Friends of the Euclid Public Library Newsletter

Winter 2025 Volume 9, Issue 1

631 East 222nd Street / Euclid, OH 44123 / (216) 261-5300

Message from the President, Roberta Gibbons

Many thanks to all who worked or shopped at the fall book sale. Thanks to those who attended the annual meeting. I hope you enjoyed the program.

There will not be another book sale until the library reopens in 2026. No books or other materials will be accepted. Other area libraries are accepting donations.

The February 3, 2025 meeting and future meetings in 2025 will be at Shore Cultural Centre, Room 41. Check the library website and/or notification boards at the library for the location.

The Women in History luncheon will be at 12:00 PM on March 13, 2025 at the Henn Mansion in Sims Park, 23131 Lakeshore Blvd. The program will feature an actress portraying the country music singer Loretta Lynn. Tickets are $15 for members and $17 for non-members and will go on sale in February. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 10, and can be purchased at the library circulation deck or through the library's website.

Please consider encouraging friends and neighbors to become Friends members. We hope to continue sponsoring library programs, but without book sales, our incoming funds will be limited. The Friends are still looking for one more board member. Email friendsofeuclidpl@gmail.com or leave a message at the circulation desk of the library or call 216-261-5300.

We also have committees needing members. You do not have to be a board member to help. If you have a special interest you think might help us, please contact us. Thanks in advance. I hope to see you at upcoming Friends and library events.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Friends at friendsofeuclidpl@gmail.com. You can also leave a message through the library at 216-261-5300.

Thanks for being a member and helping the Friends support our library!

Message from Director, Kacie Armstrong

Friends, 2025 is going to be a year to remember! Not only will we move to several temporary locations during the renovation, but we will also celebrate our 90th Anniversary in August. We look forward to sharing details with you soon, as we will need a lot of volunteer help for this outdoor event.

Last year, we started the year with the theme “a new chapter” and this year, our theme will be “turning the page.” Please join us for a Renovation Town Hall Meeting on January 8 (online) or January 14 (in-person) as we share the specific details regarding the upcoming renovation of the Main Library and the temporary locations. Euclid Public Library will be in four temporary locations in 2025, which will allow staff to serve Euclid residents in almost every corner of the City. Follow the link below for additional renovation information and to see pictures of the temporary locations.

As we turn the page on this chapter, we want you to know that we are still here to support your academic, personal, and professional goals. Remember, almost all library programs will be held at Shore Cultural Centre throughout the year. The Friends of the Library Annual Women’s History Month event will be held at Henn Mansion in March.

Thank you for your continued support and please connect with us online at euclidlibrary.org, by phone at 216-261-5300, or through our social media platforms. EPL is on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and Linked-In!

Renovation Information

Fall Book Sale

Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the fall book sale a success. Forty-five adults and nine students helped, from set up to Members’ Night to Public Sale to Bag Day to break down. About 640 boxes of books were packed up to send to Better World Books. About 50 boxes of unsold audio visual materials were donated or disposed of.

Books and other materials were donated to Chardon Hills Elementary School, the Euclid Hunger Center, the Euclid Senior Center, Kiddie City, the Slovene Home for the Aged, and the WIC office at Shore Cultural Centre. Feel free to contact us at friendsofeuclidpl@gmail.com before the next sale if you know of any charities or nonprofits who might be interested in books.

We are always looking for able bodied volunteers who are able to lift 40 pounds, especially on Monday for break down. We were lucky enough to have some help from library staff again this time, but many of our available volunteers have been volunteering for many, many years. Special thanks to Daniel Burns for moving many, many boxes.

There is not enough special thanks to give to Del Serre who works all year to get everything ready for the book sales. Unfortunately, Covid struck on set up day and she was unable to guide us. It took the recollections of many to help us pull off the sale.

Book Sale Volunteers

Thank you fall book sale volunteers!

Many thanks to all who volunteered at the fall book sale of the Friends of the Euclid Public Library. Your efforts were amazing and most appreciated.

Thanks also to Ron Zucca from Euclid High School who let the students know about the opportunity.

