Greetings From the PresidentWhile browsing the DVDs at thenotice how the different areas were being used. Teensteen room, adults and students using the computer area, kids and parents browsing books and DVDs, staff helping patrons and room, and first time visitors marveling at the facility; all adding a little background hum to an efficient operation. Not that growing pains are nonexistent

help. Concerned about the possibility of inadequate seating for Novemberloaned comfy extra seating, which came in handy for theFOL materials was solved by Tom Turowski’s handiwork.Christmas decorations, but Friends loaned a tree and are Connie Pratt and Susan Hunsucker, our Allfoyer are gaining popularity. Librarian classes (details follow), and her staff hasmany ways it can meet your needs! Thank you to the many members that have attended our monthshared their enthusiasm. I hope to see all of you: Tree Lighting this coming Friday and our Ellen ejdewey@gmail.com

Annual Friends Tree Lighting and Santa VisitFamily Event at

Bring the whole family! The library will have extended hours from 6courtesy of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire and Rescuethe stacks, or join the caroling, and children

SRO at our Ragtime concert Nov. 5

Greetings From the President While browsing the DVDs at the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library one day, I couldn’t help but notice how the different areas were being used. Teens with ear budsteen room, adults and students using the computer area, kids and parents browsing books and

ping patrons and making final craft class preparations in the community room, and first time visitors marveling at the facility; all adding a little background hum to an efficient operation.

pains are nonexistent, however! Thankfully, the Friends have pitched in to ty of inadequate seating for November’s FOL piano

ating, which came in handy for the large crowd. The lack of storage room shelving for materials was solved by Tom Turowski’s handiwork. The depleted county budget left the library with no

Friends loaned a tree and are continuing to donate ornaments.Pratt and Susan Hunsucker, our All-Occasion and Holiday Gift Baskets and the Book Bonanza

ibrarian Jennifer Patterson has created ambitious Decemd her staff has worked wonders! So stop by the library, bring your friends, and

have attended our monthly meetings, voiced their ideas and concerns, and e all of you: former, current, and hopefully new

Tree Lighting this coming Friday and our Holiday Social on Tuesday, December 16. Details follow.

Annual Friends Tree Lighting and Santa VisitFamily Event at the Library

Friday, Dec. 5, 6 PM Extended Library Hours

Bring the whole family! The library will have extended hours from 6-8 PM. Santa will arrive in styleTerrell Fire and Rescue! Everyone is welcome to meet up with friends to

and children may sit on Santa’s lap and share their list. Ho ho ho!

Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library

December 2014

Terrell Library one day, I couldn’t help but with ear buds using technology in the

teen room, adults and students using the computer area, kids and parents browsing books and making final craft class preparations in the community

room, and first time visitors marveling at the facility; all adding a little background hum to

the Friends have pitched in to piano concert, Jennie Connor

large crowd. The lack of storage room shelving for budget left the library with no

ornaments. And thanks to and the Book Bonanza in the December programs and craft

, bring your friends, and see the

ly meetings, voiced their ideas and concerns, and members, at our Annual

l on Tuesday, December 16. Details follow.

Annual Friends Tree Lighting and Santa Visit

Santa will arrive in style at 6 PM, meet up with friends to browse

may sit on Santa’s lap and share their list. Ho ho ho!

Sherrills Library

2014

RAGTIME PIANIST BOB MILNEAT SFT FRIENDS

On the evening of November 5, attendees to ourperformance! Pianist Bob Milne affably music, while expertly playing selectionsmember Bonnie Hall and her husband, John, Congress “National Treasure.” A reception followedinto the parking lot.

December Hours: Monday and Tuesday: noon –

• Ready to Learn, Story Time 10 a.m.• Baby Bounce, 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays (age 0• Affordable Health Care Sessions, Tuesdays,• FOL Wreaths pickup, Monday Dec. 1, 2:00 pm, help to a

afterwards. • Computer & eReader Drop-In,• Making Sense of Medicare, Dec.2, 6:30 pm• 3D Paper Snowflake Ornaments,• “Pawsitive” Reading (read to therapy dog, kids),• FOL Tree Lighting & Santa Visit,

carolers welcome! • 12 Days of Christmas Movies, • Electronic Christmas Cards, Dec. 9, 6 pm• Owl Crafting, Dec. 11, 4 pm, ages 6• Mickey’s Magic Movie Marathon,• FOL Social, Dec. 16, 6:30 pm, adults, bring treats to share

and a new/lightly used book to exchange• Wii Got Game! Dec. 22, 4 pm, teens• Pinterest, Dec. 23, 6 pm, adults• Frozen Party, Dec. 29, 4 pm, children

Standing Room Only at the first concert in the Community Room.

