Thursday, January 20, 2011

Upcoming events

Last night's Board Meeting of the Friends discussed plans for these upcoming events.
For Love of Stories, A Family Story Valentine.  This special event is a fundraiser benefitting the Friends of the Holyoke Public Library and the Children's Museum at Holyoke.   Saturday February 12, 5-8pm at the Children's Museum, 44 Dwight St, Holyoke.    Shuffles the Clown,  story tellers Tom McCabe, Roger Tincknell, live music, story reading by Mr. Tim and Friends, and opportunities to write, illustrate, and act out stories.  Tickets on sale at the Children's Museum 413-536-KIDS.  $10 per person ($1 off in advance, or for library card holders or museum members).
Future Begins Here 2011 - The Friends of the Holyoke Public Library will again participate in this annual community fundraiser for children's services in the Pioneer Valley.  Mark your calendars for Sunday evening May 1, 2011, for gourmet food, auctions, and live music at the Holyoke Mall. Contact us now to volunteer; much help will be needed in the February-April period.
The next Friends Board Meeting will be Wednesday Feb 9 at the Library, 5:30pm.  All welcome!
The next Friends Book Club will be Wednesday Feb 9 at the Library, 7:00 pm.  We'll be discussing Under Fishbone Clouds by Sam Meekings.  Come join us.