1964

Charlotte Malone and Libations for the Library

Members elected Charlotte Malone president on January 24, 1964, with Ruth Treadgold, Barbara Dennis and Lorraine Hales as fellow officers. The Friends counted 190 adult and 82 junior members, for a total of 272. The same day, County Librarian William Geller told City Manager Walter Harris the County's option to purchase the library building was effective. The Friends announced an April 23 author program with Maria Metlova Black. In June, the board voted to join Friends of California Libraries and buy a new World Book set. It also scheduled a July 18 benefit, Libations for the Library, at Pat Gazin's home. The board scheduled Thursday story hours from late June to early September. In November, the board authorized up to $75 for an adding machine. Charlotte Malone reported the Libations proceeds, new reference purchases and the retirement of Dorothy Olney.

Drawn from: Annual meeting — Charlotte Malone elected president; County Librarian Geller letter — option to purchase library building; Maria Metlova Black author meeting invitation; Board meeting — story hours, World Book and Libations for the Library; Summer story-time reader schedule, 1964; Board meeting — benefit receipts, adding machine and Christmas plans; Library gifts and Dorothy Olney retirement.

Summary written by Claude from this year's records, for review by the board. Read every year.