Friends of the Library
President's Greeting
I am delighted to report that we enjoyed another successful Annual Book Sale, thanks to all of the Friends who participated in making it happen. We experienced a steady week long
response from the community, as well as the wonderful donations which were contributed in advance. Thanks to the Library staff for its usual support. We could not have done it
without any of you. This is our largest fund raiser of the year and in view of the economy we were able to bank $6,000. Thank you one and all.
A trip is planned for Sunday, July 12th to the Princeton University Art Museum. If you have never been there, you should go. If you have visited, you are aware that there is always
something interesting to see. Complete details appear in another part of this Newsletter.
Annual membership renewal for the Friends of the Library is coming up shortly, so please
rejoin this year (if you have not already done so). If you have a friend in the community who is having a birthday, it makes a wonderful gift, particularly now with our wonderfully
expanded facility.
Thanks again for the generous response from all of you during our book sale. We will
continue to provide more programs for your continued pleasure.
Sincerely,
Rhoda Schorr
Membership Renewal Time
It’s Time to RENEW Your Membership!
It’s that time of the year again! Time to RENEW your membership as a Friend of the
Library. This year your RENEWAL will support our beautiful, expanded facility that is truly a community treasure.
The library is a place where we may read to our heart’s content, use the computer, and
peruse newspapers and magazines all in spacious and comfortable surroundings. We may now
enjoy a cup of coffee in our new café and enjoy the lovely landscaping and gardens surrounding the library. Remember, your membership dues pay for passes to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, the Museum of Natural History in New York City, the foreign film series as well as new DVDs and CDs. When you RENEW your membership you provide money for many children’s programs, various media materials, exciting trips and informative speakers.
I hope that you will continue to support the library by RENEWING your membership. I
encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to join us as members of the Friends of the Library. The community and the Library need you!
Helaine Evans
Membership Chairperson
Note: Please check the mailing label on the envelope containing your Friends Newsletter. If an 08 or 09 appears, it is time to renew your membership. If a 10 follows your address, thank you for renewing.
Mission
The mission of the Friends is to foster community awareness of the Monroe Township Public Library's resources, programs and services; to promote its value as an educational and cultural asset to the community; and to support the library with membership dues and fundraising activities.
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Current Activities Gardens at the Library
International Film Festival For your cool summer entertainment, we are offering the following films:
All showings are on Thursdays at 2 and 6:30 PM. Tickets are $1.00 each.
Trip to the Princeton University Art Museum Who: The Friends of the Library Join us for a lovely afternoon at the Princeton University Art Museum. A docent will guide us through the treasures of the museum and we will have time to browse in their gift shop. Reminder: Transportation is provided by the MCAT bus service. Everyone must have an ID We will leave at 12:30 pm from the Library and return about 4:00 pm. Sign up at the Circulation Desk by June 25, 2009.
Summer Reading Book Sale A one day book sale will be held in the Story Room at the Library on Saturday, June 27 from
Gardens at the Library This remarkable expansion offers more opportunities for gardens. The Friends have committed to developing gardens in the entrance area of the Library property. Other gardens could be donated by someone who wants to leave a living legacy in their name or the name of a special loved one. Details are available at the Library. Free Museum Pass Program If you are looking for something to do this weekend, check out the Monroe Library’s Free Museum Pass Program. The Library has two (2) passes available for each of the following museums:
American Museum of Natural History, NYC 212-769-5000 Pass includes admission for 2 adults & 2 children.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Children's Discovery Museum Address: 2040 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 From New Jersey turnpike Phone: (856) 424-1233 Hours Monday: 9:30 - 5:30 Tuesday: 9:30 - 5:30 Wednesday: 9:30 - 5:30 Thursday: 9:30 - 5:30 Friday: 9:30 - 5:30 Saturday: 9:30 - 5:30* Sunday: 9:30 - 5:30 * Saturday hours are 9:30 - 8:30 from October through April every year. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ Pass includes admission for 3 people.
To check out a pass, Monroe Library patrons ages 18+ must be in good standing and their Library card can not have any overdue items, lost items, and outstanding fines. The patron must call the Library for pass availability one (1) day prior to pickup and if the pass is available, it will be held for that patron for pickup the following day during Library hours. The pass must be returned to Library within four (4) days of being checked out and the return must be done in person at the Circulation Desk. There will be a $5.00 late fee each day the pass is past due, with a maximum fine equal to the pass replacement cost. The patron is responsible for the full replacement cost of the pass if it is lost. Visit the Circulation Desk for complete information regarding this program.
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28
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