The following is the address made by FOSTPL President Judy King-Edmeade at the annual meeting held on Saturday, January 30, 2010:

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The purpose of the FOSTPL is to support and promote library programs and services;  to focus public attention on the public libraries on St. Thomas and their services;  to receive and encourage gifts, grants, bequests and other appropriations to the libraries;  to establish and maintain liaisons between the Library and the community;  and generally, to act in the interest of the welfare and growth of the St. Thomas Public Libraries.  Through the commitment and work of the Board of Directors, a host of members and friend volunteers, we have succeeded on many fronts this past year in accomplishing our stated purpose.  Thank you each and every one for your determination and labor to ensure that our community understands the importance of libraries and books and is aware of the joy that reading a good book brings. More…

Title: Friends of Sprauve Library Speaker Series
Location: Elaine Ione Sprauve Library, St. John
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Description: Friends of the Elaine I. Sprauve Library St. John US Virgin Islands present first
2010 Speaker Series Presentation Promoting the awareness and insight of authors and their books related to our culture, community and educational assets

Featuring Cristina Kessler – at the newly renovated and air conditioned library. Cristina Kessler is an award-winning children’s author, presenting “Behind the Books,” a virtual presentation taking you to six of the African countries where her books are set.  

Q & A and light refreshments follow. Signed books will be available, with a portion of the proceeds going to the library. Contact: stjohnlibraryfriends@gmail.com
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-02-12
End Time: 20:00

Title: Preservation Management Workshop
Location: Florence Williams Public Library St. Croix
Description: Preservation Management Workshop for Virgin Islands Cultural and Historical Collections featuring THOMAS CLARESON Preservation Heritage Consultant, LYRASIS Consulting Services

Funded by a 2009 IMLS Connecting to Collections Grant

No Fee – Limited Capacity – Advance Registration Recommended
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Collections Custodians – Collections Caregivers – Collections Managers

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
IMLS SPG PROJECT MANAGER
Susan Laura Lugo, CA
Territorial Coordinator for Archives
DPNR/Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums
SusanLauraLugo@gmail.com
W 340-774-2362 – C 340-690-0531
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2010-02-25
End Time: 16:00

Title: Preservation Management Workshop
Location: UVI Conference Center St. Thomas
Description: Preservation Management Workshop for Virgin Islands Cultural and Historical Collections featuring THOMAS CLARESON Preservation Heritage Consultant, LYRASIS Consulting Services

Funded by a 2009 IMLS Connecting to Collections Grant

No Fee – Limited Capacity – Advance Registration Recommended
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Collections Custodians – Collections Caregivers – Collections Managers

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
IMLS SPG PROJECT MANAGER
Susan Laura Lugo, CA
Territorial Coordinator for Archives
DPNR/Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums
SusanLauraLugo@gmail.com
W 340-774-2362 – C 340-690-0531
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2010-02-23
End Time: 16:00