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Ledyard Libraries
PO Box 225
Ledyard, CT 06339

Library Director: Gale Bradbury
Senior Assistant Librarian: Marty Hubbard
Assistant Librarian: Mary Ellen Osborne
Children's Librarian: Nancy Brewer

 

 

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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 -
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    he 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. 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

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