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Ledyard Library Friends' Constitution and By-Laws 2009

This Old Hat - Patriots of Liberty
Friday March 19, 7: 00 P. M. Ledyard Congregational Church

This play is written and performed by Patti Carver, A Playwright in Residence For Connecticut Children's Theater. This historically correct, original musical depicts the roles of Betsy Ross, Deborah Sampson, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Amelia Earhart in American History. This musical is free and suitable for ages 8 through adult. The program is sponsored by The Friends of Ledyard Libraries.

Ms. Carver, originally from Ledyard, is a singer, writer and actress, who has performed not only throughout Connecticut but also in New York, Los Angeles and London. She has written numerous musicals for audiences which have had national tours. Ms. Carver presently travels throughout the country performing her one-women shows.
Gardening with Native Plants in Sun and Shade
Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 P.M. Bill Library

Linda Lilly of Sprigs and Twigs Landscapes in Gales Ferry will present this talk. Several plants will be on display, and printed lists will be available for distribution. This event is free to the public. This program is sponsored by Ledyard Library Friends.
Tropical Birds, Forests and Deadly Snakes:
Conservation and Adventure in the Rain Forests of Costa Rica
Sunday, April 11th, 2:00 P.M. Bill Library

Jacob Barnett will present this program. Jake is a graduate of Cornell University, whose honors thesis project involved studying the DNA of rain forest birds, and has done field research in Costa Rica. Part of his discussion will focus on bird migration between Costa Rica and Connecticut.

This event will be held at the Bill Library meeting room in Ledyard, and is free and open to the public. It is suitable for ages 10 through adult, and is sponsored by the Friends of Ledyard Libraries.
Specially Priced Books
Check out the round glass bookcase at Bill Library for nearly new and very attractive items that are great for gift giving. Please ask at the desk for these specially priced books.
Remember, Ongoing Book Sales Are Always Underway at both the Bill Library and Gales Ferry Library. Stop by to get great bargains every day!
2010 Officers
President: Betsy Shafer
Vice- President: Carl Nelson
Secretary: Dave Engelman
Treasurer: Joan Hausmann
Membership Chair: Karen Davies
Bill Library Annual Book Sale: Vacant
Gales Ferry Library Annual Book Sale: Jessie Baker
Ongoing Book Sales at both libraries: Pam Kalinoski
Coffee and Tea @your Library -
The Ledyard Library Friends have been providing coffee and tea at Gales Ferry Library for more than a year. Now you can get coffee and tea at Bill Library, too! Patrons may sip their favorite hot beverage while reading the daily newspaper, checking the latest stock rating, or enjoying the current issue of a magazine. Take a few moments out of your busy day to relax in your friendly neighborhood library. We only ask that you not bring your drinks to any computer stations. Thanks and enjoy!

A Teen Friends of the Library group has also been established. This organization is open to all in grades seven through twelve. To find out more about the group ask at either library.

Now on sale to benefit Ledyard Libraries:

wpe4.jpg (12937 bytes) Bill Library Cat's Meow costs $18.93.

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Gales Ferry Library Cat's Meow costs $18.50.
Book Bag costs $12.00.

Friends History

Since 1972, the Friends have worked to support the Ledyard Public Libraries of Ledyard, Connecticut. We have served in many ways over the years. We have sponsored cultural programs and social events, waged two successful library expansion campaigns, and raised thousands of dollars to purchase the extras our basic budget could not afford. These have included computers, software, display racks, signage, a video projection system, museum passes, and materials for the collection.

Our primary fundraising activities include our two book sales. The Gales Ferry sale is held in early June. In September, we hold a larger sale at Bill Library during Ledyard Fair week. We also have an Ongoing Book Sale at each library, so our patrons may enjoy shopping for gently used books year-round. The Friends meet three or four times each year, to plan and evaluate our sales, vote on expenditures, and socialize.

Throughout the year, Friend volunteers are needed to help plan and publicize the sales, sort the many book donations we receive, and work at the sales as cashier, set-up or clean-up crews. Willing hands and new ideas are always welcome.

Won’t you join us?

WANTED: USED BOOKS, TAPES, CDs, SOFTWARE

When it’s time to clean out the attic or reorganize the bookshelves, please remember the Ledyard Library Friends. Our book sales couldn’t happen without your gently used books, tapes, CDs and software. Before bringing your donations, please call the library for information on times, places, and restrictions.

Bill Library
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