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Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries
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You can support a local business and the Wellesley Free Library at the same time. When you click on the Wellesley Booksmith link and make a purchase, the Library receives a commission on each sale!
When you shop here:
You support the Wellesley Free Library! Amazon.com donates a percentage of Every sale originating from this site to the Library.
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FRIENDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Become a Friend of the Wellesley Free Libraries
The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1952. Its goals are:
- To stimulate broad community interest in and support of the libraries.
- To supplement library funding received from the town.
- To enhance the impact of the libraries as a cultural and educational force in the community.
The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries organization plays an important role in enriching services and programs offered to Wellesley Residents of all ages. Your membership will help to continue this support.
Join the Friends Now!
BOOK SALES SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS ARE HELD IN THE FALL, WINTER AND SPRING
All proceeds benefit the library. The sale features a great selection of gently used books (hardcover, softcover, children's) audiobooks, DVDs, videos and CDs.
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Winter Book Sale
February 4, 2010 through February 7,
Members' Preview February 4 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(Not a member? Join on the 4th)
Public Sale February 5 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Public Sale February 6 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bag Sale February 7 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gently used books, CDs and DVDs.
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The Friends Actively Support the Library in Many Ways:
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
- Summer reading events
- Branch Library programs
- Performing artists & visiting authors
- Vacation week events
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS
- Authors and Lecturers on issues of interest
- Musical Performances
- The Annual Margaret Arnold Lecture
- Art workshops and demonstrations
COLLECTION ENHANCEMENT
- Purchase of Audio Books and New Browsing DVD collection
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OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST
- Maintenance of the Library Fishtank
- Purchase of needed furniture and equipment
- Purchase of bestseller rentals
- Funding of staff stipends to attend professional conferences
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The Friends Sponsor These Museum Passes For Use By Library Patrons
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| Boston Children's Museum |
Museum of Science |
| Decordova Museum |
Museum of Fine Arts |
| Discovery Museum (Acton) |
New England Aquarium |
| Harvard Museum of Natural History |
NE Wildflower Society (Garden in the Woods) |
| Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) |
Peabody Essex Museum |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum |
Plimoth Plantation |
| JFK Library & Museum |
The House of Seven Gables |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society |
The Sports Museum |
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Fundraising Activities |
- Three annual book sales
- Ongoing Book Sale
- Annual membership drive
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Newsletters |
Fall 2009
Winter 2009/10
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Officers |
Mary Whalen, President, [e-mail to Mary Whalen]
Jeannie Nakano, Vice President
Pam Wetherbee, Treasurer
Ann Swanson, Secretary
Anne Tuomey, Membership Chair
updated 01/5/2010
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