COMMUNITY

The Riverside Libraries need you!

Can you serve a few hours per week to help out your local library?

Library volunteering offers a social experience, exercise, and a valuable chance to contribute!

Here are just some of the current volunteer positions:

• Adopt-A-Shelf Volunteer -Maintains order, accessibility, and appearance of assigned sections of shelving.
• Magazine Shelver/Refurbisher – Maintains the magazine collection in good condition and in good order.
• Circulation Support Volunteer – Responds to the needs of the Circulation section by providing support for back room projects and activities.
• Page Volunteer – Responsible for accurately shelving library materials and maintaining appearance of assigned sections of shelving.
• Gift Books Assistant – Assists in adding selected donations to the collection.
• Handouts Volunteer – Responsible for the appearance and timeliness of the branch handout area and bulletin board displays.
• Technology Volunteer – Helps customers use electronic equipment throughout the library.
• Children’s Department Assistant – Assist Children’s Librarian with story time and crafts.
• Craft Assistant for First Sundays – Between 1-5:00 p.m. help is needed at the craft tables.
• Homework Assistant/Peer Tutor – Helps students understand and organize their homework assignment. Assist students in learning how to use the library for homework.
• Reference Assistant – Assists the library by helping maintain reference materials and assist customers.
• Library Collection Support Assistant – Assists the Library with maintaining a current and useful collection.
• Technology Assistant – Assists patrons in the branch and computer lab with basic computer questions.
• Audio Visual Assistant – Supports audiovisual section of library.
• Home Delivery for Shut-ins – Each volunteer will be assigned to an individual who is unable to visit the library, who has registered for home-delivery service. The volunteer, in consultation with the patron, will select materials (books, audiobooks, music recordings) and arrange a delivery and pick-up schedule.
• Mender – Mends all materials; magazines, book spines, torn book covers, so that they can be used by the public.

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Sue Struthers at (951) 826-5208 or sstruthers@riversideca.gov.

Clean Up Riverside Event

On September 6th the City of Riverside invites you to drop off your household hazardous waste for FREE!

From the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. you can bring items like:

• Oil
• Antifreeze
• Batteries
• Paints
• Household chemicals
• Flourescent Light bulbs
• etc.

The drop-off point is located at The City Corporation Yard, 8095 Lincoln Avenue in Riverside.

Also for Riverside residents they are accepting:

• Furniture
• E-Waste (computers, TVs, etc.)
• Large household items
• Refrigerators

For more information call: (951) 826-5311 or visit http://www.riversideca.gov/CURE/

Come See “Macbeth” in the Park

The Inland Empire Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Macbeth” will focus on the motivation of the witches and how their actions not only bring an entire country to its knees, but also undo a good man who could have been a great king.

Two FREE performances are being held at:

Sycamore Highlands Park in Riverside
Sunday, August 17th — curtain is at 5:30 p.m.

Fairmount Park in Riverside
Sunday, August 24th — curtain is at 6:30 p.m.

“Macbeth” runs 2 hours 15 minutes

For more information visit the Web site www.inlandempireshakespearefestival.com.

Put it on your calendar to enjoy a story created by one of the finest writers: William Shakespeare.

Riverside’s FREE Swim

Looking for away to stay cool? Riverside residents can swim free at the city’s seven pools starting August 11th through the 22nd.

The seven pools are located at:

• Pools at Arlington Park (3660 Van Buren Blvd.)
• Hunt Park, (4015 Jackson St.)
• Islander Park (3794 Mt. Vernon St.)
• Reid Park (701 Orange St.)
• Shamel Park (3650 Arlington Ave.)
• Sippy Woodhead (2060 University Ave.)
• Villegas Park (7240 Marguerita St.)

The program provides a way to save energy by allowing residents to cool down without using expensive air conditioning. It’s co-sponsored by Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Public Utilities Department.

For more information call: (951) 826-2000

Mission Inn: Seeing the World in a Day

At the Mission Inn Museum they seek to tell the history of Frank Miller and the Mission Inn, in addition to connecting you with the larger histories of Riverside, Southern California, art and architectural styles, and the missions. Unfortunately, with over 10,000 items in the collection, many of the Inn’s unique treasures remain hidden in storage because there simply is not enough space to display everything. The Mission Inn Museum’s new exhibit, Seeing the World in a Day: International Treasures of the Mission Inn, opening July 10, 2008 and on exhibit through September 30, seeks to remedy this by featuring an array of artifacts from around the world that have been, until now, out of public view. In this exhibit you will see treasures from the Inn’s lobby, Kiva, St. Francis Chapel, Spanish Art Gallery, Fuji-Kan room, and Cloister Art Shop.

Come take a step back in time and visit the Mission Inn Museum

The museum is located at 3696 Main Street Riverside, CA 92501

They also offer a 75-minute walking tour. The cost is $12 for adults, children under twelve are free with an adult.  Call the museum at (951) 788-9556 during regular business hours for available tour times and reservations.