SPRING 2017
The Bookmark FRIENDS OF THE MEDWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY 26 High St., Medway, MA 02053
Why I Volunteer with the Friends We asked some of our volunteers why they like helping out the Friends of the Medway Public Library… I love books and I meet people who also love books. Good exercise, too! - Audrey Just paying it forward! - Richard I wanted to be a librarian while I was in college, but got sidetracked. Helping to sort and being around all of the books is the next best thing! - Harriet I think it is important to help the Medway community, but in addition, the volunteers have become my friends. - Meg I love books and libraries – and it’s a nice group of hard working people. - Karen Sorting through the donations is a great way to discover a variety of books that you might want to read. - Eileen We’re always looking for new volunteers to help with year-round sorting and assisting at our book sales, programs and events. You can help on a regular basis, for one event, or anything in between – it’s up to you. No matter how much time you can give, we know you’ll find it rewarding to be a Friends volunteer and you’ll meet some very nice people too! For more information on volunteering, click below to visit our blog: http://friendsofthemedwaylibrary.blogspot.com/.
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Friends Celebrates 40 Years of Book Sales!
Spring Book Sale Dates Friday, May 12 – 4:00-8:00pm Friends Members-Only Sale* *You can renew your membership or become a member at the door. Being a Friends member gives you the first opportunity to peruse & purchase books.
Saturday, May 13 10am-2pm – Public Sale Saturday, May 20 10am-2pm -- Bag Sale Fill a bag for $5 (we supply the bags).
BOOK DONATIONS WELCOME There’s still time to go through your book collection and clear some space on your shelves so you can fill them with new purchases from the Spring Book Sale! The Friends accept book donations yearround; a collection box is located at the bottom entrance of the library. One hundred percent of the proceeds from our book sales support library materials, programs, and museum passes.
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LEGO CLUB A place where imagination comes to life! Last session for this school year:
Wednesday, May 31 4:00-5:00 pm in the Cole room Lego fans, 1st grade and up, are invited to have fun building Lego Creations based on the theme of the day or they can just free build. Creations will be displayed at the library and a digital photo will be emailed to you. Space is limited, so you must sign up at the library circulation desk or on the web site.
COOL OFF with our SUMMER MOVIE SERIES There will be a "Monday Movie Madness" event every Monday starting July 10 and ending August 21 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Children can bring a bag lunch to eat during the movie. Titles have not been determined yet, but will be PG & G rated. Friends of the Library Officers Co-Presidents: Diane Busa & Meg Hamilton Treasurer: Corinne Fahey Secretary: Karyl Wong Newsletter: Diane Busa, Meg Hamilton, Eileen Yates Visit Our Blog: http://friendsofthemedwaylibrary.blogspot.com/
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Make Your Amazon Purchases Count! Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to the Friends of the Medway Public Library. If you’re planning to purchase something from Amazon, just direct your purchase through AmazonSmile instead, and the Friends will get a donation. It’s that easy! Click on the link below for details on the program and how to make a purchase.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-2711864
It’s a Great Time to Visit the Zoo! Discount tickets to the Southwick Zoo in Mendon, are available for purchase at the Medway Library circulation desk. The cost of a discount ticket is only $16 each! (Regular prices are $25 for an adult and $18 for children 3-12 and seniors 62+.) The library will ONLY accept a check or cash as payment for the tickets! Southwick Zoo tickets do not have an expiration date so they make perfect Holiday and Birthday gifts. Click here for the Southwick Zoo web site.
The library also has a discount pass to the Roger Williams Zoo! The pass admits up to 4 people at $3 off the cost of admission. Click here for the Roger Williams Zoo web site.
