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Vol. 13, No. 4 Bainbridge public library, 1270 madison ave. N, Bainbridge island, Wa 98110 Summer 2011
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Also in this issue:Field’s End schedules summer events ............................................... Page 2A visit to the world’s largest flower marketplace ........................... Page 9Summer Reading Program is off to a fast start ........................Pages 6-7Continued on page 3
Mark yourcalendar
these events take place in the library unless otherwise stated.
FrIDAy, July 22• TheSalon,aForumforConversation.9:30-11:00a.m.
SAturDAy, July 23• SeattleOperaPreviewwithNormHollingshead:“PorgyandBess”2p.m.
tueSDAy, July 26• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale10a.m.–3
WeDneSDAy, July 27• Findingyourvoice,effectivebookgroupdiscussions.6-7p.m.• BainbridgeLibraryBookGroup:SecretSon
by by laila lalami 7 p.m. Copies available at the library.
SAturDAy, July 30•HistoryoftheGreatNorthernRailroadswithRandyDasho.10:30-noon
AuguSt 1-31•ArtattheBainbridgePublicLibrary.OnexhibitinAugust:acrylicpaintingsbyJoanneSchoener Scott
thurSDAy, AuguSt 4• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale1-4p.m.
FrIDAy, AuguSt 5• JobsearchworkshopwithlibrarianJeannieReam.10-11:30a.m.• FirstFridayArtWalkReception“Chartinganewcourse”acrylicpaintingsbyJoanneSchoenerScott5-7p.m.
tueSDAy, AuguSt 9• CLICK!DownloadableDigitalMedia.Bringyourportabledevicesandlaptops.10a.m.-12
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 10• LowVisionSupportGroup1-3p.m.• IslandFilmGroup:Iconfess(1957)Film&
Discussion 7 p.m.
SAturDAy, AuguSt 13• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale10a.m.-3
tueSDAy, AuguSt 16• SeniorCenterBookDiscussion(370BrienDr):TheSoloistbySteveLopez.1p.m.Copies available at the library.• Field’sEndWriters’Roundtable:RandallPlattpresents“ActingonPaper:WhatActingCanTeachUsaboutWriting”7p.m.
FrIDAy, AuguSt 19• BainbridgeIslandGenealogicalSociety:Collaborativeproblemsolving10a.m.-12
SAturDAy, AuguSt 20• IslandTheatreattheLibrary:“TheOldestProfession”byPaulaVogel.DirectedbyDianeBankart.7:30p.m.
SunDAy, AuguSt 21• IslandTheatre–Repeatperformance7:30p.m.
tueSDAy, AuguSt 23• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale10a.m.-3
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 24• BainbridgeLibraryBookGroup:TheLostCityofZ:ATaleofDeadlyObsessionintheAmazonbyDavidGrann7p.m.Copiesavailable at the library.
thurSDAy, AuguSt 25• ClubCervantinodeLectores(SpanishBookClub):LaCatedraldelmar,byIldefonsoFalcones(Barcelona,SigloXIX)7p.m.ihland Way Building
FrIDAy, AuguSt 26• TheSalon,aForumforConversation.9:30-11:00a.m.
SePtember 7-30•ArtattheBainbridgePublicLibrary.OnexhibitinSeptember:HankHays,oillandscapesofAlaskaandtheNW
thurSDAy, SePtember 1• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale1-4p.m.
FrIDAy, SePtember 9•ArtreceptionwithHankHays5-7p.m.
[Note the library art reception will take place one week later in September due to library carpeting project]
SAturDAy, SePtember 10• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale10a.m.-3
monDAy, SePtember 12•AGoodYarnknittingandbookgroup7-9p.m.
tueSDAy, SePtember 13• CLICK!DownloadableDigitalMedia.Bringyourportabledevicesandlaptops.10a.m.-12
WeDneSDAy, SePtember 14• LowVisionSupportGroup1-3p.m.• IslandFilmGroup:TheMoretheMerrier(1943)Film&Discussion7p.m.
FrIDAy, SePtember 16• BainbridgeIslandGenealogicalSociety:MarciaRudolphpresents“WritingaMemoir”10a.m.-12
Sholpan Yerezheyeva and her son, Sambela, share a quiet moment at the Haiku Garden pool.
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Summer Reading Program sign-ups continueIt’s not too late for tots and teens to join the fun!
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the dreary, gray spring dayshavevanished–atleasttemporarily.
Suddenly, vivid splashes ofcolorhaveappearedintheBainbridge library gardens, inviting visitors to stroll along the paths surrounding the building.Nexttimeyou’recheckingout
a book or attending a library event, take a little extra time and walk slowly through the three—yes, three—gardenscreatedforyourenjoymentbyscoresoflibraryvolunteers.
expecting summer visitors? They’llenjoyseeingthelibraryitself,withitsworksbylocalcraftspersonsandartists.AndinJulyandAugust,thelibrarygardens may well be the highlight ofalibraryvisit.Youmightstartwiththe
Haiku garden donated by the BainbridgeIslandJapanese-ameican Community when the library building was expanded in 1996-97.It’seasytofind,onthecornerofMadisonAve.andHighSchoolRoad.Pauseforamomentby the pond, ponder the haiku verses on thestones,smileatthedelightfulotterssculpture.(Well,no,they’renotJapanese,but they seem so at home in the garden thatyoungstersofallagessmileatthem.)Ontheothersideofthebuilding,
betweentheyoungpeople’slibraryareaandtheSafewaynextdoor,istheshadyferngardenwithitsgazeboandamolly greist sculpture honoring the late Barbara Bayley. Ifyoupausenowandthentoadmire
thegardens,you’llnoticeadozenormorenameplatesmarkingcomfortableseats, trees, and special art honoring formerlibrariansandlibrarypatrons.OnespecialtreehonorsJohnRudolph,thearchitectwhodesignedboththefirstandsecondphasesoftoday’slibrary.
the largest area, and certainly the mostcolorfulinsummer,isthesustainablegardenofperennialsinvividcolors,tendedfaithfullyeveryFridaybyagroupofvolunteers known as the friday tidies.
garden guru ann lovejoy, who has
Summer’s the time to visit
The library gardens in bloomby VerDA AVerIlllibrary news editor
published20volumesofgardenadviceand spoken at countless gardening seminars, guides the volunteers in keeping the grounds tidy. (Newvolunteersarealwayswelcome.
JustshowupanyFriday—exceptChristmas Day—around 9 a.m., and bring yourownglovesandtools.You’llenjoythe company, get some healthy exercise, andperhapslearnafewnewtipsaboutgardeninginthePacificNorthwest.)
It takes dozens of people to keep the three gardens in shape, and the Friday tidies on any one day may number from half a dozen to more than a dozen – depending on the weather, individual schedules, and the work that is needed.
Since newcomers are always welcome, and several new men have joinedthegroupthisyear,thelistofgarden volunteers is never quite up to date.ButJeannieReam,thelibrarianwhokeepsrecordsofvolunteerwork,
cameupwithnamesof36FridayTidieswhogroomedthelargeexpanseofgardens during 2010.TheyincludedZachAnderson,Jean
Atwater,CathyBellefeuille,LizBlanck,SueBraff,AmyBuskirk,CristinaButler,melissa Carraway, Stella Chivers, linda Christian, eileen Cudlipp, tena Doan, Carol finch, allison garrison, elaine Grippi,LindaHeys,KathleenHuxley,SherryJancola,LilyKodama,MarcieLardy,LisaLewis,JoanneLittle,Annlovejoy, adam mclain, marian miura, BobbieMorgan,KathyMorse,Karenphilipsen, Dwight Sandlin, anne Seeley, Christy Smith, Diane Sugden, Shaun aaron Swalley, Deb Sweet, and louise Urness.
Volunteers with the special skills andknowledgetokeeptheJapanesegarden inviting all year long include ian Bentryn,JoeKodama,JudyandWayneNakata, and Doug tanaka.
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Field’sEndannouncesthreeclassesthisfall!RegistrationopensAugust8.Formoreinformationandtoregister,pleasevisitwww.fieldsend.org.
Award-winning author Priscilla Long leads the class “WritingCreativeNonfiction.”Hernew book is The Writer’s Portable Mentor: A Guide to Art, Craft, and the Writing Life. Her poems,
stories,andcreativenonfictionessaysappear widely in journals such as The American Scholar, The Southern Review, Raven Chronicles, The Alaska Quarterly, and Passages North.HonorsforherwritingincludeaNationalMagazineAwardandseveralPushcartPrizenominations.LongistheauthorofWhere the Sun Never Shines: A History of America’s Bloody Coal Industry. She also serves as Senior EditorforHistoryLink.org,theFreeOnlineEncyclopediaofWashingtonStateHistory.www.priscillalong.com.“WritingthePictureBook”willbe
taught by George Shannon,recipientofseveralprestigiousawards.Hisfirstbook,Lizard’s Song, was published in 1979 and is still in print. Since then he has
on august 16, Randall Platt presentstheRoundtabletopic,“ActingonPaper:WhatActingCanTeachUsAboutWriting.”
David Rocklindiscusses“TheHowofWhere:ThoughtsonSettingAsan additional Character in Historical
Fiction,”attheSeptember 20 session.
