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The Sanibel Public Library enhances the quality of life of Sanibel residents and visitors
by providing opportunities and experiences that encourage discovery, inspiration, and enrichment for the mind.
Sanibel Public Library District is an independent special district established in 2005, is a
not-for-profit organization that owns, governs, and operates the Sanibel Public Library.
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S A N I B E L P U B L I C L I B R A R Y N E W S L E T T E R
LIBRARY COMMISSIONERSLinda Uhler, Chair
Tom Krekel, Vice-ChairLinda Kramer, SecretaryDan Moeder, Treasurer
Melanie Congress Nicole Decker-McHale
Sandy Zahorchak
LIBRARY DIRECTORMargaret Mohundro
YOUTH LIBRARIANDeanna Evans
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR Maureen Tesoro
GRAPHIC ARTIST Wendy Iverson
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In This IssueYour Library Reimagined ............1-2Summer Reading Program ............3Thanking Donors ........................4-5
During this second phase of Sanibel Public Library’s Your Library Reimagined Project the
west side of the Library is open, housing an interim children’s space, used books for sale, the expanded outdoor reading porch, books, as well as places to read newspapers and assemble puzzles. On the east half of the building, fire suppression, plumbing, and electrical systems are being upgraded. Obsolete infrastructure and responding to the ever-changing needs of user are two areas the Library Board of Commission-ers analyzed when it started planning a major upgrade in 2015.
The renovation plans include rearranging the floor plan for greater service and to include more modular options. “People use libraries differently that they did 25, 10, and even two years ago,” said Library Director Margaret Mohundro. “Today and in the future people are using mobile technology and want to use their library for collabora-tive learning and multi-purpose gather-ing space. Our patrons want to borrow print books, use technology to connect to the world, read in quiet study areas, as well as attend programs and meet-ings,” she added. Popular displays like the Elsie Malone shell collection and monthly San-Cap Art League exhibits will return once the project is complete.
The reimagined Sanibel Public
Library will include both behind-the-scenes remodeling to maximize efficiency and lower operating costs, plus functional updates and improvements to both public and staff spaces. These improvements include: larger windows to maximize the natural light and views; four new study rooms; enhanced catalog searching with more material to borrow; digital signage; two computer labs; a flexible Maker Space; mobile shelving and furniture that can be moved to host large events; updated spaces for Children and Teens; plus revived outdoor courtyard space.
New Tech: Digital Room, Think Tank
A new Archives Room with digitiza-tion capabilities is being built for easier scanning of local and historic photos. The Sanibel Public Library Foundation, along with the Roni Jo Freer Fund, is underwrit-ing the new digital archive room. Together with Pfeifer Realty Group, the SPL has been reaching out to the public, asking for “pre-1999” vintage photos. The initiative began as film producer David E. Carter was looking for photos of Sanibel for use in historic documentaries. In his search he realized there are many more photo treasures out there that need to be shared. The Library’s current archive collection includes hundreds of scanned photos, but the goal is to increase the amount to
SPECIAL EVENTS For K to Fifth Graders• 6-5 Make Some Noise! On Tuesday, June 5 kids ages
five to 11 can make a rain stick, build a tambourine, and decorate a maraca shaker—then make some noise! Program starts at 3 p.m., no registration required.
• 6-13 Licensed herpetologist John Storms is back by popular demand with his exotic live “world of reptiles” on Wednesday, June 13 at 3 p.m. There will not be a Tuesday program that week.
• 6-19 Cupcake Crusades! On Tuesday, June 19 the “cupcake crusades” start at 3 p.m. Kindergarteners through fifth grade can experiment with frosting bags and decorative tips, first practicing on graham crackers and then going for the prize—a cupcake. Sprinkles, too !
• 6-26 Joey, Alexandra, and Sydney (the live Eclectus parrot) will lead kids on an adventure in finding their tune at 3 p.m. on June 26. This interactive show not only incorporates music, but also puppets, illusion, and comedy.
• 7-3 Tampa Taiko presents a fun-filled, interactive performance highlighting the history of taiko, the music of Japan, and modern drumming. Come to the Library at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3 to hear the music and to try the drums, too!
