Lots of laughter at Condensed Histories with Greg Chapman ...

Lots of fun was had by all at both the children and adults showings ...

Shake It Up with Shakespeare Week . . .

Penguin Pandemonium

It's storytime at Penguin Pandemonium. Let the fun begin ...

It's Quiz and Chips ...

Tickets are now available at Sandown Library for the very popular Quiz and Chips event, to take place on Tuesday 24th March. This event sells out fast, so we recommend booking your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Children's author at Sandown Library ...

The Big Book Sale @ Sandown Library, 27th September ...

Get artistic this forthcoming August at Sandown Library ...

From creating a comic strip super hero to a class in collage, Sandown Library have a fab selection of artistic activities lined up for those aged 8 - 16 years this forthcoming August. See below for more information ...

The FOSL Garden Project ...

Our current FOSL / Sandown Library project: Turning the garden area (see photos) into a suitable summer reading zone. If you want to help out, drop us a line at friendsofsandownlibrary@gmail.com or pop in to Sandown Library and leave your contact details ...

Minutes of the Meeting held 3rd April 2014

Apologies: Ian, Wendy, Diane, Maria

Attending: Donna, Eileen, Heather, Robert, Susan, John, Conrad, Laura, Janet, Tim

1. The Minutes of the last meeting were agreed. The AGM has been postponed until the accounts have been finalized. All members are urged to meanwhile reflect on what post they may wish to be considered for at that meeting, due to be held 3^rd July (unless otherwise informed.) 

2. Apologies were given for the above members and new members Tim Sedgewick and Maria Scovell were welcomed. Maria could not be with us tonight.

3. Accounts. Ian Ward has now stepped down from the Committee as Treasurer and Conrad Kirvan has formally accepted the post of Treasurer. The Constitution will be amended thus. As part of this change, Conrad has:

• Met with the Committee in attendance to formally discuss the accounts. This still needs to be formally accounted for with a list drawn up of events and amounts raised.
  
• Closed the account at Barclays in Shanklin and opened a new account at Lloyds in Sandown. This is still being formalized with new signatories.
  
• An anonymous donor has given £200 to the library. Our thanks were sent to this person.
  
• Action: Conrad and Eileen to sign new amendment as soon as possible.
  
• Action: Future financial actions must be formalized with an invoice and receipt system please. Previous fundraising events will be accounted for.
  
• Action: It is noted that the figures given in the last Minutes and previously should be examined and agreed as soon as possible.
  
• Action: The agreement from the last meeting to give £100 pm for book stock should be formalized.

4. Update from Staff

• Quiet Room Upstairs –Jenny’s suggestion that this plan be put on hold for the moment as other suggestions for updating the library have been put forward , was agreed.
  
• Children’s Library area – to be updated with a coat of paint. It is hoped that a decoration may be purchased for the back wall?
  
• Curtains for Upstairs – large room. These are very shabby now. To be replaced? Is this a Council responsibility? Louise/Jenny to check
  
• Outside: The Management has replaced old fencing with metal railings. It is hoped that we can focus now on updating this ‘garden’ area:
  
• Action: Heather will talk to Ian Ward re community labour to dig over/repaint area. Action: Janet will talk to Moreys regarding gifting of paint etc,.
  
• It was suggested that sturdy tables and benches would be needed. These may have to be secured in the ground for safety.
  
• Action: Donna will talk to her friend in the Hairdressers adjoining the library regarding painting their wall and possibly attaching fixtures to it.
  
• Action: Eileen agreed to help with a design/painting of a mural on this wall/other walls as appropriate.
  
• Action: Pots and plants will be needed; any other help would be appreciated.  

5. Any Other Business

Events – 23^rd April World Book Night. BYO Drinks. Excerpts from favourite books will be read out by individuals. What’s your favourite? All invited, please share on.

Quiz & Chips – 15^th May Thursday at 6.30-7pm Donna will need help to collect food from Avenue Road chip shop please.

Britain’s Got Talent – August. Janet is organising this to take place in the Sandringham Hotel. Adverts will be needed to get applicants for auditions. It was agreed that we should purchase a cup as prize. Janet will update us as soon as possible.

Walk for the Library – Heather has suggested that we organise a walk, perhaps following the existing Heritage Trail, in September. John agreed to help organise this and will liaise with Louise/Jenny. Important: Check that this does not clash with any other town events.

Updates: As there are outstanding issues from this meeting, members will be updated on progress as soon as possible.

Next meetings: 3^rd July, (AGM) 9^th October 2014 and 8^th January 2015.

Please note: There has been a change to the date of the next meeting. Our AGM will run on the 22nd July. 

The next Quiz 'n Chips event is coming soon ...

This popular event sells out quickly so be sure to reserve your tickets for the next Quiz 'n Chips, Thursday 15th May. Entry forms are available at Sandown Library: 402748.

Isle of Wight Council Library Service Joins Facebook ...



The Isle of Wight council library service now has facebook & twitter pages!

Follow them at twitter.com/IWlibraries or like them at https://www.facebook.com/iwlibraries to keep informed with local library activities and events across the entire island.

Happy reading!

