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Press Enterprise Published: 12 October 2011 03:55 PM
Article from Press Enterprise | Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
MURRIETA: Jazz show
to benefit library
Rita
Driscoll Park The Friends of the Library has lost one of its founding members Rita Driscoll Park, age 86, died peacefully at home in Murrieta, CA on July 16, 2011 surrounded by her children and other loved ones. Wife of the late Noland Park, US Air Force Major (Ret), she was a loving mother to 8 children and adoring grandmother to 13 grandchildren. Rita was born November 13, 1924 in Stanford, Connecticut to Jeremiah and Annie O'Driscoll. She married Noland Park in 1948 and together they traveled the world living in Germany, Japan and many states in the U.S. In 1964 Rita and her family moved to Murrieta when the town boasted only 360 residents. Rita was a homemaker and volunteer. She loved Murrieta with a passion and belonged to many local organizations such as the Friends of the Library, Town Hall Association, Senior Center Food Bank, Murrieta Senior Center and Murrieta Garden Club. In recognition for her efforts in making Murrieta a great place to raise a family, Rita was named Honorary Mayor of Murrieta for 6 years and was the one and only person bestowed with that title. Rita is survived by 7 children, Edward N. Park, Jr., June Laursen, Pearce Park, Erin Park, Shane Park, Maureen Park and Kathleen Greenspan. The family would like to thank the community for the love, support and friendship you showed Rita over the years. Rita loved her community and especially loved helping others, always with a beautiful smile. A Memorial service and reception will be held at the United Church of the Valley at River Springs, 41866 Kalmia, Murrieta, CA on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 10:30 am. The Library needs your help ! lET gOVErNOR bROWN and our local legislators KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE PROPOSED CUTS TO CALIFORNIA'S LIBRARIES STATE BUDGET REDUCTIONS FOR LIBRARIES Governor Brown released his 2011-2012 Budget proposal on January 10, 2011, acknowledging that it is “painful” and one that “requires sacrifice from every sector of the state…” The Governor’s Proposed Budget would completely eliminate several areas of state funding for libraries totaling $30.4 million statewide. The Proposed Budget also contains huge funding cuts in many crucial areas including education, healthcare and welfare. In addition, it proposes extending a number of tax increases that had been scheduled to expire, and shifting a number of state responsibilities and revenues to local government. Advocates for and against the various aspects of the Proposed Budget are already contacting their state legislators to voice their concerns and opinions. As a Friend of the Murrieta Library, you may wish to contact your local legislators to advise them of your concerns about proposed reductions in State funding for libraries. Points you may wish to consider include: The Governor’s 2011-2012 Proposed Budget reductions in library funding totaling $30.4 million would have a tremendous impact on communities and libraries throughout California, at a time when libraries have already suffered cutbacks, but are being used more than ever by all ages. In the current recessionary economy, public libraries are, for many Californians, their primary resource for education and training materials, for job searches and help in writing resumes, for help with credit repair after having lost a job, for answers to all kinds of questions, for access to online information and assistance, and for the pleasure of reading Elimination of the Public Library Foundation (PLF) State funding will reduce or eliminate many basic local library services. Even though this source of funding has never been fully funded as originally intended, it has enabled many libraries to maintain at least core library services. In Murrieta, it funds temporary staff that is essential to keep materials shelved and circulating to the public. Elimination of the California Library Services Act (CLSA) Transaction Based Reimbursement could have a huge impact on the sharing of collection materials among libraries. Currently, these funds allow library patrons to access reference materials and other library resources from a variety of libraries. In addition to providing a tremendous community service, this allows libraries to share their limited resources. The Murrieta Public Library belongs to the Inland Library System, which shares resources among 19 libraries with 103 library service outlets, serving over 4 million people in 37,000 square miles. The Inland Library System is one of 8 California library consortiums established and funded by the CLSA. The California Library Literacy and English Acquisition Services Program provides community-based literacy assistance to English-speaking adults in qualified communities. Although Murrieta’s demographics do not qualify it for these services, they are essential in many communities with large numbers of native English speaking adults who have never learned to read. In summary, we understand that State Legislators will be confronted with many difficult choices as they review the 2011-2012 State Budget. We respectfully ask that they make every effort to preserve State funding for public libraries, remembering the invaluable community resources our public libraries provide, the significant cutbacks already absorbed by public libraries, and the continuing efforts of our libraries to maximize their limited resources by working smarter and harder. Your local State legislative representatives are: Senator District 36 Joel Anderson
District Office: 27555 Ynez Road Capitol Office: State Capitol Temecula CA 92591 Room 2054 (951) 676-1020 Sacramento, CA (951) 676-1030 fax 95814 (916) 651-4036 Assembly Member District 66 Kevin Jeffries
District Office: 41391 Kalmia Street Capitol Office: State Capitol Suite 220 Room 5128 Murrieta, CA 92562 Sacramento, CA (951) 894-1232 95814 (951) 894-5053 fax (916) 319-2066 (916) 319-2166 fax District 64 Brian Nestande
District Office: 1223 University Ave. Capitol Office: State Capital Suite 230 Room 4139 Riverside, CA 92507 Sacramento, CA (951) 369-6644 95814 (951) 369-0366 fax (916) 319-2064 (916) 319-2164 fax Email: Assemblymember.Nestande@assembly.ca.gov
To Email your Senator or Assembly Member, if no direct Email address is provided, go to www.leginfo.ca.gov/ Click on Your Legislature Click on Assembly Members Home Pages or Senators Home Pages Go down the list until you find your Senator or Assembly Member; Click on the Name to go to his homepage Click on Contact Us at the top of the page and it will take you to an Email form.
