Thursday, April 26, 2012

Taste of Huntington Beach this weekend!

Hey, all you foodies out there -

This Sunday, April 29 is the Taste of Huntington Beach.  Running from Noon to 4 PM, one entry fee gets you all the food and drink you could want, from all the great restaurants here in Huntington Beach.  The event supports the Children's Library, and over the years the Taste has raised lots of money for Children's services. 

This is your opportunity to come out to the Sports Complex, enjoy a warm Southern California day, and eat terrific food.   The mix of restaurants, wineries and breweries is once again impressive, and guarantees that there will be something for everyone. 

 Come out, have fun, and thank you for suppporting the Library! 

Thursday, April 5, 2012

California Libraries need everyone's help!

Once again, Governor Brown has proposed the complete elimination of support for Public Libraries in the State Budget. The legislature is starting their budget hearings, and they need to hear from everyone that Public Libraries are important, and need support.

Libraries have never received much funding from the State - last year only $15.2 million was part of the original budget. UNFORTUNATELY ALL OF THE $ 15.2 MILLION WAS ELIMINATED UNDER THE TRIGGER BILL in December.

The complete elimination of this $15.2 million puts an additional $16 million in Federal funds at risk. This relatively small amount of money (when we are talking about BILLIONS at the State level) DOES SO MUCH. Here in Huntington Beach, we have received grants for Literacy, Homework support, Volunteer Development and interlibrary loan.

California NEEDS strong libraries. If you care, write to your legislators, and ask them to RESTORE LIBRARY FUNDING! For more information, along with sample letters and e-mails check out the California Library Association's Library Advocacy information.

Monday, April 2, 2012

April looks like a busy month at the Library...

Happy April!

Springtime definitely feels like it is here - after a slightly stormy weekend, April came in with clear skies and warming temps. The Central Park is green, and pretty, and we are seeing lots of birds and other wildlife.

What's going on at the Library in April? We have LOTS of Children's programs, of course. Ballet Etudes will be in residence mid month. And the month will round off with the Taste of Huntington Beach, the largest fundraiser for our Friends of the Children's Library. So far, it sounds like the Taste is going to be another terrific event this year. If you haven't bought your tickets yet, please do so. All proceeds benefit the Children's Library. I hope to see you there.