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123Volume 3, Issue 1Newsletter of the Friends of the Oakdale LibrarySpring/Summer 2015The RoundupFrank Clark – A Shining StarINSIDE THIS ISSUE:Frank Clark1Membership Date Changed12015 Book Sale2Love Your Library Contest2Oakdale’s Book Club3Summer Reading 20153Special Performers3May & June Programs/Events 4May & June Prgs/Evts cont’d5Membership Application5Facebook Page52015-2016 Board Election5Library Staff6Board of Directors7Newsletter Contributors7No one deserves ashining star more thanFrank Clark. That’s whatthhe received on April 18at the Stanislaus CountyLibrary’s VolunteerAppreciation Event andShining Star Awardspresentation. Since 2004the Stanislaus LibraryFoundation has beenhonoring individuals,businesses,organizations andFriends of the Librarymembers for theirvolunteer effortssupporting the library. Weon the Friends of theOakdale Library Board ofDirectors call him “ourhero” and “Mr.Awesome.” His work onMeasure T to keep thelibrary funded and hisconstant efforts to keepthe Oakdale Libraryvibrant more than qualifyhim for this award.Congratulations Frank!-Sharon ArpoikaMembership Renewal Date Has ChangedBeing a Friend isrewarding, knowing thatyour gift makes a realdifference to ourwonderful library. JULY1 is now the due date forrenewal of your annualmembership, sinceFOL’s By-Laws wereamended last November.Your membership helpsus promote the welfareand growth of theOakdale Library throughfundraising, advocacy,volunteering, andprogramming. Fill out theenclosed/attachedrenewal form and mail itwith your check or drop itby the Oakdale Library.We know you value andsupport the library anddon’t want yourmembership to lapse.Renew today!-Sharon Arpoika

132The RoundupPage 22015 Book Sale – A Smashing Success“We're lookingforward to aheroic summer!”-Olga CardenasFriends of the Librarybook sale, what asmashing success! Almost8,000 books donated bymembers of ourcommunity, to be resoldand circulated within thecommunity and to thepleasure andentertainment of hundredsof people both young andold.What anopportunity for people whoprobably, normally, couldnot afford to purchase ahard cover book for 15 to 18 dollars, paperbacksfor 50 cents, or pick upsome old classics that arestill out there. Many of ourcustomers, I am sure,cannot afford an E-readerlike a Kindle for example,so our sale provides agreat service to thosecustomers.generated by the sale,donations fromorganizations like OakdaleRotary and OakdaleIrrigation District, OakdaleLions Club, andmembership dues, will allowour local Library to continueto grow its customer baseand provide entertainmentand educationalopportunities for ourcommunity.Go to our Library, itis exploding withexcitement, enthusiasm andparticipation. I encourageyou to bring your children,your grandchildren andobserve and participate insuch programs as Crazy 8smath, Lego Days, 1,000Books Before Kindergarten,Read Across America,Adult Book Club,The moneyLove Your Library ContestWhat do you love about the library? How has it made adifference in your life? This nationwide contest is a chanceto share, either in writing or via a video, what you loveabout the library. All who enter will be entered to win a 100 Visa gift card and up to 2,000 in library softwareand services for your favorite library. The contest ends onJune 12, 2015. Details at http://librarylove.sirsidynix.com.Enter today. You and the Oakdale Library could be awinner!-Sharon ArpoikaIntroduction toMathematics andbeginning soon, summerreading programs. TheLibrary is fired up and youcan be too.Thanks to the Cityof Oakdale and Mayor PatPaul for their co-operationand participation. Thanksto Friends of the Library,its Board of Directors, andall those people whosupported this worthwhileproject.-Frank ClarkBook SaleChairperson,2015

123Page 3The RoundupOakdale’s Book Clubs Topic of Annual MeetingFriends of the OakdaleLibraryAnnual MeetingTuesday, May 19, 2015,6:30 p.m.Oakdale LibraryCommunity RoomWhat’s that you say? Theannual meeting is in May?I thought one was justheld in November? Yesyou are right on bothcounts. As a result of theBy-Laws change theannual meeting will nowbe held in May. At our firstAnnual May meeting wewill highlight Oakdale’sBook Clubs. We’ll find outwho they are, how theyare organized, and whatthe benefits are of being ina book club. So join in thediscussion – especially ifyou belong to or want tojoin a book club.We will also be electingthe Board of Directors forthe 2015 – 2016 year,stwhich begins July 1 .Your voice and your voteare important. Plan toattend.-Sharon ArpoikaEvery Hero Has a Story, 2015 Summer ReadingChallengeMay 19 - August 4Readers of all ages willexplore all thingsunderground this summeras the StanislausCounty Library presents"Every Hero Has a Story"during the SummerReadingChallenge. Activities willinclude 3 SuperheroTraining Academies, artprojects, science andengineering experiments,special professionalperformances and more!The 2015 SummerReading Challenge willconsist of three agecategories, 0-8, 8-18 and18 . In addition toregular prizes provided bythe library and thanks toyour generous donation,children up to 14 years ofage may enter intoa special drawing for oneof four bikes. OakdaleBike Shop will donate afitted helmet and free bikeservice for a year. Also,thanks to yourgenerosity, adultsmay submit book reviewsfor a chance to win anamazing basket worth 200 or 4- 25gift certificates to localbusinesses.Everyone is encouragedto meet the challenge. bea hero.read!-Olga CardenasSpecial Performers – Free TicketsThe Library Foundationand the Friends of theOakdale Library will bepresenting two veryspecial performers.Magician Shawn Durham– Wednesday, June 3;shows times at 1:00 &2:00 p.m.Dijeridoo Down Under Monday, July 13; showtimes 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.FREE TICKETSAVAILABLE 1 HOURBEFORE THEPERFORMANCE, SPACEIS LIMITED.-Olga Cardenas“He had anextraordinary sense ofhope, but I had theuneasy feeling that hewas guarding secrets.”-F. Scott Fitzgerald