RAGTIME PIANIST BOB MILNE PLAYS TO FULL HOUSEAT SFT FRIENDS’ SPONSORED CONCERT

ttendees to our ragtime concert were treated to a fabulously unique affably explained how Ragtime music evolved and influenced American

selections to an attentive and appreciative crowd. Thanks to the suggestion by member Bonnie Hall and her husband, John, all were witness to a truly memorable performance by a Library of

A reception followed the performance. And thanks to carpooling, everyone fit

December Schedule at The Library

8PM Wednesday through Saturday

10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays (preschool) Tuesdays (age 0-24 and parents)

Affordable Health Care Sessions, Tuesdays, noon-8 pm FOL Wreaths pickup, Monday Dec. 1, 2:00 pm, help to attach bows, delivery

In, 6 pm Dec. 2, 16 & 30, adults Dec.2, 6:30 pm

3D Paper Snowflake Ornaments, Dec. 2, 5:30 pm, adults, preregister 828-466Reading (read to therapy dog, kids), Dec. 4, 3:30-5 pm, preregister

Tree Lighting & Santa Visit, Dec. 5, 6-8 pm, all ages, extended library hours

Dec. 8-20, check with branch for schedule Dec. 9, 6 pm, adults , ages 6-11, preregister

Mickey’s Magic Movie Marathon, Dec. 13, noon-4 pm, all ages FOL Social, Dec. 16, 6:30 pm, adults, bring treats to share

book to exchange. Punch provided. , teens

, adults , children

irst concert in the Ragtime pianist Bob Milne explains Ragtime music. Milne’s from Huntsville NC, joins in on banjo.

PLAYS TO FULL HOUSE SPONSORED CONCERT

were treated to a fabulously unique explained how Ragtime music evolved and influenced American

Thanks to the suggestion by memorable performance by a Library of

hanks to carpooling, everyone fit

Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM

ttach bows, delivery

466-6827 , preregister

, extended library hours,

Dan Petrella, a friend of

Final Scenes From SFTFOL Fall Fest 2014 - Thank You Volunteers!

George Trepina, this year’s Grill Master

The Trew Family super- vising magnet making

Sandi Shekita, Betty Fike, Bonnie Hall ,at the Plant Sale

Pirate Bob Blizzard making Balloon Sculptures

Carol Meyer and Flo Hollands supervising Pumpkin Painting Carol Stutts, Corie Pearson, Jan Liska at Cookie Decorating

Bob Freeman at Putt Putt Golf

Membership Chair Gale Gray and Cashier Jean McKinley

Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire and Rescue distributing fire and home safety information

Many thanks to John Fike, Pat Hollands, George Trepina, and Greg Shekita for hauling and logistics, to Martha Nemechek for paper goods, to Betty Fike for being everywhere at once, and to anyone that helped but did not get mentioned, THANK YOU!!

Looking Ahead to a Literacy Project for Adults The SFTFOL Community Read committee has selected Guests on Earth by Lee Smith for the Sherrills Ford-Terrell 2015 Read. Tony Abbott will lead this discussion on Monday, March 16, 2015. The library system has five copies of the book and can obtain more, and it is available in digital format.

Catawba County Library News

Free Computer Classes for November http://www.catawbacountync.gov/library/LibraryClasses.asp

Stay up to date with news from Catawba County Government through the twice-monthly Catawba County E-News. Go to http://www.catawbacountync.gov/pubs/subscribe.asp to subscribe.

Community

FOL members Ellen Dewey (flute) and Joyce O’Neal (percussion, piano) invite you to:

Holiday Band Concert – Community Band sponsored by Mitchell Community College presents its annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 15, 7:30 PM, Shearer Hall, MCC, Statesville.

Special performance by Five til Five Brass Quintet.

Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library 2014-2015

Officers Board of Directors Ellen Dewey, President Mr. J.W. Brotherton Joanie Gardner, Vice President Mrs. Jennie Connor Carol Meyer, Secretary Mrs. Martha Nemechek Treasurer, Jan Harrison Mr. Tony Stutts

Mr. Brian Weisker

Membership: Gail Gray Friends of the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library Newsletter: Ellen Dewey 9154 Sherrills Ford Road, Webmaster: Brenda Mickelson Terrell NC. 28682 828-466-6827 http://sherrillsfordfriendsofthelibrary.org Librarian: Jennifer Patterson Library Services Specialists: Kayla Lavigne and Ede Murray-Escuder Library Assistant: Steve Yang, Supaporn Jenny Meeseree

Newsletter Submissions: Please e-mail news and photo submissions, and community announcements to Ellen Dewey, newsletter editor, by the fourth Tuesday of the month for inclusion: ejdewey@gmail.com Joyce O’Neal is our incoming editor.