*  From 2001 to 2009 

we have already pur-

chased P10,172,000.00 

worth of books 

*  For the year 2010 we 

have an approved budget 

for books amounting 

P9.072million. (The 

highest budget for books 

ever)  

BOOK ALLOCA-

TION 2001-2010 

P18,172,000.00 bro-

ken down as follows: 

 

The City Librarian, Mrs. 

Emelita Villaueva re-

ported to the City Mayor 

during the executive 

meeting held last March 

2010, the accomplish-

ments of the City Li-

brary covering  the term 

of  Mayor Feliciano Bel-

monte. She cited major 

accomplishments on in-

frastructure, personnel, 

budget, book collec-

tions, and others.  The 

report covers the period 

from 2001-2009 includ-

ing projects for 2010. 

I.  Infrastructure De-

velopment:   

Construction of the two 

Storey Novaliches Li-

brary & SB Information 

Technology Center. 

*  Horizontal expansion 

of the library building 

which housed the Multi 

Media & internet Ser-

vices and Technical Ser-

vices. 

*  Approval of the City 

Mayor to use  the 2nd 

floor of the Proj. 4 SB 

Multi Purpose building 

to be used as a public 

library thru a MOA 

signed last 2008. 

II.  Personnel Develop-

ment. 

Approval of training 

funds from P100,000 in 

past years to 

P330,000.00 in the cur-

rent year which was 

used for: 

*  In-house and out of 

town Seminars of librar-

ians and staff  by differ-

ent Library Associa-

tions. 

*  Annual library tour to 

different libraries in the 

provinces. 

*  Annual teambuilding. 

III.  Personnel Aug-

mentation Approved 

the increase of contrac-

tual personnel for the 

Novaliches Branch. 

*  Approved the filling 

up and deliberation of   

vacant librarian posi-

tions. 

*  Increase of salaries of 

selected performing con-

tractual Employees of 

QCPL. 

IV.  Book Collections 

Development 

The City Librarian Reports to the City Mayor: Status 

of  QCPL 2001 - 2009 

I NS I DE  TH I S  

I S S UE :  

The City Librarian meets 

w/ officials 

2 

Books & Blocks Pre 

School Toured at QCPL 

3 

The QCPL Puppeteers 

Re-launched 

4 

The QCPL Puppeteers 5 

QCPL Puppeteers at the 

National Lib. Auditorium 

6 

QCPL Continuous to Give 

Staff Trainings and Free 

Tutorials to Library Users 

6 

Branch Libraries conduct-

ed Storytelling 

7 

QCPL Attended Relay for 
Life 2010 

8 

QCPL Staff Goes to An-
geles City 

9 

Library Organization at 
Pagsanjan Laguna 

10 

QCPL: Spiritual Retreat 
at Tagaytay 

11 

36 Christian Ways to 
Reduce Stress 

13 

Q U E Z O N  C I T Y  P U B L I C  

L I B R A R Y  QUEZONIAN NEWSLETTER 

J A N U A R Y - M A R C H  2 0 1 0   V O L U M E  4 ,  I S S U E  1  
S P E C I A L  P O I N T S  O F  

I N T E R E S T :  

-In 2010 Mayor Belmonte 

approved the highest 

budget for books amount-

ing to Php9.072 M  

-Escopa II Branch library 

conducted storytelling to 

the first ever visually im-

paired audience. 

2001  100,000.00  

2002  1,000,000.00  

2003  1,500,000.00  

2004  1,200,000.00  

2005     700,000.00  

2006     500,000.00  

2007     100,000.00  

2008  3,000,000.00  

2009  1,000,000.00  

2010  9,072,000.00  



P A G E  2  The City Librarian meets with the Barangay Officials 

Con’t from Page 1 

Approved the first Pre-

paid Payment for sub-

scription to Foreign 

Journals. 

V.  E– Library Pro-

gram 

*  Launching of Multi 

media & Internet Ser-

vices  at the Main library 

and at the Novaliches 

Branch. 