Randall Platt’s interest in acting led her to begin writing screenplays at a young age. Afterworkingon stage and discovering she wanted
Field’s End Roundtables featuresRandall Platt comes in August, David Rocklin in September.
to rewrite all her lines, she decided she was probably a writer and not an actress. Inthemid-1980s,sheleftthe traditional workplace to writefulltimeandbewithher young sons. Her most recent novel, Hellie Jondoe (2010),wontheWillaLiteraryaward, the Will rogers MedallionAwardforWesternFiction/YoungAdult,andtheMoonbeamChildren’sBookAwardGoldMedalforhistorical/culturalyoungadultfiction.PlattisalsotheauthorofThe Four Arrows Fe-As-Ko(1991),thefirstinathree-parthumorouswesternseriesforadults,andHonor Bright(1998),theYoungAdultwinneroftheKeystoneStatereading award. www.plattbooks.com
David Rocklin grew up in Chicago. He graduated fromIndianaUniversitywith a Ba in literature. Afterattendinglawschool,he pursued a career as anin-houseattorneyandcontinues to serve as a mediator. He lives in Californiawithhiswifeand children. The Luminist, hisdebutnovel(literary/
historicalfiction),willbepublishedinOctober2011intheU.S.(HawthorneBooks)aswellasinItalyandIsrael.www.davidrocklin.com.
Field’s End RoundtablesIfyouhaveanideaforaWriters’
roundtable topic or guest author, send [email protected](pleaseincludeWriters’Roundtableinthesubjectline),orwritetoField’sEndatthe library, 1270 madison ave. North, Bainbridge island, Wa 98110.ThemonthlyRoundtable,freeand
opentowritersofalllevelsandinterests,takesplacethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth. the guest author presents the topic, and then participants join in a Q&Aperiod.Theeveningcloseswithsocializingandcoffee.Field’sEndisacommitteeofthe
nonprofitBainbridgePublicLibraryBoard.Itsprogramsintheart,craft,andprofessionofwritingaresupported,inpart,bytheCityofBainbridgeIslandandtheArts&HumanitiesCouncil.ForotherField’sEndprogramsgotowww.fieldsend.org.
Field’s End fall classespublished 30 picture books including Dance Away, Climbing Kansas Mountains, White Is for Blueberry, The Secret Chicken Club, and Busy in the Garden. Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!wasaCharlotteZolotowAwardHonorBookforpicturebooktextin2004. 2008 brought the Washington StateBookAwardandtheBurr/WorzallaAwardforRabbit’s Gift,and“LifetimeAchievementAward”fromthePacificNorthwest Writers association. Shannon currentlyhasfournewpicturebooksin production. He lives on Bainbridge island. www.georgewbshannon.
comcastbiz.net.Seattle writer
James Thayer offers“CharacterDevelopment Intensive.”The New York Times Book Review has said that JamesThayer’s“writingis
smooth and clear. it wastes no words, and ithasarhythmthatonlyconfidentstylistsachieve.”Thayeristheauthorof13novelspublishedbySimon&Schuster,Putnam,and others. His most recent novel is The Boxer & the Poet, and he has also written The Essential Guide to Writing a Novel. thayer teaches novel writing at the University ofWashingtonextension program. Hediscussesfictiontechniques daily at his blog, www.novelpro.net, and is a frequentcontributorto Author magazine. thayer graduated fromWashingtonState University and the University ofChicagoLawSchool. www.jamesthayer.com.
“Writing Creative Nonfiction” with Priscilla Long – monday, Sept. 19 and 26, oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24; 7 to 9 p.m.
“Writing the
Picture Book” with George Shannon – thursday, oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3; 7 to 9 p.m.
“Character Development Intensive” with James Thayer – Saturday, Nov. 5; 9 a.m.to3p.m.(with1-hourlunch).
Priscilla Long
James Thayer
George Shannon
David Rocklin
Randall Platt
Field’s End Special Event; Saturday, August 13
You know you’ve got a story: Steps toward getting it told (a two-part Writers’ Workshop)
Saturday, August 13 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bainbridge public library, large meeting room
1270 madison ave. N., Bainbridge island
InPartOne,authorGeorgeShannonwillfacilitateanexplorationofthebasicstepsintransforminginitialideasintoastory,choosingthebestgenreforyour story, actually getting that story on paper, and current publishing options.InPartTwo,participantswillselectoneoffourgenrebreakoutsessions
inwhichtheymeetforQ&Awithanauthorwhohasalreadypublishedintheselectedgenre:memoir/autobiography;fiction;nonfictionandbiography;oressay/journalism.Thiseventisfree.Thereisnoregistration,butspaceislimited.www.fieldsend.org.
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tueSDAy, SePtember 20• SeniorCenterBookDiscussion(370BrienDr):TheEgg&IbyBettyMacDonald..1p.m. Copies available at the library• CLICK!Internet201.Preregisteratthelibrary.3-4:30p.m.• Field’sEndWriters’Roundtable:DavidRocklinpresents“TheHowofWhere:thoughts on Setting as an additional CharacterinHistoricalFiction”7p.m.
WeDneSDAy, SePtember 21• Travelogue“SouthAfricaSafari”7:30p.m.Co-sponsoredwithTheTraveler
FrIDAy, SePtember 23• TheSalon,aForumforConversation.9:30-11a.m.
tueSDAy, SePtember 27• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale10a.m.-3
WeDneSDAy, SePtember 28• BainbridgeLibraryBookGroup:Remarkable
Creatures by tracy Chevalier 7 p.m. Copies available at the library.
thurSDAy, SePtember 29• ClubCervantinodeLectores(SpanishBookClub):Elamorenlostiemposdecólera,byGabrielGarcíaMárquez(Colombia)7p.m.ihland Way Building
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Library gardens in bloom
october 1-31•ArtattheBainbridgePublicLibrary.OnexhibitinOctober:PhotographybyBillThompson
SAturDAy, october 1• BPLSpeakersForum:BISuperintendentFaithChapeltospeakon“Trends,challenges,andpossibilitiesforpubliceducation”3p.m.
FrIDAy, october 7• 1stFridayartwalkreceptionwithBillThompson5-7p.m.
SAturDAy, october 8• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale10a.m.-3
monDAy, october 10•AGoodYarnknittingandbookgroup7p.m.
tueSDAy, october 11• CLICK!DownloadableDigitalMedia.Bringyourportabledevicesandlaptops.10a.m.-12
WeDneSDAy, october 12• LowVisionSupportGroup1-3p.m.• IslandFilmGroup:TheHaunting(1963)Film&
Discussion 7 p.m.
thurSDAy, october 13• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale1-4p.m.
SAturDAy, october 15• IslandTheatreattheLibrary:“TheWeir”by
Conor mcpherson. Directed by Diane Bankart. 7:30p.m.
Kitsap RegionalLibrary Foundation
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SunDAy, october 16• IslandTheatre–Repeatperformance7:30
p.m.
tueSDAy, october 18• SeniorCenterBookDiscussion(370BrienDr):1p.m.CopiesavailableattheLibrary• Field’sEndWriters’Roundtable:JaneeBaugherpresents“VisualArtsintheLiteraryArts:HowandWhyWeWriteEkphrasticPoems”7p.m.
WeDneSDAy, october 19• Travelogue7:30p.m.Co-sponsoredwithThe
traveler
FrIDAy, october 21• BainbridgeIslandGenealogicalSociety:LarryandBarbaraClasenpresent“Thenewfamilysearch.orgwebsite”10a.m.-12
tueSDAy, october 25• FriendsoftheLibraryBookSale10a.m.-3
WeDneSDAy, october 26• BainbridgeLibraryBookGroup:TheBig
Burn by timothy egan 7 p.m. Copies available at the library. a one Community, one Book program.
thurSDAy, october 27• ClubCervantinodeLectores(SpanishBookClub):RayuelabyJulioCortázar(Argentina)7 p.m. ihland Way Building
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JohnvandenMeerendonkandBetsyWittick have brought their skills to the ferngarden,whichwasfundedseveralyears ago by the Hardy fern foundation.Thentherearethemembersofthe
Bainbridge island garden Club, who have beautifiedtheIslandinmanyareasfordecades. they too have helped maintain the library grounds. among them are the following:PeggyAdkins,ToniCrandall,
mildred eremic, Carol finch, Dave Hunter,SuzanneHunter,LindaJohnston,SharonKultan,MarilynMathis,KenMcKie,GertrudeNye,TereeParman,georgene Scott, and Virginia Stave.
ann lovejoy, who has been enthusiasticallyworkingwiththegardener-volunteersformorethanadecadenow,hashighpraiseforallofthem.Sheespeciallyappreciatesthegenerousdonationsof
materialsbyJohnvandenMeerendonkandthe skilled pruning done by Sean Swalley.
the friday tidies almost never miss a day.“ButwedotakeChristmasoff,ifit
fallsonaFriday,”Lovejoyadmitted.then too there was a rumor that one
NewYear’sDay,whenitsnowed,thegardeners decided to stay home.Chancesaregood,though,thatifyou
decide to tour the library gardens some Fridaymorningthissummer,you’llseetheFridayTidiescheerfullyweeding,mulching,and cutting back overgrown plants like the professionalstheyhavebecome.
and they never send the library a bill.(Editor’s note: If you’re heading for the
library on a sunny summer day, grab the nearest camera you can find. The poppies and their neighbors are unbelievably bright this month.)
Marian Miura Ann pruning. Branch manager Rebecca Judd in fern garden.
Remember...
The Bainbridge Public Library will be closed Labor Day weekend for new carpet
installation and interior remodeling.
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news BRIeFstAXPAyer ASSIStAncewasprovidedfreeat
thelibrarythisspringbythefollowingprofessionalswhovolunteeredtheirservices:DeniseBrown,Davelarimore, ron Booth, Steve ruses, Don Harrington, ellen gunderson, and lou Nick.
lIbrAry booK SAleSsponsoredbytheFriendsofthe library continue three times a month in the summer and fall.Watchthesidewalksandwichboardsfordatesandhours.
