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Friends of the Frankford Library to Meet February 11th

From: Gaspar Santos
Community Initiative Specialist
Northeast Neighborhood Libraries

At the Friends of the Frankford Library held on January 14th:

8 people were in attendance.

Preparation to apply for the Philadelphia Activity Fund (PAF) grant.  The PAF application is usually due in early May.  A template was given out to attendees to which help them formulate any suggestions.

The Branch Manager will give us guidance on the type of programs that she would like support with.

Some members expressed the need for training on grant writing. The Community Initiative Specialist advised there are grant writing courses offered by the Regional Foundation and CIS can share materials and lessons learned from attending these courses.  If the grant is of a large amount then it may be worth going to the Regional Foundation or to the CDC for advice and support.

Major repairs to Frankford Branch 

The group was informed of the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the State with a matching grant from the Knights foundation.

  • The grant will cover repairs to the roof and other infrastructure.
  • We do not know the extent of this refurbishment yet, but more information will be coming forth soon.
  • Frankford Friends and Community members will be given more clarity and engaged to for their input on this project

One concern that was bought up was that students using computers should have extra time to do online activities assigned by their teachers.

Coming up at the meeting on February 11th:

I would like to remind you to come out to our Friends Meeting this upcoming Monday.  I have a the following items I on the agenda.

  • Read By 4th Mayors Summit
  • Community Engagement for Frankford Library Repairs
  • 7th District Joint Friends activity with
  • Any other business
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Friends of the Frankford Library Open house

Date:            January 14, 2019

Time:            5:30

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Have more input in your neighborhood Library programming
  • Address Key issues at your Library Branch and Community
  • Get access for opportunities that enhance your network and Community Building skills

Location:     Frankford Library

4634 Frankford Avenue

Philadelphia, 19124

For planning and logistic purposes please RSVP at SantosG@freelibrary.org / 215 685 1473.

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Frankford Library Winter Program

School Age
Frankford’s Movie Night
Every 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Jan 2, Feb 6, Mar 6

Block Building and Lego Playtime
Wooden Block Party and Lego free play time at the library.
Every 2nd Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11

Wii Wednesdays with Mr. Vince
Play Wii and other games at the library.
Every 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27

Teens and Adults
Frankford Fitness
Exercise with Frankford Staff
1st Monday of the month at 5:30pm
Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4

Teen Third Thursdays
Come have fun doing various activities and games. Snacks provided. Teens Only
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30pm.
Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21

Email Basics
Create an email, upload attachments and learn how to navigate your email with our Digital Resource Specialist.
Every Tuesday at 12pm
Jan 8,15,22,29; Feb 5,12,19,26; Mar 5,12,19,26

Resume Help
Create and edit your resume with our Digital Resource Specialist.
Every Thursday at 12pm
Jan3,10,17,24,31; Feb 7,14,21,28; Mar 7,14,21,28

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Friends of the Frankford Library

The Friends of the Frankford Library had an open house for new members on November 28 with a good number of folks who came out to find out about the group.

The meeting was hosted by Gaspar Santos, Community Initiative Specialist and Labae Daniels, Frankford Library Supervisor.

The Friends of the Free Library groups are organized at each branch and are focussed on supporting the Library in whatever way is needed: Fundraising for the branch, Community Awareness efforts, Promotion of library programs and events and Advocating for the branch with City officials.

  1. There has been no increase in funding the libraries in Philadelphia since 2008.  Yes, things have been repaired and maintained but costs increase and if the budget does not keep up, services get cut.
  2. The Frankford library has not been open on Saturdays. It normally has Saturday hours during the school year for the students but that has been delayed until the end of this year.
  3. There is not a Children’s Librarian at the Frankford branch.  The previous Librarian left due to a promotion and the position is still not filled.

There are many issues that need to be addressed and the Friends of the Frankford Library is the way to get this done.  Pat Hoberg and Mary Ellen Post, the active members of the group are looking for your participation.  The group plans to meet monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month in the future.  The next meeting will be on December 10th at 5:30 PM at the Library.

If you are not able to participate, at the very least, sign the Petition To Fund Our Libraries at this link.

 

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Simpson Recreation Center News

Welcome to the fall.  Some may have not heard but renovations to the playground area are tentatively scheduled for Spring 2019.

Simpson is having the following activities:

  • Please note that Simpson Recreation Center’s Hours of operations is Monday-Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Puzzle Club Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. must register
  • Arts & Crafts Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. must register.
  • Zumba Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. cost $5.00 per class
  • Family Bingo Wednesday, October 3rd 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $0.25 per card
  • Simpson RCAC Wednesday, October 3rd, 7:15 p.m.
  • No After School Program on Monday, October 8, 2018.
  • Board Games Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Martial Arts Classes Fridays starting at 6:00 p.m.
  • Currently, the After School Program is full and no longer accepting applications.  Registration for the 2019-20 season will begin May 1, 2019.

For information on any of the programs offered at Simpson contact us via email: simpsonrecctr@hotmail.com or 215-685-1223.

Cynthia YoungFacility Supervisor
Simpson Recreation Center
1010 Arrott Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19124
215-685-1223 Office
215-537-3494 Fax