*  Approval of 38 flat 

screened computer for 

branch libraries 

*  Approval of cash ad-

vances for the Bayantel 

Telephone lines for the 

branch libraries. 

VI.  Purchase of Vehi-

cles 

A  Yellow Multi cab and 

a KIA Van 

VII.  Purchase of vari-

ous library equipment, 

laptop, Xerox ma-

chines, printers, scan-

ners, digital camera, 

aircon, LCD projector, 

etc. 

She also reported the 

various activities under-

taken such as storytell-

ing, puppet shows, li-

brary orientations, com-

puter basic training for 

staff & library users, and 

the QCPL as a venue for 

library tours to various 

schools and libraries. 

The City Librarian 

had a meeting with 

the barangay offi-

cials who have public 

libraries in their ju-

risdiction. It was  

held at the Multi me-

dia Section last Jan-

uary 29, 2010.  

There was a Power-

Point presentation of 

the Annual accom-

plishment for the 

year 2009 of various 

librarian in charge 

from District 1—IV. 

The reports covered 

the following: 1) us-

ers statistics; 2) 

trainings attended 

by the library staff; 

3) computerization 

project; 4) and some 

other issues con-

cerning the barangay 

libraries.  

The barangay cap-

tains themselves had 

their own comments 

and suggestions for 

the betterment of 

library services as 

follows: 

1.  Barangay Captain  

library and also in 

support to the 

activities con-

ducted by the li-

b r a r i a n s  i n 

charge.  He also 

reported that 

there is a pro-

posed new build-

ing to be con-

structed with a 

provision for a 

larger library 

space. 

4. Barangay Captain 

Dadulo of Payatas 

laments that there is 

lack of communica-

tion between the  li-

brary and her office.  

She suggested that 

there must be a good 

communication  and 

coordination  system 

between the two 

agencies.  She fur-

ther stated that she 

was glad for being 

invited in the said 

meeting. 

5.  Kagawad Garcia of 

Galas stressed the 

importance of the  

 Cont. On page 3... 

Josie Ang of Horse-

shoe stressed that 

users statistics to be 

accurate and effec-

tive must depend on 

the total population 

of the barangay.   

This was brought out 

because some librar-

ies has less number 

of users compared to 

others that have big-

ger number of users. 

2. Barangay Captain 

Ortiz of Escopa II 

urged every baran-

gay official to sup-

port the activities of 

their respective li-

braries.  He also 

acknowledged the 

support of various 

government officials 

like Vice Mayor Her-

bert Bautista and 

Ms. Joy Belmonte. 

3. Barangay Captain 

Galimba of Great-

er Lagro also 

shared the ac-

c om p l i sh me nts 

and projects of 

his barangay like 

renovation of the 



P A G E  3  V O L U M E  4 ,  I S S U E  1  

The pupils from Books and 

Blocks pre school together 

with their teachers visited  

the Quezon City Public Library 

last March 11, 2010.  They 

were toured at the Multi Me-

dia Section and at the Chil-

dren’s Section.  They were .   

Books & Blocks Pre School Toured at QCPL 

(Left picture above): Mr. T. Lacsamana reports on Computers status; 

(middle picture above) Ms. Fe Gomez reports on  branch library accom-

plishments; right above: The City Librarian introduces Melai, the Mas-

cot. Below: The barangay captains who attended the meeting: Josie Ong 

(Horseshoe), Ursula R. Juan (Talipapa), Ding  Ortiz (Escopa 2), Kgd. 

Yolanda Serrano (Novaliches), Emerson Lozano (Roxas), Rencito Gal-

imba (Lagro), Julian Santos (KNL),  Kgd. Dulce Garcia (Galas), Kgd. 

Eduardo Bien Jr. (Cubao, Kamuning),Rosario Dadulo (Payatas) 

amazed by the different chil-

dren’s books they browsed.  

