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Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Friday, October 5, 2012
Friends of Franklin Library - Book Sale - Oct 20th
The Library Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library is scheduled for the weekend of Oct 19-21. As part of the book sale, they will also be collecting donations for the Food Pantry.
This is one of the win-win situations that the Food Pantry loves to participate in. You get to help the Pantry and the Library at the same time as you obtain good books, videos, etc. for your family to enjoy!
Additional details on the event can be found in the flyer here:
The Friends of Franklin Library are a registered 501(c)3 organization chartered with helping the Franklin Public Library. For additional information about this group you can send an email to FOFL02038@gmail.com or join and participate in the group which meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Library.
This was originally posted to the Franklin Food Pantry webpage here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2012/10/friends-of-franklin-library-book-sale.html
Monday, May 21, 2012
Events in Franklin this week
The Parmenter Elementary School sign highlights some of their events this week
Also up this week:
Jeff Roy's Campaign kicks off with an event at the Elks Club on Tues, May 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
http://www.facebook.com/events/234977643273553/ or http://jeffreyroy.com/
Author Kristi Marsh talks about her book "Little Changes" at the YMCA on Weds, May 23
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/local-author-to-discuss-making-little.html
The Town Council reviews the budget for next year over two nights Weds and Thu (May 23, 24) both night beginning at 7:00 PM. The final vote on the budget for next year is scheduled for Thursday's meeting.
Also up this week:
Jeff Roy's Campaign kicks off with an event at the Elks Club on Tues, May 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
http://www.facebook.com/events/234977643273553/ or http://jeffreyroy.com/
Author Kristi Marsh talks about her book "Little Changes" at the YMCA on Weds, May 23
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/local-author-to-discuss-making-little.html
The Town Council reviews the budget for next year over two nights Weds and Thu (May 23, 24) both night beginning at 7:00 PM. The final vote on the budget for next year is scheduled for Thursday's meeting.
Friends of the Franklin Library: newsletter - Spring 2012
Who are the Friends of the Franklin Library?
Do they play a role in the Library or do they just do the 'book sale'?
These and other questions of your might be answered in the Friends of the Library newsletter for Spring 2012.
If you have a question not answered by this edition, you can send an email to FOFL02038@gmail.com or join and participate in the group which meets the first Wednesday of the month.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Library Book Sale this weekend!
It is time for the Friends of Franklin Library (FoFL) to hold another Book Sale. This fun and fund raising event occurs twice each year, in May and October.
The FoFL will collect for the Franklin Food Pantry. Food and monetary donations will be accepted at a special table. A coupon for up to $1.00 off a book will be given to those making donations.
Where is the Book Sale?
At the DPW garage off Hayward St.
What happens with the money raised by this event?
Money raised supports many library programs; summer reading, children's and adult programs, One Book, One Community and associated programs, museum passes, e-books and new books,CD's and DVD's for the library to name a few.
Friday - members of the FoFL get to participate in the pre-sale from 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturday - open to all from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The DPW will also be open for their "Touch a Truck" event that kids love from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The DPW will sell some refreshments.
Sunday - the "Bag Sale" is held on Sunday from 9:00 AM to Noon. Put books into a bag and you can buy the books at a "bag" price.If you are not yet a member of the Friends of the Franklin Library, a membership table is set up and you can join right there.
The FoFL will collect for the Franklin Food Pantry. Food and monetary donations will be accepted at a special table. A coupon for up to $1.00 off a book will be given to those making donations.
Where is the Book Sale?
At the DPW garage off Hayward St.
What happens with the money raised by this event?
Money raised supports many library programs; summer reading, children's and adult programs, One Book, One Community and associated programs, museum passes, e-books and new books,CD's and DVD's for the library to name a few.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Library book sale: today - 9:00 to 4:00
The Friends of Franklin Library are holding their book sale today at the DPW garage off Hayward St.
Bring a donation for the Franklin Food Pantry and you get a coupon for a book (up to $1).
There are lots of books laid out on tables
The prices of books are shown on signs in each book section
I know at least one kindergarten teacher who finds some good additions to the school library
Giraffes can't dance? Why not?
