Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 pm:  Fatal Forecast, a dramatic slide presentation by author Michael J. Tougias

Fatal Forecast is an incredible true tale of disaster and survival at sea.   Tougias is the best-selling author of 19 books including Overboard, The Finest Hours, and Ten Hours Until Dawn.

The Spring Library Newsletter

Speaking Volumes - the town-wide Library newsletter is now available online.

Who are the Friends of the Winchester Public Library?

Anyone who makes a donation to the Friends of the Winchester Public Library through Be a Friend is a Friend. The volunteer Board (pictured below) works to support the Library’s quality of service by providing financial support in a variety of ways.

Friends of the Winchester Library 2012 Programs

Wednesday, January 11 (snow date: Wednesday, January 18), 2012 @ 7:00 pm:  “The Joy of Getting Things Done” by Linda L. King of Reading.  A presentation for people who want to make their New Years Resolutions a reality. 

Tuesday, February 28 (snow date: Wednesday, February 29), 2012 @ 7:00 pm:  “Voices from the Basement”, a documentary film by Massachusetts native, Michael Bavaro, about Boston’s beloved 100-year-old icon – the original Filene’s Basement.   

Tuesday, March 6 (snow date: Wednesday, March 7), 2012 @ 7:00 pm:  “The Boy Who Would Be Shakespeare:  A Tale of Forgery and Folly”, an illustrated talk by Ipswich author Doug Stewart about his non-fiction account of a teenaged apprentice in London who forges a Shakespearean lost masterpiece.  The author will also discuss how he did his research. 

Thursday, April 5, 2012 @ 7:00 pm:  “Fatal Forecast” a dramatic slide presentation by author Michael J. Tougias of Cape Cod is an incredible true tale of disaster and survival at sea.   Tougias is the best-selling author of 19 books including “Overboard”,   “The Finest Hours”, and “Ten Hours Until Dawn”.

Thursday, May 3, 2012 @ 10:00 am:  “Hottest Reads for Summer”, 2nd annual collaborative program with Book Ends and the College Club of Winchester with hand-outs for note-taking and light refreshments.

Why donate to the Friends of the Library?

Your donation has a direct impact on the continued excellence of the Winchester Public Library. And 100% of the money donated is used to support the Library.

Your donation provides funding for:

RESOURCES AND MATERIALS

• "Language Keys" – home learning language programs on jump drives
• Heritage Quest Online – a genealogy database
• Fax Machine – in the Reference Room for use by patrons (coming soon)
• Express Books - current bestsellers available immediately
• Speaking Volumes - the town-wide Library newsletter (read the latest edition)
• New Video Game Collection - for adults and children (Wii and PS2)
• Many museum passes

MUSEUM PASSES

The Friends of the Winchester Public Library, with the generous support of the Rotary Club and the Enka Society, provide passes to the most popular area museums. You can view a list of the museums and to reserve a pass online.

CHILDREN'S AND TEENS' PROGRAMS AND SUPPLIES

The Friends of the Winchester Public Library provides funding for numerous programs and activities throughout the year, including the popular Summer Reading Program. Learn about current teen events and children's programs.

We also provide funding for the purchase of program supplies and the replacement of toys for the Childrens Room.

The Princess and the Frog, a quilt created by Jeanne Fiorentini, commissioned by the Friends of the Library.

 

ADULT LECTURE SERIES

Through the generous support of the John and Mary Educational Foundation, the Friends of the Winchester Public Library continue to offer a number of interesting lectures which are free and open to the public. Current program and event information.

THE LIBRARY WEBSITE

Your donation also supports this award winning website.

Join the Friends / Donate to the Friends

You can donate to the Friends: 1) online using PayPal or a credit card, and 2) by sending a check by mail. Here's how

And, watch for our Annual Appeal letter which will be coming soon in the mail!

Thank you for your support!

Board & Committees 2010/11

Contact the Friends: Please put "Friends of the Library" in the Subject Line of your email.

OFFICERS

President - Donal Grelotti
Vice President - Maria Nicholson
Treasurer - Fran McCarthy
Recording Secretary - Jen Trevett

COMMITTEES

Development:
Grants - Rosemary A. Sullivan
Mailings - Pam Boerner

Database - Karen Martin, Doris Taber

Events - Jim Kent, Carole Davidson

Newsletter - Mary S. Farrell

Nominating - Susan Fennelly, Ann Pisani

Programs - Jann Sheehy, Jill Michalak, Margaret Pulsifer

School Newsletters - Bridget Stump

Winchester Reads - Joan O'Neill