Friends of the library library news checkout policies and fines. Clark memorial librarys financial support from its friends group is apparent in the abundant new videos and books on the new items shelves in front of the checkout counter. The annual friends of reed memorial library members meeting scheduled for april 25th, 2020 at 1. Cary memorial library 1874 massachusetts avenue lexington, ma 02420 tel 7818626288 fax 7818627355 getting here tel. All of the proceeds from the sale directly benefit the library and its programs. The next grand book sale will be held april 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2020 in the smart community room. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The brunswick public library association, founded in 1883, is a 501c3 organization that operates the curtis memorial library in brunswick, maine. Klyte burt memorial library 316 center av po box 29 curtis, ne 690250029 director.
Borrow materials from other libraries interlibrary loan. The money has gone toward keeping the chldrens section uptodate. The friends of the reardan library are looking for new members. All of the merchandise is generously donated by individuals in the community and the proceeds are used to enhance the librarys collections, services, and program offerings. Friend memorial library, 1 reach road, brooklin, maine 04616 tel. Copies of the authors books will be available for sale and signing. The curtis library reference desk staff is checking voice mail and returning calls monfri while we are closed. Stop into the library to see our displays of featured books, or talk to a librarian about what youre reading, or to get ideas on what to read next. Membership is open to anyone who wishes to offer more support. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine. Curtis holds an offsite monthly book group at flight deck brewing on brunswick landing. Curtis library remains closed until further notice. Blackbird childrens book festival to honor maine childrens book author and artist ashley bryan. The friends of the case memorial library raise funds for the library three times a year through the book sale, the friends primary fundraising event.
Friends of the curtis memorial library abebooks brunswick. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves brunswick, me. The weekly newspaper published a letter from an unnamed individual, encouraging the community to establish a public library. Sponsored by curtis friends, bestseller express titles are available. This book group typically reads nonfiction and is for anyone who wants to talk books while enjoying a most excellent beer. The library will be closed to the public until further notice to deter the spread of covid19. About the friends of matheson memorial library the friends of matheson memorial library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the library serve the community. Curtis memorial library brunswick, maine wikipedia. Curtis memorial library brunswick, maine i love how part of the old library is incorporated into the new. Visit the archives and book shop pages to learn more about their opening information. Meets at the john curtis free library in hanover, ma, at 1. Outside pick up only starting may 18th 10am 2pm the building will remain closed. After adding your library, the last step is to authenticate yourself as a member of that. You can use the mainecat catalog, if you cannot find what you are looking for in minerva.
Obituary for curtis lee alfers cozine memorial group. Alfers, 55, textron aircraft mechanic, went to be with the lord, surrounded by his loving family, wednesday, april 22, 2020. The friends raise funds for special programs and resources at the library, and to support literacy in our community through our allvolunteer bookstore, twicetold tales. Given memorial library will open on may 18th for pick up only. The curtis memorial library, now the augusta curtis cultural center, is a historic former library building at 175 east main street in meriden, connecticut. Power library resources are made possible in part by library services and technology act lsta funds from the u. Curtis friends is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the library s role as a valued community resource through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteerism. Curtis memorial library cookbook friends of the library on. Curtis friends library book sale brunswick downtown association. It ensures that all people, from all walks of life, have access to the information and ideas they need to learn and grow, to solve problems and to dream. All proceeds from the yearround sale, the annual book sale, and the 50 cents book sale go directly back to sml to help fund programming, new technology purchases, matching funds for federal grants, and other library enhancements.
For updates on our online services, please check the curtis blog page. If you would like to become a friend of the reardan library, please ask the librarian for information. The friends of the olathe public library novel tea has been canceled for 2020. The library serves a population of 25,108 residents. In the search box of the page that opens, start entering the name of your academic or public library and tap on its name in the list that appears. Curtis memorial library, brunswick, maine genealogy section curtis memorial library. The friends of reed memorial library sponsor dolly partons imagination library in our community. Curtis memorial library, brunswick, maine genealogy section. The friends also bought a color printer for the library.
