BGC News Summer 2015 | Page 4

Library Update Book Magic Abounds Last summer we told you about our wonderful volunteer Librarian Aileen Kirkham, who also serves as a tutor. Now, we want to give you an update on our library, a resource that is essential to our kids’ education. Sweet sounds resound from the refrains of the kids who have come to rely on the Education Lab’s library: “Did you get the book I wanted? Did you order the next book in the series? Do you have the book I need for my Pre-AP classes in history and English? This library is better than the one at school! I love this book! Do you have any more books like this?” All of this is possible thanks to generous donors like you. The new fiscal library year starts now. Funds received from the American Contract Bridge League and the Read On Ministry have been spent to fulfill 2014 and early 2015 requests and to purchase card catalog supplies. We are asking you to please donate books, cash, or gift cards/certificates to fulfill the following needs: BOOKS Current 2015 –Recreational Wish Lists (Reading Practice) $1,500* Summer 2015 Required Reading for Waller ISD Schools • Middle Grade’s Name That Book Contest Titles $350* • Pre-AP History and English Titles $100* This October at the 2015 Heritage Award Dinner, Jeff Foxworthy will entertain our guests and take a moment to visit with our kids before his performance. It would be awesome if each child had one of Mr. Foxworthy’s books for him to sign during his visit. You can donate dollars or books. The book list below has been compiled by Ms. Aileen as appropriate for kids to own and have signed by Mr. Foxworthy. • The American Bible Challenge by Troy Schmidt (Jeff Foxworthy did the foreword) • Dirt on My Shirt (need only 2 or 3 of these) • Hide!!! (need only 2 or 3 of these) • Jeff Foxworthy’s Redneck Dictionary: Words You Thought You Knew the Meaning Of • Jeff Foxworthy’s Redneck Dictionary II: More Words You Thought You Knew the Meaning Of • Jeff Foxworthy’s Redneck Dictionary III: Learning to Talk More Gooder Fastly • No Redneck Left Behind: Facing the Real World After Getting Your Diploma • The Redneck Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree • The Redneck Grill: The Most Fun You Can Have with Fire, Charcoal, and a Dead Animal • Silly Street (need only 2 or 3 of these) • You Might Be a Redneck If…This Is the Biggest Book You’ve Ever Read *Gift Cards and Certificates: Please note on the donation they are for the Education Lab’s library. Barnes & Noble, Book Attic (privately owned bookstore in Tomball) and Half Price Books help Boys and Girls Country stretch dollars since these stores have our tax exempt certificate on file. Note: Library Card Catalog Supplies, www.demco.com, keyword search by item number, WS12500240, Pocket and Card Sets, $87.34, plus shipping and handling. No tax if you donate dollars and note as library supply donation. 4 Boys and Girls Country News | Summer 2015