BrownBrownMay / June 2017

• A NEWS PUBLICATION FROM THE STAFF & FRIENDS OF THE JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY •

Shades of

Dedicated people, bound together like pages in a book, have the strength to achieve great things.

For more information or to Own-a-Day, go to our website at www.jvbrown.edu, or call the

Development Department at 570-326-0536, ext. 134.

May 1 Kris Keefer DayMay 2 Suzette Meyer DayMay 6 Richard Tignor DayMay 8 Peg Redka DayMay 9 Nancy S. Boyer DayMay 13 Janet C. Harrison DayMay 28 Henry C. Parsons DayJune 3 Constance Eichinger DayJune 6 In memory of Nancy Ann CharlesJune 9 Nancy Lady DayJune 10 Dennis Warg DayJune 13 In memory of Jack D. Hawkins, Sr.June 18 In memory of Bernard ButkiewiczJune 26 Veronica Muzic DayJune 27 In memory of Mr. Ralph D. ZellJune 28 Charley Elizabeth Greevy DayJune 29 In memory of Jack & Janet BuckleJune 30 Joyce Hershberger DayJuly 10 Happy Birthday Sue McCormickJuly 11 In Honor of Lillian M. GehretJuly 14 Majorie & Frank Rackish DayJuly 23 In Memory of Joseph B. Gehret, Sr.July 28 Patricia A. Nichols DayAugust 2 Marlyne Whaley DayAugust 3 Nancy Lady DayAugust 5 Ashley Armstrong DayAugust 8 Jack Confer DayAugust 9 Isabella Marye, Michaela Jayne, and Penelope Tyler Thomke DayAugust 10 In memory of Nancy B. SpangleAugust 12 Marguerite Nesbitt DayAugust 13 The Fisher FamilyAugust 14 John M. Confer DayAugust 15 Sara Plankenhorn DayAugust 18 In honor of Alice McBride on her 101st BirthdayAugust 24 Justin Aaron Drezner DayAugust 31 Celebrating Ari Hurwitz’s Birthday

MAYTime Travel

Movie Matinees will resume in September

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Want to know what type of books people who work in a library read? Check out the recommendations

by members of the James V. Brown Library staff on our website and

weekly e-newsletter to see what we just can’t put down right now!

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Have you heard the great news? The Library is being nation-ally recognized by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as one of the 30 finalists for the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. Finalists are chosen because of their significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. The Brown Li-brary is the only institution nom-inated in Pennsylvania and the second-smallest library nominated this year. “Our nomination for the 2017 National Medal for Library and Museum Service is a wonder-ful affirmation of the impact that our library makes in the commu-nity with the good work that is part of our commitment to live and breathe our mission statement,” said Barbara S. McGary, executive director of the Brown Library. “It acknowledges that our community members care for one another, be-lieve in the value of a public library and it enlightens individuals who may not have realized the ways in which our community library is creating positive change.” The National Medal winners will travel to Washington, D.C. to be honored at the National Medal award ceremony.

Louise Penny, the No. 1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of 12 Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels, is the featured speaker for the 15th annual Author Gala on October 26 at Pennyslvania College of Technology. “Glass Houses,” her 13th novel, will be published on August 29. She has been awarded the John Creasey Dagger, Nero, Macavity and Barry Awards, as well as two each of the Arthur Ellis and Dilys Awards. Additionally, Penny has won five Agatha Awards and five Anthony Awards, and has been a finalist for an Edgar Award. She lives near Montréal. The gala is the library’s only fundraising event each year. Table sponsorships are available by calling Robin Glossner at 570-326-6689. Reserve your table or seats now as this is expected to be a sell-out event. Table sponsors are invited to attend a private meet-and-greet with Penny prior to the event.