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1270 madison Ave. n, bainbridge Island, WA 98110
the Bainbridge island library News is a community newspaperproducedquarterlyfortheBainbridgePublicLibrarybyprofessionalwriterswhovolunteertheirtime,incooperationwithmembersoftheBainbridgeLibrarystaff,BainbridgePublicLibraryBoard,andFriendsoftheLibrary.PrintingandmailingcostsarefundedbytheKitsapRegionalLibraryFoundation,local advertisers, and individual donors. the publication is mailed to all homes and businesses on Bainbridge island, is available at the library and other Bainbridge locations, and is reproducedinfullontheKitsapRegionalLibrary,BainbridgePublicLibrary,andFriendsoftheLibrarywebsites.
On a sunny Fourth of July library families joined with the staff and BPL board members to walk in the parade down Madison, carrying banners, blowing bubbles and waving the American flag. The crowd responded with enthusiastic cheers for the library group.
–Photo by Rebecca Judd
Oh the wondersof today’s libraryFrom digital downloading
to inter-library loansby VerDA AVerIll, editorbainbridge library news
Librarieshavebeenevolvingforthousandsofyears.Change is ongoing, and usually welcome. as Charlie
Browne pointed out in the spring library News, today we talk more about digital downloading than Dewey Decimal.Butit’ssometimescomfortingtoknowthatmany
established library practices are still with us. Books, whether checked out in bound paper or
downloadedine-bookform,remaintheheartofanylibraryformostofus.(Weknow,becauseyou’vetoldusso,overandover
againinreadersurveys.)When the Bainbridge public library opens with its
newlookafterLaborDay,there’llbesomenoticeablechanges,tobesure.Butonethingwillremainasis:theinvisible,almostmagical,inter-libraryloansystem.MostofusareaccustomedtothefactthatKitsap
RegionalLibrarybuysandcirculatesmuchofthereadingmaterialforourBainbridgebranchandtheothereightlibraries in the system. No local branch could possibly affordthenumberandvarietyofbooks,databases,andother circulating materials that the regional library can provide thanks to our property taxes.
But even a regional library system has its limits, and here’swheretheinter-libraryloanscomein.
i recall, several years ago, wanting to read the lateGarsonKanin’shighlytoutedbookwithatitlesomethinglike“Ittakesalongwhiletobecomeyoung.”Itwasn’tintheBainbridgelibrary,norcouldwefinditintheKRLsystem.Butloandbehold,afewhoursafterI’drequestedthebook,oneofourcapablelibrariansfounditformeatWesternWashingtonUniversity.Thenextdayitwasminetoreadandenjoyforacoupleofweeks.Nofuss.Nolongwait.Andajoytoread.
i tried the magical loan process again this spring.GreggOlsenofStarvationHeightsfameandother
best-sellersthoughtfullygavemeanautographedcopyofBarbaraWalters’srecentautobiographywhenImentioned that years ago, as a very young reporter, i had readBarbara’sfirstbook,How to talk with practically anybody about practically anythingbeforestartingoutonmyfirstroundofinterviewswithagroupofOregonpoliticiansatthehomeofthelateSen.WayneMorse.Thebookseemedtohelp.(Morse,whodidn’tmuchlikereporters,trustedmeandwehadagoodconversation.)AfterreadingAudition, aboutBarbara’sinterviews
withvirtuallyeveryworldleaderofthe20thand21stcenturies, i was curious to read again what a younger Walters had written.Icouldn’tatfirstrecalltheactualtitleoftheearlybook,
butreferencelibrarianJeannieReamfounditformeandputinarequestforaninter-libraryloan.Ittookalittlelongerthistime–acoupleofdays–andthebooktraveledalittlefartherthantheI-5corridor.Butthereitwas,withitsCopyright1979imprintandLibraryofCongresscatalognumber,inmyhandsintimeforaholidayweekendread.Thoseinter-libraryloansaregreat.
ThisfallwillseeadramaticfulfillmentoftheBainbridgePublicLibraryBoard’smission:to provide a vibrant public library for Bainbridge Island.
over the labor Day weekend a new carpet will replace itswell-wornpredecessor,shelvingwillbereconfiguredtomakespaceforalaptopcomputerbaralongthenorthwallofthebuilding,andadditionalelectricalwiringandoutletswill be installed on both floors to allow patrons to take advantageofemergingtechnology.Carefulconsultationbetweentheboardandthestaff
playedanimportantpartincompletionoftheseprojects,but its ultimate success lies in the historic partnership between the Bainbridge island community and its library.
the Winslow public library association came intobeingin1912whenmembersoftheLadiesAidSocietyoftheEagleHarborCongregationalChurchrecognizedtheneedforalibraryinWinslow.Whilethenewassociationsoughtalocationforthelibrary,Maryp. irving provided a room in her home where locals came to check out the books that she and the Winslow Community donated.Oneyearlater,theGoodTemplarssteppedforward
toprovidespaceforthebooksintheirbuilding.Supportedbythecommunity’sdonationsandbyfundsraised through numerous social events, the Winslow
Bainbridge Island and its library:
An historic partnershipby PAt mIller, Presidentbainbridge Public library board
library served the community until 1947 as a source forbooksandacommunitymeetingplace.WhentheWinslow library closed down, the rolling Bay library, also built by volunteers, served islanders until 1960.Whenitbecameclearthatalarger,morecentralized
space was necessary, islanders got behind a plan to build a new library in Winslow. once the property on the cornerofMadisonandHighSchoolRoadwassecured,donationscameinfromIslandbusinesses,organizations,andindividualsintheformoffunding,professionalexpertise, and sweat work.
the building was completed in 1962. the dedication plaque,mountedonthebrickwallonthenorthsideofthelibrary,sumsuptheongoingcommunity-librarypartnership:Bainbridge Public Library Built by and for the People of Bainbridge Island.Inthefollowing30years,agrowingpopulation
inspiredtwofund-raisingcampaignsforexpansion.Thefirstwascompletedin1982andthesecond,
finishedin1997,providedtheenlargedbuildingthatserves the Bainbridge community today.Duringplanningforthe1982expansion,therewas
asuggestiontohireaprofessionaltoraisefunds.Lois“Pete”Glostendisagreed.“Whattheprofessionalwantedtodowasapproach
thewealthiestpeopleandforgeteverybodyelse.Thatdidn’tseemtometheBainbridgeIslandway.Tomythinking,everyoneshouldbeinvolved,”Glostensaid.Thiskindofthinkingcreatedalibrarythatismuch
morethanaplacetocheckoutbooks.ItisproofthatthestrongsenseofcommunitythatinspiredMaryP.IrvingandTheLadiesAidSocietyin1912isstillatthecoreofthe partnership between Bainbridge island and its library.
(To learn more about the history of the Bainbridge Public Library read Barbara Winther’s book They Like Noble Causes, the source of the historic information in the article above.)
New library hours now in effectbainbridge Public library patrons have
spoken up loud and clear, and Kitsap regional library executives have heard your pleas. you wanted longer hours Saturday, and morning hours were a special request by many.
on bainbridge Island the library is now open six days a week (closed Sundays) as follows:
monDAy 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.tueSDAy 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.WeDneSDAy 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.THURSDAY 1 to 5:30 p.m.FRIDAY 1 to 5:30 p.m.SAturDAy 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.SunDAy closed
the new hours take effect this month (by mid-July).
Please note that each of the nine branches of the Kitsap regional library system also has new hours, as requested by local library users. If you’re planning a visit to a neighboring library, check its new hours in advance. they may differ from the bainbridge branch hours.
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Ifyouwouldliketotakeyourgardentothenextlevel, a great book to study is The Artful Garden: Creative Inspiration for Landscape Design, byJamesVan Sweden and thomas Christopher. Van Sweden promisesthatallformsofartcanbeusedtoinspiregardenerstoappreciateline,color,movement,andform.
The Best Gardens in Italy: A Traveller’s Guide by KirstyMacLeodandPrimroseBellpresentsover100gardens in italy that are open to the public. according to the authors, italian gardens are experiencing renewed interest, as historic gardens are being restored and new gardens created.
Designing with Conifers: The Best Choices for
Formorethanadecade,BainbridgelibrariansJulieO’NeillandMarthaBayleyhavebeenwritingintheLibraryNewsaboutsomeoftheirfavoritebooks.JulieandMarthahavenowretired,andarenot
contributing reviews to this issue. But their colleagues intheKitsapRegionalLibraryarehappytosharetheirenthusiasmforbooksthey’vereadrecently.Herearesomeoftheirsuggestionsforgreatsummer
–oranytime–reading.There’ssomethingforjustabouteveryone in this list.
The Coroner’s Lunch by Colin Cotterill is recommendedbyexecutiveassistantTammyJeffries.Why?Tammysaysit’sagreatmysteryreadsetinLaoswith a very unusual, elderly coroner. the book gives a gooddescriptionthroughoutofthepoliticsofthetimeandincludescharacterswithavarietyoftalentsandpolitical and social views.
The Light on the Island: Tales of a Lighthouse Keeper’s Family in the San Juan Islands by Helene GliddengetsanodfrombranchmanagerSharonLeeinPoulsbo.Why?“Wegettolive,laughandcryonabeautifulislandintheearly1900swithafamilythatisunselfconsciouslyheroicfortheircourageandsimplicity,”saysLee.
The Bread of Angels by Stephanie Saldana is a choice ofCathyGunderson,libraryassistant/associate.It’sthetruestoryofayoungwoman’syearinSyria—aculturaland spiritualquestforunderstanding.Thecolors,patterns,andtexturesofthepeopleandplacesoftheMiddleEastcometolifeinherwriting,saysGunderson.
