Greetings Las Vegans!
I am currently serving as the president of the Friends of Carnegie Public
Library and am really trying to increase Carnegie's community profile. There
are several excellent, free programming opportunities available this summer,
for children and adults, that very few people are taking advantage. Please
help me get the word out!
1) Please become a Fan of The Friends of Carnegie Public Library on FaceBook.
Tell your children, grandchildren, friends, and family!! As many of you know,
FaceBook is all about the numbers, the more Fans we have, the more people will
know about our events. Please follow this link to become a Fan:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las-Vegas-NM/Friends-of-Carnegie-Public-Library/112560716662
2)Following are events for the up-coming week:
Youth Writing Seminar
Monday, July 13, 2009
10:30am - 12:00pm
Creative writing exercises, sharing, and lunch!
Recession Stay-Cation Book Club (Mature Readers)
Monday, July 13, 2009
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lolita by Vladmir Nabokov
Recession Stay-Cation Book Club (Mature Readers)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zen and The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
Summer Reading Program
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
10:00am - 12:00pm
Be Creative AROUND Your Library!
Story: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris Van Allsburg
Special Guest: Local artist and teacher, Maureen O'Brian
Craft: Mural
Lunch!
Recession Stay-Cation Book Club (Young Adult Selection)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Writing Workshop
Thursday, July 16, 2009
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Writing workshop for the slightly older writer. Bring your portfolio!
See you at the library!
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Greetings:
When was your Carnegie Library built? Are there any plans to expand or replace
it?
Durango just moved from our Carnegie to a beautiful new building along the
Animas River. I miss the old library though. It was right downtown so I could
stop by there when I ran my other errands. I joked for years that I started to
attend First Presbyterian Church because it was across the alley from the
library. In any case, the new library is now slightly farther from my house,
but I probably get there about 1/3 as often as I did the old one.
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Mick Souder
Durango, CO
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The original grant of $10,00 to build the Las vegas Carnegie Library came
in March 1902 according to this wikipedia page<
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Carnegie_libraries_in_New_Mexico>
As far as any plans to expand or replace it, I doubt that is likely to
happen. It is owned by the city and is in very poor condition due to
neglect. There are several other libraries here at the local Highland
University and at the United World College near here. It is one of the 900+
buildings located in Las Vegas that are listed on the National Historical
Register.
Here is the general information page <
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnegie_library>
Also some information on your Carnegie Library in Durango, CO that was built
in 1906.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Carnegie_libraries_in_Colorado
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> Greetings:
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> When was your Carnegie Library built? Are there any plans to expand or
> replace it?
>
> Durango just moved from our Carnegie to a beautiful new building along the
> Animas River. I miss the old library though. It was right downtown so I
> could stop by there when I ran my other errands. I joked for years that I
> started to attend First Presbyterian Church because it was across the alley
> from the library. In any case, the new library is now slightly farther from
> my house, but I probably get there about 1/3 as often as I did the old one.
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> Mick Souder
> Durango, CO
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Shelley
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- "Whenever you want to marry someone, go have lunch with his
ex-wife."
Thanks so much for your help and support Robert!
I'm sure they miss you at the library Mick! I found this info in library
literature:
The Carnegie Public Library was built with a gift of $10,000 from the Andrew
Carnegie fund with the guarantee of $1,000 from the City to maintain it. It
opened to the public in August 1904. The building was placed on the State
Register of Cultural Properties in 1974 and on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1978. It is now supported almost exclusively by the City of
Las Vegas.
I don't believe there are any plans to expand or re-locate but we are
constantly seeking funds to repair and maintain.
Thanks for your interest!
Martina C. Holguin
Hi Martina, Robert, and Mick,
I live in Mora County, but use Carnegie Library regularly. Have any of you
looked at the recent report from the City of LV, containing the budget for
2010? I did, and was absolutely appalled, though not terribly surprised, that
the budget for the library is only about 0.5% of the total city budget.
With the building in such bad shape, and the collection in even worse shape, I
think it is a pressing need for all concerned to lobby the city for a larger
share of funding. My lord, even the museum gets almost as much as the library!
The library, the museum, the parks, animal control, and community development
ALL TOGETHER receive only 2.5%.
