LIBRARY ADVOCATE
June 25, 2008
Gently Used Books Benefit the Library
Many of you are aware of the ongoing, daily book sale on the
Lower Level of the library and of the quality of the reading
material there. This is possible because of the generous donation of
gently used books, paperback and hard cover, by many patrons who
finally have decided to part with some of their favorites. But the
parting is made a bit easier with the knowledge that the books will
end up in the hands of other avid readers, and ultimately will
benefit the library through The Friends’ Book Sale.
These days there are many options for used books. Numerous companies
and organizations, both for-profit and non-profit, are competing for
them. We do not know where books given to other organizations end
up, or who benefits. We only can speak for The Friends’ Book Sale.
You can rest assured of two things. One, all funds resulting from
The Friends’ sales will be used for library programs, materials,
and services. Two, any books not sold are donated by The Friends to
a non-profit organization called ‘Hands Across the Water’, which
distributes them world wide.
Thus, to see that your donations go to benefit your library, please
consider The Friends’ Book Sale. Books of various categories are
needed. We can use biographies, cook books, sports books, and
history, both fiction and non-fiction. Paperback novels of all types
are welcomed. Please no tired, soiled, or musty books. We cannot use
magazines, textbooks, computer or technical books, or Readers Digest
Condensed books. If you have a question regarding donation of books,
or if you need help getting them to the library, call Adele Barcelo
at 781-843-8123.
The Summer Reading Program, sponsored in part by Comcast, has begun
in earnest for the Children’s Department, with the theme “Wild
About Reading.” Pick up flyers at the library, or watch for more
information in this column and elsewhere.
The Summer fun kicks off for students going into grades 7 – 12
with Monster Movie Night on Thursday the 26th at 7:00.
The young Dr. Frankenstein doesn’t believe all that stuff
about his famous grandfather re-animating a dead body. But when he
inherits the castle, some unexpected things happen. Join your
friends for a showing of Young Frankenstein, “the scariest comedy
of all time!” Roll on the floor laughing, and have some snacks!
Other festive performers during the summer at the library: Animal
World Experience, Wednesday July 16 at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., Wild
Animal Stories with Storyteller Sharon Kennedy, Tuesday August 12 at
3:00 p.m., sponsored by Comcast, and “Wild at the library”
concert by David Polansky on Wednesday, August 13 at 3:30 p.m.
Save the date of Thursday, July 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for the
popular naturalist and educator John Root, who will present ‘Mushrooms
of the Northeast’ in Logan Auditorium.
This column is written by John Cobble, President of The Friends of Thayer Public Library to highlight events, programs, materials and people associated with the library and its services.
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