The Friends of SHERWOOD LIBRARY

want you to know how we use the money from the book sale:

Programs for audiences of all ages
Magazine subscriptions
Furniture purchases
AND
Celebrating Library volunteers!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Friends’ website:

Thanks for your support!

V is for Valentine!

Valentine’s Day stories and activities

Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:30 am
Age 3 -5 with adult

Top Ten Reasons to Join the Sherwood Friends!

10. Support our Sherwood branch.
9. Work with neighbors.
8. Learn local history.
7. Promote our literacy efforts.
6. Meet library bigwigs and popular authors.
5. Raise money through the book sale.
4. Fund programs for our readers.
3. Share your skills and interests.
2. Dedicated membership.
1. Get Exercise Sorting the Book Donations!!

Bears, Bears, Everywhere!

Stories and Activities about Bears!

Thursday, Feb. 24, 10:30 am
Age 2-3 with adult

Happy Anniversary!

Sherwood will be marking its fortieth anniversary on Sept. 17, 2011. We are beginning to pull together ideas of ways to celebrate and we welcome your suggestions. In particular, we're interested in ways the community has changed over the years and how the library has kept up. There are many ways that FCPL has changed with the times, and we'd like to show them to you.

Job search resources

Our new Job Search Portal can guide the user to licensing exam information, resume preparation tips, salary negotiating tools, and much more. http://www.galesites.com/state/career/

"Check out" our e-books!

Many of you received electronic book readers as holiday gifts. We have handouts in the branch to help you learn your way around some of these readers. From home, you can visit this link to see what we offer, http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/dbsremote/resource/ebook.htm.

We hope to offer programs in the use of these readers in the months ahead. Check back for more information.

Top Ten Reasons to Become a Sherwood Volunteer!

10. Watch less TV.
9. Burn more calories.
8. Stimulate your brain.
7. Stay connected!
6. Tame a computer.
5. Share your skills and interests.
4. Party in April!
3. Build your resume.
2. Great co-workers.
1. Get the New Books first!

Libraries add Value!

Survey indicates that in many West Florida communities, libraries contribute to job creation, a strong economy and even wage increases. For instance, for every one tax dollar received, Florida libraries provide $8.32 in value, and increase from $6.54 in 2004. To read more, click here

Closer to home, a study in Philadelphia found the library built business in the community, helped people find jobs, and even raised the value of homes. To read more, click here.