The RoundupPage 4May & June Programs/EventsMay 5, 2015 – July 29, 2015 Spring/Summer Story Time Session:Wiggle Worms Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplaysand more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)Preschool Story Time Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories,fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-6 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)May 19 – August 4 “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading ChallengeEvery member of the community is encouraged to participate! Pick up your reading log, record your reading time andreturn your reading log for regular and grand prizes! Grand prizes include four new bicycles for children up to 15 yearsof age. The Friends of the Oakdale Library has donated the bicycles and Oakdale Bike Shop will generously donate afree new fitted helmet and free service for a year! Children ages 8 and up and young adults will be entering intodrawings for cool prizes on a monthly basis and adults will be entered into drawings for gift certificates.Tuesdays in May 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Computer Basics –The class is a basic introduction to computers, includingan explanation of the parts of the computer, a tour of Windows, and other simple tasks. Signups required and limited to4 students.05/11/2015 @ 3:30 p.m. Teen/Adult Craft: Create a gorgeous rose using old book pages.05/14/2015 @ 3:30 p.m. LEGO Day: Join us for creative fun! Children and family members can create masterpiecesthat will be displayed in the library. LEGOs are provided. Younger children must have direct adult supervision.Program sponsored by Rotary of Oakdale and Friends of the Oakdale Library.05/19/2015 @ 3:30 p.m. WEE Move & Play: Welcome to our new program for Toddler and Preschool-age childrenfeaturing an hour of music, movement and sensory play. Kids can enjoy unstructured play while they socialize withchildren their own age.05/19/2015 @ 6:30 p.m. Annual Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting.05/21/2015 @ 3:30 p.m. Building STEAM with Día: Germination experiment and the benefits of earthworms.Join us for the reading and discussion of "The Tree Lady: the Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a CityForever" by J. Hopkins. Then, learn about the benefits of garden worms and germination, and plant your own seeds.This program is geared to students in Kindergarten - 3rd grade and their families. Refreshments will be served.Building STEAM With Día is sponsored by Friends of the Oakdale Library.05/26/2015 @ 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Oakdale Library Book Club. Join the discussion of Pride and Prejudice by J.Austen. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oakdale Library.05/28/2015 @ 3:30 p.m. Superhero Training Academy – receive an official Superhero Checklist and complete the fivechallenges on your list to earn a Superhero Certificate! The challenges include making a superhero mask and cuffs,reading to develop brain power, projectile target practice to develop eye-hand coordination, using your senses todevelop X-Ray vision and disposing of kryptonite in order to decontaminate our library! Once you have earned yourspecial certificate pose for a picture in front of a superhero backdrop.Tuesdays in June. "Science Superheroes from Popular Science." Superman and flight. Magneto and magnets. Stormand lightning. Among many others.Thursday, June 25. Superhero Training AcademyThursday, June 11. LEGO Day

The RoundupPage 5Membership Application or Renewal FormName(s)AddressPhoneMay & June Programs/Events cont’dThursday, June 18. Dia Book Club - Reading and discussion of "RosieRevere, Engineer" by A. Beaty.Thursday, June 18. Building STEAM. Kids will be building a structure usinggumdrops and toothpicks. Teens/Adults craft will be transforming pegpeople into superheroes.Email-Olga CardenasThank you for giving us your email! It reducesour postage cost and lets us keep in touch.Friends of the Oakdale LibraryFacebook PageI am a new memberMay 2015 will be the 2 anniversary of the Facebook page of ourbeloved Oakdale’s library. We want to thank all of you for makingthe page a success. We couldn’t be here without you and the bondyou have with the local library.ndrenewing memberreturning memberWe bring you news about the local activities and events. The pagealso includes posts about books and authors.Here’s the link of the page if you haven’t already liked it.Type of Membership: (please check)!Individual 10.00!Family 15.00!Student 5.00!Organization 25.00!Business 25.00!Sustaining 100.00/year!Life (individual) 200.00!Additional Donation Send Application & Check to:Friends of the Oakdale LibraryP.O. Box 230Oakdale, CA ibrary-Maria LozaElection of FOL 2015-2016 Board ofDirectorsThe following slate of directors will be votedon at the May 19th FOL Annual Meeting:One year term:Rosalie OsmanColleen CordanoSofia HudsonTwo year term:Nancy PewLinda MorrisTricia TurnerFrank Clark2015-2016