TOWN OF ESOPUS LIBRARY

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY You're the US in EsopUS Library!

Annual Membership Drive October 09-10

September , 2009
Dear Friends,

As summer comes to a close let us look forward to the many events of fall and the changing of the season with our beautiful trees and their colors. This is another opportunity for you to become a Friend of the library by joining the "Friends of the Library" group.

The "Friends" are the willing and helping hands of the Town of Esopus Library. With our new library and with our additional patronage there are multiple ways the Friends can help. The Friends raise funds for the library through their book sale, their operation of the bookstore and various other activities. They participate in the library operation by stocking shelves, manning the circulation desk, processing books and CD's donated to the library, and sending out items requested by patrons of the library.

The Book Cellar is one activity that the Friends operate. They receive donated books and sell them at a nominal fee. This activity has brought in funds that have contributed to the library operation.

Some of the things that have been purchased by the Friends for the library during the past year are, CD restorer which reconditions CDs, display case in lobby for business cards, purchased books and many other items.

In joining the Friends of the Library you will be proud to belong to such a worthwhile group. At our meetings you will meet your fellow volunteers and get to know the wonderful staff of the library. If you have any questions on this organization we are sure that any member will be glad to help you out.

We would like you to join us in this very worthwhile organization. Please renew your membership and we welcome new members. Dues are just $10.00 per year and as you can see are used in many ways. If you are unable to devote a lot of time to the group your membership and your input is valuable.

• JOIN the Friends of the Town of Esopus Library
• RENEW your membership today

You will be a valuable asset to our community.

Sincerely and Thanks

Cathy and Earl Johnson

Annual Membership Dues

• ..Free.......... Junior Friends volunteer at the Library
• $10.00.......... Individual (Active)member
• $15.00 ............Family Membership
• $25.00.............Patron Member
• $100.00 & up..... Benefriends
  

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Who are we?
Members of the Community who value our Public Library and understand its importance.
Friends of the Library Constitution
Revised Constitution will be voted on Feb. 17th
For details call Marion Z. at the Library.

2009 - 2010 Officers

• Chairman..........Lois Ingellis
• Co Chair..........Betty Chin
• Secretary.........Betty Ince
  
• Treasurer.........Ruth Samuels
  

Executive Committee is comprised of the above Officers and the following:
Book Sale Manager ......... Mary Williams, Ruth Palmer
Book Cellar Manager ..........Marion Zimmer, Lin Fagan
Friends liaison to the Board of Trustees........OPEN
Membership.....Cathy Johnson

What do the Friends do?
Stimulate an increased community awareness of the services provided by the Library.
Engage in fund raising efforts to meet the specific needs of the Library

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Projects

• Used cell phone collection
• Process Library material donations
• Speciality book sales
  
• May Book Sale
• Fall Festival Book Sale
  
• Book Cellar: an on-going book sale
  
• Recycling book discards
• Online book sale project

Purchases
• Library Needs - Materials and Equipment
• Large Print Books
• DVD player
• Program Expenses for all ages
• Children's Summer Reading Program
• Replace Stereo equipment for programs
• Purchase locking media cart
• Lobby Display units
• Additional tables for program room

How can I become a Friend?
Fill out a membership application available in the Library.
For information call the Library, 845- 338-5580.

Thank you to our membership for their generous support.
Membership list

Update 1/27/10