View on Web    |    Issue #9     |    July 2026

JOIN US!  Cute little goats drew visitors to the library on June 18th.

FoCPL hosted a concurrent GOAT HAPPY HOUR in the Community Room offering mocktails and snacks, and a pop-up booksale.

Visitors talked with Friends to learn about FoCPL activities in support of the library. 23 people signed-up to receive the FoCPL e-newsletter.

MINI-ART FESTIVAL - 100 blank mini canvases were quickly claimed in the first few days of May for the inaugural CPCL Mini-Art Festival. Participants had a month to complete and return their finished masterpieces.

Based on the enthusiastic response, Bonny C., Librarian and event organizer, confirms that this will become an annual festival and return next May.

Julie N., FoCPL, served as one of the three judges who were challenged by the  diverse entries to award ribbons and other prizes to the artists in each age group. 

FoCPL Board Action Highlights - Friends Connect, the FoCPL newsletter, will now be made available to anyone interested. A QR Code and a few printed copies will be available in the Bookstore. Visitors to our website homepage can also quickly see news of current activities with a click of a button.

CPCL staff have an ongoing offer from FoCPL to help with the library’s programs and activities. Melissa W., FoCPL Vice-President, will be the contact for this newsletter's 'Calling on Friends’ section, below.

Recent FoCPL Library Support - Mini Art Festival winner gift-cards (to Michaels Crafts); an all-staff lunch to celebrate library staff anniversaries (including a 15th anniversary) and to launch the implementation of new working hours/new FVRLibrary hours; and Summer Reading Program support (felt for Summer Reading Wall display, bookstore coupons for teen and adult participants, and help passing out refreshments at the June 23rd Kick-off).

SUMMER READING PROGRAM - This year's Summer Reading Program is for EVERYONE including a special teen and adult challenge. Whether or not you officially sign up, this year’s program is fun and geared to challenge you to do something that takes you out of your same ol' same ol' library routine:

• Borrow something that's not a book
• Try a new format (audio, graphic, print)
• Read a recommended book
• Choose a book by its cover
• Read something on a library display
• Read a book by a BIPOC author
• Create something based on a book

• Fairy Garden – on-going maintenance needed (currently, light pruning and tidying) – sign up for a one-time session or a routine visit for a season. 
• A & I Event – FoCPL will provide three auction baskets for the October 6th Authors & Illustrators fundraiser.  Meet on July 16th , 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the library to plan contents for Amy Tan, Dogs and Travel theme baskets.

The cash-box reflects that adults participating in the summer reading program are putting their free book coupons to immediate use!

There's something for everyone. Here's a sampling of programs over the next two months. Don't forget and don't miss out - mark your calendars NOW!

Tuesday - July 07 - 2:00pm–3:00pm - Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe 

Wednesday, July 22 - 5:30pm–6:15pm - Takohachi Duo - Japanese Street Theater

Friday, July 24 - 3:00pm–4:00pm - Adults Creative Crafts: Neurographic Art

Tuesday, July 28 - 2:00pm–2:45pm - JuggleMania

Saturday, August 01 - 10:00am–11:30am - Adult Death Cafe

Tuesday, August 11 - 2:00pm–3:00pm - Reptile Man

Wednesday, August 12 - 2:00pm–2:45pm - Gravity Catastrophe: A Science Show

August 14 - Friday - 11:00am–12:00pm - Unicorn Storytime

August 17 - Monday - 10:00am–3:00pm - Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, August 18 - 10:00am–12:00pm - Tax Basics with the Department of Revenue

Saturday, August 29 - 2:00pm–4:00pm - Teen & Adult K-Beauty and K-Drama

Check the CPCL online calendar for a full listing.