| The Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library is a volunteer organization open to all members of the community. The mission of the Friends is to support the library through fund-raising activities, advocacy, and sponsorship of programs to benefit the general public.
Museum Passes
The Friends provide discount passes to many of the area’s finest museums, which may be reserved and procured at the library. Browse the complete list of Museum Passes here. |
Did You Know? _______________________________________ FRIENDS SPONSOR GIRL'S BICYCLE RAFFLE! The Friends of the Ventress Library are sponsoring a fundraiser -a raffle of a beautiful pink TREK girl's bicycle, complete with ribbons, a basket and training wheels. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Circulation Desk for $1.00 each or $5.00 for 8 tickets. The proceeds will be used to buy children's books. The winner will be announced on WATD's Santa Stories program on Thursday, December 22, between 7 and 8 p.m. The donation was made through the generosity of a patron, who wishes to remain anonymous, and Martha'sBicycle Shop of Plymouth. For more information call 781-834-5535. _________________________________ FRIENDS AWARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO VML LIBRARIANS Wendy Ward, Children's Librarian at the Ventress Memorial Library, was a guest speaker at this month's meeting of the Friends of the Ventress Library. She expressed her gratitude for the generous Professional Development Scholarship awards granted by the Friends to both Ms. Ward and Circulation Director Amy Boivin. The scholarships enabled Ms. Ward and Ms. Boivin to attend the New England Library Association's annual conference from October 1st to 4th in Burlington, VT. They were able to connect with other librarians and recognized authors, and to attend workshops on the latest trends in library offerings for young adults. Ms. Ward also gleaned some new ideas about incorporating math skills into storytime sessions, and previewed and engaged a fabulous performer named Jackson Gillman who brought Rudyard Kipling to life at the Ventress library on November 12th. The group was also briefed on the current array of children's programming, which includes book discussion groups for grade schoolers, middle schoolers, and teens.
Silent Book Auction
Treasures from the Ventress Vault
Make a bid on vintage books culled from library donations. These gems are collector's items and have been screened through AddALL.com, a forum for Internet booksellers. There are 2 ways to make a bid: in the library, write your bid on a paper slip and put in the gold vase; or make a bid through this website by sending a message through "Ask a Librarian" link on the home page. Current books and bids are displayed in the library and listed on the website homepage. Winning bids are notified on the last day of the month. All proceeds benefit the library for programs and purchase of new books.
 Current Officers President: Joyce Kinsman Treasurer: Joanne Kannaly Recording Secretary: Sheila Zani Membership Chairperson: Peg Guimond |
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