• 7-10 Master storyteller Windell Campbell weaves tales, both modern and classic on Tuesday, July 10 at 3 p.m. Campbell takes his audience along on an exciting jour-ney using his voice and puppets to bring stories alive.
• 7-24 Local cartoonist and author Doug MacGregor will lead a cartooning and drawing session at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24.
• 7-31 Showtime for Kids brings hilarious comedy, jaw-dropping magic, audience participation, and awesome balloon sculpting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31.
The Sanibel Public Library Foundation, along with the Joan Hunt Cory Children’s Fund, underwrites the summer reading program. The public is invited
to these Library programs. There is no additional cost to participate.
Summer Reading Program Runs May 26 to August 4
IT Manager Danny Hussey reviews data cable plans. Expanded reading porch with rocking chairs.
Larger windows
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KIDS FROM BABIES TO TEEN ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM.
Fun, Educational Experiences Planned for KidsThe Library invites babies, preschoolers, children, and teens to regis-
ter for the annual Summer Reading program. The Kick-Off Party takes place on Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Summer Reading Program partic-ipants will receive a special gift (quantities are limited). Youth Services Librarian Deanna Evans adds, “As in years past, kids can earn books for their home library and for patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.”
Summer reading programs encourage children to enjoy reading and give them opportunities to spend lots of time with books—a first step toward developing strong reading skills.
If families cannot attend the Kickoff, they can still register in person or online. Logging reading time and activities can be done via paper or online with Beanstack. Additional programs will be added during the summer.
Weekly Summer Programs SOMETHING FUN FOR EVERYONE
• Family Storytime is scheduled for 11 a.m. on all Wednesdays in June and July. This family story-time is a baby-to-age-five program that encour-ages the development of pre-reading skills with singing, reading, writing and playing.
• Friday Movies On Fridays in June and July, stop by the Library at 2 p.m. for family-friendly musical movies. If you know the words, then sing along!
• For 'Tweens and Teens Incoming sixth through twelfth graders are invited to V.I.P. after-hours gatherings on Tuesday evenings in June and July from 6 to 7 p.m. Jewelry making, guitar pick cre-ating, and cupcake decorating are just a few of the planned activities.
THE LAMBERT FAMILY ARE LONG-TIME SRP READERS.
Stream classic cinema, indie film, and top documentaries with your library card.
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Board, SPL Commissioners & staff present 2017 Summer Reading Program book donation to Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.continued next page
Update on Your Library Reimagined ProjectUpdate on Your Library Reimagined Project
LIBRARY HOURS:9 - 8 Monday, Thursday9 - 5 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday9 - 5 Saturday; September - May9 - 1 Saturday; June - August
Thank You
S A N I B E L P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
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Barbara JohnstoneWalter & Jean Kalberer
Parviz KambinBilly & Salli Kirkland
Myron KleinMarilyn Kloosterman
Robin KrivanekMadeline LacovaraLynette Lederman
Vicky & John LettmannEdward Machak
Deborah MacKelcanGene Mammenga &
