Archive for Book Sale
A Letter of Thanks from the President of the Friends
The Friends of Milne Public Library’s 24th Annual Used Book Sale was once again a successful event, raising $24,000 in two days. It’s a logistical challenge to move thousands of sorted books from the library to Williamstown Elementary School for set up and sale. Once again, with the energy of Williams College students and the [...]
Patt Patterson wins the coveted “Employee of the Year” award
The League of Women Voters and members of the community honored Patricia Patterson with the “Town Employee Award” at the May 17 annual town meeting. Patt, as she is affectionately known, doesn’t usually attend town affairs because she and husband Alan are Canadians. But through some fancy footwork by Director, Pat McLeod, Patterson made it [...]
Photo stream for 2011 Book Sale
For more great photographs, a bulletin board is being prepared by the Friends. It should be up within the next week. For additional photos see Ginny Sheldon.
Friends of the Milne Cook Book on sale now
“Cooking with The Friends” a spiral bound collection of recipes inspired by Josie’s Cafe is on sale at the the library. The slender, 106-page volume is the work of a committee including Sue Abrams, Kate Case, Judy Madden, Cindy McFarland, and Ginny Sheldon who gratefully acknowledge contributions by John MacDonald, Storey Publications, Melinda Sheehan, Liseann [...]
NEW BiblioFile in paperless “pdf” format
In an effort to “go green,” the Friends are now making BiblioFile available in “portable document format” or pdf. Be advised if you are still using a dial-up connection to the Internet, you should not click this link because it will take forever to load (and you will be very frustrated with us). Print copies [...]
Slide Show of Friends Silent Auction rare books
Just a sample of some of the unique and valuable rare books to be auctioned off at this year’s book sale. Book Sale dates are April 22 and 23, 2011 at the Williamstown Elementary School on Church Street (off Cole Avenue). Hours are 10 to 4 but the Silent Auction usually ends at 2 p.m. [...]
Martin Luther King Day closing
The library will be closed all day Monday, January 17th to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please do not leave materials outside if the bin is jammed. We “backdate” all materials to the previous open day and you will not be fined. Also, please do not leave book donations out in the elements but [...]
Welcome to the Friends Annual Holiday Meeting
The Friends of Williamstown’s Milne Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, December 8th at 7 pm in the Heritage Room of the Williams Inn, Williamstown. Members will vote on the 2011 slate of officers as well as two new and two renewing Board members for 3-year terms each. Fiddler Eric Buddington will [...]
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The library will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and will be closed on Thursday and Friday. We will re-open on Saturday, Nov.27. Happy Thanksgiving. A reminder that if the outside bin is jammed, please hold onto your library materials until the following “open” day and we will adjust your record to excuse overdue [...]
A letter of thanks from Friends President, Virginia (Ginny) Sheldon
April 30, 2010 Thank you, Williamstown and beyond! The Friends of Milne Library Book Sale, Silent Auction, Cafe and Bake Sale was more profitable than ever this year, thanks to generous book donors, volunteers, and enthusiastic in-town and out-of-town shoppers. Before expenses, the two-day event raised over $24,000. But, it’s not just about the money! [...]
Guidelines for Donating Books
Donation_guidelines The annual book sale will be April 23 and 24 in the Williamstown Elementary School gymnasium. Look for more information in the coming weeks.