March
April
2009

WELCOME TO OUR E-NEWSLETTER
We have included a schedule of special programs planned from March 15 through May 15. Details about the programs can be found on our Web site.

3 CANDIDATES VIE FOR 2 LIBRARY BOARD OPENINGS
Each of the three candidates was invited to submit information about herself and her reasons for seeking a position on the Board. In the candidate's own words:

Marianne Fotopoulos
My name is Marianne Fotopoulos,  I have lived in Addison for 31 years with my husband, Mike, and we have been blessed with two sons, Michael and David. With the help of my family I have served the community for 10 years as a member of the Plan Commission, as well as being a Charter member of the Women's Club of Addison and Village of Addison Sister Cities. I was recognized by AAUW with The Woman of Distinction Award in 2005 and by IASA in 2002 for my contributions to the children of DuPage County.  While the boys were at Stone School and Indian Trail, I was very active in fundraising for the PTA. As they moved on to Addison Trail, my time and talents went to raising funds for the Music and Theatre Boosters. Over the years while raising a family, I owned a basket business called Holiday Saks  Inc. where many gave me the nickname  of "The Basket Lady." I helped such groups as the St Philip's Fashion Show, Mayor Community Charity Ball and any organization that asked as well as The Library Gala in Sept.'08.

I am running for Library Trustee, because I feel my talents of running a business and my involvement in the Community will help Keep this Beautiful New Library at its best for many years to come. I am grateful for the time our young sons spent at the Library and all the wonderful programs that taught them the joy of reading. They both had  the benefit of graduating from The University of Notre Dame and still read all the time. I am proud of that, and I thank the many who helped them while they were growing  up here in Addison, and I would like to be a part of that for our Children in the Community, and I hope that I can  get involved in the Adult programs as well.

I have always made a strong commitment to any group I have volunteered for and have put my heart into working hard for that group. I hope I can do the same for the Library. 

Alesha Henley
I would like to be a member of the Addison Public Library Board of Trustees because I have a genuine interest in the success of the library.  I am an avid user of library services and I am dedicated to helping provide needed programs to the village of Addison.

I first expressed an interest in having an active role in the library in 2004, when I applied to be appointed to a vacant position on the Board of Trustees.  I was not selected to be a part of the board at that time.  I did take the opportunity to become a part of the Library Advisory Council (LAC) in 2006.  As a part of the LAC, I helped coordinate the ground breaking ceremony, the grand opening ceremony and became the chairperson for the corporate fundraising committee.  Through the committee’s efforts $3,500 was raised for the new library.  I am also an inaugural member of the Friends of the Addison Public Library. 

In an effort to build on my volunteer efforts with the library, I thought I could contribute even more as a member of the Board.  My 15 year background in business and MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of business would be valuable to the library’s operations, strategic direction and marketing efforts.

Lisa Knauf
My name is Lisa Knauf, and I am a candidate seeking reelection to the position I currently hold as Library Trustee on the Board of the Addison Public Library. I have am a lifelong Addison resident, attended St Philip the Apostle School and Driscoll Catholic High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Marquette University. I have two children, and we are avid readers and frequent patrons of the Addison Public Library. As a current Board member, I was actively involved in the project to plan and build the beautiful new library building, which opened in July 2008. The new Library is more than twice the size of the old building, was built without an increase in taxes, and completed on time and under budget. It is a great asset to the community, and the ever-increasing number of people using it is evidence that Addison residents are enjoying its many amenities.

I believe that a democratic society is based in part on the ability of its citizens to freely access information of all kinds. Public libraries serve a vital role in providing that access to all citizens, regardless of their color, gender, religion or economic status. Libraries are no longer just quiet places full of books. They are vibrant community gathering and meeting places, sometimes noisy places with computers, games, movies, songs and, yes, books of many types and in a variety of languages. I am proud of the service I have provided to the Addison community and hope to have the opportunity to serve another term as Library Trustee for the Addison Public Library.

Tuesday, April 7, is Election Day. Please vote.

 

ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
Take a moment or two the next time you are in the library to enjoy the works of local artist Bruce Peterson, a member of the Addison Art Guild. The wall across from the elevator on the second floor was designed to display art work. Each month a different artist will be featured.

Bruce Peterson is interested in both traditional painting and abstract expressionism.  His display of 11 watercolors celebrates his love of Mexico, which he first visited in 1958. He has been to Taxco, Oaxaca, San Migel de Allende, Acapulco, Guadalajara, and other cities. Bruce calls Mexico the Land of Enchantment. According to Bruce, "Enjoyment of a painting is of paramount importance. I hope you enjoy my visual experience."
 

If you are interested in displaying your artwork at the Addison Public Library, please contact Sally Schuster, 630-458-3303. She will explain the library's policy for displaying artwork and arrange a date for you.

FRIENDS OF THE ADDISON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Saturday, April 18, 11 am-3 pm
Sunday, April 19, 1-4 pm
The Friends of the Library will sponsor a two-day sale of books, movies, and music in the Meeting Room of the Library. Prices for the sale are

• $1 for hardcover books, trade paperbacks, VHS movies, and CDs
• $2 for DVD movies
• 50¢ for mass market paperbacks
• other special items priced individually.

Bring donations for this sale, which benefits the Library, to the Circulation Desk or the Children’s Library.

Textbooks, computer books published before 2004, Reader’s Digest condensed books, encyclopedias, magazines, or materials in poor condition will not be accepted.

Special Preview for Members of the Friends
Saturday, April 18, 10-11 am
If you would like to attend the preview, join the Friends of the Library. Membership forms are available at the Library and on the Library’s Web site. You can also join the morning of the sale.
 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR MARCH 15 – MAY 15