The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben SherwoodgetsastrongrecommendationfromselectionlibrarianMichelleWill.“AllIwillsayisthatifyoulike Nicholas Sparks, you will love Ben Sherwood and CharlieSt.Cloudevenmore!”saysWill.“Readthisbeforeyouseethemovie!”
Before I Fall by lauren oliver appealed to library assistant amanda rodgers. Why? She calls it a“Groundhog’sDay-esque”storyofateenagerwhorelivesthedaybeforeshediesforaweek.
Night by elie Wiesel turner is cited by library assistant GriseldaCastillo.Why?Shecallsit“anincredibleaccountofElieWiesel’sexperienceoflife,orexistence,withhisfatherinaconcentrationcampinAuschwitzandBuschenwaldduringtheHolocaust(1944-45).”
Year-Round Interest in Your Garden by richard l. Bitnerprovidesguidelinesforchoosingconifersbysize,shape, and color. Bitner also discusses the best locations fordifferenttypesofplantsdependingonthelocationandtypeofgardenyouareplanning–frontyards,hedges,screens,shade,Japanese,orcontainer.
Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation and the Shaping of the American Nation byAndreaWulfpresentsatotallynewwayoflookingatWashington,Adams,Jefferson,andMadison.Thesemenwereallfarmerswhobelieved that agriculture was the noblest occupation and thefoundationofdemocracy.Theytalkedandwroteaboutfarming,andspenttheirfreetimevisitinglocalfarms.Wulf,aBritishdesignhistorian,hassucceededinpresentingafreshand revealing look at early american history.
The Case of the Not-So-Nice Nurse by mabel ManeyisafavoriteofJayLogan,libraryassistant.Why?“Thisdelightfulrompintotheworldofgirlmysteriesandlesbianfictioninthe1950stellsthestoryofCherryaimless, a young, hardworking nurse who travels to SanFranciscotovisitherspinsteraunt,onlytofindthatshe’sbeenkidnapped!Willsheandhernewfriendsbeable to solve this mystery? and how do the missing nuns connecttoallthis?WiththecharmingandbeautifulNancy Clue on the case, Cherry is sure this mystery will besolvedlickety-split!”
The Edge of Terror by Scott Walker. annabelle Shillinglaw,libraryassistant,callsthis“themostinspiring love stories i have ever read. missionaries and minersinWorldWarIIPhilippinesbecomeafamily.Ifyouonlyreadonebookthisyear,letitbethisone.”
The Mysterious Howling by maryrose Wood is recommended by Carmine rau, youth services librarian. Why?YoungMissPenelopeLumley,arecentgraduateoftheSwanburneAcademyforPoorBrightFemales,embarksonherfirstjobasgovernessatagrandestate–only to discover her three young charges are completely feral–asinorphansraisedbywolves–anditishertasktocivilizethem.Shesoondiscoveritisnotthewild children who are most lacking in humanity. this willappealtofansofLoisLowry’sWilloughbysorthelemony Snicket Series.
A Song for Summer by iva ibbotson. gail Christensen,publicservicessupervisor,says“ThisisjustoneofseveralworksbytheauthorthatIrecommend.AfterreadingacoupleofIbbotson’sbooksforchildren,Ibecamecuriousaboutheradultbooks.IfoundthatIlovedherdescriptionsofVienna,England,andthepeoplewhopopulatedthesebooks.Ifyouwantagoodold-fashionedread,tryanyofthese.”
The Child Thief by Brom. library assistant Dan Reganlikesthisbookbecauseit“isadarkandviolentretellingoftheclassicPeterPan.Agreatwaytowarpyourchildhoodfavorites.”
House Rules byJodiPicoult.ChrisEberhart,bookmobile/outreach specialist, likes this mystery involving a teenager with asperger Syndrome, his single momandbrother,andthemysteriousdeathofhislifeskills coach.
Lakewold: A Magnificent Northwest Garden by ronald fields is sure to tempt anyone who has not alreadyvisitedthisgardenjustoutsideofTacomatomakeatripsoon.LakewoldwastheestategardenofEulalieWagner,whobegandesigningthe10-acregardenin1938withhelpfromlandscapearchitectThomasChurch. open to the public since 1989, this garden is a tributetoonegardener’svision.
for gardeners with limited space or time or energy, onepossiblesolutionisofferedinthebookVertical Gardening by Derek fell. fell is a notable gardener who hastestedmanyvegetables,fruits,andflowersandhepresentsthebestvarietiessuitableforsmallspacesandvertical gardening. the book is heavily illustrated and containsFell’stipsforsuccess.
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WeDneSDAy, July 20• PreschoolStorytime.10:30a.m.•OrigamiWorkshop.2p.m.
monDAy, July 25• ToddlerStorytime.10:30a.m.• SummerReadingCamp.1p.m.
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tueSDAy, July 26• ReadingBuddies10:30a.m.• SummerReadingCamp.1p.m.
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FrIDAy, July 29• SummerMovieMatinee“KarateKid”3:30p.m.
monDAy, AuguSt 1• ToddlerStorytime.10:30a.m.
tueSDAy, AuguSt 2•OregonShadowPuppetTheater“PussinBoots”10:30a.m.• BabyStorytime1:30p.m.
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 3• PreschoolStorytime.10:30a.m.
monDAy, AuguSt 8• ToddlerStorytime.10:30am..
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tueSDAy, AuguSt 9• ReadingBuddies.10:30a.m. BabyStorytime.1:30p.m.
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 10• PreschoolStorytime.10:30a.m.
FrIDAy, AuguSt 12• FairyHouseWorkshopwithAnnLovejoy.10:00a.m.Signuprequired• SummerMovieMatinee“TaleofDespereaux”3:30p.m.
Storytime Calender
WeDneSDAy, July 20Preschoolstorytime,10:30am
monDAy, July 25ToddlerStorytime,10:30am
tueSDAy, July 26BabyStorytime,1:30pm
WeDneSDAy, July 27Preschoolstorytime,10:30am
monDAy, AuguSt 1ToddlerStorytime,10:30am
tueSDAy, AuguSt 2BabyStorytime,1:30pm
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 3Preschoolstorytime,10:30am
monDAy, AuguSt 8ToddlerStorytime,10:30am
tueSDAy, AuguSt 9BabyStorytime,1:30pm
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 10Preschoolstorytime,10:30am
monDAy, AuguSt 15ToddlerStorytime,10:30am
tueSDAy, AuguSt 16BabyStorytime,1:30pm
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 17Preschoolstorytime,10:30am
monDAy, AuguSt 22ToddlerStorytime,10:30am
tueSDAy, AuguSt 23BabyStorytime,1:30pm
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 24Preschoolstorytime,10:30am
Asanexcitingpartofthisyear’sSummer reading program, children and teens will be contributing to the Ugandan WellProjectoftheBainbridgeIslandRotaryClubjustbyreading!ThankstotheSophiaFundoftheBainbridgeCommunity foundation which will contribute up to $1700 dollars, everychildcanmakeameaningfulcontribution. a special Ugandan WellChartissetupinthechildren’sdepartment that lets each child add adropofwater(alargebluedot)worth one dollar each time they finish10hoursofreading.
ten hour finisherseachalsopostacolorfulanimal with their name on the bulletin board, get tochooseafree
oregon Shadow Puppet theatre will present “Puss in boots” Thetraditionaltaleofamiller’sson
and his remarkable cat, set in New orleans. Performedwithextraordinaryshadowpuppets and accompanied by live Cajun, ZydecoandCaribbeanmusic.Tuesday,August2at10:30a.m.Location:CongerHallatSt.Cecelia’sChurch.
one world, many stories....library Day at the naval undersea museum
all Summer reading program participantsfromeveryKitsapRegionallibrary branch are invited to bring their familiestoLibraryDayattheNavalUnderseaMuseuminKeyport.Therewillbefacepainting,water
One world, many stories – lots of finishers!
The Summer Reading Program was launched on Saturday, June 11, with over 200 children and teens signing up on the first day. 10-hour finishers with colorfully filled out reading trackers arrived as soon as the next Monday morning! Congratulations to all of the enthusiastic young readers participating this year.
1st finisher - Marie Miller (top)
2nd finisher - Elsa Knowlton (left)
3rd finisher - Lyra Cromwell (above)
booktotakehome,andreceiveafreetickettotheKitsapCountyFair!Signupforthisprogramgoesall
summer long. a popsicle party is open toallonTuesday,August30,10:30amto12:30pm.AspecialSuperReaderPartyfor20hourfinisherswillbeheldTuesdayafternoonfrom1-3pm.Don’tletyourkidsmissoutonthe
funandmanyrewardsofparticipatingthisyear!
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Children and family programsSummer-Fall 2011
SAturDAy, AuguSt 13• LibraryDayattheNavalUnderseaMuseum.10-2p.m.Naval Undersea museum, Keyport.
monDAy, AuguSt 15• ToddlerStorytime10:30a.m.• SolidGoldNewberyChallenge.
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tueSDAy, AuguSt 16• ReadingBuddies10:30a.m. BabyStorytime1:30p.m.
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 17• PreschoolStorytime.10:30a.m.
monDAy, AuguSt 22• ToddlerStorytime.10:30a.m.• SolidGoldNewberyChallenge.
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tueSDAy, AuguSt 23• ReadingBuddies.10:30a.m.• BabyStorytime1:30p.m.
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 24• PreschoolStorytime.10:30a.m.
