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Friends of the Bridgewater Public Library
2007
Upcoming Adult Program The Secret
World of the
On.Wed., May 16, our special guest is Justin Locke, who spent 18 seasons as a freelance double bass player in Boston. He played with the Boston Pops and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as in pit orchestras for operas, ballets, and Broadway shows. Mr. Locke is a "score reader" for television broadcasts of the Boston Pops. He manages the Bose Philharmonic, and he is the author of several programs for family orchestra concerts, which have been presented in Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, Germany, Brazil and Australia. He also writes a weekly critique of Dancing with the Stars on the Bostonchannel.com website, which is also nationally syndicated on ABC affiliates' websites across the country. Mr. Locke is the author of Real Men Don't Rehearse, a humorous inside look into the usually secret world of professional orchestras. He has appeared on WCVB's Chrnonicle, WGBH's Greater Boston with Emily Rooney, and on the Paul Sullivan Show on CBS Radio. He regularly appears as a guest speaker, discussing the leadership secrets of the great conductors. In his appearance at the library, he will share stories from his book. This will be as good as a trip to a downtown comedy club, and it's free. The Friends of the Library are funding this program, which begins at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available back of the library.
Annual Friends of the
Library
The officers of the Friends of the Library are beginning their July 2007-June 2008 annual membership drive. We would first like to thank all of our new Friends and those who have generously supported the 2006-2007 membership drive. The primary goal of the FOL is to enhance public library services to you. Although our book sales and photocopier proceeds generate income, your donations are the major source of funding. Your generosity enables the FOL to purchase museum passes, pay for children's and adult programs, purchase craft materials for storyhour programs, donate book prizes for the summer reading program, and purchase CD's, DVD's, videos and books on tape. We hope you will continue to support the FOL and request that you complete the annual renewal form included in this month's newsletter. Your renewal will be effective from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. You may leave your donation at thr library or simply mail it to the Friends of the Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St., Bridgewater, MA 02324. Questions may be directed to Andrea Dubay, Membership Chair, at 508-697-8633.
Book Friends Book Clubs Lunch Club:
Baby Jack
Evening Club:
HOLIDAY:
Teen Bookrealm
The May meeting of Teen Bookrealsm, our Teen Advisory Board, will be Monday, May. 21 from 3:15-4:15p.m.. New members are welcome. Call Ms. Murphy for additional information.
In the Gallery ...
Robin Witcher's adult art class will be exhibiting their multimedia art show from May 2 through 30 in the Flora T. Little Gallery. The public is invited to a reception on Tues., May 15 from 5-7 p.m. in the Flora T. Little Meeting Room.
One Book One Community Winners of the library's One Book One Community Essay contest have been announced. The essay topic was based on a theme from Jodi Picoult's novel, My Sister's Keeper, this year's One Book One Community selection. Winners of the contest are: Colleen Farrell, first; Kassandra Gibbs, second; Diane Roberts Parris, third. The library trustees and staff join in extending congratulations to the three winners. Prizes were donated by The Town Observer, Dunkin' Donuts, Castaways, My Sister & I, Brianna's, Cape Cod Cafe, Bridgewater Bagel, and Friendly's. Next year's One Book One Community selection is:
The library partners with Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, the College and Community Relations Council, and the Bridgewater Business Community to provide and promote this reading program for adults. As part of the One Book One Community program, a bus trip to Washington D.C. is planned for October 5-8, 2007. The highlight will be a trip to the city's Holocaust Museum, with other stops at Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian, etc.
Brochures about the trip are available at the library's Reference Desk. Deposits are due on June 18th to Meserve Travel, so if you are interested, please don't wait until the last minute to investigate.
Plimoth Plantation Pass
The pass to Plimoth Plantation now admits four persons -- of any age. Previously, the pass covered 2 adults and 2 children. Plimoth Plantation is open Monday-Sunday 9-5. Open April 1 - November 30. The Museum Pass Program is provided through the donations of the Friends of the Bridgewater Public Library. Other available passes include the John F. Kennedy Library, Roger Williams Zoo, Boston Museum of Science, Boston by Foot, Buttonwood Park Zoo, New England Aquarium, Easton Children's Museum, and Boston Chlldren's Museum. Call the library for more information.
Interested
in a knitting group? The Friends of the Library are wondering if there are any knitters in the community who would like to get together at the library on a regular basis to knit and chat. If you might be interested in joining a knitting group, or scrapbooking group, or participating in another type of crafts group, please call Mary O'Connell at the library. Your name will be passed along to the Friends of the Library who will coordinate this program.
Cartridge Program Continues
The Friends continue to collect inkjet cartridges which are recycled and bring in extra money for the FOL treasury. Please bring your used cartridges (but NOT Epson) to the library's Reference Desk. This has been a great fundraiser for the Friends.
BOOK SALE BOOK SALE BOOK SALE BOOK SALE
Name Your Own Price
Newsletter editor Mary O'Connell Last modified 05/10/2007
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