JPL Staff News: Battle of the Bands

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Friday, November 30, 2018

Friends Of JPL Give Special Sales

'Tis the season for...

Buy one get TWO free: FJPL December
In-Store Specials include ALL Christmas
books, DVDs, CDs, Craft, etc. -- and
ALL Fiction Popular authors' books
are BOGO!

(These books will be on special tables in the back
of the store.)

Get your membership for the
first Big Bag Sale of 2019!

January 17,18,19 will be the dates of FJPL's
first Big Bag Sale of 2019, AND
Members get the best deals!

Members night only is 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 17, 2019.

To get your membership for the next
year, sign up online at
www.fjpl.org/membership
or head into our store during
open hours to sign-up.

HOLIDAY STORE
HOURS:
Please remember that the Bookstore
will be CLOSED starting
December 24, 2018- January 1, 2019.

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library, Inc.

3435 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32277

Phone: (904) 630-2304

Email: FJPLPresident@Gmail.com

This email was distributed in partnership with
the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation. All
comments and concerns should be directed to
the FJPL using the contact information above.

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

11th Battle Of The Bands Winners Named

The 11^th Annual Battle of the Bands, postponed to November 19, 2016, due to Hurricane Matthew, saw five teen bands gave it their all! The winning band received a $100 cash prize from the JPL Foundation, professional recording session and CD from Green Team Media, gift cards to George’s Music Superstore, an official Battle of the Bands Gold Record and trophy, and an opportunity to perform at the January 2017 Art Walk. All participating teens received a CD single with their band’s entry to the competition.

1^stPlace and 11th Annual Battle of the Bands Champion: The Allie Rhorer Band (pictured below L/R: Evan Mayo, Allie Rohrer, Gabriel Pfaffman, Gianluis Hernandez:

2^nd Place: Thee 2 Be

3^rd Place: Modern Monsters

Holly Amber, Manager of YS, said, "We really appreciate the participation of the following people for their hard work:

Judges: Stephanie Miller (Urban Core Manager) , Jay Brasfield (Special Collections), and Phil Green (Owner, Green Team Media)

Event Stage Manager: John Wilson (POP/MAKERSPACE)

Others Who Made This Event a Great Success: Jonathan Sandbach (Children’s), Amber Holley (YS Admin), Rebekah Mitchell (YS Admin), Susan Mankowski (Early Childhood Specialist), Laura Minor (Special Collections), Anjelica Bencomo (Teens), and Bryan Thomas (CR&M)."

(L to R): Laura Minor (Special Collections), Angelica Bencomo (Teens), Susan Mankowski (Early Childhood Specialist), Rebekah Mitchell (YS Admin)

(Thanks to Angelica Bencomo for her input for this araticle.)

Monday, November 14, 2016

Friends Novembr Book Sale

Our Friends of JPL will hold their next sale, November 18, 19, and 20, 2016. (And don't forget they are open every Tuesday and Thursday, 9-noon; and on Saturday, 9-3.)

Membership is only $10/year and entitles you to 25% on every purchase.

Come out yourselves and promote the Friends Book Sale to your customers. Their sales benefit the Jacksonville Public Library.

BOOK SALE:

Friday, November 18: 4-8 pm - FJPL members only - you can join at the door! - Buy 1 bag & get 2nd FREE

Saturday, November 19: 9-4: $15/bag - Buy 2 bags; get 3rd FREE

Sunday, November 20: Noon - 5 pm - $15/bag - Buy 2 bags - get 3rd Free

The Friends of JPL are located in the warehouse adjacent to the University Park Branch Library, 3435 University Boulevard; phone 630-2304.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Main's Battle Of The Bands

On Saturday, June 21, the 9^th Annual Battle of the Bands was held in the Main Library Conference Center for an audience of over 150 family, friends, and library visitors.

Winners and Prizes:

· 1^st Place Band was “The Well Beings” Members Hadley Parris-Cotton (age 16) and Nova Mahle (Age 15) Both play Guitar & vocals.

The Well Beings won a 4 hour studio experience including a Single CD Demo from event sponsor Sunburst Studios (Package valued at $350.00)

· 2^nd Place Band was “GFM” Members CJ English on lead Guitar (age 15) Maggie English on bass guitar (age 13) Lulu English on drums (age 10).

GFM won a 3 hour studio experience including a single CD demo from sponsor Green Team Media. (Package valued at $250.00)

· 3^rd Place was “The William LaVant Band” Members William LaVant (age 18). He performed vocals to a sound track.

William LaVant won a $ 100 Gift Card from sponsor Guitar Center and a $50 Gift Card from sponsor Guitars United. (total value $150.00)

Judges were :

·        Dan Wicker the Owner and Manager of Sunburst Studios
·        Amanda Payne from Green Team Media
·        Josh Ivey from Guitars United
·        Teen Judge Rachel Griffin.

Thanks to Laura Minor, Main's Senior Librarian, Teen Services, for the article.

