Dear fellow Hanoverians:
The Friends of the John Curtis Library have embarked upon their annual
fundraising drive. In an effort to trim costs but still meet the needs of
the library, their annual appeal for new members follows in this postage and
paper-saving appeal. Please take a moment to read the following information
and send in your membership donation today!
The goal of the Friends of the John Curtis Library is to support our town
library and assist in improving its services, resources, and role in the
community. Did you know that only 1% of tax money goes to public libraries
in Massachusetts (based on the most recent Department of Revenue figures),
and it is estimated that Massachusetts libraries return $4 to the community
for every $1 taxpayers spend? Your membership would benefit our town in so
many ways when budget cuts are pending.
This past year membership dollars enabled children and parents to take part
in bullying and friendship workshops, provided adults with a series of
employment workshops that were run by an employment specialist, and afforded
teens with a Wii system around which some safe, social time could be spent.
Membership dollars were also at work this past year when the Friends:
* renewed passes to the New England Aquarium, the John F. Kennedy
Museum, Zoo New England, and the South Shore Natural Science Center;
* hosted the "Two Old Friends" who played the traditional music of the
British Isles, songs from Appalachia, and music from the days of American
sailing ships;
* sponsored classical music concerts by Inna Muravnik with the Hanover
Cultural Council;
* co-sponsored Kite Day with the Hanover Cultural Council by bringing
Don McCasland of the Blue Hill Observatory to teach children how to make and
fly kites;
* funded an eight-week Spanish story hour program for children in both
the spring and fall;
* provided many additional events for children including a live animal
program, several concerts, and a visit with Hedwig the Owl from the South
Shore Natural Science Center.
Thanks to the Friends, almost all of the library’s programs this past year
have been provided free of charge. Membership is one of the Friends’
greatest sources of revenue. Without your help, the Friends truly wouldn’t
be able to offer these enhancements when people are using the library more.
Even a small contribution makes a significant difference — become a member
for as little as $10 per year. Your contribution will also earn you special
"Member Only" advance entrance to their annual book sale in May.
Suggested giving levels are as follows:
Individual $10
Family $20
Sponsor $50
Patron $100
Benefactor $500
Please mail your membership donation to the Friends of the John Curtis
Library, 534 Hanover Street. Thank you for considering a membership to the
Friends; it is an investment in our community.
P.S. You can also support the library by donating gently-used books to the
book sale room throughout the year and by making purchases of donated books.
Books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles are organized and sell at bargain basement
prices.
For "Around Town on the Web",
Cathy H-B
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