Friends of the Deep River Library

Spring 2012

A Note from the President

The Deep River Library is an important resource in our community. But like many other organizations, it needs help from volunteers.  The Friends of the Deep River Library is an all volunteer organization which helps raise funds for the library. We assist with books, equipment, and program needs not covered in the town’s budget.  Did you know that due to the Friends fundraising, we provide discounted or free passes to museums, and sponsor library activities such as “Music with Margie”?

Our main goal this year is to increase the membership in the Friends of the Deep River Public Library. Our hope is to bring together concerned citizens who appreciate the value of a fine library. We are looking for individuals who are willing to devote time (a little or a lot!), financial contributions or book donations to accomplish our goals. The Friends is open to new ideas for fundraisers and are looking for people who are interested in taking on new ideas and running with them.

Please consider helping the library by joining the Friends. A membership form has been included with this mailer for your convenience. Our town deserves a superior library, one equipped with staff, collections, and facilities to serve the cultural needs of an expanding community. Whether you are a high school student looking for extra-credit, a parent who appreciates our children’s programs or a senior citizen, we can use your help.  Thank you! 

The Friends would like to present our 2012 Christmas Ornament depicting the Stone House. The Stone house was built in 1840 by Ezra Southworth. Ezra was a descendant of one of the founding families of Deep River. The Stone House is a showcase of the life, industry and achievements of the townspeople during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in our town. Today, as the headquarters of the Deep River Historical Society, it is the center for historical research and a location for many events both local and private. Don’t miss purchasing this ornament at our Annual Book and Bake Sale in September!

Ornament design by Bob Vankeirsbilck

Spring into Summer Book Sale - Saturday, May 19th 9-1pm

On Saturday, May 19th from 9-1pm, The Friends of the Deep River Library will hold a mini book sale on the front lawn of the library. (Rain place: Library Community Room).  The event will feature summer reading books for children and adults. We will be selling books on gardening, boating, cooking, travel and more!  Members of the Deep River Jr. Ancient Fife and Drum Corps will be on hand to provide seasonal music.  Special thanks go to the Deep River/Chester Cub Scouts and the Deep River Garden Club for their help and support.   See you there!

Continuing Book Sale- in the lobby!

Have you noticed the great selection of books available for sale in the library lobby? Most of the current adult trade books cost just $2.00; kid’s books are just $.50; and hard covers and book collections are available for only a bit more. This is an opportunity to pick up an affordable gift or gather a collection of relaxing reading to bring with you on vacation. Be sure to check them out! All proceeds are donated back to the library for new books, materials, museum passes, and programs.
 

Thank you!
A BIG shout-out to all the local folks who have been donating gently-used books to the Friends for our Book Sales!! It is a great way to support the library and to give others an opportunity to enjoy the books you have finished. We gladly accept adult and children's fiction and non-fiction that are in good condition. Sorry, we cannot accept textbooks, magazines or Reader's Digest condensed version books. It works best if donations are left at the bottom of the stairs inside the main library entrance, and a library worker should be notified of the donation so they can review the books before you leave. Again, please consider making a book or money donation to help our local library prosper and provide more new and exciting reading materials and programs to the citizens of Deep River.New Donation Location

Join us!

The Friends helps the library sponsor many community enriching programs. Did you know we help the library provide Museum Passes for all residents? These passes are available for two days and include:

The Connecticut River Museum

Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

Florence Griswold Museum

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

Mystic Aquarium

Mystic Seaport

Peabody Museum

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Wadsworth Museum

Contact information:                  526-3254 or 526-3788

Meeting Times:                          Every 3rd Tuesday, 7pm @ the Library

Volunteer Opportunities:           ·   Book sorting

                                                   ·   Marketing

                                                   ·   Social Committee/Event Coordinator

                                                   ·   You name it! We can use help and ideas of all kinds…You pick your volunteer times.

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