March/April Newsletter

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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

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. 

January/February 2011 Newsletter

Rocklin Library Dedication - December 13, 2010

Our new library was officially dedicated on Monday, December 13th.  We were so happy to have such a large turnout.  While no books or media are on the shelves yet, the library staff are working hard to make sure the opening date of Monday, January 10th, 2011 happens.

Pictures from the dedication and of the new library can be found on the site below.  Just click on the link and click on the SLIDESHOW option to see a slideshow of the pictures in a larger format.

http://picasaweb.google.com/stamperlinda/20101213Rocklinlibrarydedication?authkey=Gv1sRgCOKb-96xxrCzsQE#

The dedication was written up in the Sacramento Bee today.  Below is a link to the article.  The photographer of the pictures above is in one of the pictures.

http://www.sacbee.com/2010/12/14/3255435/rocklin-goes-against-the-grain.html

Mark Parker, Director of Library Services

The Board of Supervisors will honor retiring Director of Library Services Mark Parker on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at 175 Fulweiler Avenue in Auburn.

Library supporters are invited to attend.

November/December 2010 Bookworm (click on any page for larger version)