FR IEN DS OF T HE P UB L I C LIBRA RY
Library Friends’ Shop Now
Sells Handmade Items
from Nicaragua
Cincinnati residents Nancy and Chuck Caine began their own
microbusiness after a trip to Somoto, Nicaragua, where they met
the “Kids of Cascabel.” These orphaned and abandoned children,
who once lived in a garbage dump, now have a two-story home, a
safe family environment, and a chance to attend school thanks to the
efforts of a children’s ministry in Nicaragua and American partners
such as the Caines.
At Cascabel Creations, items such as fabric bags and handcarved bird
ocarinas (flutes) are made to be sold through microbusinesses in the
United States. The products available at the Library Friends’ Shop
help support the “Kids of
Cascabel” and hundreds of
children’s feeding centers
throughout Nicaragua.
Items available in the
Friends’ Shop:
•Beautiful array of
handmade bird ocarinas
$9.99
•“Children of the World” small purse $9.99
•Hobo purse with adjustable strap in bright Guatemalan fabrics $19.99
•Tote bag made of recycled coffee bags and bright Guatemalan fabrics
$19.99
One of the “Kids of Cascabel” shows off a handmade ocarina. Behind her are
bricks purchased from funds raised by the sale of items like the ocarina. The
bricks were used to build a home for the abandoned Cascabel children, who
once lived in a garbage dump in Nicaragua.
LIBRARY FRIENDS APPRECIATION SALE
Friends members enjoy a 25% discount in the Shop from
April 1-15 during the Annual Friends Appreciation Sale!
Shop Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
513-369-6920, [email protected]
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Last year, thousands of volunteer hours helped the Friends maintain
the gift shop, and ready books for the numerous book sales held
at the warehouse, Main Library, and
selected branches. The book sales have
been going on for 40 years, and the shop
is ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary
this fall.
Volunteers at the annual June Used Book Sale at the Main Library.
Friends Volunteers Enjoy
Rewarding Experience
Former librarian Doris Hoskins has been a volunteer in the Library
Friends’ Shop at the Main Library for a year. She feels it’s a great way
to support the Library. “I get to spend time in a fun environment, work
with wonderful people, and serve customers who also love reading
and the Library,” she said. “Although I am still employed full time,
being of service in a relaxing environment is a great way to spend part
of my day off.”
Volunteer efforts help the Friends raise
funds to benefit the Library, providing
thousands of free programs for adults
and children, sponsoring special events
and author talks, and adding to the
Library’s collection. If you are interested
in becoming a Friends volunteer
at these sales or future ones, email
[email protected] or call
(513) 369-6035.
Doris Hoskins
FRIENDS annual meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Public Library
will be held on Friday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Friends
Warehouse, 8456 Vine St. in Hartwell. Please RSVP at (513)
369-6035 or [email protected].
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