Meanwhile, the police department gets $250 for every man, woman and child in
LV...
Maybe a letter-writing campaign? I already have one drafted, c.c. the
Optic. Aren't you just sick of the skewed priorities in this town?
Yes, Alima, underfunding is always a problem. The Friends of Carnegie Public
Library is the support organization for Carnegie Library. An adult membership
has a suggested donation of $5 and a child's membership, $1. Checks can be made
payable to: Friends of the Las Vegas Carnegie Public Library and can be mailed
to the library at 500 National Avenue or dropped by. We also greatly appreciate
any volunteer hours. Our fundraising provides most of the children's
programming, many technological and electronic updates as well as a wide
variety of other programs and equipment.
In addition, myself and several other Friends attended the City Budget Meeting
on May 28, 2009 to express support and encourage an increase of the Library
budget.
Our annual Raffle will be coming up soon so please purchase a ticket and a
chance to win some amazing art by local artists.
Thanks for your support!
Carnegie Library Events for the week of July 20, 2009:
Summer Reading Program
Lights, Camera, Puppet Show!
Story: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Special Guest: Pupppeteers
Craft: Masquerade Masks
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Writing Workshop
Writing workship for the slightly older writer. Bring your portfolio!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Don't forgot to become a Fan of the Friends of Carnegie Public Library, we can
definitely use your support!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las-Vegas-NM/Friends-of-Carnegie-Public-Library/112560716662?ref=nf
Thanks so much!
Library activities for the coming week:
Summer Reading Program
Awards Ceremony!
Story: Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss
Special Guest: Zoo to You
Wednesday, July 29 @ 10:00 AM
Thank you!!
The Friends of Carnegie Public Library is currently selling raffle tickets for
their annual fundraiser. By purchasing a ticket for one of these five,
beautiful works-of-art, you are supporting Carnegie Library as a vital
community resource and as an institution critical to the culture, education,
and welfare of our diverse community. Grand prize is an original watercolor by
Susan West, beautifully framed by Art & Stones and valued at over $500. After
the grand prize drawing, the successive four winners are eligible to pick from
the following beautiful pieces by local artists Michele and Dan Capaccio, Gene
Gurule, and Nancy Leippe. Each of these items is valued at between $100 and
$200.
Tickets are only $1.00 and ensure you FIVE chances to win!
For ticket purchases, please contact Joann at 425-1937, Tina at
<email obscured>, or go by Carnegie Public Library located at 500
National Avenue.
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Grand Prize:
Original Watercolor by
Susan West
Valued at over $500!
Susan West moved to Las Vegas almost seventeen years ago after enjoying a
successful art career in Los Angeles. Locally, Susan is known for her
commercial walls in Charlie's Spic & Span Bakery & Cafe, Tome On The Range
Bookstore and other locations about town including SPC Office Products and
Dick's Liquor. Susan's work is highly enjoyable with soft, soothing color
palettes, luxurious blooms, and magical flights of fancy.
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After the grand prize drawing, the successive four winners are eligible to pick
from the following beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces, each valued between $100
and $200:
Nancy Leippe came to Las Vegas in the early 60's and enjoyed an illustrious
academic career at Highland's University and professionally, with local
schools. She has displayed her sculpture and photographs at the local, state,
and national levels. After many years of making steel and bronze sculpture, she
has added clay and digital images in the last 12 years. Nancy's work is
represented locally by Art & Stones on the Las Vegas Plaza.
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After the grand prize drawing, the successive four winners are eligible to pick
from the following beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces, each valued between $100
and $200:
Gene Gurule is a native New Mexican encouraged to further his art talents by
his mother at a very young age. Gene is most noted for his painting,
photography and tinwork. His painting is done on sliced deer/elk antler.
Geneâs tinwork is very unique. Although most tinwork is traditional in
nature, his is very contemporary with a touch of traditional. Geneâs
photography is generally comprised of Northern New Mexico scenes. Gene loves
the colors and textures that are unique to New Mexico and his photography
captures the past and uniqueness of the area.
