February 2012 is the Friends of the Nipomo Library Membership Month.
There are some special events that we invite you to attend.
On Friday, February 10, 2012, the Friends will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Open House
in the Community Room of the Nipomo Library at 918 W. Tefft St., Nipomo, CA.
During the reception, free finger foods are available and some Valentine treats for the children.
This reception will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012.
There will be a 2 hour Book Sale, at a nickel apiece, (that’s right) - any book for 5¢ each.
Books will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Both events will take place in the Nipomo Library Community Room.
Please join us for the fun!
February is Membership Month and that provides the opportunity to support and renew our FONL Memberships.
It's also the month of being a library sweetheart, which means that it is an opportunity for more good folks to join a diligent group of
volunteers that supports the library..
When you join, or, renew a membership, you will
notice a blue questionnaire in your membership renewal envelope.
All member renewals (with questionnaires filled out and returned) will be included in a raffle drawing for a Raffle Basket as the prize.
Remember your membership funds help provide $12,000 going directly to the Nipomo Library for additional materials not provided by the County budget.
We ask for your continued financial support for the unfunded needs.
The Preschool Library Storytime is once again being offered weekly at the Nipomo Library.
The Storytime is held each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the community room, complete with songs, movement,
rhymes, stories and coloring sheets to take home.
Miss Debbie or Miss Susan
will be waiting for you, so please come to share in the fun.
We have some great new DVDs on the rental shelves waiting for checkout.
Glorious 39, Zen, The Help, Super 8, Pirates of the Caribbean, Panda 2, and
Mr. Popper’s Penguins are just a few of the new titles that are available for rent.
Rentals are two dollars for a one week checkout. 'Hard to beat that!
The Library will be closed for the following holidays. Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012,
for Lincoln’s Birthday and on
Tuesday, February 20,2012, closed for Presidents' Day.
The Library reopens on Wednesday.
The Nipomo Library is open on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and
Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why I Love The Library Essay and Poster Contest
Sponsored By Friends Of The Nipomo Library 918 W. Tefft Street Nipomo, CA 93444
General Contest Guidelines
The Essay and/or Poster Contest is open to all public, private, and home schooled, elementary school age children,
(13 years of age, or, younger), who live in Nipomo, California.
Entries will be judged by a selected panel chosen by the Friends of the Nipomo Library.
There is no entry fee.
The judges decision are final. All entries become the property of the Friends of the Nipomo Library and
FONL may use, any, or, all
the entries, as needed for the purposes of the Nipomo Library, or, the Friends of the Nipomo Library.
All entries must be submitted (postmarked) or, received by the student's participating school, or mailed to:
Friends of the Nipomo Library Essay / Poster Contest P.O. Box 1330 Nipomo, CA 9344
by
Friday, December 9, 2011. 12:00 p.m. Entry Submission Deadline
Contest winners will be notified in January 2012. Awards will be presented by the Friends of the
Nipomo Library at the installation board meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m.in the
All Essays Must Meet The Following Criteria
(Grades 4-6)
1. Be all the original work of the individual student.
2. Bear the subject of the essay contest (Why I Love The Library).
3. Include an introductory paragraph, plus, two (2) body paragraphs and a conclusion.
4. Limited to 300 words (maximum)
5. Submitted, either, electronically, or, if handwritten, (on 8-1/2" x 11" paper); Can be done at home, or, at school.
6. Each paper must be written in English and must include the following four entries on the reverse side of the entry.
A. Student Name; B. Name of School; C. Grade Level; D. Name of Teacher
7. Entry must not be folded. Entry must be neat and legible.
Poster Entry Requirements
All Posters Must Meet The Following Criteria
(Grades K-6)
1. Be the work of the individual student and done freehand (without use of the computer or stick-on items) Ink, crayon, felt-tip pens, or paints are acceptable.
2. Focus on the theme of the contest (Why I Love The Library)
3. Be submitted on any type of paper that is 8-1/2" by 11"
4. Be submitted with the following identification on the back of the Entry:
A. Student Name; B. School; C. Grade; D. Teacher
