Friends of the Rocklin Library: 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Literacy Council Fundraiser

http://lscplacer.blogspot.com/

The library literacy program is not receiving State funding this year and the Literacy Council will be fundraising to assist Placer Adult Literacy Service. Please click above to find out more about our first event. Thanks!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

March 19th - E-waste event

The Rocklin Friends of the Library are going to be the beneficiaries of an E-waste event (collection of old electronic equipment for recycling) done by:

ALL GREEN Electronic Recycling at the Central Rocklin Storage, on Rocklin Road, next to the Library. This event will take place on March 19, 2011 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will also be an opportunity to become a member of the Rocklin Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

SAVE LIBRARY FUNDING

Hi All,

Below is a message from the California Library Association (CLA). Please share with all of your contacts!

The Assembly Committee will meet to discuss the proposed cuts to public library funding on Monday, February 7. When we called the Senate Committee members, it made an impact, according to the CLA lobbyist, so please call rf FAX the following members of the Assembly or Senate (again) or both on or before the 7^th. I’m very grateful for all of the Placer County Friends and Library supporters. Thank you.

Mary George

Acting Director of Library Services

Placer County Library

It’s not too late for YOU to contact members of both subcommittees. A sample letter can be found on the CLA website (sample letter) for your use in contacting the following leaders and subcommittee members:

The Honorable John Perez
Speaker of the Assembly
State Capitol Room 219
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2046
Fax: (916) 319-2146

The Honorable Connie Conway
Assembly Republican Leader
State Capitol Room 3104
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2034
Fax: (916) 319-2134

The Honorable Bob Blumenfield, Chair
Assembly Budget Committee
State Capitol Room 6026
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2040
Fax: (916) 319-2140

The Honorable Susan Bonilla
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number 2 on Education Finance
State Capitol, Room 2188
Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2011
Fax: (916) 319-2111

The Honorable Bill Berryhill
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number 2 on Education Finance
State Capitol, Room 3141
Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2026
Fax: (916) 319-2126

The Honorable Julia Brownley
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number 2 on Education Finance
State Capitol, Room 2163
Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2041
Fax: (916) 319-2141

The Honorable Brian Nestande
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number 2 on Education Finance
State Capitol, Room 4139
Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2064
Fax: (916) 319-2164

The Honorable Sandre Swanson
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Number 2 on Education Finance
State Capitol, Room 6012
Sacramento, CA. 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2016
Fax: (916) 319-2116

The Honorable Darrell Steinberg
Senate President pro Tem
State Capitol Room 205
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4006
Fax: (916) 323-2263

The Honorable Bob Dutton
Senate Republican Leader
State Capitol Room 305
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4031
Fax: (916) 327-2272

The Honorable Mark Leno, Chair
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
State Capitol Room 5100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4003
Fax: (916) 445-4722

http://cla-net.org/
California Library Association website link

Friday, January 28, 2011

Grand Opening Party - Saturday, January 22nd

Our grand opening party was a huge success. Here are some pictures for those of you who weren't able to attend. Mayor George Magnuson did the official ribbon cutting and Jim Trimble presented a check for $1,000 from Rocklin Elementary. Entertainment included the Fred Morgan Combo, The Magic Family of Clowns and face painting.