ByLaws Please click on the link below to see a copy of our current bylawsRecent Publicity Article from PE.com Press Enterprise | Posted: Thursday, December 9, 2010 MURRIETA: Library has 'giftable' books for sale Just in time for the holidays, the Friends of the Murrieta Library Corner Bookstore is featuring a wide selection of brand new and like-new "giftable" books. There are children's books for all levels from pre-school through high school, as well as "grown-up" books for a variety of interests. The store is at Los Alamos and Whitewood, just east of Interstate 215. For more information call 951-677-5350.
Article from The Californian | North County Times - Californian | Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Library group hosts monthly discussions
Judy Call, president of the board of directors of the Friends of the Murrieta Library, poses at the bookstore at the library. The group's meetings on the third Tuesday morning of each month frequently feature local authors. (Photo by Don Boomer - Staff photographer) Whether it's an author talking about his or her latest book, a musical act sharing some tunes, or a notable speaker weighing in on an interesting issue, the Friends of the Murrieta Library's monthly meetings offer engaging ways to explore a love of books and learn about a variety of topics, its organizers said. Not only do the gatherings attract many members of the nonprofit group, which works to support the Murrieta Public Library, but the meetings are open to all, and many local residents often stop by to see and hear the latest, said Judy Call, president of the board of directors for the friends group. Typically, the meetings offer talks with authors, many of whom live locally. The gatherings give residents a chance to learn about the authors' inspiration and writing processes, and delve into the books' subject matters, Call said. "You get to know something about the authors and how they work," Call said. The discussions are usually lively and engaging, and typically those who attend walk away with some ideas on books they might be interested in reading that they've never heard of before, she said. Prior to each keynote speaker or act, the friends group conducts a short business meeting. This allows people to learn about the many activities and fundraisers the nonprofit has brewing, as well as how the group is faring financially ---- an especially important topic given recent financial cutbacks to the library, Call said. "(The meetings help us) stay in touch with the membership, and help membership keep abreast of what we do," she said. Friends of the Murrieta Library has about 180 members. Over the years, the group has donated more than $100,000 to the library, as well as a baby grand piano, a large wall mural, $25,000 for computers, and countless volunteer hours, Call said. Plus, the group runs two used bookstores to help raise money. The 3,100-square-foot Corner Bookstore is at 39445 Los Alamos Road in the Murrieta Gateway shopping center. The second bookstore, the Town Square Bookstore, is at 24700 Adams Ave., just outside the entrance to the Murrieta library. The group's monthly meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday morning of each month, but the time can vary. Call recommends checking the website, murrietalibraryfriends.org, to confirm the time. She said she hopes residents will sit in on a future meeting, adding that several local authors are slated to headline upcoming gatherings. "(We) work really hard to find interesting programs," she said. Copyright 2010 North County Times - Californian. All rights reserved. Article | Posted: Wednesday, June 9, 2010Civil War book collection could be boost for Murrieta Library FriendsSometimes you're surprised with astonishing treasure. People frequently donate books to the Friends of the Murrieta Library, a fundraising organization that supports library programs. But several months ago, an anonymous donor left a box for the group containing 25 books about the American Civil War.
The remarkable part?
