Ludlow
posted
Jun 8, 2012
A convenient new book drop at the rear of Ludlow's Fletcher
Memorial Library is the latest improvement made possible by the
work of the Friends of the Library. Library patrons can now drive
into the parking lot and return books in the covered,
weather-protected book drop that replaces the old drop at the front
entrance.
In recent years the Friends have also raised funds to help
purchase: a bench on the lawn outside the library entrance, where
you can sit in the sunshine and read a book or take advantage of
the library's free WiFi; comfortable wingback chairs in the Reading
Room; the library's subscription to Listen Up Vermont, providing
downloadable books; a family pass to Hildene; and additions to the
Youth Library collection and funding for their Adopt-A-Book
program.
The Friends' major fundraiser is the Book Sale, held each August
under tents on the library lawn. On Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9-3, the
Book Sale will once again offer a great selection of gently read
books including fiction - paperback and hardcover - history,
science, art, literature, gardening, cookbooks, children's books,
and DVDs. Donations are welcome after July 1 (no textbooks or
condensed books).
The Friends support the library through community outeach, with
story hours at local daycare providers; books for the homebound;
monthly "Third Thursday" programs of interest to the community; and
book discussions on the fourth Thursday of the month
Summer book discussions include "Embers," a classic of European
literature by Hungarian master Sandor Marai, on June 28; and a
screenplay, "The White Line on Frederick Street," a Cold War drama
about the building of the Berlin Wall, by Ludlow resident Thom
Serrani, on July 26. Copies of discussion books are available at
the library.
Upcoming Third Thursday programs include: a program on low vision,
June 21 at Gill Terrace; and "The Unknown Rockwell," July 19 at the
library. All programs and book discussions start at 7 p.m. and last
about an hour. Park in the library lot and enter through the rear
of the building, which is accessible to all.
The Friends will hold their annual membership drive in June.
Membership to help support the library and its programs is only $5
for seniors (62+) and students (under 18); $10 for adult, $20 for a
family; $50 patron and $100 corporate.
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Fletcher Memorial Library, book drop