They  are smart kids who 

asked questions about the dif-

ferent books in the library and 

answered personal questions 

given to them.  They were en-

tertained by the Puppets “Lib” 

and “Rary.” 

Librarians in charge.  It was 

also agreed upon that another 

meeting will be held  after six 

months, that will be on July 

2010. It was expected that 

other barangay  captains with 

public libraries in their baran-

gays  will also attend. 

                 -end- 

Cont. from page 2… 
 
Education committee  in 

the Barangay council to 

better answer the needs of 

the library.  The City Li-

brarian emphasized the im-

portance of trainings to 

the  

Mrs. Emelita L. Villanueva de-
livers her  report  on the 
status of barangay libraries 
to the barangay captains/
officials.  



Right above: MOA signing between  

Ms. Joy Belmonte, Ms. Aly Medalla, 

Ms. Cynthia Tolado, Ms. Emy Vil-

lanueva and Coun. Medalla.  

Middle picture above: The Puppet 

Show. Right above: The Puppeteers 

with Ms. Joy Belmonte, Ms. Tolado, 

Ms. Villanueva, Aly Medalla and 

Coun. Medalla.  

Below Left. Ms. Villanueva & Ms. 

Tolado welcomes Ms. Joy Belmonte. 

Below Right: Meli, the Mascot. 

P A G E  4  

The QCPL Puppeteers Re - launched 

The QCPL Puppeteers formerly 

known as the Happy Sticks 

Puppeteers was initially 

launched last January 15, 2010 

featuring its newly created Pup-

pets and the Mascot, which was 

named Meli.  Two classes from 

the Yakap Day Care were invit-

ed to watch the Puppet Show.    

The Puppeteers  was later had 

its grand launching during the 

celebration of Public Library 

Day last March 9, 2010 at the 

Novaliches Branch Library.  

More than two hundred pupils 

and students from various 

schools in Novaliches were in-

vited to watch the show.  This 

program was in coordination 

with the Office of Councilor 

Medalla through his daughter 

Ms. Aly Medalla, who also co-

ordinated with the QCPL for a 

joint  bookmobile project,,  

Hon. Bgy. Captain & Mrs. Joe 

Visaya and his council.  Guests 

of Honors were Vice Mayor 

Herbert Bautista (was not able 

to attend) and Ms. Joy Belmon-

te, Chairman of Ilaw ng Tahan-

an Foundation.  There was sign-

ing of a Memorandum of 

Agreement between the QCPL 

represented by Mrs.  Emelita 

Villanueva  and the Office of 

Councilor Medalla, through Ms. 

Aly Medalla for the coordinative 

efforts to provide bookmobile ser-

vices not only in the District II of 

Quezon City but also to other dis-

tricts  of the City.  Witnesses of 

the MOA signing  were Ms. Joy 

Belmonte  and Bgy. Captain Joe 

Visaya. 

Q U E Z O N I A N  N E W S L E T T E R  



(Left) The City Li-

brarian gave a 

short message  to 

our mentally chal-

lenged audience at 

Elsie Gatches Vil-

lage during a pup-

pet show 

The City Librarian attended the opening of 

the AES library  with Ms. Joy Belmonte and 

AES Principal, Ms. Salvacion O. Salve.. 

 

 

 

A puppet show at 

Aguinaldo Elemen-

tary School with 

more than 200 pu-

pils, Ms. Marlene 

Raquino readies the 

pupils for the start 

of the show. (Right) 

The QCPL Puppeteers  

P A G E  5  V O L U M E  4 ,  I S S U E  1  

The QCPL puppeteers have 

also performed in different 

venues after its launching.  