FrIDAy, AuguSt 26• SummerMovieMatinee“Bolt”3:30p.m.
monDAy, AuguSt 29• ToddlerStorytime.10:30a.m.
tueSDAy, AuguSt 30• BabyStorytime.1:30p.m.• PopsicleParty.10:30a.m.–12:30p.m.• SuperReaderParty.1-3p.m.
Storytimes take a break in early September and start
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Fall events will be posted soon on www.krl.org!
tables,crafts,costumedcharactersandaccesstoallofthemuseum’swonderfulexhibits.Thefilm“TheBigSubmarine”will be shown at both 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.AllactivitiesareFREE!Saturday,August13from10am
–2pmLocation:NavalUnderseaMuseum,Keyport
end of summer party changes date!Celebratetheendofsummerreading
withanall-agespopsiclepartyatthelibraryonTuesday,August30from10:30-12:30.for those readers who have completed twentyhoursormore,there’saspecialafternoonpartyaswellfrom1-3p.m.onthesameday.IfyouhaveaSummerReadingcalendarathome,you’llnoticethatthetwoevents have moved one day earlier. We look forwardtoseeingyou!
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Make-a-book seriesgrades 7-adultWednesday,July20,6-8pmSaturday,July30,1:30-3:30pmSaturday,August6,1:30-3:30pmlocal artist Susan Callan will show participants
howtomakethreedifferenttypesofbooks,oneineachsession.Comeforjustoneclassorallthree.DescriptionsofthebookscanbefoundatthereferencedeskbeginninginJuly.Spaceislimited,sign-uprequired.
Library scavenger huntgrades 5-12Tuesday,August23,2-5pmfollow the clues hidden inside and outside the
library,andwinprizes!Someoftheclueswillinvolve snacks to tide you over. registration required.
Super reader lock-ingrades 7-12Friday,August26,6-9pmread at least 20 hours this summer and receive an
invitationtotheSuperReaderLock-In.We’llhavepizzaanddessertandplaygamesinthelibraryafterdark.Participants must be picked up no later than 9:00 pm.
Anime clubgrades 7-12Joinourclubthatmeetsthe3rdThursdayofevery
monthtowatchanimeandtalkaboutmanga.InJulyand august, we have special events in addition to our usual meetings. Thursday,July21,2-5pm-Comeandgethelp
designingandconstructingcostumesfornextyear’sSakura-Con,orjustforthefunofit.Thursday,August18,2-5pm-EndofsummerSushi
Social.We’llhavesomenon-sushisnacks,too.Thursday,September15,3-5:30pmThursday,October20,3-5:30pm
Early release movie & pizzagrades 7-12Wednesday,September14,noon-2:30pmWednesday,October5,noon-2:30pm
Need something to do on early release day? Cometothelibraryforamovieand
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On June 21, teens came to the libraryfor a full day of
Do-It-Yourself projects(Top, Left) Hannah Williams, etching glass.
(Bottom, Left) Top L to R: Josephine Forney, Zander Digmin, Sky Loftus; Seated: Naomi Graham, showing their duct tape crafts.
(Top, Right) Kenny Cox, Hannah Williams, Nicki Cox as anime characters under the Bainbridge Public Library banner at the Fourth of July Parade.
(Bottom, Right) L to R: Nicki Cox and Hunter Loftus making string hanging lamps.
(Below) On Teen Mystery night July 8, 40 teen detectives prepare to watch suspect interviews and solve a murder that occurred in the library.
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Lastyear,afterreturninghomefromapublishingindustryconference,Ihandedmykidsatotebagofbooks.IalwaysgrabasmanyasIcan,whatever the houses are promoting that month. Twodayslater,my14-year-olddaughterran
intomyofficewavingabookandannouncedthatshelovedit.Thisisabigdeal.Ifyouhaveateendaughter who reads, you know that she actually fallsinlovewithbooks.Andwhenshewritesloveletterstotheauthorsofsaidbooks,thewordlovealwaysappearslikethis—LOVE!!!!!!!!
the book was called Eyes Like Stars and to my happy discovery, the author lives in our mossy neck ofthewoods.AndsinceI’malwaysonthelookoutforlocalwriterswhowillbemynextvictimsinthisnewspaper, i emailed her immediately. We shared our publishing stories and, since her next book comes out inSeptember,sheagreedtoaninterviewforthisissue.
fantasy author lisa mantchev lives in port angeles with her dentist husband, their two children, and a small packofdogs.Shehasabunchofshortstoriesunderherbelt,someofwhichappearinanthologiesforFantasy Magazine.Butit’sherTheatre Illuminata Trilogy that hascaughttheattentionofdrovesofteenagereaders.Thetrilogycentersaround17-year-oldBeatrice
ShakespeareSmith,whohaslivedherwholelifeinatheatre.Butofcoursethisisnotanyoldtheatre.It’senchanted.
here’s the big twist—characters from the world’s most famous plays come to life inside this theatre.
all Beatrice has to do is to write their names on the callboardandtheyshowup.Ophelia,forinstance.Yes,thatOphelia.AndAriel,fromtheTempest.Withthehelpofhercast,Beatricesetsouttorestorethetheatretoitsformalglory.Theadventurecontinuesinthesecondbook, Perchance to Dream and this September, the third book will publish, So Silver Bright.
Meet local fantasy author Lisa Mantchevby SuzAnne SelForS
Youdon’thavetobeathespianoraShakespearefanatictoenjoythisbook,thoughifyouareyou’resure to love it. the story is thick with adventure and comedy, swashbuckling danger and literary nods. and a whoppingdoseofromance.Likemostwriters,Lisahasapre-writingritualtoget
herselfintothemood.Itincludes“makingadouble-shotofdecafespresso,withatablespoonofhalf-and-half,and locating my reading glasses. anything more and i riskwakingupmyson,whohopefullyremainsasleeplongerthanthetimeittakesmetomakethecoffeeand
putonmyglasses!” When asked about the highs and lows of
writing she said, “Some of the best times I’ve had ‘writing’ haven’t been about the writing at all…they’ve been listening to the audio book with my 6-year-old or brainstorming launch party ideas, or signing the first hard covers of the first book.” Asforthedifficulttimes?“Waitingtosee
salesnumbers,crossingfingersforgoodreviews,wonderingifanyonewouldnoticeifIblewupmyblogwithfrostinganddynamite.”
Her writing advice?“Treatitlikeajob.Thatmeansyouputyour
bum in the chair, mentally clock in, and get the writing and editing done without checking email and facebook and twitter ten thousand times (somethingIamVERYguiltyofdoing,especiallywhenthekidshavewornmetoanubbin.)It’salsoimportantthatyoubehaveprofessionallyonlineinthe various social media outlets and in person at writersconventionsandconferences.”Lisaiscrazybusywithtwonewnovels,oneis
steampunk,theotheranature-fantasy.SheisalsobusyplanningherfalllauncheventsforSo Silver Bright.
fantasy writers that she recommends are PatriciaMcKillip,TerryPratchett,NeilGaiman,
LMMontgomery,NoelStreatfeildandJulietMarillier.
CONTEST ALERT: Visit Lisa’s blog, lisamantchev.livejournal.com for a chance to win an advance review copy of So Silver Bright. launch party surprises and event dates will be announced there as well.Formoreinformationaboutthetrilogy,pleasevisit
thebeautifulwebsitewww.theatreilluminata.com.
Editor’s note: Suzanne’s latest book, Smells Like Treasure is in stores now. Visit Suzanne at www.suzanneselfors.com.
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TheBainbridgeLibraryseriesofclassicfilmscontinuesthisfallonthesecondWednesdayofeverymonth,beginningat7p.m.(Comealittleearlyifyou’dliketowatchthecartoons.)BroughttoyoubytheIslandFilmGroup,thefilms
shown–likealmostalllibraryevents--arefree.There’snorefreshmentbar,buttheaudiencefrequentlyremainsafterthescreeningforastimulatingdiscussion.LibrarystaffersJohnFossettandPatrickGulkeorganizedthegroup–andchosethefilms--tobringtothepublicnoteworthy motion pictures seldom seen in theaters today.Here’swhat’sshowingthissummerandfall:July13--Sorry,butunlessyousawtheadvance
noticeonthebulletinboardbythelibraryfrontdoor,you probably missed gigi, the ageless classical musical with leslie Caron, maurice Chevalier, and louis Jourdan.(Chancesaregoodthatyoucancheckoutacopyforhomeviewing,however.)Comingupsoonarethefollowing:August10–MontgomeryCliftandKarlMalden
starinIConfess,adramadirectedbythegreatAlfredHitchcock.It’sinblackandwhite,95minuteslong,andwasfilmedin1957.Muchoftheactiontakesplacearound a Catholic church in Quebec.September14–TheMoretheMerrierisacomedy
Musical, drama, comedy, horror:
Fall classic films offer a wide varietystarringJeanArthur,JoelMcCrea,andCharlesCoburn.produced by Columbia pictures and directed by george Stevens,it’sinbackandwhite,andwasfilmedin1943.It’ssetinWorldWarII,whereaseverehousingshortageexistseverywhere–especiallyinWashington,D.C.whereConnieMilliganrentsanapartment.Milligansubletshalfofherapartmenttoamischievous,middle-agedBenjaminDingle–whopromptlysubletshalfofhishalftoyoung,irreverentJoeCarter.It’sasituationtailor-madeforcomedyandromance,sayslibrarianJohnFossett.October12–Ifyoulikehorrormovies,you’lllove
TheHaunting,starringJulieHarris,ClaireBloom,andRichardJohnson.This1963filmwasbroughttoyou by turner/mgm and directed by robert Wise. in black and white, it lasts a spooky 112 minutes, during whichateamofparapsychologistsattemptstolearnthesecretofahauntedhouseinwhichonepersonhasachildhoodhistoryofsupernaturalexperiences.Abarrageofstrangeandterrifyingoccurrencesensues.Atimelypre-Halloweentreat.November9–TheStraightStoryfeaturingRichard
farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, and Harry Dean Stanton isalyricalportraitofoneman’srealjourneyacrossAmerica’sheartland.
