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December, 2014 Vol. 1, No. 3
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As this year draws to a close, we can look back at our increasing membership, activities and successes--all leading to fulfilling our goal to donate $12,000 to our library! Congratulations to each member for your role in our success.
Also, we begin the new year with two Friends events in January. Come join us!
January 11: Afternoon Tea at Holly Hedge Estate―Celebrating the Return of Downton Abbey
December, 2014 Vol. 1, No. 3
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As this year draws to a close, we can look back at our increasing membership, activities and successes--all leading to fulfilling our goal to donate $12,000 to our library! Congratulations to each member for your role in our success.
Also, we begin the new year with two Friends events in January. Come join us!
January 11: Afternoon Tea at Holly Hedge Estate―Celebrating the Return of Downton Abbey
January 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A recreation of classic English Tea time, to be hosted by Holly Hedge Estate in Solebury, whose original stone manor house was built in the late 1700’s on more than 20 acres of property.
To preserve the genteel feel of English Tea, seating will be limited to the first 40 guests who buy tickets.
To reserve tickets please contact Lawrence Booth at lpbooth9@yahoo.com or (609) 213-7079.
To preserve the genteel feel of English Tea, seating will be limited to the first 40 guests who buy tickets.
To reserve tickets please contact Lawrence Booth at lpbooth9@yahoo.com or (609) 213-7079.
January 24: Dual Jewel Sale II
At the New Hope Arts Center building, 12:30 to 4:30. For those who missed the Dual Jewel Sale in November, this will be a second opportunity to purchase “Old Jewels” (donated vintage jewelry) and “New Jewels” (Silpada Jewelry), with all proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Library. Watch the Winter Festival parade along Bridge Street, then stop in to explore the Silpada jewelry options and the vintage jewelry finds while warming up with a cup of Starbucks coffee.
At the New Hope Arts Center building, 12:30 to 4:30. For those who missed the Dual Jewel Sale in November, this will be a second opportunity to purchase “Old Jewels” (donated vintage jewelry) and “New Jewels” (Silpada Jewelry), with all proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Library. Watch the Winter Festival parade along Bridge Street, then stop in to explore the Silpada jewelry options and the vintage jewelry finds while warming up with a cup of Starbucks coffee.
A look back at our activities since September and other good-to- know items:
Our Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the New Hope & Solebury Library’s Annual Book Sale was one of the most successful sales in the history of the library. The 10-day long sale (September 5 through September 15, with a member preview on September 4) raised more than $3,200. For the first time the location of the sale was in downtown New Hope, thanks to the generous donation by The Four Crows of their first floor space at 41 North Main Street. We were pleased to see library supporters, local residents and tourists support the sale.
It takes a village to run a book sale. So we would like to thank the Four Crows for the site of the book sale; St. Martin’s of Tours for the use of a class room in July and August for collection and sorting of books; more than 50 volunteers who helped us sort more than 250 boxes of books, price, and organize these books for the sale; and the volunteers who staffed the sale. Ten of the North Main Street businesses provided a reward card with a 10% discount to the first 200 book sale purchasers. Thanks to New Hope Shoes, Ginnie Burke Collections, Top Notch Accessories, Ferry Hill, Topeo Gallery and Topeo South), Village Toy Shoppe, Diana Michaels Jewelers, Dominique Daniela, Gallery Piquel, Salon Gratitude and Pudge Cakes.
Our Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the New Hope & Solebury Library’s Annual Book Sale was one of the most successful sales in the history of the library. The 10-day long sale (September 5 through September 15, with a member preview on September 4) raised more than $3,200. For the first time the location of the sale was in downtown New Hope, thanks to the generous donation by The Four Crows of their first floor space at 41 North Main Street. We were pleased to see library supporters, local residents and tourists support the sale.
It takes a village to run a book sale. So we would like to thank the Four Crows for the site of the book sale; St. Martin’s of Tours for the use of a class room in July and August for collection and sorting of books; more than 50 volunteers who helped us sort more than 250 boxes of books, price, and organize these books for the sale; and the volunteers who staffed the sale. Ten of the North Main Street businesses provided a reward card with a 10% discount to the first 200 book sale purchasers. Thanks to New Hope Shoes, Ginnie Burke Collections, Top Notch Accessories, Ferry Hill, Topeo Gallery and Topeo South), Village Toy Shoppe, Diana Michaels Jewelers, Dominique Daniela, Gallery Piquel, Salon Gratitude and Pudge Cakes.
With an excellent location at 41
North Main St. in New Hope--
the old Borough Hall building space donated by the new owners,
The Four Crows—-our Annual Book Sale raised more $3,200.
Below left: Carol Spencer neatens the check-out table.
Below right: Karl Varnai (left) and Charlie Huchet display the card that entitled book purchasers to a 10% discount at ten participating North Main St. businesses.
the old Borough Hall building space donated by the new owners,
The Four Crows—-our Annual Book Sale raised more $3,200.
Below left: Carol Spencer neatens the check-out table.
Below right: Karl Varnai (left) and Charlie Huchet display the card that entitled book purchasers to a 10% discount at ten participating North Main St. businesses.
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GOOD NEWS: Our Support HELPS Gain INCREASES IN Library Funding
Adding to the library’s efforts, a strong show of support at local government meetings and person-to-person advocacy by members of the Friends of the Library have helped attain these increases in library funding:
The Solebury Board of Supervisors voted to increase the township’s library budget by $30,000 for 2015.
