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Issue No. 16 : August 2022

"A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert."

— Andrew Carnegie

A Note From the GLF Office

Holly Bernene, Director of Development

Hello friends,

Happy summer! I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather.

I had the good fortune of touring the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City this past weekend. While learning about its history, and making my way through an exhibit on James Joyce's Ulysses, I was cognizant of how lovely it was to be cool and air-conditioned when it was topping 100 degrees outside. I returned to Goodnow this week and similarly noticed how wonderfully busy the Library has been. This reminded me — once again — of the importance of the Library as a community hub. People were there to study, work, and socialize. Many brought their kids for the fabulous children's programs. And every one of them was taking advantage of an inviting place to gather where they could be comfortable and cool.

Andrew Carnegie recognized the free public library as a place "where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration." We at Goodnow celebrate that public libraries are free and accessible to all - No membership is required. Perhaps the public library is America at its best.

We invite you to please visit Goodnow soon to appreciate all that it has to offer.

Warmly,

Holly

P.S. Did you know that with your library card, you can stream the series "The Men Who Built America" on Kanopy and learn more about Andrew Carnegie?

A scene from the Morgan Library & Museum

Goodnows Visit Goodnow!

Speaking of library history...

While Andrew Carnegie is known and admired for his support of public libraries, Sudbury is grateful for the philanthropy and foresight of John Goodnow and the Goodnow Family. Did you know that Goodnow Library opened its doors in 1863? (That's 26 years before the first US Carnegie Library opened in Braddock, PA!)

In June, the GLF was happy to meet with members of the Goodnow Family — Amy Goodnow Ciano and her son Michael, from Cleveland, OH. The GLF would like to extend a special thanks to Amy and her family for helping to support the Historical Room Renovation.

To read more about this capital improvement project that is underway and how members of the Goodnow Family have supported it, please visit us online HERE.

Save the Date: Gather for Goodnow!

*** SAVE THE DATE! ***

Let's celebrate all that is good at Goodnow Library! The GLF invites you to save the date for GATHER FOR GOODNOW, our annual fundraiser, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 from 5-8pm. We are excited to once again hold this event under the tent at The Wayside Inn. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please click HERE.

Thank you to our Gala Sponsors!

Lead Sponsor

We are pleased to recognize our steadfast Lead Sponsor, Kirk Dental, in honor of

Dr. Ann Kirk. Ann started the practice over 45 years ago and has always been a huge supporter of the Library. Her love for the Sudbury community and her patients has no boundaries.

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Goodnow Wants to Hear from YOU!

Let Goodnow know what you would like to see in our Library's future! To register for either a Zoom or in-person focus group, please register HERE.

Save the Dates for upcoming Be Bold Speakers

Wednesday, October 12th: Meet and learn from local successful female entrepreneurs. We will hear from:

Melissa Clayton - CEO and founder of Tiny Tags, an online jewelry brand designing and creating fine personalized jewelry exclusively for mothers;

Louise Mawhinney - past biotech CFO who is now the owner of Sudbury's beloved Duck Soup and SkyBar Confectionary Company;

Monica Rogan - co-founder of Goodnow Farms Chocolate - handcrafted, single origin chocolate that has made it onto Food & Wine's list of the Best Chocolates in America!

Wednesday, November 9th: Join us to welcome local resident Rob DeLena and his son, Ryan, as they share stories and discuss their book, Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life. This joint father-son memoir tells the compelling story of how Rob and his wife, Mary Beth, fought the medical and educational complexes over Ryan's care and school placement, and instead fostered the freedom Ryan needed to pursue his dream of becoming a professional ski mountaineer.

The Goodnow Library Foundation provides the private funding that ensures Goodnow's continued excellence. Your gifts make a significant impact on the vitality of the Library. For this we are grateful and we know that Goodnow would not be the same without you.

Donate to the GLF's 2022 Annual Appeal

Goodnow Library Foundation | 978.440.5562 | GoodnowLibraryFoundation@gmail.com

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