Brought to you in 1999 by Walt Disney pictures and
directedbyDavidLynch,thisfilmisratedGandrunsfor112minutes.Itwasfilmedalongthe260-mileroutethatthereal-lifeAlvinStraight(RichardFarnsworth)traversedin1994fromLaurens,IowatoMt.Zion,Wisconsin.Whennotrollingalongatfivemilesanhouraboardhis’66JohnDeere,Alvinencountersanumberofstrangers,fromateenagerunawaytoafellowWorldWarIIveteran.Bysharinghislife’searnedwisdomwithsimplestories,Alvinhasaprofoundimpactonthecharactersthatcolorhispilgrimage.Thisone’safilmforallthefamily.December14–ThisWoodyAllencomedystarsMia
Farrow,SethGreen,DianneWiest,DannyAiello,JeffDaniels,DianeKeaton,andothers.RatedPG,just85minuteslong,RadioDaysis“alovingvalentinetothebygonedayswhenradioruledsupremeintherealityofmostAmericans,”saidonereiewer.SetinRockawayattheoutsetofWorldWarII,thefilmchroniclesthehilariousyetmovingadventuresofafamilywhosemembers triumph over a mundane existence by cultivatinganintensefamilylife.Thisfamilysagashowsthe joys and tribulations experienced by many in the expansive,vividcanvasofTheBigAppleatatimewheninnocence was still possible.
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We went to Holland during the summer because that springwehaddriventhroughWashingtonstate’sbrilliantlystripedtulipfieldsribboningacrosstheSkagitValley.Thatwonderfulexperiencepushedusintomaking
the journey to europe.Funny how the mind works. Suddenly it seemed
relevant and important to see windmills, travel on canals, watch the work of wooden-shoe makers, check out Delft pottery and view Dutch painting masterpieces housed in museums. And, most of all, we wanted to visit the enormous Aalsmeer Flower Auction. ThetownofAalsmeer,locatedabouteightmiles
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trees with strawberry plants underneath. Not until the endofthe19thcenturydidthegrowersturntoflowers.
for many years growers shipped them by barge tobesoldinAmsterdam.Tiringofthecommuteandunscrupulous merchants, the growers began to hold auctionsinlocalcafes.Twoflowerauctioncompaniesstarted up in 1912, later joining into one, Bloemenveiling aalsmeer, a cooperative with growers as owners. today it istheworld’slargestmarketplaceforflowersandplants.WhatbeganasabusinesssellingonlyDutch-grown
flowersnowsellsthosefarmedindifferentpartsoftheworld.Earlyeverydayfreshbloomsfromroughly6,000growers,manyinsuchfarawayplacesasKenyaandChile, are brought into the auction house, graded, bid on by merchants, sold and flown by 10 a.m. to worldwide consumers,appearingintheirshopsthefollowingmorning.
Bloemenveiling aalsmeer sells an estimated 20 million cut flowers and 2 million plants each day, with a 10 percent increase on special remembrance days.
the auction takes place in an enormous building of 10.6 million square feet, the space mostly taken up by a warehouse–like room containing carts of carefully bagged and graded flowers and plants and machines to move them around.Risingabovethisarefiveauctionroomswith13
auction clocks that pulse the action. morning is when it all happens. around 100 traders sit at little tables in stadium seating. Bidding on each allotment is done electronically. Thefirstbuyertopressthebuttondeterminesthepriceand buys the batch that rolls past on a constantly moving track. as the clock ticks down, prices lower with it. only through this auction system and modern technology is it possibleinafewhourstohave60,000transactionstakeplace between grower and buyer.
Some tulip historyTulipsarepicturedonmostpromotionalbrochuresfor
Holland, even though they are not native to the country.ThebulbsgrewwildincentralAsiaandwerefirst
cultivated by the turks around 1000 aD, coining the namefromtheTurkishwordforturban.Notuntilthe17thcentury was the bulb introduced into western europe.HowitfoundahomeintheNetherlandsisnot
knownforsure.Someauthoritiesclaimbulbswerestolenfromabotanist’sgardeninLeiden.Whateverthetruth, tulips soon became a trading product. Afterwaysofhybridizingthebulbswerediscovered,
producing more unusual colors and petal shapes, interest
A visit to HollandWorld’s biggest marketplace for flowers
by bArbArA WInther intulipsgrew.Possessionofrarekindsbecameasignofhighstatusand drew unbelievably high prices. Certain bulbs were traded at ten times theannualwageofaskilledcraftsman.a particularly rare one could cost morethanthepriceofahouseinamsterdam. traders made huge amountsofmoney.Peoplesoldtheirhomes, animals, businesses, dowries, anything to participate in the trade and make money.
“tulip mania,” peaked in the netherlands during late 1636 and early 1637. It was the first recorded speculative bubble, a mad rush to buy the next hot bulb. everyone who could make an investment was involved.Thencamethecrash.Anover-suppliedmarket
nolongerjustifiedhighprices.Tulipspreviouslyrare, no longer were. traders went bankrupt, people losttheirhomesandsavings.Soundfamiliar?
finally, the Dutch government stepped in and introduced special trading restrictions on flowers.
Since then the Dutch have built the largest, best-runflowerauctionbusinessintheworld.Bloemenveiling aalsmeer is well worth a visit, asareHolland’swindmills,canals,woodenshoemakers,Delftpotteryandmuseums.However,ifyoujustwanttoseefieldsof
beautifulflowers,wehavethemrighthereinWashington state. Did you know Skagit Valley is the largestflower-shippingcenterintheUnitedStates?
Books about tulips and the Netherlands
Hana in the Time of the Tulips, Deborah Noyes—a touching novel about the relationship betweenadaughterandherfather,setin17thcenturyHollandduring“Tulipmania.”
Of Dikes and Windmills, peter Spier—tells the storyofHolland’sstrugglesince500BCtoreclaimlandfromtheseabyusingdikesandwindmills.
The Netherlands(4thedition),RyanverBerkmoes—oneoftheLonelyPlanetseries.Thebookgivesaconcisehistoryofthecountryaswellas tells about interesting places to visit.
Tulips(DVD),JimWatt—showsthebeautifulfieldsoftulipsintheSkagitValleyaswellastipson how to cultivate the bulbs.
Tulips: Species and Hybrids for the Garden, RichardWilford—givesthehistoryoftulipsandwhatbulbsarebestforthegardenandhowtogrowthem.
Windmills dot the farmlands in Holland (top) while flowers in warehouses come and go worldwide.
–Photos by Grant Winther
neXt ISSueoftheBainbridgeLibraryNewswillbethefallpublicationinearlyOctober.DeadlinefornewadvertisingandarticlesisAugust31.(ProductionbeginsinearlyAugust.)
mArthA bAyleyandformerbranchmanagerCindyHarrisonstartedthefirstBainbridgeLibrarybookdiscussiongroup.Tofindoutmoreaboutcurrentbookgroups,checkwiththereferencelibrarians.
For QueStIonS about advertising and news coveragefortheLibraryNewscalleditorVerdaAverillat842-2865.(Voicemailworks24/7.)AdvertisingspecificationsareincludedinthenewLibraryNewspacketatthelibraryreferencedesk.
DID you KnoW the rotary Club and the BainbridgeLibraryNewshavealonghistoryofpartneringforthecommunity’sbenefit?
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the Bainbridge public library—and the Bainbridge IslandLibraryNews,forthatmatter—wouldnotexistwithoutthecommunityspiritofthisisland.OnPage4ofthisissue,PatMillerwriteseloquently
ofthatcommunityattitudewhichmadepossiblethefirstcentrallibrarybuildingatMadisonAve.andHighSchoolRoad–andthenenlargedthebuildingtwiceduringits50-yearspan.
today, over 200 dedicated volunteers each year help to maintain our library building and gardens, givinggenerouslyoftheirtimeandskills.Another30ormore,businessownersandprofessionals,throughtheiradvertising and sponsorship make possible this publication which connects the community with the library.Thesepublic-spiritedvolunteersandsponsorsseem
tohavealotincommon.You’llseethesamefacesoftenat civic events.Soit’snotsurprisingthatattheannualBainbridge
IslandChamberofCommerceawardluncheonafewweeksago,KitHuchinandJohnKoval,ownersoftheChurchmouse,werenamedBusinessCoupleoftheYear.
their churchmouse is not only a gathering place for many, with a true sense of community. It’s also a regular supporter of the bainbridge Public library. (ThetwopreviousBusinessCoupleshonored—
GerardandJoAnnBentrynandSteveandBeckyMikami—arealsostronglibraryboosters.)Inthesetougheconomictimes,whenourfree
libraries and their many services are needed more than ever,weoweaspecialthankyoutoourfriendsandneighbors in the business community who support the library as the community center it is.TheChurchmouseitselfhasbecomesomethingofa
communitycenter,agatheringplaceforknittersandteadrinkers,womenandmen,peopleofallages.InanarticlebyKevinDwyerontheChamberwebsite
(anddistributedattheluncheon)theChurchmouseisdescribedas“anoasisfortheknittingcrowd.”
