From lpmikov at kcls.org Wed Oct 15 14:32:49 2008 From: lpmikov at kcls.org (Lauren Mikov) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:32:49 -0700 Subject: [Friends] Upcoming Planning Committee Meeting Message-ID: Hello All: Meetings of the Planning Committee of the KCLS Board of Trustees are now open to the public. Here is the agenda for the upcoming Planning Committee meeting tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, 12pm at the Burien Library. Sorry for the late notice. For directions, please visit http://www.kcls.org/burien/directions.cfm Let me know if you have any questions or concerns, otherwise please feel free to join us. Regards, Lauren Mikov Assistant to the Director King County Library System lpmikov at kcls.org p: 425.369.3233 f: 425.369.3255 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.kcls.org/pipermail/friends/attachments/20081015/13a503dd/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: October 16 Planning Committee Agenda.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 27592 bytes Desc: October 16 Planning Committee Agenda.pdf Url : http://lists.kcls.org/pipermail/friends/attachments/20081015/13a503dd/attachment-0001.obj From lpmikov at kcls.org Thu Oct 16 16:08:28 2008 From: lpmikov at kcls.org (Lauren Mikov) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:08:28 -0700 Subject: [Friends] 2009 Preliminary Library Budget Meetings Message-ID: Hello all, KCLS is holding community meetings to discuss proposed strategic plans and budget allocations for the coming year. Budget priorities set by the Library Board of Trustees for 2009 include: * Providing convenient access to library services and resources * Ensuring safe and welcoming libraries that encourage learning, inspiration and community * Supporting community-based service planning to meet local needs * Engaging the staff through effective communication, organizational involvement and development opportunities * Maintaining effective financial management strategies to minimize impact of economic challenges Community meetings provide an important opportunity for public discussion and to offer help shaping the future of the King County Library System. Please join in the conversation: Monday, November 10, 6:30pm Covington Library 27100 164th Avenue SE, Covington 98042 253.630.8761 Wednesday, November 12, 6:30pm Woodmont Library 26809 Pacific Highway S, Des Moines 98198 425.788.0733 Wednesday, November 12, 3pm Bellevue Regional Library, Room 1 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue 98004 425.450.1765 Thursday, November 13, 6:30pm Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155 206.362.7550 Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities is available; please contact the library prior to the event if you require accommodation. The dates and information for the 2009 Preliminary Budget Meetings are also up on the website: http://www.kcls.org/events/index.cfm#budget. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Regards, Lauren Mikov Assistant to the Director King County Library System lpmikov at kcls.org p: 425.369.3233 f: 425.369.3255 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.kcls.org/pipermail/friends/attachments/20081016/aa9ac760/attachment.html From lpmikov at kcls.org Tue Oct 21 10:58:58 2008 From: lpmikov at kcls.org (Lauren Mikov) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:58:58 -0700 Subject: [Friends] Save the Date! KCLS Presents TechConnect - December 6 Message-ID: KCLS Presents: TechConnect 2008 Dear Friends, Please join us in December as we showcase the many ways technology has transformed our libraries and our lives! December 6, 2008 10am - 2pm Bellevue Regional Library Whether you're tech-savvy, tech-challenged or somewhere in between, TechConnect offers something for everyone. This interactive event will guide you through the many ways the library can connect you to reading, recreation, entertainment and lifelong learning pursuits. Come and experience one or all of the TechConnect stations; here's just a sampling of what you can expect: * Read - discover eBooks, sign up for "new arrivals" emails, join our reader's blog. * Learn - take a language class, access auto repair and health information, prepare for college exams, read IT and technical manuals - all online! * Automate - take a tour of our new automated check in system . * Play - try your hand at video games - kids of all ages welcome! * Download - download books, music and video to your computer or mp3 player. * Listen - check out our new podcasts and easy-to-use audio books. * Giggle - young readers will have loads of fun with Bookflix and Tumblebooks. * Join - Facebook, MySpace - social networking is huge - see how you can connect with others online! * Imagine - new technologies continue to provide us with exciting new options - find out what's coming next! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be on hand throughout the event to answer your questions and show you just how easy and convenient it is to use our e-products and services. We hope you'll save the date: December 6th and we'll look forward to seeing you there... ...as always, the choices will surprise you! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.kcls.org/pipermail/friends/attachments/20081021/5a6d353a/attachment-0001.html From lpmikov at kcls.org Wed Oct 22 11:12:53 2008 From: lpmikov at kcls.org (Lauren Mikov) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:12:53 -0700 Subject: [Friends] Upcoming Meetings Message-ID: Hello All: Here are the draft agendas for the upcoming Board of Trustees and Finance Committee meetings on Tuesday, October 28, at the Service Center in Issaquah. For directions, please visit http://www.kcls.org/servicecenter/directions.cfm The full version of the Board meeting agenda with attachments and copies of the minutes from previous meetings will posted at: http://www.kcls.org/about/board/minutes.cfm on Friday. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns, otherwise please feel free to join us. Regards, Lauren Mikov Assistant to the Director King County Library System lpmikov at kcls.org p: 425.369.3233 f: 425.369.3255 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.kcls.org/pipermail/friends/attachments/20081022/116a22fb/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Please find below links to the latest Foundation newsletter and the Foundation annual report. http://www.kcls.org/foundation/newsletter.cfm http://www.kcls.org/foundation/2007%20KCLSF%20Annual%20Report%20Final.pd f Thank you! -Claire Claire Wilkinson Development Specialist King County Library System Foundation 960 Newport Way NW Issaquah, WA 98027 425-369-3448 cwilkins at kcls.org www.kclsfoundation.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.kcls.org/pipermail/friends/attachments/20081027/3942c94f/attachment.html