members newsletter jan feb mar

Volume 2 Issue 1

A New Year, A New Library

In early December, Friends Board members met with The new Brea Public Library will be a state-of-
a gentleman who has helped to raise millions of dol- the-art facility that will address the education, in-
lars for Non-Profit organizations. The purpose od the formation and technology needs of our communi-
meeting was to create, shape and ultimately craft a ty today and well into the future
“Story” answering the question of “Why Brea needs The Library will be a community gathering place
a new library?” with spaces for children’s, teen, adult and family
Forty-two reasons were submitted and for three hours activities as well as indoor and outdoor contem-
surrounded by laughter and fun the Board Members plation.
worked editing, building, adding and subtracting un- The new library will be a prestigious beacon re-
til at 12 noon they had three reasons why, “Brea flecting Brea’s well-known reputation for growth,
Needs A New Library.” And here they are: education and prosperity.
Please join us in raising awareness of this need our
community and future generations have.
E-mail: friendsofthebrealibrary@ gmail.com

Message from the President

Happy New Year to all of our members and sup- was very appreciative of our efforts and surprised me
porters! If you review the articles on the cover with a $500 donation to assist our cause. It is so won-
page and on page 5 of this newsletter, you will derful to have this type of community support.
quickly see that 2017 will be an exciting year Meanwhile, we are all looking forward to continuing
for the Friends. A new library has long been a our 95th Library Anniversary Celebration by unveil-
dream of our organization. The December ing the new signage on the Brea Civic and Cultural
meeting we held to craft our “Story” will hope- Center building. In addition to the items outlined on
fully be the beginning of a successful funding page 5, a number of other special activities are in the
drive. There is much to be accomplished to planning stage for this event. Please plan to join us
achieve this lofty goal but the longest journey on January 14 to support the library and share our cel-
begins with a single step. ebration.
In December, I was also asked to speak to Brea
Rotary regarding the Library activities and how
they are supported by the Friends. The group

Speaker Series Library’s 95th Birthday

Each month, in the Brea Library, the Friends will Branch Manager Julie Reardon had a unique idea for
feature a guest speaker who, either represents a celebrating the Brea Li-
local business, or someone of special interest to brary’s 95th Birthday -
the Brea community. With the number of restau- Chalk Art!
rants, businesses and exceptional citizens in and For the kid in all of us, it
around Brea, many quality speakers will be avail- was an opportunity to sit on
able. the ground, pick out a col-
ored piece of chalk and
Kicking off just in time for draw. And draw we did! 20
Valentines Day, Tuesday, plus children of all ages,
February 7th at 6pm our from toddler to Senior, took
guest speaker will be James part in what we hope will
Hyland from Nothing Bundt
Cakes.

The month of March, Lacey Price, District Man- be an annual event. When
ager from Starbucks Coffee will be speaking. The the dust had settled, well
Seattle-based coffeehouse over 25 colorful draw-
chain is known for its signa- ings, depicting every-
ture roasts. They will speak thing from birthday cakes
about their various hot and to Van Gogh’s “The Star-
cold coffee beverages, and tell ry Night,” graced the
us the history of Starbucks and Brea Art and Cultural
hand out FREE coffee sam- Center Plaza walkway.
ples. Yum! At the end of the event,
several children walked
So come join us February & March at the Brea away with multi-color
Library! And let us know if you have anyone chalk marks decorating their clothes, and a big smile
you’d like to see come and speak in the months on their faces!
ahead. You can contact the Friends at: friend-
[email protected]

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Volunteer Corner

Board and helped in the library. You will often see
her smiling, gentle demeanor in and around the
bookstore when she is training new volunteers or
volunteering herself.

Married to husband, Bill, for 56 years, a mother of
three children and grandmother of eleven grand-
children, Pat keeps herself very busy with her fam-
ily, working part time at Orangewood Children’s
Home and her Board responsibilities.

One of our most dedicated and longest serving vol- The Library and books have always held a special
unteers, Pat Cosentino, has been on the Friends of place in her heart. Looking back, she sometimes
the Brea Library Board since the mid 90’s, serving thinks she would like to have been a librarian.
at various times as President, Treasurer, Secretary, Pat, thank you for your dedication, interest and
Bookstore Manager and currently our Volunteer hard work.
Coordinator. Even before Pat retired as a manager
for the US Postal service in 1999, she served on the

An Author By Any Other Name

When looking for another Lange, Jeffrey Hudson and Michael Douglas. Ste-
book by one of your favorite phen King, not to limited to publishing one book a
authors have you tried look- year, also published under Richard Bachman. J.K.
ing for them using their Rowling has used the pseudonym Robert Gal-
pseudonyms? Inside the braith.
Friends of the Brea Library Come on in and search for your “Author by any
Bookstore the books are al- other name”.
phabetized. Nora Roberts, a
bestselling romance novelist
has written a futuristic sci-
ence fiction series with the
pseudonym J.D. Robb. Mi-
chael Crichton has written
with the pseudonyms John

