PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
As I start my tenure as President, I would like to thank Joe Leist for his six years of incredible leadership of the Friends of the Library. He and the Executive Committee have formed a very smooth-running, effective organization. His hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated by all. I am looking forward to following in Joes footsteps. Theresa Mundt, President
2012 MONTHLY BOOK SALE SCHEDULE
Monday, April 16th No Sale in July Monday, October 15th Monday, May 21st No Sale In August Monday, November 19th Monday, June 18th Monday, September 10th No Sale in December
Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 3 & 4, lower level of the Library. There is no daily book sale on our monthly book sale day. Contact Bonnie Tillery at 609-259-6438 if you would like to lend a hand. There is always a need for re-stockers, sorters, sellers, and movers.
PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS 2012
These meetings and programs are held in the Library Meeting Room, Lower Level and begin at 7:00 p.m. Programs are free and open to the public. April 24: Mike McGrath, Host of NPRs You Bet Your Garden Mike McGrath returns this spring with his gardening advice! Entertaining and informative, McGrath is the enormously popular host of NPRs You Bet Your Garden. Learn how to grow tasty tomatoes and other yummy vegetables. Plus, get answers to all those garden questions youve been eager to ask. SEATING IS LIMITEDRESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED For reservations call (609) 807-8207
Mike McGrath
July 24: Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band with Neill Hartley of the American Historical Theatre of Philadelphia Join Hartley as he plays Sherlock Holmes in a thrilling version of the short story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Follow the famous detective in his study working out the mystery. Then to an old mansion where he must stop a killer from committing another horrible crime! Refreshments served afterward.
Neill Hartley
Oct 23: A Meeting of the Macabre by the Traveling Literary Theater Join Tom Worsdale and James Dyne as these actors become Edgar Allen Poe and Bram Stoker during a fictional meeting. Dressed in period costumes, 'Poe and Stoker' sip wine and discuss their upbringing, challenges, disappointments, secrets and inspirations as authors. Just in time for Halloween, we will have a great time learning about these two influential authors in an entertaining atmosphere. Refreshments served afterward.
Edgar Allen Poe and Bram Stoker
PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE SERIES SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS Professional archivist, photographer, and educator, Gary Saretzky, will offer a series of three programs focused on war photography. Saretzky has exhibited his work in more than 100 shows in museums, universities, libraries and other public spaces for more than 25 years, and is the author of numerous articles and book reviews in the fields of photographic history, photographic conservation, and archival science.
Saturday, March 31, Saretzky will discuss Crimean War and Civil War photography. Saturday, April 21, the program will focus on photography of the Spanish-American War, Spanish Civil
War, World War II, and Vietnam War.
Saturday, May 19, Edward Steichen and WWII Navy photography will conclude the series.
All programs will be held in the lower level of the Library, Saturdays at 11 a.m. SORTERS AND SELLERS CORNER SELLERS: Please remember to check the 3-ring binder for any new messages. This is also where any price changes are noted. We recently reduced the price of cassette tapes to 25-cents and hope you caught this change. All other prices remain the same. Thanks for your notes telling us what people are looking for in the sales room. SORTERS: Please remember to check for signed books. We are often able to sell these for higher prices than the usual $1 or $2. Other books that should be computer-checked include any University press books, coffee table size books, or any books that are old or unusual. Biographies also will often be worth more than average. While sorting books is often a great treasure hunt, it is also dirty work to go through books that were stored for years in garages or attics. Many thanks to those who persevere in helping with the sorting. If you want to volunteer to sell or sort, please contact Bonnie Tillery at 609-259-6438. WHAT WE ARE READING Friends of the Library member, Mary Ann Elliott, recommends The End of Illness by David B. Agus MD. This book is a bold call for all of us to become our own personal health advocates a departure from orthodox thinking. In offering his recommendations, he emphasizes that there are no right answers, and no master guide to one size fits all care. I truly believe we need to plan and work with our doctors. I found this book to offer good advice. One caveat Dr Agus is a cofounder of two pioneering personalized medicine companies. KIWANIS CLUB FUND RAISING PANCAKE BREAKFASTS We are advertising our book sales and programs this year in the Kiwanis Club ad books. Come out and join the Kiwanis Club for their fund-raising pancake breakfasts held at Applebees on the corner of Route 33 and White Horse-Mercerville Road in Hamilton. Sunday, June 3rd from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. These breakfasts raise money for charitable causes such as Meals on Wheels and Sunshine Foundation and provide scholarships to area high school students, to name just a few. The breakfasts are held at Applebees on Route 33. Students involved in Key Club from our high schools serve as volunteer wait staff. No preregistration required, just bring your appetite!
VISIT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ON THE WEB
FOL has a website: go to www.hamiltonnjpl.org and click on Friends of the Library tab in the red area on the left side of the page. The website contains photos, listings of events and booksales, past issues of our newsletter and other pertinent information. Thanks to Thomas Little, our Publicity Chairperson and Webmaster.
The FOL now also has an email address, [email protected], which will be checked once a week, should you wish to email us. It will also be used to send event reminders to our members. "I find television very educational. Every time someone turns it on, I go into the other room and read a book." Groucho Marx
President: Theresa Mundt Treasurer: Ann Wolf Membership Chairperson: Leslie Casey Vice President for Programs: Dan Benson Secretary: Karen Barrows Hospitality Chairperson: Mollye Carroll Vice President for Fund Raising: Bonnie Tillery Publicity Chairperson: Thomas Little Liaison to the Board of Trustees: Marilyn Jose
