Friends of the Farmington Library

Alta, A Renaissance Wind Trio to Perform at Farmington Library

2012-01-17T13:45:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars for an exciting afternoon concert sponsored by the Friends’ Remembrance Fund Committee and the Friends of the Farmington Library.

Alta, A Renaissance Wind Trio will be performing on Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington.

Alta’s unique sound and innovative programming has been delighting audiences throughout the Northeast for over twenty- five years.

Alta was founded as La Primavera Consort in 1983 when founding members Gwen Winkel and Paul Flight (currently with The Concord Ensemble) discovered their love of recorder music. Currently Alta performs a regular concert series at Trinity Episcopal Church, sharing their love of early music with the greater Hartford area.

The Friends of the Farmington Library invite the Farmington Community to come and listen to these extraordinary sounds produced from an expanded collection of renaissance wind instruments presented by Alta.

Refreshments will be served. The program is free. Please register online at www.farmingtonlibraries.org or call the library 860-673-6791.

The Friends of the Farmington Library Seek Donations for their Annual Spring Book Sale

2012-01-14T06:57:00.000-08:00

The Friends of the Farmington Library are seeking donations for their annual spring book sale which will be held April 12-14, 2012 at the Main Library. All of the proceeds from the book sale are used to support library services and programs.

Book sale organizer Linda Chapron said “We are very happy to receive your donations! Without your generosity, we would not be able to raise as much money as we do at our yearly book sales & BOOK NOOK which benefit the many library programs we all enjoy.”
We especially like to receive the following:

Materials & books about Farmington & New England
Recent bestsellers for adults and children
All ages children’s books, hardcover and paperback
Hardcover and paperbacks published in last 5 years for adults and children
Clean copies of classics, poetry, literature & foreign language
Non-fiction books on science, business, parenting, self-help, history, politics, religion, travel, etc.
Cookbooks & Gardening books
‘Coffee Table’ or other special interests books (antiques, collectibles, art, etc)
CD’s, DVD’s, books on CD

We do not need:

Books in poor condition
Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Magazines
Readers Digest condensed books
Dated information such as travel guides, business books & computer books & programs prior to 2008
LP’s (records!), VHS tapes, cassettes & books on audio cassette

Tax Statements:

If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please ask at the circulation desk.

Other helpful suggestions:

If possible, please limit your donations to one or two boxes or bags at a time. Donations may be brought to the circulation desks at the Barney Library or main Farmington Library throughout the year.

Don’t forget to ‘shop’ our BOOK NOOK throughout the year!

2011-12-22T19:12:00.000-08:00

Thank You!

It is with gratitude that the Friends of the Farmington Library thank the community for their generous support in their recent gift-giving of brand new books this holiday season. Giving Trees could be found in the Main Library and the Barney Branch from mid-November until December 19. An aggregate of 310 new books ranging in age from birth through high school age, were collected and distributed through Catholic Charities throughout the Hartford area. Lois M. Nesci, CEO, expressed her heartfelt thanks to the Friends for their continued effort and support in all they do.

The Friends of the Farmington Library are held in high esteem as each year they continue their outreach and effort on behalf of this charity chosen a number of years ago. Some parents of recipients now take an active role in sorting the books to be given. Thank you to all who have contributed in making this year’s collection of new books have a most positive result.

Mary-Jane Mastrobattista Chair
Carol Reider Co-Chair

Happy Holidays

2011-12-12T10:47:00.000-08:00

The Friends of the Farmington Library would like to remind everyone this Holiday Season of their "FRIENDS REMEMBRANCE FUND" when you
consider your gift- giving opportunities. This fund can be used "in honor of " or " in memory of " someone this season.

Funds received will be used in rewarding a graduating Farmington senior this year and also in providing a cultural experience to the Farmington Community.

We hope you will consider this fund in your gift-giving.

Contributions can be sent to:
Friends Remembrance Fund
Farmington Library
Monteith Driv
Farminton, CT 06032
Attn: Jessie Saxton

Annual Giving Tree

2011-12-03T13:23:00.000-08:00

The Friends of the Farmington Library are collecting unwrapped children’s books to be given to an area charity.

Donations for birth to high school age children may be brought to the Barney Branch or the Main Library until December 19, 2011.