They  performed for our less 

fortunate brothers and sis-

ters at the Elsie Gatches Vil-

lage last February 2, 2010 

and  in Aguinaldo Elemen-

tary School at 18th Avenue 

Cubao, Quezon City, with 

more than 200 pupils who 

watched the show. This is in 

coordination with the PTA 

officers who also coordinat-

ed with the QCPL for the 

organization of mini library 

for the said school which 

was also inaugurated during 

the same date.  The Puppet-

eers  were also invited as 

guest in a seminar-workshop 

entitled “Enhancing Teach-

ing and love for reading  to 

children through Storytelling 

and  puppetry” held at the 

National Library auditorium  

last March 12, 2010 with 

more than 300 librarians and 

teachers participants who 

attended the seminar. 

On the other hand, the Lib 

and Rary puppeteers were 

also used during library ori-

entations conducted in dif-

ferent public schools in Que-

zon City such as at  Bagong 

Pag-asa Elementary School. 



QCPL Continuous to Give Staff  Trainings and Free Tutorials to         

Library Users 

The QCPL through its Multi 

media and Internet Ser-

vices regularly conducts  

staff trainings and free tuto-

rials to our library users. 

For the first quarter of 2010 

it has conducted various 

trainings on: 

 Computer Basics 

 Internet Basics 

 E-Mail Basics 

 Use of the Lex Libris 

Software 

 Paid Online InfSources 

 Open Officer Writer Ba-

sics 

 Open Office.Org Im-

press Basics 

 Windows Basics 

 Training on use of Print-

ers and Printing 

 Use of Digital camera & 

Uploading of  Photos 

Interested parties may come  

and visit the Library for more 

information on how to avail of 

these services.  This has 

been the initiative of  Mr. 

Troy Lacsamana, Librarian at 

the Multi Media and Internet 

Services.  

 

P A G E  6  

Interested parties may come  and 

visit the Library for more information 

on how to avail of these services 

 

 

QCPL Puppeteers 
performed by invita-
tion during the semi-
nar of the Children’s 
Literature of the Phil-
ippines (CLAPI)  last 
March 12, 2010 at 
the National library 

Auditorium with more 
than 300 participants.  

QCPL Puppeteers at the National Library Auditorium 

Q U E Z O N I A N  N E W S L E T T E R  

Pictures show Mr. Troy Lacsamana   giv-

ing    his lecture.  



From left to 

right: Ms. 

Myrna of 

Talipapa 

Branch, Ms. 

Grace of 

Roxas 

Branch and 

Ms. Cora of 

Novaliches 

branch        

 

Storytelling 

at GP4 

Branch, Mr. 

Art Lagri-

mas., Lagro 

Branch, Ms. 

Marlene-

Bautista, 

and Mar-

yann Fer-

nandez, 

Pansol. 

Storytelling conducted by the Esco-

pa II branch to the visually im-

paired audience. 

Branch Librarians conducted Storytelling Sessions  

P A G E  7  V O L U M E  4 ,  I S S U E  1  

For the 1st quarter of 2010 

QCPL branch librarians have 

conducted their storytelling 

sessions in their respective 

communities as part of their 

outreach projects.  These li-

braries are: Talipapa Branch, 

Novaliches Branch, Roxas 

Branch, Greater Project 4 

Branch, Escopa II Branch, 

Krus Na Ligas Branch, Pansol 

Branch and the Largo Branch.  

Escopa II Branch conducted 

its storytelling session to the 

visually impaired at SWD lo-

cated at Proj. 4, Quezon City. 

This is the  first time in the his-

tory of the QCPL that we have 

visually impaired audience.  

The storytellers tell story of 

Job from the Bible through 

dramatization involving two to 

three characters.  The audi-

ence intently listened to the 

story and after the session, 

one by one participated in the 

discussion even tell stories 

about their lives and how they 

became visually impaired.  

They were touched by the sto-

ry of Job.  It is a story of a 

good man who suffers total 

disaster– he losses all his  

children (he had 7 sons and 3 

daughters) and property and is 

afflicted with repulsive dis-

ease. But in the end Job is re-

stored to his former condition, 

with even greater prosperity 

than before.   