Charlotte BrookerJanice Manlay
Deane ManolisNancy McCumberJennifer McLean
Leonard & Renee MinskyDaniel & Ann Moeder
Tom & Margaret MohundroFred & Marjorie Nordstrom
Maureen O'BrienJanet O'Connor
Priscilla Pasternak-Huntington
Sue & Steve PeltzmanKurt & Nilou PetersCamille Peterson
William John PowellMary Jane Proctor
Bill & Jeanne RankinKristin Ritts
Nancy & Chip RoachMichael & Linda Roberts
Nancy & Charles RoeBarbara Ruben
Daved & Paula RubienMaureen & Gary Saage
My & Tony St. JohnChristina Salerno
Karen & Bill SartorisVerena Scheu
James & Margaret SchmidtCharlotte SchroderH. Tuck & Saundra
SchulhofEdward Schuller
Walter & Elizabeth Schuman
Diana ScottShirley Schulz & Rick Perry
David SearlesShell Islands Garden Club
Ada ShisslerBarbara SilversDeborah Smith
Howard & Juanita SpanogleBarbara SpinaPatty Sprankle
Karen StorjohannJeffrey & Susan Stroud
Scott SudduthKathleen Taylor
Tigar Consulting, IncMargo Toering
Michel TranovichSharon TuckerC. Hyde Tucker
Linda & Tom UhlerShirley ValentineAmy Lou WatersJeffery Wickham
Patricia Wiggenhorn
Copper Book Lovers
Gifts up to $100
Linda AdamsJudith AddisonDonna Aldrich
Carol AllenDiane AltieriJames Babb
Mary Jane BolonShirley Boscov
Jaye BoswellLaureen BraatenCarol Brodersen
Rose Marie BrothersJill Bugby
Kenneth Burgener & Linda Warschauer
Liz ByckNancy Carlile
Anne & Follett CarterWendy & Lee Childers
Ralph & Carolyn ClarkThomas Conley
Marilyn ConoscentiAnn Cooper
Rebecca CoryJacqueline Crump
Merilyn Cummings-KirbyDede D'ArcyBeth Davis
James & Margaret DavisJonathan DeanKristine Dees
Jane DesforgesRobin Dickson
Jill DillonMarlene Donaldson
Barbara DunkleHenry DziedzicKathryn Engle
E. Huntington EthridgeCarole Anne & Michael
FallonGeraldine FiedlerBonnie Frankel
Rabbi & Mrs. Stephen Fuchs
Deborah GangVisnja GembickiCarol GestwickiJames Griffith
Judith GroningerSusan HalvorsonJudy Harralson
Richard HasselmanStephen G. Hawes
Janet HeinrichRoberta HellerBluma Herman
Jane HolderSusie Holly &
Mark TwonblyHerbert Hoover
Louis JeffreyInez & Steven JerrettElizabeth Johnson
Richard JordanMargie Juedes
Carol & Peter KaplanJoan Kelly
Bill KelleyMicki Kennedy
Naomi & Michael KennedyTanna Kinnaman
Jack KohnGloria & Tom Krekel
Carol KremlMolly Lassy
Marcia LegruAnn Levinsohn
Jeanne LindmanElizabeth Locario
Niki LocklearSally Lund
Anita Force MarshallJudy Maurer
Dorothy McDowellNicole McHaleJanice McNeal
Linda MondelliMarge Moretzsohn
Rose MorriseyCarol Mullin
Catherine MyersLaurel Meyers
Sharon & Jerry NelsonPam Norton
Catherine OdlaugNancy Orr
Enid and Martin PackardGeraldine Perkins
Jan & Cecelia PetersonJack & Patricia Petrie
Joan PhillipsMitra PhillipsKaren Porcello
Joanne & Paul PrestiaJane Pringle
Lynn QuigleyR & J Ream
Sheila RodriguezJoan RogersJan RutledgeSusan Salt
Charlotte SamansSherry Scherer
Jim & Sheila SchnellBarbara Singel
Mary Ann SingelJoan Sperry
Joie Steel Sandra Stepanek
Kay StrayerNancy StretchSusan Stuart
Glen & Walda SylvesterNancy Travis
Mary Ellen UlsamerBetty Van Tassel
Priscilla VietsAnn Wallace & April Taylor
Norma WalleySally Walther
Judy WareElaine Weingarden
Diane WelchYolande Welch
Donald & Pat WentlingClo Whitney
Sandy ZahorchakCarol Zell
This list reflects donations from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018
Thank You
to all theLibrary Foundation Donors
Thank You
Platinum Bibliophiles
$10,000 +
Margery ArmstrongLinda & Wayne Boyd
Leslie & Hans FleischnerRay Pavelka Family
Diamond Authors $5,000 - $9,999
Sanibel Captiva Community BankPatricia Schwarz
Golden Illustrators $1,000 - $4,000 (Includes former Life members)
Steve & Mary Paige AbbottAsplundh FoundationMichael & Christine