Suggestions include soft baby books, multicultural picture books, stories of holiday celebrations in other countries, fiction, non-fiction for older children and positive ethnic stories and poems.

We ask that you take a tag from the tree with suggested age group and include it with your book donation.

Thank you!

Saturday, November 19 - Nearly New (Great for Holiday Gifts!) -BOOKSALE

2011-10-20T08:28:00.000-07:00

The October Book Sale was a great success. THANK YOU!

The Friends of the Farmington Libraries are pleased to announce the "Nearly New" Booksale on Saturday, November 19 from 9:30-2:30 at the Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive in Farmington

Saturday, November 19 - Nearly New (Great for Holiday Gifts!)

· Fine arts and entertainment
· Cookbooks, crafts & gardening
· Health & wellness
· History & Politics
· Biography& Autobiography
· Adult hardcover fiction & non-fiction (newer titles, $3)
· Large print hardcover fiction ($1)
· Special category of ‘over-stocked’ adult hardcover (popular authors such as James Patterson, David Baldacci, Danielle Steele, Janet Evanovich) $1
· Small gift books & stocking stuffers for friends & family
· Holiday themed books for adults & children

Fall Book Sales

2011-10-06T09:25:00.001-07:00

The Friends of the Farmington Libraries are pleased to announce 2 upcoming fall book sales at the main library at 6 Monteith Drive in Farmington on Saturday, October 15 - "Kids, Crafts and Cookbooks"(9:30-2:30) and Saturday, November 19 – "Nearly New" (9:30-2:30).

Saturday, October 15 - Kids, Crafts & Cookbooks

Children's books will be sorted by age (younger child, middle youth & teen)
• Fiction and non-fiction hardcover and paperback
• Board books for babies, 'I Can Read' books, Golden Books
• Small collection of audio visuals for children including DVD's, computer programs and games
• Children's Fall & Winter Holiday Books
• Specially priced, like-new & excellent quality books ($2 & up)
Cookbooks & Craft Books
• A very large & wonderful collection of nearly new and used books for the experienced or inexperienced chef
• Craft books on painting (oil & watercolor), needlework (sewing, quilting, etc.) and other art forms
Paperback Fiction
• Trade paperback books for those other people who love good fiction! ($2 each)
Large Print Books
• Hard cover fiction

Summer Book Bonanza

2011-05-23T19:03:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Farmington Library are pleased to announce a ‘mini’ book sale in the BOOK NOOK at the Main library on Monteith Drive starting June 13 and lasting till July 1. This will be a great opportunity to pick up books by your favorite authors for great summer vacation reading. The featured books at this sale will include paperback fiction for adults, youth and teens at remarkable prices: $.50 each or 5 books for $2. Adult mass market paperbacks will include an excellent selection of popular authors, mysteries, science fiction, romance, etc. There will also be an assortment of our red & green dot trade paperbacks for their regular price of $1.25 & $2. This is a great opportunity to stock up! Of course the BOOK NOOK will continue to be stocked with other hardcover and paperback books, fiction and non-fiction. We hope you’ll stop by and pick up a few books for yourself, family or friends!

We also welcome donations of gently used books at anytime throughout the year! They may be dropped off at either library at the circulation desks during regular operating hours. Please no textbooks, magazines, out-dated travel/financial/medical materials (before 2008), torn or worn paperbacks or hardcover books.

All monies raised through these book sales are used to support the acquisition of library materials and to help provide library programs for all age groups in our community.

Garden Tour tickets on sale now at Main and Barney Libraries

2011-05-14T06:35:00.001-07:00

Tickets are now on sale at both the Main and Barney Libraries for the 13^th Annual Farmington Kitchens and Gardens Tour. The event will be held Saturday, June 11 from 10am to 4pm. In addition to the six amazing private homes on the tour, seven public gardens/museums will be open, including: The Hillstead’s Sunken Garden, The Stanley Whitman Museum’s Herb Garden, The Farmington Historical Society’s Cottage and Gridley Garden, Noah Wallace School’s Childrens’ Garden, Unionville Museum’s exhibit and the Ct. Master Gardener’s Perennial Garden at the Farmington Library.

The tour is sponsored by the Friends of the Farmington Library Committee. All proceeds support Library programming. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25.00 the day of the tour. For more information call 860 673- 6791.