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After the grand prize drawing, the successive four winners are eligible to pick
from the following beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces, each valued between $100
and $200:
Michele and Dan Capaccio got into the art world by looking. Looking in museums,
looking during travels and then, after looking, the art had to come out. This
lime plaster fresco of Jesus was inspired by a recent trip through Italy.
The views Michele and Dan Capaccio see, can best be summed up by the Japanese
concept of wabi-sabi, appreciating beauty in imperfections. Their plates and
bowls could have been found on a hiking trip, a quiet walk through somewhere,
stumbling upon, a piece of imperfect beauty.
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Recession Stay-Cation Book Club
Community book club with books focused on the open road and travel. Book talks
on each of the selections will be held once a month.
Flaming Iguanas by Erika Lopez
Monday, August 3 @ 5:00 PM
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Recession Stay-Cation Book Club
Community book club with books focused on the open road and travel. Book
talkson each of the selections will be held once a month.
A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway
Tuesday, August 4 @ 3:00 PM
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Story Hour
A story, a craft, and a snack - Oh My!
Story hour occurs every Wednesday at Carnegie Public Library at 10:30 AM and
again at 3:30 PM.
Recession Stay-Cation Book Club
Community book club with books focused on the open road and travel. Book talks
on each of the selections will be held once a month.
The Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum (Young Adult Selection)
Thursday, August 6 @ 3:00 PM
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Story Hour
August 12, 2009
A story, a craft and a snack - Oh My!
Story hour occurs every Wednesday at Carnegie Public Library at 10:30 AM and
again at 3:30 PM.
Story Hour
August 19, 2009
10:30 and 3:30
A story, a craft and a snack - Oh My!
Story hour occurs every Wednesday at Carnegie Public Library at 10:30 AM and
again at 3:30 PM.
The Friends of Carnegie Public Library is halfway through our annual
fundraiser. Only two weeks left to purchase tickets!!
By purchasing a ticket for one of these five, beautiful works-of-art, you are
supporting Carnegie Library as a vital community resource and as an institution
critical to the culture, education, and welfare of our diverse community. Grand
prize is an original watercolor by Susan West, beautifully framed by Art &
Stones and valued at over $500. After the grand prize drawing, the successive
four winners are eligible to pick from the following beautiful pieces by local
artists Michele and Dan Capaccio, Gene Gurule, and Nancy Leippe. Each of these
items is valued at between $100 and $200.
Tickets are only $1.00 and ensure you FIVE chances to win!
For ticket purchases, please contact Joann at 425-1937 or go by Carnegie Public
Library located at 500 National Avenue.
Only one week left to purchase tickets!!
By purchasing a ticket for one five, beautiful works-of-art, you are supporting
Carnegie Library as a vital community resource and as an institution critical
to the culture, education, and welfare of our diverse community. Grand prize is
an original watercolor by Susan West, beautifully framed by Art & Stones and
valued at over $500. After the grand prize drawing, the successive four winners
are eligible to pick from the following beautiful pieces by local artists
Michele and Dan Capaccio, Gene Gurule, and Nancy Leippe. Each of these items is
valued at between $100 and $200.
Tickets are only $1.00 and offer FIVE chances to win!
For ticket purchases, please contact Joann at 425-1937 or go by Carnegie Public
Library located at 500 National Avenue.
People's Faire Used Book Sale
Come to the People's Faire held in the Carnegie Library Park and sort through
an amazing used book selection.
This year's books contain an impressive Science Fiction selection culled from a
10,000 book collection!
See you at the Faire!
The Friends of Carnegie Public Library would like to extend an enormous thank
you to the citizens and business' of the City of Las Vegas for their
overwhelming support of our annual raffle fundraiser. This year, we had five
amazing art pieces, generously donated by local artists, that will each make a
beautiful addition to the homes of our lucky winners.
Tim Dodge will be taking home the grand prize, a gorgeous watercolor by Susan
West, beautifully framed by Art & Stones. The remaining winners, Augustine
Romero, Virginia Apodaca, and Patricia Smith will have their pick from pieces
by Michelle and Dan Capaccio, Nancy Leippe, and Gene Gurule.
The Friends of Carnegie Public Library would not be able to serve the Library
without the support and generosity of the Las Vegas community. Thanks so much!
