PHASE TWO of the CentralLibrary’s renovation is underway.This includes concrete work on the

north entry and main exterior entrancefacing Harvard Street, new lighting for thefirst floor and the new elevator on the mainfloor. The HVAC for the basement andthe first floor is now working.

The west upper level is closed until thefall. Magazines and periodicals are movedto the main floor. While the second floor

Central Library Construction Progresses into Phase 2computer lab is being remodeled, a limitednumber of public Internet computers havemoved to the main floor. Free Internetcomputers, laptops and Chromebooks areavailable at other library locations.

Revamp of the first floor book stacks isdue for completion by the end of summer.

The renovation is bringing a largerBook Nook used bookstore located near the loading dock on the lower level. Thenew location will be used for ongoing sales,

Pedestrian and bicycling improvementsare in the pipeline for streets and bywayssurrounding the Central Library. TheGreen Streets improvements, which include landscaping that captures stormwater, are moving forward in concert with the library renovation.

When completed, the Green Streetsproject will run along the north side ofthe library on Harvard Street and alongthe east side of Louise Street.

Main elements of the grant-supported$2.7 million project are native andlow-water use plants, “bioswales” tocapture storm water, new crosswalks,

Summer 2016 Vol. 20, No. 4Construction progresses on the Central Library’snew main entrance fronting on Harvard Street.This view was taken on June 30.

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both physical and online throughAmazon.com, which support the library’sprograms and collections. This expandedarea also will be used for the storage andsorting of materials, and as a Friends office.

The Special Collections Room is closedtemporarily until late 2016 due to the renovation. During the interim, staff willhave limited access to historical files.

Green Streets Plan Underway Around Central Librarycurb extensions, improved traffic signalingand bikeway symbols.

The expanse of the project is onHarvard from Brand Boulevard to GlendaleAvenue and along Louise from ColoradoStreet to Wilson Avenue.

In today’s fast-paced world, electronicmedia is your fastest way to get the latest information about Friends eventsand programs. Be sure to visit us often at:friendsoftheglendalepubliclibrary.org

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Friends of the Glendale Public Library Board of DirectorsElise Kalfayan, PresidentPeter Breckheimer, VP/BookstoreRobert Gordon, VP/Community EventsBree Moseley, VP/MembershipMarie Fish, TreasurerPat Zeider, Recording SecretaryFaranak Van Patten, Parliamentarian

Ex officioCindy Cleary, DirectorLibrary, Arts & Culture

Matthew Allan • Lynda BurnsAnn Chadney • Patricia DuPreAmy Goldman Koss • Mary Rose GrimPhil Lanzafame • Dwight LawMaria Nini Maldonado • Rodica MondoceaJoyce Morrissey • John SteeleMary Alice Toomey • Katherine Yamada

Vic Pallos, Editor

Your Ideas Welcome for New MakerSpace

Preparing for the unveiling of the CentralLibrary in Spring of 2017, we invite yourinput on one of the most exciting newfeatures — the addition of a MakerSpace.

The MakerSpace will be designed forexpert makers and hobbyist crafters of allages. We will be offering a wide array ofinstructor-led workshops, self-led making,and drop-in services.

Staff have been visiting MakerSpacesthroughout Los Angeles to explore success-es upon which we can build our program.

Some of the amenities that we are con-sidering are computers, 3D printers, soft-ware for design and animation, industrial

sewing machines, laser cutting apparatus,leather and textile crafting supplies, special-ty crafter tools, jewelry making suppliesand equipment, paper painting suppliesand equipment, a video production boothwith cameras and accessories, and audiomixing and production equipment.

Our only limitation is space so we want to ensure that the design conformswith what is most needed in our community. Help us build our MakerSpaceby sharing your ideas with Sharon MannGarrett at sgarrett@glendaleca.gov.

We look forward to hearing from you.

One Book One GlendaleAuthor Nina Revoyr drew a crowd to theOne Book One Glendale event, held inconjunction with the Friends’ annual general membership meeting and Boardelections on May 25. In addition to “TheAge of Dreaming,” which she presentedthat evening, Revoyr has published othercritically acclaimed works of fiction centered on characters and situations drawn from the history of Los Angeles.

Author Nina Revoyris surrounded by,from left, RobertGordon, EliseKalfayan,CindyCleary and LoraMartinolich.

Book Nook RelocatingThis summer, the Book Nook is movinginto the Friends new lower level office,storage and book store space. Thanks to VP Book Sales Peter Breckheimer, and theBook Sales Committee members JaniceCarter, Marie Fish, and Mary AliceToomey, who are working on this big project. Watch for news on the opening.

Nearly $30,000 Allocated to Support 2016-17 Library ProgramsEffective on July 1, the Friends Board ofDirectors allocated $29,864 to supportGlendale Library programs during the2016-17 year. Funding comes from mem-berships, book sales and other donations.The Library’s Summer Reading Programand 29 other activities and services arereceiving funds from the Friends. Thankyou, members and donors, for your generosity!

FriendsRoundup

By Cindy Cleary, Director, Library, Arts & Culture

During the Central Libraryconstruction, the OutdoorWi-Fi Cafe is continuing tooperate Monday throughThursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Patrons canreturn/renew borroweditems, pick up holds, andpay fines at the front desk.Enjoy free Wi-Fi, tablesand chairs outside thefront doors, including aselection of books for saleby the Friends, and a booktruck full of great newbooks to borrow.

Friends of the GlendalePublic Library support andpromote the programs andservices of the Glendale PublicLibrary, with funds raised frombook sales, memberships,donations and events.

Outdoor wi-fi cafe

Thank You, Donors!