If you are looking for a good laugh, there is a section of books for you!
Looking to travel? Check out this section
Books on tape to listen to for your commute.
Pets and nature
"Beyond risk" is one title about climbing shear rock walls in the Sports and Hobbies section
Biographies of Barbara Bush and Bill Clinton sit among the selection
And last but not least, the Friends of the Franklin Library thank their sponsors!
Enjoy!
Bring a donation for the Franklin Food Pantry and you get a coupon for a book (up to $1).
There are lots of books laid out on tables
The prices of books are shown on signs in each book section
I know at least one kindergarten teacher who finds some good additions to the school library
Giraffes can't dance? Why not?
If you are looking for a good laugh, there is a section of books for you!
Looking to travel? Check out this section
Books on tape to listen to for your commute.
Pets and nature
"Beyond risk" is one title about climbing shear rock walls in the Sports and Hobbies section
Biographies of Barbara Bush and Bill Clinton sit among the selection
And last but not least, the Friends of the Franklin Library thank their sponsors!
Enjoy!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Library book sale: Sat 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Friends of Franklin will hold their fall book sale this weekend.
In conjunction with the book sale, there will be a collection of dry goods for the Franklin Food Pantry
If you are looking to give something the Food Pantry has on the current needs list, the list can be found here
The book sale will be held at the DPW garage off Hayward St
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In conjunction with the book sale, there will be a collection of dry goods for the Franklin Food Pantry
If you are looking to give something the Food Pantry has on the current needs list, the list can be found here
The book sale will be held at the DPW garage off Hayward St
View Larger Map
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
History Mystery
Yes, indeed, inside the cover of a book there are worlds to explore!
What book are you reading this summer?
What book are you reading this summer?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
One Book One Community 2011
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 3/16/11
"If you leave Opi, you'll die with strangers," Irma Vitale's mother always warned. But Irma is too poor and too plain to marry and can't find honest work in her tiny mountain village in Southern Italy. Barely twenty, she must leave home bearing only native wit and astonishing skill with a needle. Risking rough passage across the Atlantic, a single woman in a strange land, Irma seeks a new life sewing dresses for gentlewomen. Swept up in the crowded streets of nineteenth-century America, Irma finds workshop servitude and miserable wages, but also seeds of friendship in the raw immigrant quarters. When her determination leads at last to Chicago, Irma blossoms under the hand of an austere Alsatian dressmaker, sewing fabrics and patterns more beautiful than she'd ever imagined. Then this tenuous peace is shattered. From the rubble, confronting human cruelty and kindness, suffering and hope, a new Irma emerges, nurturing a talent she'd never imagined and an unlikely family, patched together by the common threads that unite us all.
When we were Strangers by Pamela Schoenewaldt is the selection for our 2011 One Book, One Community program. Copies are now available for checkout.
For more information about the author and the novel, please visit Pamela Schoenewaldt's blog: http://pamelaschoenewaldt.com/.
Program schedule coming soon!
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Library and Friends clear the air
The Friends of Franklin Public Library meeting took my attention away from the Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday night. Yes, that is rare but in this case, especially worth it. Why? The book sale is a major fund raiser. The Friends contributed $20,000 last year to the Library. The bank account for the Friends is currently sitting at $29,516.
(The Town Council conducted their meeting in under 8 minutes. If you watch the recording, the first 1:20 is blank so hang in there it will appear (at least it did successfully when I watched it Weds evening). The liquor license for Ichigo Ichie Franklin, LLC (going into the former Piccadilly Pub) was approved. The July 4th committee presented their financial report to the Council. The snow and ice deficit is now about $400,000. “Pray for warm weather” is what Jeff Nutting asked for.)
The Friends meeting was indeed special. Felicia Oti, the Library Director and Cindy Dobryznski, Chair of the Library Board of Directors were both in attendance with the Board of the Friends and a couple of their members..
I won’t go into the recap of the events that transpired beginning with the December 2010 meeting. There is really no point in trying to reconstruct the incident. It has passed and both sides are willing to go forward. There may be some who don’t want to forget and that is okay. We all have choices to make and then we need to live with them.
