Virginia Bynum Have you ever stopped to think about who walked on these hills before they were SaddleBrooke? Whose ranch was located here? And what was their connection to Johnson & Johnson? Did you know you could have waterskied on a lake near the Preserve? Who made the pottery shards that you can find out in…
Tag: FSL
August 2021
More FSL Raffle Winners
Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is excited to announce the latest winners of the Books for Bucks raffle. Victoria Waering won $200 in the June drawing. The other June winners are Tim and Linda Morisani. They won two tickets to the Jan. 19 gala celebrating all the winners. Our July $200 cash winner…
Generals, July 2021
FSL Membership Supports Our Community Libraries
Rollinde Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) was established in 2000 to provide funding for new library materials and equipment for the three SaddleBrooke libraries. Thanks to FSL’s efforts to raise funds through membership fees, community education events, fundraising events, and tax-exempt gifts, we were able to provide $34,000 for the purchase of new…
Generals, May 2021
FSL Raffle Off to a Great Start!
Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is excited to announce the start of online and in-person ticket sales for the Bucks 4 Books raffle. Ticket sales began in March and will continue until Dec. 26. FSL provides the funds to purchase books, DVDs, and audiobooks for our libraries. Fifty percent of the funds raised…
Generals, March 2021
Friends of the Library
Take a Chance and Help Our Libraries Win Big! Nancy McCluskey-Moore Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is kicking off their “Bucks 4 Books” raffle to support the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries. FSL provides the funds to purchase books, DVDs, and audiobooks for our libraries. Fifty-percent of the funds raised through the raffle (after expenses) will be…
Features, March 2021
Reading Vs. Listening to Books
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Ever tried audiobooks? Many of us have, and we can all attest to the fact that they offer an amazing way to hear an author’s written word. In addition, one can listen to a book while doing anything—sort of being a multi-tasking reader! Audiobooks are so versatile—one can listen to a…
General, December 2020
Book Gift Ideas from the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries
Renee Mazin Gift giving is going to be a challenge this year. In the past we wanted to avoid standing in long lines to ship things, now we don’t even want to leave home to buy gifts. Book giving is still a great option. Order online and have them shipped. Find out the name of…
Front Page, November 2020
Browse, Borrow, and Boogie at Your Libraries
Janet Fabio Do you miss in-person browsing the library collections to find your next book to read or select a few movies to watch? Two of the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries have recently reopened for limited access. If you prefer the curbside library pick-up services, be assured those services are continuing and have even been expanded. Both…
Generals, May 2020
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Curbside Library Service Janet Fabio and Virginia Bynum The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries are very excited to be able to offer curbside library pickup. This service is available only at the SaddleBrooke One Library and you can only reserve cataloged items held in that library. If you are a registered library user at either DesertView or…
Generals, April 2020
Streaming Subscription Costs Mounting Up?
Nancy McCluskey-Moore and Claire Mather We all love to watch movies and TV series from the comfort of our couch, but the annual cost of streaming services can quickly add up. For example, consider the cost of these popular services: Acorn TV $5.99/month, $71.88/year Amazon Prime Video $12.99/month, $155.88/year Disney Plus $6.99/month, $83.88/year HBO Now $14.99/month, $179.88/year Netflix $8.99-$15.99/month, $107.88-$191.88/year…