Churchmouse owners are honored by Chamberby VerDA AVerIlllibrary news editor
Now in its 11th year, it has become, as Dwyer put it,“anislanddestination,attractingthrongsoflocalshoppersandknittersfromafarwhoenjoythestore’scozyatmosphere,on-goingclassesandworkshops,friendlystaff,tastytea,andbeautifulyarns.”
the story of the shop’s local success is well known here. the “oasis” has remained friendly and welcoming throughout the Winslow Way street construction this summer.TheBusinessCoupleoftheYearwerehonorednot
onlyatthetraditionalluncheonwithfriendlytoasting(andalittlegentleroasting)butasgrandmarshalsattheGrandOldFourthofJulyParadeandCommunityCelebration.
When notified of their award, Koval remarked, “It’s an honor and privilege to be recognized, but we want to accept this award not only for ourselves but for the other hard-working merchants in Downtown Winslow.”“We’vebeenabletohavethistypeofshopbecausewe’re
onBainbridge,”saidHutchin.“We’reproudtoinvitepeopletotheIsland.Whenvisitorscome,theyfeellikethey’vebeensomewhere. Downtown Winslow is not a commercial strip. Whenyou’rehere,it’sunlikeanywhereelse.”There’sthatsenseofcommunityagain.
locally, Churchmouse serves a clientele that ranges from7yearsoldtoseniors,allconnectedbyaninterestinknitting,crochet,needlepointingandtheenjoymentoftea.Butthat’snotall.IntheirshortdecadeKovalandHutchin
have developed a pattern business with over 300 wholesale customers throughout the U. S., Canada, and england. Still,theheartoftheenterpriseistheirBainbridge
island shop.“Weofferwhatmanyotheryarnshopsoffer,”said
Hutchin.“Theonlywaywecanbedifferentiswithhowwemakeyoufeelwhenyou’reinourstore.”AsDwyernoted,“Churchmouseprovesonadaily
basisthattheartofcustomerservicehasnotvanished.”
(Editr’s note: Thanks to Kevin Dwyer, director of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, for his article on the Churchmouse in the BICC newsletter. For the rest of the story about this Business Couple of the Year, please visit the Chamber website.)
Personnel changes notedrecent personnel changes have occurred at two
LibraryNewsadvertisers’shops.At bainbridge eye Physicians & eyeland optical,
long-time Islander elle tatum is the new optician.She holds a degree in opticianry and is a licensed optician
intheStateofWashington.Tatumhasbeenpracticingfornearly20years,muchofthetimeonBainbridge.Shepridesherselfonhertechnicalexpertise,amazing
framelines,eyeweartrunkshows,and–mostofall–herheart-feltcustomerserviceandrelationshipswithpatientsandclients.Sheinvitesfriendstodropinforfreeeyewearadjustment and to visit the optical shop on Hildebrand lane.
At eagle harbor book co., Paul hanson has saidfarewelltofriendsandfellowwritersandmovedontoBellingham,whereyou’llfindhimatVillageBooks in fairhaven. He continues to remain in touch withmembersofhisbookclub,andthey’replanningtoreleaseananthologylaterthisyear.Thenewmanagerofeagle Harbor Books is Bob Davis.Thelower-levelbookstoreannex,damagedby
flooding early in the year, is being restored and will reopenwithalargeassortmentofsecond-handbookssometimethissummer.(ThetargetdateisearlyinAugust,butcheckwiththestaffupstairsbeforetotingabagfulofbooksintotheshop.)
meanwhile, the traveler bookstoreisopenforbusiness as usual, despite the Winslow Way construction project, but owners Susan taylor and Barbara tolliver have not scheduled library travel lectures during the summermonths.They’velearnedthatinthesummermany islanders would rather travel themselves than attendtravelogues.(They’veevenbeenknowntodoalittlesummertravelingthemselves.)
Kit Hutchin and John Koval
your InPutisneeded:TheBainbridgePubliclibrary will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012. Do youhaveanideaforaneventorprogram?Thenfilloutanideacard(fromthestacknearthelibraryentrance)and turn it in.
A neW comPoStIng system has been installed attheBainbridgePublicLibrary.Papertowelsfromall three public restrooms are collected and sent to BainbridgeDisposalforcommercialcomposting.Also,a new compost container has been added to the meeting room.KipBankart,DawnSnider,ZeroWaste,andDavidFrazierhelpedsetupthenewsystem.
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Summer 2011 page 11 People, Events
A FlorAlBoutique
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We’ve MoveD!
enjoy our sunrooMorgAnic teA & espresso
open Wi-Fi ~ reAD A Book200 WinsloW WAy West At the MADrone villAge
IfyoumissedthespecialStarvationHeightsCentennialTourandLastGaspTourinmid-July,don’tdespair.TherearemoreKitsapRegionalLibraryFoundationeventsscheduledforfall.TheguidedtoursofDr.LindaHazzard’shome,ravine,
andsanitariumdrewover200visitors,hostedbybest-selling author gregg olsen whose book about Starvation Heightsintriguedreadersnationwideandbeyond.(OnevisitorcamefromFinland.)
Mystery writers’ panelNextontheDinnerswithAuthorsseriesisafall
mysterywriters’panelatKianaLodgeonAgatePassage.PeterRaffa,executivedirectoroftheKRLFoundation,
saysitwillfeaturefourofthisarea’smostinterestingmysterywriters.TheeventwillbehostedbyKing5TVEveningMagazine,withJimDever,Friday,October14,from6:30to8:30p.m.Ticketsare$50perperson.
Foundation events
Dinners with authors—and more—continue in fallBreaking DawnInNovember,theKRLFoundationpresentsitsthird
twilight movie premiere, Breaking Dawn.TheeventisscheduledforNovember17atthe
Bainbridge Cinemas. Doors open at 11 p.m., and the movie starts at midnight.“Seatingislimited,therearefabulousdoorprizes,and
ticketsareonly$25,”saidRaffa.
Noah FriedlandAlsointhefall,theDinnerwithanAuthorseries
continues November 12. Seattle-basedwriterNoahFriedlandwillchatwith
readersatdinner(6to8:30p.m.)ataprivatewaterfrontresidence on Bainbridge island.
tickets are $75 per person, and seating is limited, so early reservations are suggested.
Noah friedland is a technologst and technical manager and now a debut author.Asachild,helivedforfouryearsintheFarEast.In
1971hisfamilymovedtoIsrael,whereheattendedIsraelischoolsuntilhisinductionintotheIsraelDefenseForcein
1979.Hespentayearasanairforcecadetandtwoasanartillerycrewcommander.Afterhisserviceinthearmedforcesheearnedhisbachelor’sandmaster’sdegrees(inaeronauticalandelectricalengineering).
He returned to the U. S. in 1988 to pursue a doctorate in computerscienceattheUniversityofMaryland.
friedland has developed advanced computer applications and technologies in academic, government, andcommercialsettingsandhasauhoreddozensofpeer-reviewedscientificpapers.
A House Dividedishisfirstforayintofiction.Afast-paced,character-driventhriller,itprovidesanauthentic,first-handlookinto israeli society and its legendary military.
Unlike many other books in this genre, which have focusedontheArab-Israeliconflict,thisworkexaminesthelong-termeffectsofalmostacenturyofconflictonanationdeeplydividedonhowbesttodefineitsfuture.Italsoexploreshowawoundedfamily,whosebonds
have been weakened by distance and time, copes with adversity and loss.“Don’tmissthisopportunitytoshareaneveningand
discussthisbookwithitsauthor,”saysRaffa.(Formoreaboutthisandotherauthors’events,call360-475-9039.)Friends get the most
out of every donationBainbridgeFriendsoftheLibraryvolunteersoften
openthedoortothedownstairsbookroomtofindthefloorcoveredwithsacksandboxesofbooks.
this is always good news and, chaotic as it may seem to a passerby who glances in at the activity in the room, there actuallyisaneffectivesystemforprocessingallthosebooks.
the system allows them to end up where they belong, and alsogarnersthebestpossiblereturnforeachbook’svalue.Someofthebooksgodirectlytothebackroomtableto
beassessedfortheironlinevalue.BooksthatpassmustermaybefoundattheFriendsonlinebooksalesatAmazon.com:librarymadamesStorefront.Thegreatmajorityofdonatedbooksremaininthe
bookroom. these go to sorting carts, each cart serving a specificgenre:fiction,non-fiction,reference,cooking,self-help, art, classics, religion, etc.
each section has a manager—some have two or three—who will then price the books and shelve them.
most volunteers are well versed in pricing, so even whenasectionmanagerisoutoftowntheFriendscanmakecertainthatallsectionsarereadyforshoppers.
When a book has served time on the shelves through threeorfoursales,it’sremovedandgivenasecondopportunityinthefoyersalesupstairs.Ifitdoesn’tsellthere,itisscreenedforasecondonlinesalessite.Unlessdamagedor moldy, every donated book goes through this process.Gettingthemostoutofeverydonatedbookallowsthe
friends to serve their customers well and to provide the bestpossiblesupportfortheBainbridgePublicLibrary.ProceedsfromtheFriendssaleshelpfundchildren’sprogramming,magazinesubscriptions,staffevents,andtheFriendsEndowmentfortheBainbridgePublicLibrary.
—Pat Miller, Friend of the Library
public education is in the national and local headlines every week, sometimes daily.
Questions abound with no easy answers in sight.• Howdowebestpreparestudentsforthedemandsof
work and society?• Howissuccessmeasured–forschools,teachers,and
students?• Howmuchfundingisneeded?• Andhowdowefundit”TheBainbridgeLibraryfall/winterSpeakersForumwill
explorethemanychallengesofK-12publiceducation.
