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Seekonk Public Library News 4.11
November 2005
A monthly newsletter about the Seekonk Public Library
http://www.seekonkpl.org
news@seekonkpl.org

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Greetings from the Director:

There are many exciting things happening at the Library.  First, on November 20th

we are having a Book Signing, Stories and Songs with Bill Harley. Join
 
singer, storyteller & author Bill Harley for a benefit for the Seekonk 

Library Trust. 

		When? November 20th at 4:30

		Where? Seekonk Public Library
                       410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk

                       Seating is limited.
                     Call for your reservation today!
                          508-336-8230
                 
		A $25.00 donation per family comes with a 
                personally autographed copy of "Dear Santa"
                Bill's hilarious new book.


The goal of the Seekonk Library Trust is to develop the financial
resources needed to expand current Library services, permit the 
introduction of new services,and to make the capital investments
in the building and equipment needed. 

In the past year, the Trust has provided the funding for the 
restoration of the gardens. They have also secured grants 
for the development of our Teen program. 

Gifts to the Trust can be used to support the library endowment, 
building expansion and renovation or the proposed library park.

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 TOWN MEETING - Tuesday November 29th, 7pm High School Auditorium

Mark your calendars and come support the Library's request to

purchase a new phone system. The current phone is 13+ years old

and does not work properly.  

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Wednesday November 30  6:30 - 8


 Surviving the Holidays without Blowing Your Budget.  


Teri McFarland, a financial consultant, will talk about how to 

spend wisely during the holiday season to avoid getting into debt. 

She will also discuss strategies on how to prepare for next year

since it’s never too early to plan ahead!



Look for a financial planning series coming in January.

    
            


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LIBRARY STATISTICS:  September 2005

Items borrowed 21,869 Up by 6.8%    
Children's programs  15  Attendance 309
Reference Questions 686   

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November 2005	 Program Highlights

LIBRARY LAPSIT is Monday, November 21st at 10:30am
Registration for SAILS Library cardholders is required for this
program    

TURKEY TALES  is Wednesday, November 16th (Preschoolers/kindergartners)
Children come to the Library to listen to stories, make a craft and 
have a snack!
Registration starts Tuesday, November 1st
 
KIDS ONLY READING CLUB is on Wednesday November 30th at 3:45pm

PARENT-CHILD BOOK CLUB will be meeting Monday night, November 21st
at 6:30pm

STAMP COLLECTING CLUB (Grades 1-5)will be held on  Saturday,
November 5th & 19th at 2:00pm with meetings every other week.

FAMILY NIGHT is on Monday Night November 28th at 6:30pm
En Garde - Enjoy a demonstration of swordmanship presented by
Guard Up Inc. from Burlington, MA 
Sponsored by the Friends of Seekonk Public Library 


NOTE:  The Library will be Closed for Holidays:
Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day, 
Thursday, November 24th & November 25th Thanksgiving Holiday
REOPEN on Saturday November 26th 	 



For more details, check out the calendar on our website at
www.Seekonkpl.org.