Tree Dedicated in the Memory of Librarian Michelle Facto

Michelle Facto was an amazing and innovative member of the Maitland Public Library staff. She served as the library’s first Assistant Public Services Librarian starting in September 2007, and soon after she was promoted to the Public Services Librarian. Michelle shared many inventive ideas with staff and patrons, and her optimistic attitude was contagious. She was wonderful addition to the library team and dedicated the library profession; most of all, she was a vibrant and fun-loving person. We unfortunately lost her all too soon on June 30, 2008. Michelle will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

A Dahoon Holly tree was planted in Lake Lily Park in Michelle’s memory on Sunday, May 3rd as part of the City of Maitland’s Arbor Day Celebration. The tree is located to the left of the overlook located in front of the Maitland Civic Center. A memorial plaque will be placed by the tree this summer.

Honey for your Health

On Wednesday, May 20, Winter Park Honey's Beekeeper Jean presented a wonderfully informative presentation on beekeeping and how honey is beneficial to your health.

For more information on beekeeping and honey, check out Winter Park Honey web site, http://www.winterparkhoney.com/

Creating a Special Card for Mom

On Sunday the week before Mother's Day, a numbers of patrons spent part of the afternoon making special mother's day cards for their mom, aunts, and grandmas. The cards were original designs provided by the staff or some patrons created their own inspirations.

Happy Mother's Day!

Maitland Public Library Association @ Maitland Relay for Life

May started with an all-night fund-raiser to remember, honor and help those with cancer.

Maitland Library Association fielded one of the 19 teams at the Maitland Relay for Life May 1st and 2nd, held behind 555 Winderley Place, near Lake Destiny, and sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Janet Andrews, Karen Potter, Karen Gallagher, Bennie Rivera, Melissa Phillips and her son Ryan, Pat Russell and her friend Steve, Michelle Swiat, Joan Dye and her grandson Kyle, and Michael Cira had fun and supported the event at some point.

Both private businesses and public service organizations raised money throughout the night at their booths and through their paricipation in contests, and all had members on the "track," lit by luminaria and bopping to the music of the DJ.

Thanks to Bennie Rivera for representing the library on the track for 7 hours and to Pat Russell for doing an outstanding job organizing the team!

At the Library booth roasted corn, cookies and brownies complimented the offerings of coffee and comraderie at the VITAS booth and the pulled pork at the booth "next door."

Thanks to the generosity and RV of Janet Andrews, library staffers were able to catch a few "Z"s and attend the Closing Ceremonies in the morning. Thank you to all library staff, patron, friend and family supporters! We raised $730.oo, and had a blast as well!