Six or seven of them date to the 1800s, including a two-volume, hardbound set of Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs, said Maggie Pilotte, a Friends member. "I've been doing this 10 years. You develop a sixth sense, of 'Oh, this looks good.' The moment I saw them, I was jumping up and down," Pilotte said. Pilotte's research suggests the Grant volumes are worth $800. She's not sure just how rare they are but they're no longer in print and not widely available. That kind of rarity and the cohesive subject matter of the collection, made it ideal for an auction that's likely to appeal to history and Civil War buffs as well as bookworms and collectors.
The Friends is now holding a silent auction to sell the books. Starting bids vary by the item -- many will start at $20, Pilotte said -- but others will begin at $100. Grant's memoirs start at $500, or $250 per volume, she said.
The auction will run through June 19. The collection is on display in a library bookcase, which also offers a bidding book explaining the auction's rules and detailed descriptions of each item.
Anyone wishing to handle the auction's books may call Pilotte for an appointment. Her number is listed in the bidding book or she can be reached through the Friends' bookstore at 951-600-5724.
Pilotte imagines that the anonymous donor may have been cleaning old items from an attic and had no use for or interest in the books. BOOKS ON AUCTION WHAT: Friends of the Murrieta Library will auction off 25 Civil War books, some from the1800s. WHEN: Until June 19 WHERE: Murrieta Public Library, corner of Adams and Kalmia streets. INFORMATION: 951-600-5724. Article by Nelsy Rodriguez The Californian | North County Times - Californian | Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
MURRIETA: Friends of Murrieta bookstore spreading its pagesSecondhand shop doubles square footage, hosts open house Saturday
MURRIETA -- In
the comfortable confines of the new
bookstore,
 Nancy Dixon said she
feels like she should be able to
order coffee.Much like corporate bookstores such as Borders or Barnes & Nobles, the one where she volunteers everyday contains reading nooks with chairs and tables, corners dedicated to romance and thrillers, and tables of discounted books. But since adding a coffee shop to the site at Los Alamos and Whitewood roads would take much more work than she's already put forth in helping to double the size of the Friends of the Murrieta Library Corner Bookstore, she's fine with getting her afternoon caffeine from a nearby restaurant.
Marking its
10th year in
existence,
the Friends
of Murrieta
Library will
host an open
house
Saturday to
unveil the
expanded
bookstore.
The ceremony
will begin
at 11 a.m.
and will
include
addresses
from elected
officials,
members of
the Murrieta
Library
Foundation,
which is a
major
fundraising
and
grant-writing
arm of the
library, and
some of the
more than 60
volunteers
who make up
the Friends
of Murrieta
Library.
In June, the bookstore added an adjoining suite to its 1,500 square feet in the Murrieta Gateway shopping center and now occupies 3,100 square feet. "We have a whole bunch more books that we've been waiting to put out," said Dixon, who serves as manager of the Los Alamos bookstore, the second shop owned and operated by the Friends of the Murrieta Library. The first bookstore sits caddy-corner to the library on Adams Avenue. Strolling through the new site's shelves purchased at discounts from local hardware stores, Dixon raved of the volunteers who helped move books from boxes in back offices to the racks. She pointed to a temporary front counter that soon will be replaced by a counter with display cases where she plans to sell book bags, charity pins and higher-quality books. Moving past the front counter as a handful of summer-vacationing teenagers slip inside the bookstore, Dixon showed the new children's section complete with miniature wooden tables and chairs for small readers, short shelves and a mural depicting a girl reading under a tree and a boy chasing his book, which, with its wings, has flown out of his hands. The mural was painted by Winchester muralist Eddie Lopez, who also painted a mural for the library depicting Murrieta's history, the present and future. Representatives of the Friends group estimate that in 2008, their two stores sold more than 50,000 books to raise money or library services. About 37,000 of those came from the Los Alamos Road location. "The more books you get, the more customers you get," Dixon said. "And the more customers you get, the more books you get. Most of our customers are regular and if they aren't, they will be." As Dixon continued directing a pack of volunteers to boxes of donated books that should be unloaded, the teenagers who had slipped in were now streaming into different sections in the bookstore. One girl gravitated toward the romance section where Danielle Steel novels monopolize the shelves. Two others moved toward another shelf marked Young Adult. "My sister comes here a lot," said Eriana Torretti, a 14-year-old. "It's a lot cheaper (than corporate bookstores) and it's closer too. We get lunch and then come over here and read a book."
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