Save the Date!

2011-04-22T14:24:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Farmington Library will hold the 13^th annual Kitchens and Gardens Tour on Saturday, June 11^th, 2011 from 10am to 4pm.

Tour includes six unique gardens, many within walking distance of the “Village” of Farmington; Stanley Whitman, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington Library and Unionville Museum gardens.

$20 in Advance; $25 Day of Tour

Tickets will be available at the library soon.

Book Sale Committee Thanks Volunteers, Donors and Buyers

2011-04-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

Linda Chapron, Chair of the Book Sale Committee reports:

The Friends of the Farmington Library are pleased to report that they had a very successful Spring Book Sale which raised $16,000!

Over the three days of the sale hundreds of dealers, local library patrons and bibliophiles from afar scoured the tables holding more than 25,000 books, puzzles, games and media. On Opening Day, long lines of people began lining up at 9am for the opening at 2 pm! The Collectors Corner & Specials Collections area is always a very popular table (managed for more than 25 years by Sherra Palmer) and earned more than $1000 during this sale. The bag sale on Saturday afternoon was also very popular with many more people waiting for the 3 pm opening.

On Sunday many of remaining books went to several local & statewide charities.

Of course this sale would not be successful without the dozens of volunteers who worked the week of the sale as well as throughout the year. Over the years the Friends have amassed a huge database of interested people who enjoy working this event. The continued support and hard work of this group is gratefully appreciated. The Friends would also like to thank all those members of our community for their donations of books for which the success of all our sales is so dependent. A heartfelt THANK YOU to book donors and volunteers!

Our next sales are tentatively scheduled for:
October 15 - Kids & Cook Books
November 19 – Nearly New Books

If you were unable to shop this sale, the Friends maintain an on-going bookstore, the ‘BOOK NOOK’ located to the right of the circulation in the hallway to the Community Room. This area is re-stocked frequently throughout the week and features both fiction & non-fiction, hardcover and paperback books for adults & children as well as special seasonally appropriate materials.

The Friends of the Farmington Library are always seeking new members or volunteers for our activities. Please contact the library at 860-673-6791 or by email at:friends@farmingtonlibraries.org.

2011-04-04T12:04:00.000-07:00

Friends of the Farmington Library Annual Spring Used Book Sale
Where: Farmington Library, 6 Montieth Dr, Farmington, CT 06032
Date: April 7-9, 2011
Over 25,000 books (paperbacks & hardcover, fiction & non-fiction) carefully pre-screened & sorted into categories.
Thursday, April 7, 2-9pm Opening Day $5 admission
Friday, April 8, 9am-8pm (free)
Saturday, April 9, 9am-2pm (free), 3-5pm BAG sale $6 per bag

Bus Trip to the Bronx Zoo

2011-03-24T14:40:00.000-07:00

JOIN THE FARMINGTON LIBRARY

ON A BUS TRIP TO

THE BRONX ZOO

TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011

CHILD (2 -12) $29.00

ADULT $33.00

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

COST INCLUDES BUS AND GENERAL ADMISSION AT ZOO. BUS WILL LEAVE LIBRARY LOT AT 8 AM, LEAVES ZOO AT 3:30 PM.

TO REGISTER FOR THE TRIP. CALL BERNIE OR MARYBETH AT 860-673-6791 EXT. 219, LEAVE A MESSAGE.

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO THE FARMINGTON LIBRARY

All events are sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Members Wanted!

2011-02-23T18:23:00.000-08:00

Please Join the Friends. The Friends of the Farmington Library is a supportive group which has approximately 700 members with a working committee of 35-40. Membership is open to anyone. The annual fee is $15 for an individual and $20 for a family. Sustaining and Patron memberships are also available for a larger donation.

Friends of the Farmington Library Annual Spring Used Book Sale

2011-02-10T11:48:00.000-08:00

Where: Farmington Library, 6 Montieth Dr, Farmington, CT 06032
Date: April 7-9, 2011
Over 25,000 books (paperbacks & hardcover, fiction & non-fiction) carefully pre-screened & sorted into categories.

- Thursday, April 7, 2-9pm Opening Day $5 admission
- Friday, April 8, 9am-8pm (free)
- Saturday, April 9, 9am-2pm (free), 3-5pm BAG sale $6 per bag