The building was a gift to the city from augusta munson curtis in honor of her husband george, who was one of the citys. Friends support the library through fundraising and volunteering and their generosity helps to support many programs and materials for the library including lectures, theatrical. While the official building that houses the curtis memorial library opened in 1904, the history of the library is traced back to 1883. The memorial and honor books program is a plan whereby friends of byu can remember loved ones or pay tribute to friends and relatives through contributions to the harold b. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. What childhood books have you read lately, or would like to revisit. Sheppard memorial library electronic materials search this guide search. Across the country, people are engaging in creative work of all kinds to improve services and improve funding for services.
Web resources available on the internet are free sites recommended by librarians. The love letters of rose cleveland and evangeline simpson whipple, 18901918, at 2. It is governed by a board of directors consisting of 1215 individuals who may be elected to serve up to two consecutive threeyear. The maximum number of books, audiobooks, or music cds that may be. Founded in 1992, the friends of the case memorial library is a group of people of all ages who share an interest in reading and the wellbeing of the library. The friends of the sheppard memorial library was organized february 3. The program provides one book each month for children in ravenna 44266 zip code from birth until the childs fifth birthday. The library would like to see the friends group help with the new stimulating summers day camp program as well as the book sales.
Friends of the curtis memorial library abebooks brunswick, me. Jorge abrantes, a history of new york in 27 buildings by sam roberts, presented by norma leandri. Friends curtis gilmore scholarship the curtis gilmore memorial scholarship, given by the friends of the olathe public library, honors graduating seniors who have completed 100 hours or more of volunteer work at the library. Take exit 40 go north onto haverhill street, past the camp curtis guild, go 4 miles to the traffic light at rte. Book description henry hollt and company, new york. Brunswick, me july 21, 2014 curtis friends, a membershipsupported nonprofit organization that raises funds for programming and special projects at curtis memorial library in brunswick, maine, hosted its annual book sale june 2629 at brunswick junior high school with great success.
This library is affiliated with curtis memorial library. Tell us what you thought of a book by submitting a book talk form. Call 7255242 and choose option 2 to leave a message. To accomplish this goal we are always seeking new members. The goal of the friends is to work with the hall memorial library board of trustees and the library staff to enhance library services to the town, address special needs and enrich the entire community. Lecture by ken gloss on the value of old and rare books, 6 p. A good public library is the lifeblood of any community. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. To flint memorial library, 147 park street, north reading, ma 01864. Preceded in death by his parents, harold and catherine alfers. A novel by jokha alharthi, presented by the municipality of kingston township. It was designed by new haven architect richard williams in the classical revival style, and was completed in 1903. Although the library would belong to the town, its care, custody, and management would be given to the directors of the brunswick public library association.
Friends have also provided 6 new padded chairs in the meeting room, for a total of 10. The collection of the library contains 119,287 volumes. A memoir of my hollywood years by julie andrews, presented by barbara vogan. Twicetold tales is a volunteerrun used book store that serves as a part of the friends of the curtis memorial library program, a duebased. Contact us cary memorial library, lexington, massachusetts. Curtis friends library book sale brunswick downtown. In the past, the friends group has helped with the twice yearly book sale. Jan 20, 2020 to flint memorial library, 147 park street, north reading, ma 01864. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Curtis friends board president carrie strasburger and vice president. A service to seniors and those with disabilities, curtis volunteers provide free home delivery and return services to. Library staff library photos library board library friendsfoundation. Dec 07, 2015 friends of the curtis memorial library.
Ground was broken in august 1903, and 16 months later, on december 8, 1904, the curtis memorial library was dedicated and opened to the public. Curtis friends and twice told tales bookstore curtis. The annual meeting of the friends of the libraries is held each year in february in the smart community room of the sidney memorial public library in sidney, ny. The book sale is sponsored by curtis friends, a group established in 1965 and dedicated to supporting the curtis memorial library in brunswick. The friends of the sheppard memorial library was organized february 3, 1991. The collection of the library contains 9,661 volumes. Call or email the library to place a hold on a book. Through fundraising and member support, mml can offer materials, services and programs which are not funded through our regular budget. Over recipes contributed by over 250 friends of the library.
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