Summer Reading It’s the most exciting time of the year in the library – summer reading time! This year the Library will use the theme “Build a Better World” to build a community of readers. The Summer Reading Program runs from June 5 to August 4. The Williamsport Crosscutters baseball players will again inspire young readers with Bilingual Storytimes at 10 a.m. on July 18 and 25. Players will return to the Library from 10 a.m. to noon on August 1 for a “Building Buddies” Lego and block construction time. On August 7, summer readers who participate in the program will be celebrated during a Night at the Ballpark at the BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. And don’t forget to check calendar.jvbrown.edu for weekly Family Fun events. Summer reading is for everyone! Participate in one of our clubs: Birth to 5, Children, Teens and Adults for a chance to win prizes for reaching your reading goals during the summer months. All summer reading events will be published in the Williams-port Sun-Gazette’s special summer reading section on May 25 and listed at calendar.jvbrown.edu and summer-reading.org. There’s still time to Adopt-A-Summer Reader at jvbrown.edu or by calling 570-326-0536.

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Book Review Luncheon to feature psychology of success On May 5, Dr. Sue Kelley will review the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Potential by Carol S. Dweck. Some people respond to failure with negativity and detachment – a fixed mindset. Others react to failure with enthusiasm and energy – a growth mindset. Dweck’s book asks the question, “What mindset are you?” and explores how individuals can develop a more positive mindset. Dr. Kelley is an associate professor of Psychology at Lycoming College. This book has formed the basis for much of her research.

The luncheon will start at noon in the Lowry Room. Those who wish may purchase lunch at noon for $6. To reserve lunch, use the online reservation calendar at calendar.jvbrown.edu or call Dana at the Library at 570-326-0536, ext. 114. Reservations should be made by Wednesday, May 3. Please note that you should register only if you wish to reserve lunch. You may bring your own lunch or simply attend the book review, which will start at 12:30 p.m.

The next Book Review Luncheon will be Friday, October 6, 2017.

Pick your beach reads!Mon. & Fri. 10:30AM-1:30PMTues. & Wed. 1:30PM-4:30PM

Sat. 12:15PM-3:00PM Shopping at the bookstore is a rewarding way to support Friends.

Proceeds are used to help fund library programs and services. Please visit us soon and spread the word to your friends and family

about the great used books and media bargains!

FRIENDS MEMBER SPECIALS : May - adult fiction (fiction, mystery, romance, sci-fi, large print)

June - travel, natureJuly - sports, humor, games, science

August - history and politics, biography

On April 10, Friends of the James V. Brown Library honored library volunteers who work in var-ious library programs, as well as support the work of the Friends. The celebration was held in the Lowry Room of the library. Ardythe Cross, President of the Board of the Friends of the James V. Brown Library, commented on the importance of these dedicated volunteers and the support they offer to the various library programs. President of the James V. Brown Library Board, Thomas B. Burkholder, shared additional roles of the volunteers and the signifi-cance of their work in supporting the library. Barbara McGary, Execu-tive Director of the James V. Brown Library, presented the Carile Brown Award, named for the wife of the

library’s founder, to Dr. Don Adams. Adams, former member of the James V. Brown Library Board of Trustees and former superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District, worked to develop the district’s connection with the library. While on the Board, he served on the Personnel Committee and was also the Chair of the Nominating Committee. Additionally, since his retirement from the school district, he now serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at the Union County Library, where he continues to support public libraries. Cross awarded the Volun-teer of the Year Award to Dr. Mark Noe, former member of the Friends Board. While on the Board, he served in a variety of capacities. One of his first contributions was a monthly book review for the Friends newslet-

ter. Noe also served on Membership, Book Sale, Book-store, and Govern-ing Committees. He was elected Vice-President of the Board in 2004 and served two terms, and later he became Secretary of the Board, a role he held for four years. The award recipients received framed plaques and the choice of a book to be dedicated to them and placed in the library collection. Allison Savage, volunteer coordinator, thanked volunteers for their dedication and spoke about the value of relationships. The evening ended with a reading by Nina White, Children and Youth Services Manager.

~~~~~~Library Volunteers Honored~~~~~~