 
This is the  first time  

in the history of the QCPL that 

we have visually impaired 

 audience” 



P A G E  8  QCPL Attended Relay for Life 2010 

The QCPL staff led by Ms. 

Villanueva, attended the 

relay for life on February 19

-20, 2010 for the benefit of 

cancer survivors organized 

by the Philippine Cancer 

Society.  This relay for life 

is an annual activity attend-

ed by QC Hall officials and 

employees. 

There were product dis-

plays and services that per-

tains to cancer prevention  

and control.  

Some staff opted to stay 

until the wee hours of the 

morning.  

Q U E Z O N I A N  N E W S L E T T E R  

HAPPY 

PEOPLE 



QCPL Staff  Goes to Angeles City        (cont. to page 11…) 

P A G E  9  V O L U M E  4 ,  I S S U E  1  

Last February 9, 2010, the 

QCPL staff went to Ange-

les City for a library  and 

museum tour.  This  has 

been an annual  activity of 

the  library to know more 

about other public libraries 

and get whatever best 

practices these libraries 

have. The first stopover 

was the Angeles City Li-

brary and Information Cen-

ter.  The staff  were  warm-

ly welcomed by the Ange-

les City librarians and were  

toured in the different sec-

tions of the library.  The 

group was served with big 

monays. Next venue was 

the Museo ng Angeles. 

This is a museum that 

showcases the life and cul-

ture of the Kapampangan. 

There are miniatures that 

displays their customs and 

traditions. Next stop was the 

Holy Angel University. This 

is a very big  university.. 

First, the group was briefed 

by  one of the staff at a mini 

theater wherein the rich cul-

tural heritage and begin-

nings  of the Kapam-

pangans was shown. Then 

the group was toured to the 

university’s library. They 

have a very modern and so-

phisticated library. Last, the 

group had their launched at 

the man made  Paradise 

Ranch and enjoyed the 

view. An unforgettable day! 



(Above) The City Librarian and the 

Asst. City Librarian doing their 

own share of  task. 

Left: Light moments: The City Li-

brarian and Mrs. Doctor and Atty. 

Cynthia Marigundon. 

(Below) The organizers in action. 

P A G E  1 0  

Library Organization at Pagsanjan, Laguna 

One of the services of the 

QCPL is library organization.  

Aside from organizing public 

libraries in Quezon City, the 

City Librarian extended this 

service not only in Quezon 

City but also in different cities 

& provinces outside the city. 

A good Samaritan from Pag-

sanjan, Laguna, Mrs. Doctor, 

asked the help of our City 

Librarian to organize a small 

library in one of a remote ba-

rangay in Pagsanjan.  The 

target customers are the kids 

of the “bangkero” in that ba-

rangay.  The City Librarian 

accepted the challenge and 

she donated 600 reference 

books to start with.  On 

March 29, 2010, Ms. Vil-

lanueva requested the help 

and expertise of her staff to 

organize the library. She also 

included the Puppeteers to 

have a show after the library 

is organized.  Ordinarily, li-

brary organization takes one 

month to three months, but 

because of the team the City 

Librarian brought to organize 

the library it only took four 

hours  to finish the organiza-

tion from sorting to book cov-

ering and shelving. It  was  

fun doing service for the 

community.  The organiza-

tion was finished at 5 p.m. 

and prepared for the Puppet 

show.   

 At 6 p.m. the show started with 

more than a hundred kids  that 

watched the show.  There was 

rain shower but the group con-

tinued the  

Show.  Biscuits were distributed 

to the kids after the show courte-

sy of the Doctor Family.  The 

second day, the Doctor family 

toured the group to a river going 

to Pagsanjan Falls.  There, 

sumptuous lunch  was served. 

The group leaved Pagsanjan, 

with another experience to pon-

der  after the day’s work.  The 

team composed of the City li-

brarian, Ms. Villanueva, Ms. 

