Art Expo and Book Sale on October 25, 2008

Calling all artists, musicians, poets, and photographers!

The Citrus Springs Memorial Library will be having its Fall Book Sale and its first ART EXPO on Saturday, October 25, from 8:30am until 2:00pm.

If you are interested in being part of the ART EXPO, please stop by the library for application forms and more information or call 489-2313.  The library is located at 1826 W. Country Club Blvd. in Citrus Springs.

“Toast to Books” on October 18, 2008

Are you ready for the big fundraiser party, “Toast to Books,” staged for the Citrus Springs Memorial Library from 7 to 10 P.M. on Saturday, October 18?

The party will be held at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Parish Center on Country Club Blvd. in Citrus Springs. Get your tickets ($7.00) at the Library, located at 1826 W. Country Club Blvd, Capitol City Bank, Central Ridge Realty, or the Citrus Springs Civic Association, which is helping with the fundraiser.

Come dressed as your favorite book character and enjoy this fun evening of wine and cheese, dancing, and a live and silent auction.

You will have lots of fun and at the same time will be helping the Citrus Springs Memorial LIbrary which does so much for the community of Citrus Springs.

Norma Rourke, Publicity

New Books @ your library

Thanks to Connie Hanson who did the purchasing , and Fran Fecteau and Flo DeAngelis who have done the processing, the following new books have been placed on the shelves of the Citrus Springs Memorial Library for your reading pleasure:

Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown
Who put the memory-erasing drug in Britt Shelley’s drink and why? And why did the news-woman wake up in a confused state next to her former lover’s dead body?

Tailspin by Catherine Coulter
In a web of dark secrets Catherine Coulter exposes the cost of obsessive regard for family honor and family shame with her usual flair.

The Other Queen by Philippe Gregory
Author makes a return trip to Tudor England, focusing on the period when Mary, Queen of Scots, finds herself imprisoned by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth. Over the years, Mary shuttles back and forth between castles, never knowing if her next step takes her to the scaffold.

The Book of Lies by Brad Melzer
This is a great book of fiction, based upon accurate and historical evidence that is riveting and spellbinding).

Devil Bones by Kathy Reich
In a house under construction, a plumber uncovers a cellar no one knew about and makes a grisly discovery–a decapitated chicken, animal bones, and cauldrons containing beads and feathers and other relics of religious ceremonies. Devil worshippers?

Last Kiss by Luanne Rice
The haunting story of a close-knit community grappling with a heartbreaking mystery and of a woman rebuilding her world and reclaiming a love she believed lost a lifetime ago.

Tribute by Nora Roberts
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is the setting for this mystery when Cilla McGowan chooses to rescue her grandmother’s house from ruin. What she discovers leads her to believe her grandmother had met with foul play thirty years ago.

Rogue by Danielle Steel
Meet Mrs. Williams, a respected doctor, mother of three great kids. Her only problem? Her irresistible, infuriating ex-husband!

The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
In a pulse-poounding adrenline-charged tour de force, Navy SEAL turned covert Homeland Security Operative, Scott Hervath must race to locate an ancient secret that has the power to stop militant Islam dead in its tracks.

Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs
A feel-good story about a wronged woman who gets out on her own and gets going…a story of love lost and love found.

Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life on the family farm in Wisconsin, where the family raises a special breed of dogs. When Edgar discovers his father’s murderer, he is forced to flee to the vast wilderness behind the barn, fighting for survival of
himself and the three yearling dogs that follow him.

Norma Rourke, Publicity

Citrus Springs Library Association Meeting Minutes

The Citrus Springs Library Association held its first meeting of the 2008-2009 season at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 2 at the library. President Virginia Buelke welcomed everyone and having not met during the summer months brought members up to date on various information and news.

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Reports were given by Fay Ziech, Secretary, and Larry Weaver, Treasurer. President Buelke thanked John Eisenmann, President of the Citrus Springs Genealogy Club, for his generous donation to the library in memory of his late wife.

Janet Herrmann reported on the library fundraiser, “Toast to Books,” that is being planned by the Civic Association scheduled for Saturday, October 18 from 7 to 10 P.M. at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Center. Dancing will be enjoyed as well as wine and cheese. Live and silent auctions have been planned. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the library, Capitol City Bank, Citrus Ridge Realty, or the Civic Association.

Lorna Eastman, library manager, reported on the latest news concerning the day-to-day happenings at the library. Flu and pneumonia shots will be given to Citrus Springs residents on Monday, October 20, from 10 until 2.

Lorna is also getting ready for the Book Sale and Art Expo on Saturday,October 25, from 8:30 until 2. She has lots and lots of books, and the Art Expo for poets, artists, musicians should be outstanding. The Boy Scouts will be helping to set up on Friday, and Lorna stated the prices for books will be the same–25 cents for small paperbacks, and $1 for large paperbacks and hardbacks.

Reports were given by June Towner of the Calligraphy Club and Virginia Buelke of the Potpourri Poets Club. Lorna stated that Horticulture with Peter Dobbs is still very popular, and John Eisenmann will be working with the Genealogy Club again.

Norma Rourke, Publicity

October 2008 Schedule of Events

The Citrus Springs Memorial Library lists the following schedule of events for the month of October 2008:

Thursday, October 2
1:30 pm
The Citrus Springs Library Association meets. Become a member of this group and help with decisions regarding library activities and future plans. Dues are $5 for individuals; $7.50 for family membership.

