FRIENDS OF THE NEW FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

FRIENDS OF THE NEW FAIRFIELD LIBRARY CELEBRATING 50^TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2010!

Since its formation in 1960 the Friends have certainly lived up to their mission statement which in part reads “to stimulate the use of the facilities of the library and encourage the reading of books; to further the cultural life of New Fairfield in literature, the arts, science, and public affairs by means of exhibits, public meetings, discussion groups, and similar activities”.  In the past fifty years the Friends have supported the library by purchasing furniture, technical supplies,  museum passes, books, art, funding many programs including the summer reading program and the list goes on to reach the sum of $500,000. Just recently we purchased a new color copier for the Adult Library and have ordered 5000 of the plastic book bags patrons use to carry books and videos home and back. Our biggest fundraisers are the two book sales we hold annually, the next one will be March 20, 21 & 22.  The hours are 10 to 4.

We meet the second Tuesday of each month in the Community Room of the library.  There are many ways to help; including sorting books for the sales as they are donated, helping at the sales, assisting with other fundraisers throughout the year. New members are always welcome and if you have any questions please call Linda at 203-746-3289.

FRIENDSHIP GIFTS ARE BACK!

Back by popular demand for the month of February we are creating more of the $5 “Friendship” gifts.  These are a gently used book combined with an appropriate gift and tied with a lovely bow.  Be sure to look them over – you may find one for your Valentine.

FRIENDS CELEBRATE “LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH”

Some lucky patron of the Adult Library can win dinner for two at a local restaurant and a patron of the Children’ Library can win a gift certificate to McDonalds simply by putting their name and phone number in the container at the checkout desk.  The drawing will take place on February 28^th.  You might be the winner!

NEXT BOOK SALE MARCH 20, 21 & 22   Hours: 10 to 4

We will begin collecting used books for the March sale on February 20, 2010.  Please leave books that are in good clean condition in the Community Room of the library.  We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, records (music) and Reader’s Digest condensed books.