National Libraries Day: February 8th 2014

Only a few weeks until National Libraries Day. Pop down to Sandown Library and celebrate it with us. You'll be in with the chance to win free dvd rentals for a year. Don't forget to try some of (or at least marvel at) the delicious cake Sandown Library have prepared.

See you there!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a very merry Christmas with best wishes for the new year, from Jenny and Louise at Sandown Library, and all the Friends of Sandown Library.

Forthcoming events this Christmas at Sandown Library ...

There are a selection of events coming to Sandown Library this November and December, so grab a pen and mark your favourites in your diary!

First, this Saturday the 30th November, is the Christmas Craft Fayre, which will run from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Come along for a wide selection of locally made crafts and jewellery at bargain prices! Refreshments will be provided by Friends of Sandown Library.

On Friday 6th of December, Sandown Library will host another Single's Book Chat. This new social and reading group meet on Friday evenings, approximately every three months. Come along for a fun and informal chat about books, with refreshments provided. Enjoy the good company and conversation.

Saturday 14th December is a busy day at the library. Santa will be dropping by for a special Christmas storytime, and there will be a craft activity before he arrives. This event starts at 11:00 am and is suitable for children aged 4 to 8. It is a free event, but booking is essential. Call the library on 01983 402748 to reserve your place / places.

Also on Saturday 14th December, you can enjoy Christmas carols sung by Sandown Library's Joy Of Singing group! It's the perfect opportunity to get in the Christmassy mood and find out more about additional activities at Sandown Library.

The 'Wear It Pink' Tea Party ...

Join us at Sandown library for the 'Wear it Pink' tea party on October 24, and help Sandown Library to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care.

Howling Halloween at Sandown Library ...

 

To book your place, pop in to Sandown Library or call 01983 402748

Minutes of meeting 31st January 2013...

PRESENT :

Wendy, Diane, Conrad, John, Susan, Robert, Donna, Laura, Heather, Deborah, Jenny.

IMPORTANT!

The next meeting will be the A.G.M.

The date is April 25^th at 6.30pm.

At this meeting all committee members will resign and be re-elected, so anyone interested in being on the committee must attend this event.

The committee members are Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Press Officer.

Content: 

 

Jenny : The Christmas Craft Fayre raised £60 in stall fees and £55 in teas/ coffees and the raffle.

Many thanks to Donna, Wendy and Ian, who took it in turns to do teas/ coffees & raffle tickets, and to Diane for the lovely throw she made for a raffle prize.

We had a book sale on January 19^th. 

Thanks to Janet, Deborah and Susan, it raised an amazing £150. We are getting lots of donated books, and will be having more book sales in the future.

News on further library events are on our website, on posters in the library and Laura is adding them all to the blog & FB.

(We would like more events organised by the group, such as author visits or interesting talks etc. Jenny & Louise are happy to do the posters and stay behind in the evenings for any events, but we need action more than just ideas!)

The group agreed to purchase 2 hot water dispensers for tea/coffee as we currently have only 2 urns available in the library service. The group also agreed to purchase a Mary Berry cook book as a prize for our Comic Relief Bake Off event (15^th March).

Donna – The storyteller Eltjo de Vries could not hold a Christmas storytelling activity as he was in a panto, but Donna hopes to book him in the future for an evening event. He does adult storytelling, and has done two at Newport Library , both of which attracted lots of publicity.

The helium balloons idea proved to be too expensive.

Donna has all the things she needs to hold a pub-style quiz night. Jenny said this might be better later in the year when the evenings were lighter, but we would like to hold one.

Donna asked for ideas for future events. 

Deborah asked if the events have to be fund-raising & Jenny replied no. Events draw attention and publicity to the library, which is our aim. However, as we hold regular events ourselves, the library staff do not have time to organise FOSL events on top of their own, but we can do posters and stay behind in the evenings as required.

Deborah suggested themed events, where we get book collections to supplement a speaker on various subjects. Jenny or Louise can order books on particular subjects from other libraries if we have enough notice.(3-4 weeks)

Heather suggested a debating group.

Conrad would like another Historical Society display, date to be arranged.

Wendy is going to sell her plants again, which was very successful last summer.

Donna will again have ideas for an Easter children’s event, with help from Jenny (Deborah & Conrad?)

Provisionally set for Tuesday, April 2^nd 10.30 – 11.30.

EASTER CRAFT FAYRE – Saturday 23^rd March 10.00 – 3.00

Once again we would like prizes for a raffle, and a timetable of volunteers to spend an hour or so doing teas / coffee & cakes. Please let Jenny or Louise know if you are available.

All members agreed that we must organise a bank account before the next meeting.

IMPORTANT!

The next meeting will be the A.G.M.

The date is April 25^th at 6.30pm.

At this meeting all committee members will resign and be re-elected, so anyone interested in being on the committee must attend this event.

The committee members are Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Press Officer.

Jenny :

I would like to thank all the members, including those who volunteered to be on the committee at our first meeting, for all they have done in the last year. 

May I suggest that at the AGM we discuss if we need more people on the committee and for future committee members to contact each other before meetings to arrange who is going to attend?