What's New
What's Happening
Children's Room
Reference Desk
Library Services
Library Friends |
|
Ledyard Library Friends
Join the Friends
NEW!
Gales Ferry Library Book Sale!
Wednesday June 3* through Saturday June 13
The sale opens to the public June 4 and runs during library hours.
Get great bargains on books, audios, videos, DVDs, specially-priced items,
and more!
* Only Library Friends can get in to the sale Wednesday evening June 3.
See below. Memberships may be purchased at the door.
Friends Get Sneak Peek!
We are now offering an additional benefit for all paid members: You will get
a sneak peek at our annual book sales the night before the sales open to the
public. So join the Library Friends and get in on the bargains a day early!
Remember, Ongoing Book Sales Are Always
Underway at both the Bill Library and Gales Ferry Library. Stop
by to get great bargains every day!
2009 Officers
President: Betsy Shafer
Secretary: Diana Wall
Treasurer: Dave Engelman
Membership Chair: Karen Davies
Bill Library Annual Book Sale: Marie Engelman
Gales Ferry Library Annual Book Sale: Jessie Baker
Ongoing Book Sales at both libraries: Pam Kalinoski
Book Sale Success!
Marie Engelman reports the Fall Book Sale at the Bill Library is midway
through its week of sales as I write this and it has already earned over
$6000. This major fund raiser for the Ledyard Libraries is the result of
over 60 different volunteers contributing their ideas, time, and endless
energy.
Jessie Baker, Chairman of the Gales Ferry Library Book
sale reports that it was a rousing success. The sale which was held last
June as our summer newsletter went to press brought in over $4,000
and will be used to fund programs and equipment for the libraries.
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:
 Bill Library Cat's Meow costs $18.93.
Gales Ferry Library Cat's Meow costs $18.50.
Book Bag costs $12.00.
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. Recently, we
have added 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
- 464-9912
-
- Gales Ferry Library
- 464-6943
|