It was acknowledged that there were mistakes made on both sides. It was acknowledged to let the past be put behind and go forward to support the Library.
There will be a book sale. It seems likely that it will be sponsored by the Friends of the Library for the benefit of the Library.
The book sale will be held at the DPW Garage like in recent years. The DPW will hold their “Touch a Truck” day to coincide with the book sale. All this will take place on the Saturday, May 21st.
The Library is still accepting books. The donation is technically to the Friends to benefit the Library. When the donation is to the Friends, the donor can receive a “Donation Acknowledgement and Tax Receipt”.If the donation is to the Library, it is accepted as a gift with no tax donation available. (An update from a loyal reader reveals that the statement above is incorrect, the gift to the Library still qualifies for a tax deduction.)
The sorting space that was a problem is still being used. Volunteers are still welcomed to help with the sorting. Felicia has heard from some volunteers who have stepped up to help conduct the book sale. The Friends book sale coordinator from last year had already determined not to do it this year (before the whole incident arose). Whether the Friends have another person to fill in remains open.
The permanent solution for space still remains to be determined.
Both the Friends and the Library Board of Directors have pledged to keep in better contact.
Felicia committed to come to the April meeting of the Friends.
Franklin, MA
(The Town Council conducted their meeting in under 8 minutes. If you watch the recording, the first 1:20 is blank so hang in there it will appear (at least it did successfully when I watched it Weds evening). The liquor license for Ichigo Ichie Franklin, LLC (going into the former Piccadilly Pub) was approved. The July 4th committee presented their financial report to the Council. The snow and ice deficit is now about $400,000. “Pray for warm weather” is what Jeff Nutting asked for.)
The Friends meeting was indeed special. Felicia Oti, the Library Director and Cindy Dobryznski, Chair of the Library Board of Directors were both in attendance with the Board of the Friends and a couple of their members..
I won’t go into the recap of the events that transpired beginning with the December 2010 meeting. There is really no point in trying to reconstruct the incident. It has passed and both sides are willing to go forward. There may be some who don’t want to forget and that is okay. We all have choices to make and then we need to live with them.
It was acknowledged that there were mistakes made on both sides. It was acknowledged to let the past be put behind and go forward to support the Library.
There will be a book sale. It seems likely that it will be sponsored by the Friends of the Library for the benefit of the Library.
The book sale will be held at the DPW Garage like in recent years. The DPW will hold their “Touch a Truck” day to coincide with the book sale. All this will take place on the Saturday, May 21st.
The Library is still accepting books. The donation is technically to the Friends to benefit the Library. When the donation is to the Friends, the donor can receive a “Donation Acknowledgement and Tax Receipt”.
The sorting space that was a problem is still being used. Volunteers are still welcomed to help with the sorting. Felicia has heard from some volunteers who have stepped up to help conduct the book sale. The Friends book sale coordinator from last year had already determined not to do it this year (before the whole incident arose). Whether the Friends have another person to fill in remains open.
The permanent solution for space still remains to be determined.
Both the Friends and the Library Board of Directors have pledged to keep in better contact.
Felicia committed to come to the April meeting of the Friends.
Friends of the Franklin Library Mission Statement: We are a nonprofit organization, incorporated in 1991 and dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library. Ours is the first public, lending library in the USA, established with a donation of books from Benjamin Franklin. We are an all-volunteer community group that meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Library Community room at 7:00 pm from September thru June.
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Correction: Library is collecting books, will hold Book Sale
While a recent headline did say that the Franklin Public Library was not accepting books for the next book sale, that is not true.
