Friends of the NAPL

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Friends of NAPL

The Friends is an association of concerned citizens who use their talents, skills, and interests to:

· focus public attention on the Library.

· stimulate the use of the Library’s resources and services.

· receive and encourage gifts, endowments and bequests.

· assist in developing Library services and facilities for the community.

Text Box: Friends Application & Donation Form Your generous contribution helps the Library meet the continuing challenges of providing and maintaining up-to-date technological and informational services! You may simply print out this form and mail or take it to the Library with your donation. Name______________________________________ Address___________________________City_____________State____Zip_____ Phone (home)_______________ other_____________ Email___________________ Donation □ $100 □ $75 □ $50 □ $35 □ $25 □ $10 □ other $_____ □ Please contact me about the opportunities and benefits of planned giving! Friends Association Annual Membership Dues □ $10 Family □ Renewal ($10 for family, $5 for individual) □ $5 Individual Today’s date ______________________ Please check the activities with which you would like to help: _____Help with mailings _____Gardening Committee _____Organize Book Shelves _____Book Discussion Group _____Baking for Events _____Phone Committee _____Help at Community & Special Events _____Annual Auction, Basket Bingo Events _____Friends Association Board of Directors _____Staff a Library Booth at Community Events _____Special Talents or Business Connections_______________________________________ Please make checks payable to the Friends of Northampton Area Public Library. Thank you!

Some of the things the Friends have done in the past include: purchasing an outdoor media drop box, creating a book discussion group, Longaberger Basket Bingo, sponsored the 9th grade essay contest, helped with the auction, helped with the library’s annual drive mailing, and had booths at various community events.

No one is required to help with any one thing. You may simply use the talents you have and choose how you would like to help the Library. We do ask that you bring a smile, a desire to help, and if possible, a head full of ideas. Meetings are held fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Membership is just $5 per year for an individual and comes with many opportunities to show your support. For more information, please call 610-262-7537 and speak to any staff member or email Karen Hein, Assistant Director.

News

¨ The next Friends meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.

¨ The Friends are now selling savings cards. Each card costs $10.00 and is good through March 15, 2009. The card entitles you to savings at the following Lehigh Valley businesses: Samuel Owens, Santa Fe Taco Co., Dunkin’ Donuts, Mario’s, Bennigan’s, Feasta Italiana, Domino’s Pizza, Arby’s, Applebee’s, Subway, Friendly’s, Pizza Hut, Bakery Nook, Ground Round, Pappy’s Pizzeria & Cream, J’s Steaks & Subs, and Perkins. Stop by the library to purchase a card, or call the library for more information.

T-shirt Orders

The Friends of NAPL are taking orders for library t-shirts. They are $8 for adult sizes (maroon) and $6 for children’s sizes (red). adult sizes Small to 3XL and youth sizes Small (6-8) and Medium (10-12). If you are interested in buying shirts, please contact the library with your name, the size(s) you need and your telephone number.

King Tut Bus Trip

The Friends sponsored a bus trip to the King Tut Exhibit at the Franklin Institute on Friday, June 29th, 2007. The exhibit contained artifacts from the “Golden Age of the Pharaohs”.

Among the artifacts were a child-sized throne, a game, a chest, and the sarchophagus of King Tut’s great-grandmother, Tuyu. The artifacts were in amazing condition given the fact that most of them were 3,500 years old.

An audio tour provided interesting background information on more than 20 of the artifacts. There was also an IMAX presentation called “Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs”. To end the trip, everyone had a very good meal at the Spaghetti Warehouse, not far from the Franklin Institute. A great time was had by all.

Summer Family Fun Day

The Friends sponsored a Summer Family Fun Day on June 9th, 2007. There were games, prizes, crafts, stories, face painting, balloons, and snacks. “Tip”, the Crayola Crayon, and McGruff The Crime Dog stopped by to see the children. Rita’s Italian Ice on Cherryville Road in Northampton were at the library selling Italian ice for $1 each. All the proceeds they raised went toward the Summer Children’s Programs. Thank you so much to all who volunteered or attended.