Get Involved in Your Library - FOL
Book Talk events at www.rrtxfol.org/events.
FOL Leadership Positions
If you’re not familiar with the Friends of the Library, the club’s purpose is to advocate for the library and support library leadership. This involves activities such as increasing awareness of the library, fundraising, volunteer activities, and enhancement of library usage and user experience. FOL membership is open to all property owners and residents of Robson Ranch.
The FOL Officer Nominating Committee is actively soliciting nominations for the following positions. FOL members may self-nominate or submit others’ names for consideration.
The Vice Chair:
• Assume the duties of the Chair when the Chair is absent and fulfills the unexpired term of that office if it becomes vacant
• Is the primary point of contact for communication with the Robson Ranch community
• Serves on at least one subcommittee annually
After serving for one year, the Vice Chair assumes the office of Chair, and the Chair assumes the office of Immediate Past Chair. A Vice Chair is elected annually.
The Secretary:
• Keeps necessary records and minutes of all leadership meetings, the annual membership meetings, and other activities
• Maintains the FOL-RR membership list
The Secretary serves a term of two years.
Nominations can be directed to FOL Leadership. You’ll find a list of officers and a contact form at www.rrtxfol.org/contacts.
FOL membership is not required to check out library materials or serve as a library volunteer. Find more information at www.robsonlibrary.org.
Book Talk events at www.rrtxfol.org/events.
FOL Leadership Positions
If you’re not familiar with the Friends of the Library, the club’s purpose is to advocate for the library and support library leadership. This involves activities such as increasing awareness of the library, fundraising, volunteer activities, and enhancement of library usage and user experience. FOL membership is open to all property owners and residents of Robson Ranch.
The FOL Officer Nominating Committee is actively soliciting nominations for the following positions. FOL members may self-nominate or submit others’ names for consideration.
The Vice Chair:
• Assume the duties of the Chair when the Chair is absent and fulfills the unexpired term of that office if it becomes vacant
• Is the primary point of contact for communication with the Robson Ranch community
• Serves on at least one subcommittee annually
After serving for one year, the Vice Chair assumes the office of Chair, and the Chair assumes the office of Immediate Past Chair. A Vice Chair is elected annually.
The Secretary:
• Keeps necessary records and minutes of all leadership meetings, the annual membership meetings, and other activities
• Maintains the FOL-RR membership list
The Secretary serves a term of two years.
Nominations can be directed to FOL Leadership. You’ll find a list of officers and a contact form at www.rrtxfol.org/contacts.
FOL membership is not required to check out library materials or serve as a library volunteer. Find more information at www.robsonlibrary.org.
BOOK SELECTION COMMITTEE
Committee members
Dianna Lucas, Scott Baker, Megg Galloway, Elaine Kushmaul, Lorraine Wilson, Fred VanNaerssen
Books for Book Talks
Four Nonfiction books to be discussed in one Talk (20 minutes per book)
Tuesday, March 10, 2:30 pm
1.The Zhivago Affair by Peter Finn & Petra Couvee
Presented by Elaine Kushmaul
2.The Wager by David Grann
Presented by Scott Baker
3.Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick
Presented by Deborah Diehl
4.Guardians of the Trees by Dr. Kinari Webb
Presented by Lorraine Wilson
Historical Fiction
Thursday, April 9, 2:30 pm
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Presented by Jane Scholz
Classic
Wednesday, September 16, 2:30 pm
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Presented by Lorraine Wilson
Fiction
Thursday, October 15, 2:30 pm
Compare James by Percival Everett
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Presented by La Donna Womochel and Cindy Voliva
Committee members
Dianna Lucas, Scott Baker, Megg Galloway, Elaine Kushmaul, Lorraine Wilson, Fred VanNaerssen
Books for Book Talks
Four Nonfiction books to be discussed in one Talk (20 minutes per book)
Tuesday, March 10, 2:30 pm
1.The Zhivago Affair by Peter Finn & Petra Couvee
Presented by Elaine Kushmaul
2.The Wager by David Grann
Presented by Scott Baker
3.Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick
Presented by Deborah Diehl
4.Guardians of the Trees by Dr. Kinari Webb
Presented by Lorraine Wilson
Historical Fiction
Thursday, April 9, 2:30 pm
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Presented by Jane Scholz
Classic
Wednesday, September 16, 2:30 pm
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Presented by Lorraine Wilson
Fiction
Thursday, October 15, 2:30 pm
Compare James by Percival Everett
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Presented by La Donna Womochel and Cindy Voliva
DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS SCHEDULED TWO SPRING VISITS
TO THE ROBSON RANCH LIBRARY
The Denton Public Library (DPL) will host two spring events at the Robson Ranch Library, both from 10:00 a.m. to noon:
Friday, March 27
DPL staff will help residents sign up for or renew library cards and provide hands-on assistance with digital resources, including e-books and audiobooks via CloudLibrary. Bring a photo ID and proof of Denton residency (if your ID doesn’t list your current address). For digital help, bring your device. Attendees will also have a chance to meet Robbie Sittel, DPL South Branch Manager.
Friday, April 17
DPL librarians will present PressReader, an online resource offering free digital access to 7,000+ newspapers and magazines worldwide, including The New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, Smithsonian, and more. Please bring your DPL card and a phone, tablet, or laptop with PressReader downloaded to follow along.
For questions, contact the Robson Ranch Library.
TO THE ROBSON RANCH LIBRARY
The Denton Public Library (DPL) will host two spring events at the Robson Ranch Library, both from 10:00 a.m. to noon:
Friday, March 27
DPL staff will help residents sign up for or renew library cards and provide hands-on assistance with digital resources, including e-books and audiobooks via CloudLibrary. Bring a photo ID and proof of Denton residency (if your ID doesn’t list your current address). For digital help, bring your device. Attendees will also have a chance to meet Robbie Sittel, DPL South Branch Manager.
Friday, April 17
DPL librarians will present PressReader, an online resource offering free digital access to 7,000+ newspapers and magazines worldwide, including The New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, Smithsonian, and more. Please bring your DPL card and a phone, tablet, or laptop with PressReader downloaded to follow along.
For questions, contact the Robson Ranch Library.