Fall-Winter Speakers Forum explores education issues
by glorIA SAylerSpeakers Forum organizer
With budgets curtailed and regulations on the rise, how can Bainbridge leaders, teachers, parents, students, and we the community respond?Pleasejoinusforaseriesofthreeforumstoexplore
thesequestions:Forum 1. Bainbridge school superintendent faith
Chapelwillspeakon“Trends,challenges,andpossibilitiesforpubliceducation”Saturday,October1,at3p.m.
Forum 2. Voicesfromtheclassroom:teacherstalkaboutwhytheyteach.November(datetobeannounced).
Forum 3. the Community in the Schools. How can we supportourschools–hereandinWashingtonState?LearnwhatvariousBainbridgeorganizationsaredoingtohelp.January2012(datetobeannounced).
Itmaybemid-summer,butBainbridgeLibrarystaffandvolunteersarealreadyfillingupthefallcalendarwithaseriesofeventstiedtoThe Big Burn,TimothyEgan’sriveting read about teddy roosevelt and the fire that Saved america.Egan’sbookisthefirstnon-fictionvolumechosenfor
the annual one Book, one Community read throughout KitsapCountysponsoredbytheKitsapRegionalLibrary.Itisthestoryofthe1910forestfirethatsweptthrough
partsofWashington,Idaho,andMontana,andhowthatfireledtotheformationofastrongNationalForestService.Itisalsothestoryofapresident,TeddyRoosevelt;themanRooseveltchosetobecomethenation’sfirstforester,GiffordPinchot;andtheirfighttopreserveournationalforestsasapublicresourceinthefaceofcommercialinterests.Copiesofthebookwillsoonbeavailableatthelibrary
and in local bookstores.the complete one Book calendar with dates and time
willbeavailableatthelibraryandonthewebsite(www.krl.org)inSeptember,soonafterthebuildingreopensfollowingtheLaborDaybreak.
One Book, One Community:
Fall programs planned for IslandHerearesomeoftheBainbridgeeventsnowinthe
planningstage:• Anexhibitofarchivalphotosfromthe1910fire.• Afreescreening—atthehistoricLynwoodTheatre—of Sometimes a Great Nation,the1970filmdirectedbyandstarringPaulNewmanandbasedontheKenKeseynovelaboutloggersinOregon.• BackyardForestStewardship,aworkshopwithWSUKitsapCountyExtensionForestStewardshipexperts.• AscreeningoftheU.S.ForestServiceCentennialfilm,The Greatest Good, followedbyapaneldiscussionfeaturingGiffordPinchotIIIontheconflictingusesofpubliclandstoday.• AnIslandTheatreproductionofThe Guys, by AnneNelson.Writtenshortlyafter9/11,thisisatwo-persondramabasedonatruestoryabouttheaftereffectsofthecollapseoftheWorldTradeCenter.Intheplay,Joan,aneditor,helpsNick,anFDNYcaptain,preparetheeulogiesforthefirefighterswhodied under his command that day.Thefalleventswillalsoincludeafreebooktalkandsigning
ofThe Big BurnbyPulitzer-prizewinningauthorEgan.
Colin McDevitt and his teddy bear, along with many other children, parents and teddy bears, enjoyed a picnic and stories in the Bainbridge Library Meeting Room.
The arts page 12 Summer 2011
LIBRARY HOURSMon / Tues / Wed10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thurs 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat 1 to 5 p.m.(See calendar on page 1 for closures.)
KRL WEBSITE ADDRESSwww.krl.org
LIBRARY PHONE NUMBERSBainbridge Island Branch
206-842-4162
BAINBRIDgE PUBLIc LIBRARY WEBSITE ADDRESS
www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org
ThefirstFridayArtWalksatthelibrary continue this summer. all receptions take place in the library meetingroomfrom5to7p.m.
On exhibit in July: “Flowery exuberance” by Susan eileen Wiersema
fluid floral images created in acrylic inks with whimsical wire and glass bead accents.Thisisaplayfulandpainterlyapproachinthecreationoffloralpaintings,realandimaginary.“Comeand put some color and amusement into yoursummer,”saystheartist.Augustartist:JoanneSchoener
Scott, acrylic paintings.Septemberartist:HankHays,oil
landscapesofAlaskaandtheNW.reception, friday, September 9. 5
to7p.m.(Notetheartreceptiontakesplace one week later in September due tolibraryrecarpetingearlier.)Octoberartist:BillThompson,
photography. reception, friday, october 7. 5 to 7 p.m.
ThissummertheBainbridgeIslandStudioTouroflocalartists’worksitescelebratestherichculturallifeofthis island during an arts Sampler Weekend.OnAugust12,13,and14Islandersandtheirfriends
willenjoyspecialfeaturesandexhibitsacrossmanydisciplines—includingart,film,music,literature,andmore.Sincesummerisoneofthefinesttimesoftheyear
to be on Bainbridge, the weekend will bring a great collaborationofgiftedartists(includingmanywhoseworkhasbeenshownattheBainbridgePublicLibrary).OrganizedbytheBainbridgeIslandArts&
Humanities Council, the weekend was conceived as an homagetolocalculture,andorganizationshavesteppedupwithcreativeprograms,includingafairyhouseworkshop at the library and exhibits at the Bainbridge IslandHistoricalMuseumandBainbridgeArts&Crafts.AlsoscheduledareaharvestdinnerforFriendsofthe
Farmandawriters’workshopsponsoredbyField’sEnd.
Arts Sampler Weekend set forAugust 12, 13, 14
by DInAh SAtterWhIte KidsDiscoveryMuseumwillholdaRainbringerdedicationwithartistCraigJacobrownconductingablessingandaspecialartprojectforkids.Besuretolookformoredetailsabouttheseandothereventsatwww.artshum.org.
or course the Studio tour will be going on all weekend long, celebrating our 11th annual summer event. Ihopeyou’llcometothestudiosandenjoythebreadthanddepthofartworkfromour53artists.Duringthisgrass-rootseventwe’llbecelebratingin
sixlocalartists’studiosandgardens.Youcaneasilyvisiteachlocation:MesoliniGlassStudio,CecilRossWoodStudio,HiddenCovePottery&Tile,DancingSpiritStudio, oHo Design Studio, and Siebert pottery Studio.You’llfindsomeofyourfavoriteTourartists
alongsidesomenewfaces,andagreatselectionofwork:jewelry, pottery, garden art, block prints, watercolors, photography,whimsicalart,fiberwork,woodfurnitureand sculpture, mixed media, mosaics, and more.
grab a cool lemonade, stroll through the gardens fullofart,anddoitallon“islandtime.”InvitefriendstovisitandcheckouttheArtsSamplerofprograms.It’stheperfecttimetocelebrateourcreativecommunity.Supportthearts,theartists,andkeephand-made
original artwork circulating in your world.SeeyouattheTour!
try the bainbridge library’s Shoreline geocache challengeHere’sachancetotestyourgeocachingskills
and learn about Bainbridge island shorelines.AspartoftheBainbridgeIslandYearoftheSea
initiative, the Bainbridge library has developed a geocachingtourthattakesyoutofivefascinatingBainbridgebeaches(atlowtideonly!).Intheprocess,you’lllearnaboutourfragile
shorelines, the many plants and animals that call them home, and how you can helptosafeguardandpreservethisvital natural resource. Visit the Bpl websiteforcluesandinformation!
First Friday art walks continue in summerCharting a new courseby JoAnne Schoener ScottAugust Artist
Aseasonedtraveler,ImovedtotheNorthwestfromTexaswithmyhusband and children in 2002.IwasborninVenezuelaandlivedinSouthAmericaandEuropebefore
immigratingtotheUnitedStates.Mymother’srootsareSpanishandmyfather’sfamilycamefromEnglandtosettleinoneoftheBritishcolonies,Barbados.Theinfluenceofthismixedculturalbackgroundisintegraltomyart.Withaformaleducationinfineartandthroughmanyyearsof
dedication to graphic design, my work combines bold layouts and colors thatexpresshowIfeelaboutwhatIampainting.Mythemescomefromthenaturalworld,usuallywithsymbolicmeaning
fromexperiencesandplacesthathaveimpactedmylife.Iworkmainlyfromphotos,manyofwhichItakemyself.Colorplaysakeyrole,evolvingsometimesintothemainprotagonistofthecomposition.Mynewerworkhastracesofabstractelementswithcolorasitsfocus.Thereissomuchmoretodiscoverandexplore!Iamchartinganewcoursewithmyartandmycareer.
although the medium i use is primarily acrylic paint, i sometimes includetexturesfrompapersandfabrics.Thevibranthuesreflectmypersonality and background. When viewing my art, i hope that the spectatorenrichestheirownjourneythroughtheunchartedwatersoflife.
please visit my website at www.joartanddesign.com.
In memoriam:
Carolyn Peterson
FriendsofCarolynPetersonaremourningherpassingthisspring(May31)inSeattle,whereshehadlivedsince2005.CarolynandherhusbandArnoldwerelong-time
BainbridgeIslandresidentsandactiveintheFriendsofthelibrary here.
She was preceded in death by arnold, and is survived by several children and grandchildren.
Carolyn Bryant peterson was born april 26, 1920 in Seattle, and raised in the phinney ridge neighborhood. She graduated
fromtheUniversityofWashingtonwithabachelor’sdegreeinspeechin1942anddidgraduateworkattheUniversityofMichigan.ShethentaughtattheUniversityofMissouri.
Carolyn and arnold peterson were married in Seattle in 1943 and lived in the Boston area until moving to Bainbridge island in 1974. She loved to read and worked enthusiastically ontheboardoftheBainbridgeFriendsoftheLibrary.Sheand arnold seldom missed a friends books sale.
(A full obituary was published in The Seattle Times on June 17.
Tuesday – Saturday 10 to 5