Tuesday, October 7
10 am
The Citrus Springs Genealogy Society meets. Call John Eisenmann (489-4359) for more information.

Thursday, October 9
1 pm
The Creative Calligraphers meet. Call June Towner (489-9717) for more information.

Friday, October 10
1 pm
The Gingerbread Poets meet. Call Virginia Buelke (489-9148) for more information.

Wednesday, October 15
1 pm
Horticulture with Peter Dobbs. This is the program for you if you are having problems with lawns or plants. Call (489-2313) for more information.

Saturday, October 18
7pm - 10pm
Great Fundraiser for the library will be held at the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Center on Country Club Blvd. Wine and cheese, dancing, live and silent auctions. Tickets are $7.

Monday, October 20
10 am - 2pm
Citrus Springs residents can get their flu shots at the library. Call the library (489-2313) for more information.

Saturday, October 25
8:30am - 2pm
Book Sale and Art Expo (rain date is November 1)

Stop in and enjoy:

* Pat Sistrand’s watercolors display
* The Creative Calligraphers’ display
* Lee Levering’s woodcarving display from the Nature Coast Wood Carvers
* Marbette Baker’s pine needle baskets

Norma Rourke, Publicity

Flu and pneumonia shots on October 20, 2008

Flu and pneumonia shots will be given at the Citrus Springs Memorial Library on Monday, October 20, 2008 from 10am-2pm.

Citrus Springs residents can visit the library and sign up at any time.

A Toast to Books - October 18, 2008 7pm-10pm

A Toast to Books, an event to raise funds for the Citrus Springs Memorial Library, is planned for:

- Saturday, October 18, 2008
- 7pm to 10pm
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church’s Parish Hall in Citrus Springs

Come dressed as your favorite book character and be part of the Parade of Support which encourages attendees to vote by paying for their favorite personality.

Wine and cheese, dancing, and a live and silent auction are also planned.

Admission is $7. Tickets are now on sale at the:
- Citrus Springs Memorial Library
- Citrus Springs Civic Association
- Citrus Ridge Realty in Citrus Springs

In the August 30, 2008 issue of the Central Ridge Visitor (volume 43, no. 35), Visitor Editor Laura Lee Putzback reported:

“The library must raise 60% of its $30,000 annual budget. The committee’s goal is to raise $5,000 from A Toast to Books.

The Citrus Springs Memorial Library receives $12,000 from Citrus County even though it is not part of the county’s library system.

The Citrus Springs Civic Association has made a substantial donation the last two years to pay for the one paid staff member, a library manager.

Citrus Springs Memorial Library initially started in a resident’s garage. the move to its permanent home on Country Club Boulevard Drive occurred after receiving substantial financial support from Dr. John and Virginia Buelke in 1987.

The library has grown from its humble beginnings. In its early days there was no formal check out system.

People were on the honor system, taking a book from the open residential garage and returning it when finished.

[The library] has grown into a community cultural center.

The library has a collection of more than 7,000 books. Patrons has access to two computers, about 1,500 videos, hundreds of puzzles and an extensive genealogical sections.

Community groups hold meetings at the library and local artisans’ works are on display.

To be a sponsor or make a donation to the Citrus Springs Memorial Library call Lorna Eastman, manager, at 489-2313.”

September 2008 Schedule of Events

Monday, September 1
The Library will closed in observance of Labor Day

Tuesday, September 2
10 am
The Citrus Springs Genealogy Society meets. Call Laura Rutkowski at 465-0527 for more information.

Wednesday, September 17
1 pm
Horticulture with Peter Dobbs. This is the program for you if you are having problems with lawns or plants. Call 489-2313 for more information.

Special Notes
The Library Association, Creative Calligraphers, and Gingerbread Poets will NOT be meeting in September.

September Displays
Pat Sistrand’s - Watercolors
Maureen Allen’s - Photographs of Citrus County birds
Pat Smith - Baskets

For more information on library events or if you would like to book an event or meeting, call 489-2313.

August 2008 Events

Tuesday, August 6
10 am
The Citrus Springs Genealogy Society meets. Call John Eisenmann (489-4359).

Wednesday, August 20
1 pm
Horticulture with Peter Dobbs. This is the program for you if you are having problems with lawns or plants. Call 489-2313 for more information.

Special Notes
The Library Association, Creative Calligraphers, and Gingerbread Poets will NOT be meeting in August.

The library is accepting donations to the Citrus Abuse Shelter Association (CASA). Donations can be made during library hours.

We have two (2) public access computers at the library.

New Reading Machine

News Release

Several months ago, the Citrus Springs Memorial Library was fortunate to receive a very special donation, an Optelec Clear View 500. This truly remarkable machine allows a reader to enlarge a book’s print and is a wonderful machine for people whose sight has become impaired.

The Library would like to thank optician Dan Crane for his generous donation. The machine not only allows you to enlarge the print, it also allows you to change the background to help clarify the print. A third setting allows you to see colors.

The public is invited to visit the library and try the machine to ascertain its usefulness in improving their reading ability if their eyesight is becoming impaired.

Again the library wishes to thank Mr. Crane for his generous donation.