Cynthia Dobrzynski, Chairperson of the Library Board of Directors, sent me this email:
Franklin, MA
Cynthia Dobrzynski, Chairperson of the Library Board of Directors, sent me this email:
The Franklin Public Library continues to accept donations and will hold a book sale in May. We are grateful to the Friends of the Franklin Library for their support and past efforts in running our book sale.As we had just received a letter in the mail from the Friends of the Library which was confusing, I wrote back to ask for clarification. Cynthia replied:
The Friends were wrong in stating that they were no longer accepting donations. Donations are to the Library, not the Friends. There is still the same space at the Library for sorting donations. The Friends were never denied this space. However, the Library could no longer allow the Friends space to store books year round on the premises when it was deemed necessary to allocate such space for other uses better suited to provide services. We worked diligently to find other storage space and Jeff Nutting has been very supportive of our efforts. The Friends have been aware of this issue for quite awhile and did not attempt to make other arrangements in the meantime. We expect other storage space to be available shortly.
At this time, the Library plans to run the next book sale with the assistance of volunteers and the support of the Board of Directors.
I hope this clarifies things. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions.
Franklin, MA
Monday, January 17, 2011
In the News - 1st book, enrollment drops
Franklin woman publishes her first book
Laura Spinella's blog has been added to the Franklin Area Blog section.
Franklin school enrollment predicted to fall
You can view the full report on the Enrollment Projections here
Franklin, MA
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Franklin, MA: Library Book Sale
Where can you get a book for less than $2.50? or one for $1.00? or one for $.50?
The Franklin Public Library Book Sale of course. Run by the Friends of the Library, it is a major fund raiser that generally occurs twice a year (spring and fall).
There are books for all ages, from the youngest
To the most sophisticated readers in the house (yes, the presentation of the books can make for strange bedfellows!)
In addition to books, you can find multiple forms of media
including a good selection of Disney and other kids movies
Thanks to the dozens of Friends of the Library volunteers and to the all important sponsors for making this event happen. I know one kindergarten teacher found about $15 worth of books for the classroom there.
And the money goes for a good cause: to help the Franklin Public Library provide good service under the limited Town budget.
What are the hours?
At the DPW Garage at the end of Hayward St.
The Book Sale is coordinated by the Friends of the Franklin Public Library.
Franklin, MA
The Franklin Public Library Book Sale of course. Run by the Friends of the Library, it is a major fund raiser that generally occurs twice a year (spring and fall).
There are books for all ages, from the youngest
To the most sophisticated readers in the house (yes, the presentation of the books can make for strange bedfellows!)
In addition to books, you can find multiple forms of media
including a good selection of Disney and other kids movies
Thanks to the dozens of Friends of the Library volunteers and to the all important sponsors for making this event happen. I know one kindergarten teacher found about $15 worth of books for the classroom there.
And the money goes for a good cause: to help the Franklin Public Library provide good service under the limited Town budget.
What are the hours?
- Saturday, Oct 16th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Sunday, Oct. 17th, from 9AM to Noon - 'bag sale'
At the DPW Garage at the end of Hayward St.
The Book Sale is coordinated by the Friends of the Franklin Public Library.
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Franklin, MA: Library Book Sale
The Book Sale to raise money for the Franklin Public Library will be held at the DPW garage on Hayward St this weekend.
The Book Sale is coordinated by the Friends of the Franklin Public Library.
Did you know the library has a blog? Check it out here: http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/
Franklin, MA
- Saturday, Oct 16th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Sunday, Oct. 17th, from 9AM to Noon - 'bag sale'
The Book Sale is coordinated by the Friends of the Franklin Public Library.
Did you know the library has a blog? Check it out here: http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Friends of the Franklin Library need your help!
The Friends of the Franklin Library are preparing for our Oct. Book Sale and we need your help!
Volunteers have the opportunity to shop early.
The October Book Sale set up begins on Tuesday, Oct. 12th. We need volunteers to assist with the set up through the beginning of the sale on Friday, Oct. 15th.
The set up and sale will again be housed at the DPW garage off of Hayward Street. Set up times are from 9:30 AM– 2:30 PM Tuesday through Friday (Oct. 12th-15th).
We also need help on each day of the sale.
We are also looking for students to help during the sale times and clean up on Sunday. If you know a student who is 14 or older and who would like to help, please have them Denise Jandreski @ 508-520-9955 or via email: jandrma@comcast.net.
Franklin, MA
Volunteers have the opportunity to shop early.