AttardoMadeline & Richard Baron
Brenda & David BassBank of the Islands
Lathrop BerryAnne & John Burden
Claudia BurnsSandra K. Butler
Mary & Dick ButlerFran Cameron
Alexander & Saralee ChristDolores & Jack Clarke
Linda & Gordon CoonsJane Cory
Amanda CrossFrancine Dale
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Davis
Evelyn & Geoffrey Dean Jr.Blake & Jan Devitt
Barbara & Tom DunhamBob & Darlene Duvin
Janet EgelandDennis & Susan Eichner
Dr. Linda E. EstepJo Fernandez
Joseph & Dorit FisherBob & Jean FlackeVirginia FlemingJohanna FrerichsOlivia GeorgenCarol Gertsen
Charles B. GilbertWilliam & Jeanie Haas
John & Janet HaasSteve & Laurie Hafener
Haffenreffer Family FundRudolf I. Haffenreffer &
Michelle Mallory MarshallJohn & Eleanor HarriesKristin & James Harvey
Ann B. HeckGeorge & Susan Heisler
Tom & Ellen HickeyGwenda Hiett-Clements
Mr. & Mrs. Randall B. Hockensmith
James & Marilyn Hooper Jane Hudson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard HulitKarl & Carolyn JohnsMrs. Irving S. Johnson
Al & Mickie KaplanPhil Karns
Myron KleinLinda & John Kramer
Bernard S. KubaleMary Kyle
Deborah La Gorce R. L. & Jo LaneDonna Leahy
LCECMary Ann Loh
Nancy Mack-BadgerMarcia Mackinnon
Carol & Melvin MankerJudith McLaughlinDr. Doris H. Merritt
John & Sheilah Morley Kay & John Morse
Dick & Emily MuenchRuth Ellen Murray
Mrs. Charles Allen Nave, Sr.Ken & Sandy Nirenberg
Northern TrustJeannie Olinger
Bunny & Joel OspaJack Perlowski
Sue Ann PirschJohn Raffensperger &
Susan LuckJames ReynoldsBetty Reynolds
Mr. William RileyPaul & Lucy RothNancy Sampson
Katharine DuPont SangerSanibel-Captiva Art LeagueSanibel Captiva Kiwanis Club
John & Donna SchubertLinda Seifert
Barbara SkaerWally Snipes
Curt & Joyce StendahlBetty StephensonThe Blue Dolphin
Lynne & Jerry SternMr. & Mrs. James R. Stover
Sabin & Beverley StreeterDebbie & Mike
SzymanczykLee Tauck
Catherine & William Thiede
Patricia ThurberLeanne Trout
Uhler & Vertich Financial Planners
Ray VasquezBev & Jeff Warren
Field & Mary Ann WassonPenny Wilkinson &
Dick BoehningDr. & Mrs. Robert Williams
Robert WintersJohn & Tina Wysocki
Silver Publishers $500 - $999
William BrooksBob Emmett
Bill & Virginia FellowsPhyllis Gresham
Thomas HallLaura HansenPhillip Marks
DTM & JLM McLaughlin Family Foundation
Carl ReinholdRick & Martha Siders
Aaron B. StevensKathleen Veratti
Bronze Editor $100 - $499
Marilyn AldridgeStephen Anish
Linda & Tom AnnesleyDavid & Hazel BarberBarbara Baumecker
Bruce & Carolyn BergenBetter World Books
Shirley BohnertMary Bostock & Carol FrostKevin & Candice BowdenBecky & John Burnham
Linda BurnsRoland & Glenda Campbell
Nancy CarlileThe Hammock Fund
of Reynolds & Barbara Challoner
Nancy ClarkJack Cohen
David & Patrice ColanderThomas Conley
Robyn & David CookPeter DanfordRichard Davis
Linda DeFranciscoKate Dietrich
Mary DonovanFeerrar Family
Methel & Walter GaleVirginia Gersack
Kenneth Gerson & Susan Rosenberg
Milton & Lois GoldbergPorter & Mariel Goss
Ira GrasgreenAmanda Greenstein
Madelyn HanlonAlbert Hann
Helen C. HartfielLinda Harvey
John Humphreys & Christine Forget
IN HONOR OFIn honor of Baby Charlotte from Sue & Steve Peltzman
In honor of Sue and Peter Danford from All the Kids (Bruce Danford)
In honor of Jon and Mary Jo Georgen's 25th Wedding Anniversary from Olivia Georgen
In honor of Bruce Gurall from Sue and Steve Peltzman
In honor of Albert Hann from Great Books Class of 2017-18
In honor of Janice Holly, Local Reporter from Howard and Juanita Spanogle
In honor of Paul McCarthy, Joy and Cindy Brown from Paula and Peter Bentinck-Smith
In honor of Nicole Decker McHale's Birthday from Sharon Tucker
