The Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library: October 2019 Events
by Jennifer Groth
The Friends of
Maxwell Memorial Library are hosting several events throughout the month of
October. Please join us as we celebrate our 26th Anniversary, and National
Friends of Libraries Week (October 20-26). We look forward to meeting you!
Meeting: The
Friends members will meet on Tuesday, October 1 at 1pm in the Community Room.
Joining us will be Guest Speaker, Camillus Police Chief Thomas Winn.
Art Exhibit:
The Friends are hosting this month’s art exhibit, featuring local artist Anna
Stefanco. Her lovely watercolors featuring still lifes, florals, landscapes,
and animals will be on display from October 2 through October 29.
50 50 Raffle:
Tickets are $2.00 each or 5 for $5.00. Please purchase tickets at the Main
Desk; drawing will take place on October 19 at the close of the group’s Open
House.
Annual Open
House and Artist Reception: The public is invited to attend our Open House,
and Artist Reception, on Saturday, October 19 from 12 noon to 2pm in the
Community Room. Enjoy free refreshments and meet artist Anna Stefanco. No
registration is necessary.
Certificate of
Merit: The Friends are pleased to be the recipient of a Daniel W. Casey
Advocacy Certificate of Merit by the Friends section of the New York Library
Association (NYLA).
This honor has been given “in recognition of the Friends of
Maxwell Memorial Library for their exceptionally active and creative service to
a library in a smaller community”.
The Friends of
Maxwell Memorial Library group is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization which
supports and advocates for the library. Formed in 1993, the group sponsors
programs, fundraising events, and giveaways. New members are always welcome.
The membership levels are: $10 for students and seniors, $15 for individuals,
$25 for a family, and $50 for a business. There is also a “Forever Friend”
level of $200 (one time payment). Membership forms and brochures are available
at the library. Completed membership forms and payment (cash or check made out
to Friends of Maxwell Library) may be left at the Main Desk, or mailed to:
Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library c/o Maxwell Memorial Library 14 Genesee
Street Camillus, NY 13031.