Save the Dates

Saturday, Jan 14—Unveiling of Mission
the Library sign, (10am) The Friends of the Brea Library are dedicated
Civic Center to supporting and promoting the Brea Library

Saturday, Jan 21—Volunteer and its services, programs and community
breakfast (9—11am) Brea outreach activities.
Museum
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Tuesday, Feb 7—Nothing Bundt
Cakes (6-7pm) Library

Tuesday, March 14—Starbucks
(6-7pm) Library

Book of the Month Club Brea Book Lovers Club @ the Library: Dead
Wake by Erik Larson (2nd Thursday at 4:30 pm)
January Book Club Titles Senior Book Club @ Senior Center: Big Stone
Parent/Child Book Club @ Library: Mrs. Piggle Gap by Adriani Trigiana (4th Wednesday at 10:30
Wiggle by Betty McDonald (2nd Tuesday at 6 pm) am)
Teen Book Club @ Library: Jackaby by William March Book Club Titles
Ritter (2nd Wednesday 4 pm) Parent/Child Book Club @ Library: Pax by Sara
Brea Book Lovers Club @ the Library: In the Time Pennypacker (2nd Tuesday at 6 pm)
of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez (2nd Thursday at Teen Book Club @ Library: TBA
4:30 pm) Brea Book Lovers Club @ Library: Americana by
Senior Book Club @ Senior Center: A Secret Gift Chimamanda Nzgozi Adichie (2nd Thursday at
by Ted Gup (4th Wednesday at 10:30 am) 4:30 pm)
February Book Club Titles Senior Book Club @ Senior Center: Blessings by
Parent/Child Book Club @ Library: The Wild Ro- Ana Quindlen (4th Wednesday at 10:30 am)
bot by Peter Brown (2nd Tuesday at 6 pm)
Teen Book Club @ Library: TBA

How you can support the Friends

The Ralph's Community Contribution Program hopes Now there is an easy way to make a donation
to give away $2 million this year, and if you register our to the Brea Library when you shop on Ama-
organization will receive a portion of it. zon. When making your purchase go to
Registration is easy. You can register online at smile.amazon.com. Go to Your Account and
follow the instructions. Select The Friends of
www.ralphs.com or the Brea Library.
call and register by Thank you for your support!
phone
1-800-443-4438.
The registration peri-
od has begun but you
can register anytime.

Contact Us

FOBL Officers 1 Civic Center Circle FOBL Store Hours
President—Stewart “Stu” Lerner (at Birch & Randolph)
Vice-President—Kaleo Welborn Brea, CA 92821 Mon 10am—4pm
Secretary –-Jeanne Lerner 714-671-1722 Tue + Wed 10am—7pm
Treasurer—Natasha Sanchez Friendsofthebrealibrary.org Thur 10am—6pm
Bookstore Manager—Connie Davies Fri 10am—5pm
Volunteer Chair—Pat Cosentino Sat 10am—4pm
Membership Chair—Judi Murdock Sun Closed

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Historic Unveiling & Celebration!

On Saturday, January 14, Brea City workers will Everyone will be invited into the Library for
be unveiling new signs on the Brea Civic and Cul- refreshments, Library Tours, and an Artist’s
tural Center building. Thanks to the City of Brea, rendering of what could be a new Brea Li-
“Brea Library” signs will be joining existing sign- brary.
age with the Brea Gallery and the Curtis Theatre. Linda Shay, Curator of the Brea Museum
Branch Manager Julie Reardon, Brea Library will walk us through the Library’s Historical
Staff, and The Friends of the Brea Library, are Facts - such as - did you know that even be-
planning to celebrate the sign unveiling of Orange fore the City of Brea was incorporated the
County’s first branch - the Brea Library! idea for a Free County Library System, start-
The whole event kicks off at 10 am with the ed right here in 1917?
“Unveiling Ceremony.” Presiding over this short Please come and join us in the celebration.
ceremony will be our own Friends’ President,
Stewart “Stu” Lerner. Dignitaries from the City
and County will take part in welcoming the new
library signs.

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January BREA LIBRARY
2017 1 Civic Center Circle (at Birch and Randolph)

714-671-1722 http://www.ocpl.org
Friend us on Facebook: “OC Public Libraries”

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Lovers Book 9:00 AM
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Storytime

Ronald Colton—Saturday, January 21st at 1:00 PM.

Local historical fiction author and classical pianist Roland
Colton will be presenting and signing his new book,
Forever Gentleman, a sweeping saga of suspense, ro-
mance, mystery, and music.

Trained in his youth as a classical pia-
nist, Roland is a frequent performer at
public and private gatherings.
Roland Colton received a bachelor’s
degree from the University of Utah and
a juris doctorate from the University of
San Diego
School of Law,
and has had a
long career as a litigator and trial
attorney.
He lives with his family in
Southern California and France.

February BREA LIBRARY
2017 1 Civic Center Circle (at Birch and Randolph)

714-671-1722 http://www.ocpl.org
Friend us on Facebook: “OC Public Libraries”

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
CLOSED 10 AM—7PM
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19 4:00 PM Crafts 9 4:30 PM
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19 4:00 PM Crafts
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