to pass along this information regarding the death of Victor Lee Carnahan on January 16, 2020.The memorial service will be held at the Isle of Faith United Methodist Church, 1821 San Pablo Rd. S., Jacksonville, 32224, on Saturday, February 8th at 11:00 am. You may view the obituary online, arrangements by Integrity Funeral Home and Cremations.

"As a reminder, Mabel Carnahan was the branch manager at the Regency Square Branch and ended her career as the branch manager of the Southeast Regional Library. For anyone who may want to send Mabel a sympathy card, her Jacksonville address is: 316-1 Girvin Rd., 32225."

STEM Is In At SOM

Isabel Moreno-Santiago shares her latest. "Today at South Mandarin Library 11 kids and their caregivers enjoyed the STEM program about “Bugs” and they were introduced to our JPL databases: Kids Infobits and Science In Context.  At the end of our session, the children enjoyed doing their own 'Buggles.'” 
 

Wedding Bells For Alison & Jake

Southeast YS Librarian II Alison Halkovic (née Pulley) married Jake Halkovic, December 21, 2019.  Alison said, "We had such a fun time celebrating our union during this festive time of year! (DIY projects included cinnamon ornaments and Christmas crackers.)"

"Thank you to our JPL family for all of the warm well-wishes."

 

May all your days together be as beautiful as you were on your wedding day, Alison.

 

Sad News

Geraldine Atkinson, former Children's Department employee in the old Main Library, passed away, January 5, 2020, at age 96. Many of you may not have known "Gerrie" since she retired many years ago. Those of us who knew her back in the1970s and 1980s at the old Haydon Burns Library remember her fondly. Gerrie Atkinson's memorial service will be held at Arlington United Methodist Church, 1400 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL, Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m.

Rodney Hurst''s Writers Workshop At DU

DU's Alisha Lockley gives this review of Rodney Hurst's writers workshop at Highlands, January 4, 2020: 

"Highlands Regional Library had the honor of hosting a non-fiction writing workshop with local author, activist, and civil rights icon Rodney Hurst.    The It was Never about a Hot Dog and a Coke! : a personal account of the 1960 sit-in demonstrations in Jacksonville, Florida and Ax Handle Saturday author gave tips, valuable advice, and historical highlights from his experience to 12 aspiring authors of the genre. Mr. Hurst also discussed what incited his writing journey.  He recalled attending a panel discussion, which he says he rarely attends due to the superfluous nature of varying opinions. He recalled that when recounting the events of Ax-Handle Saturday many of the commentators gave inaccurate historical information.  As a historian, and someone who witnessed the events first hand,  (https://www.visitjacksonville.com/blog/jacksonvilles-civil-rights-movement-ax-handle-saturday/), this angered him.  Mr. Hurst said that when writing a non-fiction book it is important to recognize the motivation behind the project.  It Was Never About a Hotdog and a Coke initially was a project of passion that came from a desire to correct previous inaccuracies but later transformed into a mission to inform others about the civil rights movement demonstrations that occurred in our city.  His frustration inspired him to lend his own voice to the literary world in a way that was fierce, impactful, and necessary.

"Mr. Hurst’s second work is Unless WE tell it... it never gets told!.  Both books are available at JPL."

Friends of JPL Big Bag Sale: Go, Invite, Promote

JANUARY 2020 FRIENDS OFJPL

BIG BAG SALE

Friends of JPL Has Lots of Books, DVDs and CDs:

 

COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTIONS

 

Thursday, Jan. 16: 4 - 8 pm:

     FJPL Members Only - *You can join at door: $10

     After member discount:  $15 per bag

          Buy one bag; get second for FREE

 

Friday, Jan. 17: 4 - 8 pm:  $20 per bag

     Buy one bag; get second for FREE

 

Saturday, Jan 18:  9 am - 4 pm:  $20 per bag

     Buy one bag; get second for FREE

 

7% sales tax included in all purchases.

*Proceeds help support the Jacksonville Public Library.

Invite To Free Health Screenings

 

If you have any questions regarding the notice below, you can email your JPL Go365 go-to person, Matthew Taylor,  The message below is from Bob Blanco, COJ's Business Partner, Employee Services:

"On 1/1/2020 everyone will start fresh at blue status and 10% of 2019 points will roll over to kick you off for 2020.

"Earning points in Go365 is easy when you get a biometric screening.

"Make an appointment for an on-site screening.  Based on your results, you'll unlock recommended activities that are just for you that help you reach your health and wellness goals even faster.

"You can earn up to 4,000 points for completing your biometric screening.  Points help you add up Bucks (one point = one Buck), which you can redeem for things such as gift cards, movie tickets and much more.

"Date:  January 28, 29, & 30 & February 18, 19 & 20, 2020

Time:  8:30 am - 11:30 am - Be sure you are fasting but take morning medicines with water.

Place:  January 28 & February 18:  City Hall

January 29 & February 19:  Ed Ball Building

January 30:  JSO

February 20:  Yates Building

"For more information:  Schedule a time/date via the Employee Portal; click Go365 on the left.  Additional dates will be scheduled for coming months so check the COJ-Go365 Portal page."

     

En Pointe & Twirl At WST

For the first Little Movers and Shakers program at West Branch, December 4, 2019, 17 potential dancers met  a real ballerina.  Eve Harm said, "We partnered with Dynamic Dance, a local dance school on 103rd Street to bring in Cecelia Despres, a ballerina and teacher (shown with Ms. Melodie on left.)  She taught the dancers in training the five basic ballet positions, how to go up to en pointe and twirl or pirouette.  They twirled to the 'Waltz of the Snowflakes' from The Nutcracker.  I demonstrated how a real nutcracker works with peanuts.  Ms. Melodie shared how the nutcracker came to life as a solider in the story/ballet, The Nutcracker."