Ella AbrahamsonHoward and Wendy AndersonAdam AwadMarsha BermanStan and Helene BlockChintara and Suravut BoodsayaskulDan BortonJacqueline BrownCarol and Ron BrushaLisa Chan and Eli GunnellWilliam and Jeanette ChowCindy and William ClearySharon CollinsIrene Cordoba and John OrtegaBarbara and Richard CounsilRobert W. and Ellen F. D’AngeloPatricia A. DuPre, Esq.Marie FishCarolyn and Art FlemmingByron FooteClaire GarabedianLorinette and Mark GarsciaDavid and Jacqueline GishEileen and Jim Givens Barbara and Edward GompertsEric J. GraatGreg GrammarMary Rose Grim

Did you know that Glendale’s Beelinebuses make stops convenient to six of ourcity’s eight libraries? They are: CentralLibrary and branches Casa Verdugo,Grandview, Montrose-Crescenta, LibraryConnection (Adams Square), and PacificPark.

In March, Friends Board members andguests took a “Workboot” Beeline tour andexperienced the convenience first-hand.

For route maps and further details:www.glendalebeeline.com.

Jean Guccione and Robert LevinsG. Scott Halloran and Peter J. RuschRonald and Elizabeth HenricksenRachel and Dave HollisM. Patricia KerstingRoben KhatchaturianRoberta KiehlJames and Carolyn KolokotronesKarl LaurerioRichard and Carol LeeYolanda and Leon MayerVivian O. MillsMargaret MitchellLawrence MorrisonJoyce MorrisseyBree and Carl MoseleyBob and Stells NormandyDave O’DonnellYoung Seok OhRuth OkimotoJason OvanessianMary PallaresVic PallosSonal PatalLaurel and Jim PatricJanet PetersenLouise PhelanJ. Sean Plater

Publisher’s Level $1,000Glendale Federal Credit Union(818) 548-3976www.Glendalefcu.org

Simpson Accountancy CorporationJohn M. Simpson, CPA(818) 956-1567www.simpsoncpas.com

Editor’s Level $500Maureen PalaciosOnce Upon a Time2207 Honolulu Ave.Montrose 91020

Author’s Level $250Brian H. Bergh, DDS(818) 242-1173www.bracesbybergh.com

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles CountyNeal S. Dudovitz, Executive Director(818) 291-1760nls@nls-la.org

Sunroom DeskElise KalfayanSunroomdesk.com

Uriu AssociatesGiovanni UriuArchitecture & Planning(818) 247-2330

Book Lovers Level $100Dot 8181111 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 401Glendale, CA 91202

1st Eagle Realty, Inc.Zaven Grigorian200 N. Maryland Ave., Suite 200Glendale, CA 91205

Harry HullHull Homes3306 E. BroadwayGlendale, CA 91205

McNally and Associates, P.C.Gerald McNally, Jr.316 E. Broadway, Suite BGlendale 91205

Minuteman PressWill and Monique Poon(818) 500-1620monique@minuteman-glendale.com

Eric Olson, Attorney at LawBaker, Olson, LeCroy and Danielian100 W. Broadway, Suite 600Glendale, CA 91210

Tires 4 Less3539 Foothill Blvd.Glendale, CA 91214

Lauriann WrightWright Kim DouglasB Law Corporation130 S. Jackson St.Glendale, CA 91205

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Donations to the Friends of theGlendale Public Library, a non-profitorganization, are tax-deductible asspecified in current tax law.

To become a Special Friend or make adonation of any amount, please go towww.friendsoftheglendalelibrary.org.Thank you!

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Calendarof EventsHoliday ClosuresAll libraries will be closedSaturday – Monday, Sept. 3 to 5, for the Labor Day weekend.

Author Talk“From Cows to Concrete:The Rise and Fall of Farming in Los Angeles” Rachel Surls & Judith Gerber

Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.Casa Verdugo Library1151 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale

Los Angeles County was oncethe center of an agriculturalempire. Come and learnabout the county’s interestingagrarian history.

CynthiaD’AprixSweeney

Visitors to the Central Library & Adult Recreation Center receive 3 hours FREE parking in theMarketplace parking structure on Harvard Street with validation at the Central Library Loan Deskor the Adult Recreation Center reception desk.

Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, author of “The Nest,” one of this year’s most anticipated debut novels, will speak at the Friends’ next Authors Event onThursday, July 21, at the Adult RecreationCenter. Sweeney’s presentation will begin at 7 p.m., and admission is free.

“The Nest” is a warm, funny, andacutely perceptive novel about four adultsiblings, and the fate of the shared inheri-tance that has shaped their relationships,their choices, and their lives. The plotexplores what money does to relationships,what happens to our ambitions over thecourse of our lives, and ties we have withour families.

Sweeney’s novel is a Los Angeles Timesand New York Times best-seller. Followingher talk, the author will be available tomeet attendees and sign her book. Copieswill be available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Friends.

Thank you to Robert Gordon, theFriends’ new VP of Community Events, for his advance work on this program!

Join the Friends Today! Online: friendsofglendalepubliclibrary.org/joinIn person: Pick up a membership form at any library, complete and return!

‘The Nest’ Best-SellingAuthor Is Friends’ Next Guest

Holiday ClosuresAll libraries will be closed Saturday - Monday,Sept. 3 – 5, for the Labor Day weekend.

Author Talk“From Cows to Concrete: The Rise and Fall ofFarming in Los Angeles” • Rachel Surls & JudithGerber • Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Casa VerdugoLibrary, 1151 N. Brand Blvd. Los Angeles Countywas once the center of an agricultural empire.Come and learn about the county’s interestingagrarian history.