FALL BOOK
SALE
The Book Sale
Committee is accepting donations of almost any kind of book, as
well as CDs, DVDs, and videos. Children’s books are
desperately needed, but Readers Digest Condensed Books and most
magazines are not. Just drop your book donations off at the
library or arrange for pickup by calling the library at 864-7522
or Laura Hawes, Book Sale Chair, at 861-1925.
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SUMMER
READING PROGRAM
Some Friends funds go
toward the Summer Reading Program. The library recently held an
end-of-program party for participants. Nearly 200 children and
teens were in attendance.
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SPRING BOOK
SALE
For the first time ever,
the Belen Friends of the Library held a Spring Book
Sale. The sale was located inside the newly opened library Friday,
April 25 and Saturday, April 26.
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ANNUAL
MEETING
This
year's Annual Meeting was the inaugural event of the
library's new lecture hall. The
main portion of the meeting featured a presentation by Dr.
Marc Simmons, “New Mexico’s best known and most
distinguished historian” (UNM Press). After
his presentation, a reception was held to honor Marc, and
refreshments were served.
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VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED!
The Friends
of the Library Board would love to have more members of the
Friends involved in these activities. Volunteering doesn’t
have to be a lifelong commitment; an hour of your time is all
that's needed to make a difference! And it’s fun to
meet other Friends members, get to know the library staff, and
share your love for reading! Also needed are volunteers to
help make phone calls and provide goodies when refreshments
are required. The library’s Board of Directors and the
library staff are amazed at and grateful for what the Belen
Friends group has accomplished, and it’s volunteers like you
that make it happen! Can you give an hour? If so, call Pat
Boyle, Friends President, at 861-7067
or email peboyle@toast.net.
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(5)
(1) shows the library before construction began.
(2) shows the front of the library in December 2006.
(3) shows the front of the library in April 2007.
(4) shows the front of the library in August 2007.
(5) shows the front of the library in June
2008.