The October Book Sale set up begins on Tuesday, Oct. 12th. We need volunteers to assist with the set up through the beginning of the sale on Friday, Oct. 15th.
The set up and sale will again be housed at the DPW garage off of Hayward Street. Set up times are from 9:30 AM– 2:30 PM Tuesday through Friday (Oct. 12th-15th).
We also need help on each day of the sale.
- Friday, Oct. 15th (Member’s night) 4PM – 8PM
- Saturday, Oct 16th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Sunday, Oct. 17th, from 9AM to Noon - 'bag sale'
- Sunday Oct 17th - help with clean up from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
We are also looking for students to help during the sale times and clean up on Sunday. If you know a student who is 14 or older and who would like to help, please have them Denise Jandreski @ 508-520-9955 or via email: jandrma@comcast.net.
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Friends of the Franklin Library need your help!
The Friends of the Franklin Library are preparing for our Oct. Book Sale and we need your help!
Volunteers have the opportunity to shop early.
The October Book Sale set up begins on Tuesday, Oct. 12th. We need volunteers to assist with the set up through the beginning of the sale on Friday, Oct. 15th.
The set up and sale will again be housed at the DPW garage off of Hayward Street. Set up times are from 9:30 AM– 2:30 PM Tuesday through Friday (Oct. 12th-15th).
We also need help on each day of the sale.
We are also looking for students to help during the sale times and clean up on Sunday. If you know a student who is 14 or older and who would like to help, please have them Denise Jandreski @ 508-520-9955 or via email: jandrma@comcast.net.
Franklin, MA
Volunteers have the opportunity to shop early.
The October Book Sale set up begins on Tuesday, Oct. 12th. We need volunteers to assist with the set up through the beginning of the sale on Friday, Oct. 15th.
The set up and sale will again be housed at the DPW garage off of Hayward Street. Set up times are from 9:30 AM– 2:30 PM Tuesday through Friday (Oct. 12th-15th).
We also need help on each day of the sale.
- Friday, Oct. 15th (Member’s night) 4PM – 8PM
- Saturday, Oct 16th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Sunday, Oct. 17th, from 9AM to Noon - 'bag sale'
- Sunday Oct 17th - help with clean up from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
We are also looking for students to help during the sale times and clean up on Sunday. If you know a student who is 14 or older and who would like to help, please have them Denise Jandreski @ 508-520-9955 or via email: jandrma@comcast.net.
Franklin, MA
Saturday, July 17, 2010
If you've already read Dark Tide
The Dark Tide was the book selected for the "Franklin Reads" program in 2008.
And from the Library newsletter:
Stephen Puleo, author of the definitive work on our very own Molasses Flood, has a new book out on the history of Boston between 1850 and 1890: A City So Grand.
Chris Klein reviews the book, says it's a great read, but left him melancholy:
And from the Library newsletter:
Introducing One Book Two Communities. “Franklin Reads” is three years old. We are pleased to expand this program to include the Community of Medway. Book selection is in progress and we invite you all to participate in this exciting adventure.
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via Universal Hub by adamg on 7/14/10
Stephen Puleo, author of the definitive work on our very own Molasses Flood, has a new book out on the history of Boston between 1850 and 1890: A City So Grand.
Chris Klein reviews the book, says it's a great read, but left him melancholy:
... Back then, Bostonians literally moved mountains to resculpt the city, filling in waterways and creating the Back Bay. Puleo writes that the Great Coliseum, 500 feet long and 300 feet wide, that held 50,000 people for the Great Peace Jubilee was built in just 90 days. 90 days!
Boston still plays a leading role in science, technology, and education. In the last 20 years, Boston has had some notable achievements such as the cleanup of Boston Harbor and the Big Dig, but even while the Big Dig was an engineering marvel it was a long, protracted project and not necessarily a source of pride. These days, we can't even stage an event such as the Parade of Tall Ships without constant bickering and political infighting. There's a huge hole festering in Downtown Crossing where the old Filene's building, a Boston institution, once stood. I fear that it's becoming a symbol of a can't-do spirit in the city. Could Boston build the Great Coliseum in just 90 days today? I doubt it. ...read more
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