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Support the Wellesley Free Library when you buy books and gifts at Wellesley Books online through our website. A percentage of every sale benefits the WFL.
When you shop here:
You support the Wellesley Free Library! Amazon.com donates a percentage of Every
sale originating from this site to the Library.
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FRIENDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Become a Friend of the Wellesley Free Libraries
The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1952. Its goals are:
- To stimulate broad community interest in and support of the libraries.
- To supplement library funding received from the town.
- To enhance the impact of the libraries as a cultural and educational force in the community.
The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries organization plays an important role in enriching services and programs offered to Wellesley Residents of all ages. Your membership will help to continue this support.
TO JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP
TO CONTACT THE FRIENDS
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COMING SOON!
A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARIES.
CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES
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The Friends Actively Support the Library in Many Ways:
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
- Summer reading events
- Branch Library programs
- Performing artists & visiting authors
- Vacation week events
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS
- Authors and Lecturers on issues of interest
- Musical Performances
- The Annual Margaret Arnold Lecture
- Art workshops and demonstrations
COLLECTION ENHANCEMENT
- Purchase of Audio Books and New Browsing DVD collection
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OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST
- Maintenance of the Library Fishtank
- Purchase of needed furniture and equipment
- Purchase of bestseller rentals
- Funding of staff stipends to attend professional conferences
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A SAMPLING OF PAST EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS
- Concert: Arneis Quartet
- Lecture: Researching Immigration Records
- Concert: Flamenco Guitar!
- Arnold Lecture: Gail Levin
Chiildren's Events Sponsored by the Friends
- Stories and Songs with Amy (Main Library - Children's Room)
- Book Babies (Main Library - Children's Story Room)
- Step-Up Storytime (Main Library)
- Read to a Dog, Thabo (Main Library
- Kids Read (Main Library)
- ABC Storytime (Hills Branch)
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MUSEUM PASSES
| Boston Children's Museum |
Museum of Science |
| Decordova Museum |
Museum of Fine Arts |
| Discovery Museum (Acton) |
New England Aquarium |
| Harvard Art Museum |
Peabody Essex Museum |
| Harvard Museum of Natural History |
Plimoth Plantation |
| Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) |
Tower Hill Botanical Garden |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum |
Zoo New England |
| JFK Library & Museum |
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NEWSLETTERS
Winter 2009/10
Spring 2010
Fall 2010
Winter 2011
Spring 2011
Fall 2011
Winter 2012
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updated 03/21/2012
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anne Tuomey
(President)
Arlene Schulz
(Vice President)
Ann Swanson (Secretary)
Margaret Taylor
(Treasurer)
John Benfatto
Bridget Bettigole
Dan Brabander
Naomi Cameron
Susan Case
Linda Chapman
Rani Elwy
Fran Goodman
Karen Griswold
Ann Kaplan
Dana Keep
Marjory Magowan
Jane Sarly
Nancy Saumsiegle
Steve Schiavo
Deidra Witschorke
Mary Whalen (Past President)
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