Tolado, Marlene Raquino., Fe 

Gomez, Ana Puno, Lai Mala-

banan., Chona Masbate., Merlie 

Tan, Marlene Bautista, Jenny 

Quilaquil, Zeny Baltazar, Marivic 

Ocumen, Ronnie Lapuz, Noel 

Sacramento, James Maborang, 

and Homer Pilar.  Thank you to 

the Doctor Family who spon-

sored the organization. 

Q U E Z O N I A N  N E W S L E T T E R  



Left: QCPL staff being briefed by the Museum coordinator. Right: Ms. Villanueva,  Cynthia 
Tolado, Mariza Chico, Ana Puno , Maryann Bernal, Fe Gomez, Troy Lacsamana and  Marlene 
Raquino, and the City Librarian of Angeles, Ms. Norma Razon. (seated).  

Con’t. from page 9 ... QCPL staff goes to Angeles City... 

P A G E  1 1  V O L U M E  4 ,  I S S U E  1  

The QCPL staff  had an spiritual 

retreat at Tagaygay last March 26-

27, 2010 as   conceptualized by the 

City Librarian, Mrs. Villanueva,  For 

the past years, it has been the City 

Librarian’s advocacy to change li-

brary setting into an spiritual 

searching, at least for a better 

staff to staff relationships.  The  

venue was solemn enough for each 

participant to meditate more and 

be better persons though spiritual 

guidance.  Sometimes we really 

have to spare some time in soul 

searching, for this will give us 

peace and tranquility  in our hearts 

and minds though God’s love and 

mercy.  This retreat was sponsored 

by Ms. Rose Ann Belmonte.  

Spiritual Retreat at Tagaytay City by QCPL Staff 



(Left)  The house that housed the Mini Library  the QCPL organized , (Right) the City Librarian giving an in-

spirational message. (Below) the audience. (below right) The Puppet Show.  

 

Left: The 

Organiz-

er’s team. 

Right: 

Book dis-

tribution 

after the 

show. 

(Rain or 

shine the 

show must 

go on) 

P A G E  1 2  Con’t of Library Organization... 

Q U E Z O N I A N  N E W S L E T T E R  



An Angel says, “Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may 

happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if does  happen, you have to worry 

twice.” 

  

1.  Pray 

2. Go to bed on time. 

3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed. 

4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health. 

5. Delegate tasks to capable others. 

6. Simplify and unclutter your life. 

7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.) 

8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. 

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all to-

gether. 

10. Take one day at a time. 

11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let 

go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it. 

12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases. 

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc. 

14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. 

15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday. 

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line. 

17. Get enough rest. 

18. Eat right. 

19. Get organized so everything has its place. 

20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life. 

21. Write down thoughts and inspirations. 

22. Every day, find time to be alone. 

23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time 

to go to bed to try and pray. 

24. Make friends with Godly people. 

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand. 

26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus." 

27. Laugh. 

28. Laugh some more!  

29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all. 

30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can). 

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most. 

32. Sit on your ego. 

33. Talk less; listen more. 

34. Slow down. 

35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. 

36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. 

 

GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.                                                                 

If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31) 

36 CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS                                                           

Contributed  by: Mariza Chico 

P A G E  1 3  V O L U M E  4 ,  I S S U E  1  

“Remind yourself that you 

are not the general 

manager of the universe” 



Quezon City Public Library was organized on August 16, 1948.   

Vision: To provide library users with facilities where they can use the latest technologies like internet and multi-media to enhance research and facilitate information access and re-trieval. 

Mission: The public library, the local gateway to knowledge, provides the basic condition of life long learning.  It shall provide access to all printed, cultural, historical , intellectual and literary heritages of the country and other information sources and ensures the preservation and conservation of the-se materials through the technological innovations for the use of the future generations. 

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City Librarian  

Adviser 

LUCILA R. RAQUIÑO  

Literary Editor 

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Complex, Diliman, Quezon City 

Phone: 9279834 

Fax: 922-4060 

E-mail: lucilaraquino@yahoo.com.ph 

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