from Ralph and Carolyn Clark from Priscilla Viets
from Jeffery WickhamIn honor of Ken Nirenberg, Fesssenden School '49
from William John Powell
IN MEMORY OFIn memory of Judy Gaggin from Wendy and Lee Childers from E. Huntington Ethridge
from Joan Humphreys and Christine Forget from Methel and Walter Gale
from Susie Holly and Mark Twonbly from Inez and Steven Jerrett
from Naomi and Michael Kennedy from Sharon and Jerry Nelson
from Janet O'Connor from R. and J. Ream
from Nancy and Charle Roe from Glen and Walda Sylvester
from Ann Wallace and April Taylor In memory of Valerie Babb from James Babb
In memory of Jim Brodersen from My and Tony St. John
In memory of Joan Hunt Cory from Jeannie Olinger
In memory of Sherry Catwood and Doug Dietrich from Kate Dietrich
In memory of Adelaide Shirley Emmett from Bob Emmett
In memory of Helen S. Freedhoff from Jack and Patricia Petrie
In memory of David L.Hickey from Ellen and Tom Hickey
In memory of Patricia M Kelley from Bill Kelley
In memory of Dick Knuse from My and Tony St. John
In memory of Joe LaMotta from My and Tony St. John
In memory of John Lawrence from Donald and Patricia Wentling
In memory of Susie Marks from Phillip Marks from Kevin Bowden
In memory of Paul Nelson from My and Tony St. John
In memory of Marlene Nicholas from Carole Anne and Michael Fallon
from My and Tony St. JohnIn memory of Clint Parsons from Carl D. ReinholdIn memory of Louise Shaffer from Kristine Dees
Donations
thousands. People who have local photos can bring them to the Library, or mail them. Photos will be tagged to identify information related the image, to make them search-able. After, they are scanned, the photos are returned to their owner.
In addition to the Archives Room, grant monies from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation were also targeted toward the addition of state-of-the-art tech-nology including faster WiFi and video-conferencing centers. The Foundation is funding a new Think Tank, which will be located near the Children and Teen Space. The Think Tank is designed to encourage young people to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) initiatives.
Reimagined with Sanibel's Beauty
The interior design palette of the reimagined Library is inspired by a combi-nation of the natural surroundings of the
island, blended with existing architectural elements of the building. The flooring materials feature varying blues you would see at the shoreline as well as varied tex-tures representing water transitioning to the sand and shells along the beach. The Children and Teen spaces will feature brighter colors inspired by a combination of the fish swimming underwater in the Gulf of Mexico, and the shells visitors find during a beach walk at sunset.
The renovation was designed with features that are energy-efficient, cost-ef-fective, with non-toxic paint, floor-ing, and fabrics. The project includes energy-efficient features like the HVAC chiller, LED lighting, new windows, plus using low-fume and recycled-materials in the carpet and upholstery.
Project completion is planned for end of September 2018. The SPL will provide service through this time, but will occa-sionally have to close for a few days or a week when there is major utility work. The
Library board and staff are planning open house events during season, to show off the facility’s new features.
YOUR LIBRARY REIMAGINED continued
Installing energy-efficient chiller for improved climate control. Fabric and tile samples shows the palette of colors and textures.
Sanibel Public Library Foundation March 2017 through March 2018