Janet Archaki

Joy Bailey

Andrea Ball

Kayla Banfield

Dee Beacham

Betty Bilicic

Daniel Burns

Carol Casciani

Cindy Clark

Bobbi Cummings

Charlene Davis

Christa Esch

Gabe Eye

Kathy Fogarty

Sue Galandiuk

Simone Gatewood

Bobbi Gibbons

Gay Marie Goden

Ed Golinski

Norma Harnick

Kali Harris

Kate Hathway

Diane Hodnichak

Mary Kendel

Richard Koloda

Judy Kowalski

Karen Lewin

Karen Neuman

Linda Peterson

Paul Joseph Petko

Tom Petrosky

Marcia Pymn

Victor Rosenburg

Betty Rossmann

Carl Rossmann

Kate Rossmann

Elaine Sheridan

Amanda Stevens

Carolyn Stevens

Donna Sudar

Barb Swyt

June Taylor

Olimpiu Toader

Janet Walsh

Elaine Zielinski

Euclid High School Students

Gavin Bouffard

Sireniti Brown

Syi’eire Fritz

Terrell Kyle

Dajané Lawler

Nazifa Ruhija

Gavin Stewart

Mentor High School Students

Ella Kendel

Ruby Kendel

Annual Meeting

The Friends of the Euclid Public Library Annual Meeting was held at the library on Thursday, November 7, 2024. In addition to an introduction of current board members, the Year in Review highlighted our numerous activities since the last annual meeting.

Elected to a one-year term are: Roberta Gibbons, President; Kali Harris, Vice President/Program Chair; Donna Sudar, Treasurer; Gay Marie Goden, Recording Secretary; and Betty Bilicic, Corresponding Secretary.

Elected to a 3-year board term are: Del Serre, Kali Harris, and Charlene Davis.

There is still an opening on the board which would begin on January 1, 2025. Please email: friendsofeuclidpl@gmail.com if interested. There was also a vote on the updated bylaws which passed. Click the link below to view the updated bylaws.

The meeting was followed by a program from the North Chagrin Nature Center. Information on bats and flying squirrels seemed well received. In addition, there were a variety of furry pelts and other textures to feel. Thank you to Nicole Hindman and her assistant, Laura.

Updated Bylaws

Friends of the Library Luncheon

Join us on Thursday, March 13 for our annual luncheon. The program will feature Loretta Lynn, portrayed by an actress from Women in History. Enjoy a boxed lunch and learn about the life of one of the most famous female country and western singers, whose career spanned six decades.

Due to the library's renovation, this program will be held at Henn Mansion at 23131 Lakeshore Blvd, in Sims Park.

Tickets can be purchased for $15 for Friends of the Library members, $17 for non-members or $5 for no lunch. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 10, and can be purchased at the library circulation deck or through the library's website.

Purchase Tickets

2024 Annual Treasurer's Report

Submitted by Treasurer Gay Marie Goden

TOTAL RECEIPTS $7,766.86

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,148.33

EPL FOUNDATION $0.00

EPL PAC $1,000.00

END OF YEAR BALANCES

Checking Balance $8,266.86
Savings Account $4,487.85
CD Balance $10,409.49
CD Balance $10,468.25

For a complete 2024 Treasurer's Report, email the Friends at friendsofeuclidpl@gmail.com

Friends Board

President

Roberta "Bobbi" Gibbons

Vice President & Program Chair

Kali Harris

Treasurer

Donna Sudar

Corresponding Secretary

Betty Bilicic

Recording Secretary

Gay Marie Goden

Membership Chair

Simone Gatewood

Book Sale Chair

Del Serre

PAC Treasurers

Asenath Bailey

Charlene Davis

Members at Large

Marcia Pymn

Betty Rossmann

June Taylor

The Friends of the Library Board usually meets the first Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. Friends are welcome to attend.

Due to the library's renovation, meetings will be held at Shore Cultural Centre, Room 41.

Enter door #3 from the front lot or door #7 from the back lot and go to the lower level.

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, February 3

Monday, March 3

Monday, April 7

Friends Membership

Individual/Family -- $5.00

Book Collector -- $10.00

Special Friend -- $25.00

Book Lover -- $50.00

Book Conservator -- $75.00

Book Connoisseur -- $100

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