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Summer is here and at the Library that means Book Barn season, Miss Susan's summer reading camps, and Sunday closings. July marks the beginning of our fiscal year, and I want to thank those who voted to support the Library's mission at last month's annual meeting. Thanks to Anita Jean McMonigle for once again donating the proceeds of her troupe's dance recital, and to the Friends of the Library for participating in the Town's annual Memorial Day Parade. Summer is also a time for beach reading, so stop by and pick up a blockbuster or two. We're celebrating reading and our centennial through our 100 Years - 100 Books program (details below). |
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Happy reading,
James B. Cosgrove, Director |
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Book Barn Volunteers Needed
The Friends of the Library are looking for volunteers to work at the Book Barn when it's open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through October. The hours are 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. (as long as there is no rain). The barn has been reorganized and filled with newer titles that were donated to the Library, and the moldy oldies have disappeared. Interested volunteers can call Cheryl Werba at 236-7987. |
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Children's Summer Camps & Reading Buddies Begin
If you have registered your children for Cooking Camp or for the Reading Buddies program, don't forget that they begin on Tuesday, July 5th! If you have registered for Reading Buddies, Miss Susan will be contacting you soon to inform you of your specific time slot. Watch the website for updates, articles, pictures, and videos. The schedule for the camps and events is listed on the calendar on the website main page.
Pictures from last year's summer camps and events:
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Happy Endings Storytime in July
Miss Susan invites preschoolers and their families down to the Library for some pre-bedtime fun! In honor of the Library's 100th anniversary, each Wednesday evening session of Happy Endings will feature a live performer:
July 6 - Sukey Molloy, "Play Move & Sing"
July 13 - Andy, The Music Man
July 20 - The Bossy Frog Band
July 27 - The Musical Munchkins, "Down by the Sea"
All sessions begin at 7pm and last about an hour. Please call 236-7272 to register. |
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Computer/Technology Class: Last Class June 30
The class will be given twice on Thursday: at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.
Word 2007 - learn the basics of Microsoft Word, tables and settings, and the ribbon.
Register with Librarian Sue Scott at 236-7272, ext. 15 or email sscott@marlborolibrary.org. |
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Large Print Secret
Please browse the Library's Large Print book section, which doesn't get much traffic because it's hidden in the corner by the Local History section. It has been weeded and updated with many new titles by popular authors, making it one the Library's best kept secrets. Through a buying plan we get six new LP titles every month! If you don't find what you're looking for, visit the online catalog and request a title. |
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100 Years - 100 Books
 Here's a fun way to help us celebrate the Library's 100th year of service over the summer: Families are encouraged to read 100 books before our open house in December. Those families who meet the challenge (or come close) will be eligible for a drawing with fabulous prizes. Register at the front desk and start saving your checkout receipts. |
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The Social Network
In addition to this email newsletter, you can also follow the Library on Facebook (Marlboro Free Library) and Twitter (#MarlboroLibrary). Our webpage and the library catalog have also been mobilized for viewing on smartphones, and we're adding QR codes to our new print materials. We ask for your patience as we tweak the design of the Library webpage to improve its appearance and efficiency. Any ideas or requests about the website can be sent to sscott@marlborolibrary.org
Thank you! |
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