April 6 is #LibraryGivingDay! |
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Library Giving Day is a national one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people who enjoy public libraries to make a donation in support of their own library.
Will you honor Goodnow with a gift to the GLF?
In celebration of #LibraryGivingDay, those who give $100 or more from now until April 6 will receive one of the GLF's new tote bags for free!
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A Note From the GLF Office
Holly Bernene, Director of Development
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Hello friends,
Spring is just around the corner, and I can’t wait. I love the longer days, warmer weather, fresh flowers, and green grass. It’s a time of renewal and celebration. In this light, it’s the perfect time to embrace and celebrate our love of the Goodnow Library and all that it offers our local community.
Did you know that April 3 – 9, 2022 is National Library Week? We at the Goodnow Library Foundation look forward to celebrating the contributions that Goodnow and its staff make to the town of Sudbury and beyond.
In the meantime, it’s never too early to salute Esmé Green, Director extraordinaire of Goodnow. Here’s what the Book Nook volunteers recently had to say about Esmé on social media (and I couldn’t agree more!):
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As always, my hope is that this newsletter pulls you closer to Goodnow by bringing you news of upcoming opportunities and connecting you more closely with Library patrons, volunteers, staff, and others in the local Library community. You can also learn more by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
As I said, I am anxiously awaiting the change of seasons. Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!
Cheers –
Holly
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Be Bold with Shee Shee Van Inwegen |
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The Goodnow Library Foundation invites you to its second Be Bold event of 2022 on Tuesday, April 12 @ 7pm! Shee Shee Van Inwegen will be sharing about What's Next in Your Emptying Nest.
Does this describe you? Maybe your kids went away and came back. Several times. Perhaps they never left. Nevertheless, eventually, they will go. And there you'll be. The work of parenting won't ever end, but it'll sure be different. Shee Shee Van Inwegen, Founder and Senior Strategist at Life Stage Strategies, will talk about:
• What You Want
• Who You'll Be
• Holding On
• Letting Go
This will be a hybrid event (livestreaming via Facebook Live and then uploaded to the GLF's YouTube channel); registration for in-person attendance will open Monday. (We will send a separate eblast with registration info, but you can also keep an eye out for information on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.)
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Thank You to Laura Bennos! |
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Thanks to her donation to the GLF, Laura Bennos generously sponsors the Children’s Room Fish Tank. The fish are beloved by the children and we like to know that they are happy and healthy by providing for the annual maintenance of the tank and food for the little swimmers!
Laura resides in Sudbury with her family. She is very active in the MetroWest community, volunteering and sponsoring many community events and charities. Laura is a licensed realtor at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty.
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What's New @ The Goodnow Book Nook |
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Tote Bags for Sale! Big news: The GLF now offers tote bags to make carrying your books home with you super easy! Each bag is $15, and you can purchase them online on the Book Nook site right HERE. If you'd like to buy one in-person, please stop by the Library's circulation desk to purchase with cash or credit card.
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Save the Date! Due to the great success of our 2021 in-person book sale, we are already planning for the next one. Please mark the weekend of October 14-16, 2022 on your calendar for this year’s Book Nook Book Sale.
Looking to donate? The Book Nook happily accepts books and DVDs in good condition. There is a two-bag limit, and items should be dropped off at the circulation desk. We can NOT accept: CDs, textbooks, worn/old/marked-up books, magazines, or encyclopedias.
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We'd love to remind you that the Book Nook offers FREE delivery to seniors in Sudbury! |
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"My favorite spot in the Goodnow Library is the circular table beside the ramp on the second floor where I’m mostly hidden but can still see who passes by. When I need to stretch my legs, I stroll down to the children’s section, peruse picture books and remember story times with my babies, now grown. The library is where I write, read, and sometimes escape to for a quiet cup of coffee. For more than twenty years, the library has been an extension of my home." |
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Deborah Norkin is a writer and editor with a passion for everything about food. She is the Editor for Zest! the food writing section of Pangyrus LitMag, conducts virtual cooking experiences, and produces literary and author events. Her fiction and non-fiction have been published in newspapers, magazines, and literary journals. Deborah is also the host of the Goodnow Library Author Series. To learn about upcoming events, click HERE.
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GLF Fundraiser with Coast & Country |
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Shop for the GLF on Thursday, March 31! Treat yourself while supporting the Library.
WHEN: March 31 (10 am - 6:30 pm)
HOW: Coast & Country Boutique is generously donating 10% of all purchases back to the GLF (** you must mention 'GLF' when checking out **)
Coast & Country has something for everyone: women's wear (for all ages), fun jeans, jewelry, bags, accessories, small gift items, and more.
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Your gifts make an impact on the vitality of the Library. For this we are grateful and we know that Goodnow would not be the same without you. |
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Goodnow Library Foundation | 978.440.5562 | GoodnowLibraryFoundation@gmail.com |
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