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THREE STAFF HONORED AT CW

In December, Deputy Director Julie McNeil presented service pins to Kristi Dorney (middle in pic) for 20 years at JPL; Cassy Manning (left) for five service years; and Helena Davenport for five years serving JPL. Kristi received a congratulatory letter from Mayor Curry, and Cassy and Helena each received a letter of appreciation from Director Tim Rogers. Cassy, Kristi, and Helena also enjoyed a socially-distanced party given in their honor. All of us send our thanks, too, for your years with the library.

MR. MOSELEY: CONGRATS ON 20 YEARS & A JOB WELL DONE!

DON'T NEED TO BE A DUMMY; JUST READ BOOKS FOR DUMMIES

PT shelver with help from Teen Associate Beverly Mason created a “I thought you said Mummy…No I said Book for Dummies” display to transition to fall/Halloween and highlight DU’s For Dummies series of books on a variety of topics. DU Manager Eric Soriano added, “There’s also a new ‘Interactive chess display’ by Librarian Benjamin Smith. Books and DVDs are available for checkout while customers enjoy actually playing the game. Ben is also planning to offer possible chess classes.”

LIGHT BULB GOES OFF IN CREATIVE DECKER'S HEAD

YS Asociate Decker Cavosie hosted EB’s first “Minute to Win It,” April 9, 2019, where 15 teens competed in various challenges under a 60 second time limit. Participants discussed strategies and difficulties throughout the program and exhibited creative problem-solving to gain advantages. Each month at the end of the program, the teen with the most points writes their name on the “Minute to Win It Undisputed Championship” belt Decker made. The belt will be displayed until the following month when the reigning champion will defend their title.

HAIL, HAIL THE GANG'S ALL HERE FOR MELODIE BRUNSON'S 5 YEAR CELEBRATION!

January 17, 2019, Deputy Director Julie McNeil presented Melodie Brunson with Director Tim Rogers' congratulatory letter for her five years of service and her service pin. Melodie also enjoyed a big cheer from West Branch's staff pictured here. Back row: Jessica Carpenter (clerk), Eve Harm (YS Librarian 1), Shannon Buchanan (clerk), Larry Singer (volunteer), John Jessee (Assistant Branch Manager), & Manager Kathleen Brunner. Front row: Latisha Woolbright (clerk), Julie Horton (YS Library Assistant), & Melodie Brunson (YS PT Associate.)

THANKS, MANDY ELLIOTT, FOR 5 GOOD YEARS OF SERVICE

JANICE ADAMS CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS W/JPL

Library Associate Janice Adams received her 5 year service pin from Webb Region Manager Lynne Baldwin, January 31, 2018, along with a letter from Library Director Tim Rogers thanking and commending Janice for her service to JPL, the City and the community. Staff at Webb surprised Janice with not one but two cakes, a card, a bouquet of flowers and a gift card. Branch Manager Kathy Tekin joined Lynne to say, "Congratulations to you, Janice, for 5+ years of outstanding service to the Jacksonville community."

STUDY BUDDY SHARED BY 3 IN MAIN TEEN DEPT.

A Thank You From Denise Thomas

To the JPL Family: I wish to thank each and every one of you for your caring responses during my time of need. For those who were not aware, time was needed for surgery and recovery from breast cancer. I want you to know that all donated leave, words of encouragement, random acts of kindness and those beautiful smiles are appreciated.

I am a breast cancer survivor as a result of God’s Grace and an early detection of the cancer. May I suggest that each of you, if you have not already done so, take time to schedule health screenings of any kind knowing that these can be lifesaving methods for you.

To God be the glory for the things he has done. I am now free of cancer and want to say again that I appreciate what you did for me. Not knowing who my time donors were, I am not able to give individual hugs; collectively to the JPL Family I say THANK YOU a million times over.

Denise Thomas, JPL’s Center for Adult Learning at Main.

MARILYN JORDAN SENDS THANKS TO STAFF WHO DONATED TIME FOR HER RECENTLY

SANTA AND KIDS AT MAIN

Main's Children’s departmemt had a jolly great time with Old Saint Nick this year. We handed out jingle bells, read a sleigh ride picture book and, of course, sang the Jingle Bells song. Next, resident elf, Carisia Rooney, took over and kept the line smiling as they waited to verify that indeed, Santa’s whiskers were real and so was his tummy! Afterward, Jonathan Sandbach held a bell-decorating class (complete with glitter) so the kids could take some of the holiday fun home with them.

MATTHEW TAYLOR, LIBRARIAN I, WITH MAIN LIBRARY 15 YEARS

DENISE THOMAS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS WITH JPL

Denise is a Literacy Program Specialist in the Center for Adult Learning, located on the Conference level of the Main Library. She has done so much good for the community beside all the wonderful things she does for children in her position with JPL. Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop (far left) gave Denise a congratulatory letter from Mayor Curry and her 15 year service pin. Denise is 2nd from left, then CAL Manager Katie Devanny, & Tammy Owens. We join with them in congratulating you, Denise.