New Hope Borough Council voted to give the library $32,644 in 2015, an amount more than was asked for.
Members Appreciation Party
Thank you to our members, as we revitalized our Friends of the Library organization in 2014 (and how!). This was the theme of our first Members Appreciation Party, held on November 16 and attended by 36 members who enjoyed delicious light bites, wine, fresh apple cider and other refreshments—in addition to the good company.
Friends of the Library President Charlie Huchet recapped the year’s activities and successes; Library Board President Jacqui Griffith, also a Friend of the Library, spoke about the energy that is building in support of the library and gave glimpses into upcoming renovations that will enhance library operations and patrons’ enjoyment.
Adding to the library’s efforts, a strong show of support at local government meetings and person-to-person advocacy by members of the Friends of the Library have helped attain these increases in library funding:
The Solebury Board of Supervisors voted to increase the township’s library budget by $30,000 for 2015.
New Hope Borough Council voted to give the library $32,644 in 2015, an amount more than was asked for.
Members Appreciation Party
Thank you to our members, as we revitalized our Friends of the Library organization in 2014 (and how!). This was the theme of our first Members Appreciation Party, held on November 16 and attended by 36 members who enjoyed delicious light bites, wine, fresh apple cider and other refreshments—in addition to the good company.
Friends of the Library President Charlie Huchet recapped the year’s activities and successes; Library Board President Jacqui Griffith, also a Friend of the Library, spoke about the energy that is building in support of the library and gave glimpses into upcoming renovations that will enhance library operations and patrons’ enjoyment.
Left: Barry Fetterolf and Kathy Meier at the Members Appreciation Party held on November 16.
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Right:Jane
King and Louise Doughert
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At the Members Appreciation Party, Friends of the Library President Charlie Huchet presents Library Board President Jacqui Griffith with a ceremonial check for $12,000 to mark the Friends having met their financial commitment to the Library Board for 2014.
Dual Jewel Sale
On November 22 and 23, the library was the scene of an unusual sight. Displayed among the books, magazines, computers, and reference tomes were “Old Jewels” and “New Jewels”–all for sale to benefit the Friends.
This “Dual Jewel” event featured both donated vintage jewelry and new Silpada brand jewelry represented by Audria White, who donated all of her proceeds to the Friends. Members of the public were invited to browse and buy, wine in hand. They gained beautiful jewelry; the Friends gained $438.75. Thank you to Pamm Kerr and Audria White who spearheaded this event and to the volunteers who helped prepare and host: Lawrence Booth, Carol Spencer, Kathy Meier, Kristin Reilly, and Neil Gallagher.
On November 22 and 23, the library was the scene of an unusual sight. Displayed among the books, magazines, computers, and reference tomes were “Old Jewels” and “New Jewels”–all for sale to benefit the Friends.
This “Dual Jewel” event featured both donated vintage jewelry and new Silpada brand jewelry represented by Audria White, who donated all of her proceeds to the Friends. Members of the public were invited to browse and buy, wine in hand. They gained beautiful jewelry; the Friends gained $438.75. Thank you to Pamm Kerr and Audria White who spearheaded this event and to the volunteers who helped prepare and host: Lawrence Booth, Carol Spencer, Kathy Meier, Kristin Reilly, and Neil Gallagher.
Our own Neil Gallagher, the perfect Santa.
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Smiling with Santa are Lawrence Booth with his great nephew William, left, and niece Jessica, right.
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Thanks to Roger White for setting up the event and introducing professional photographer Jaime Escarpata to The Friends, Donna Peiffer-Both, whose major decorating and design skills enhanced the venue, Neil, Kristin Reilly, Lawrence Booth, Audria White, Pamm Kerr, and the West End staff, who all worked together to make this event possible.
Raffle Baskets
Tickets sales for our raffle baskets from September through November totaled $510, bringing our total through November to $1,709. Thank you to raffle committee Ruth McMonigle and Pamm Kerr for their great efforts, which have yielded these great results.
September Basket – Farm Basket by Manoff Market Gardens
October Basket - Cozy Evening at Home
November Basket - The Village Toy Shoppe
December Basket – This “Winter Festival” basket has a value of over $200. It includes certificates for two tickets each to Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival events, including the Fire and Ice Ball, the Friday Night Concert, and the Chili Cook-Off. This rich basket further includes a bottle of wine donated by Earth & Sky Acupuncture, a DVD of the Disney movie Frozen, and other items to enjoy.
·January Basket – Me Salon
Please bid on the current and future high-value raffle baskets. Tickets are $5 each. All proceeds help fund library projects through the Friends.
Ongoing Library Book Sales
Sales of books at the back wall of the library have yielded over $1,900 so far this year. Thank you to Carol and Paul Spencer who manage these sales tirelessly throughout the year. There are many more high quality books on the shelves waiting to be purchased for $1 or less. Come add to your book collection and enjoy the new reads.
Upcoming Events at the Library
· Children’s Story Hour, Tuesdays at 10:45 am
- December 23: Gingerbread Man
- December 30: We Love Trains!
· Young Writers' Workshop. Thursday, December 18 at 4:00pm. For kids 9-14.
· Kids Yoga. Fridays, December 19, January 9 and January 23 at 1:00pm. Instructor Lynne Hewitt leads parents and preschoolers in the fun, free and relaxing yoga session.
· Mystery Book Club. Meets the last Tuesday of the month (December 30) at 1:00 pm.
· Let’s Talk Books. Book discussion group meets the first Monday of the month (January 5) at 11:00 am.
· A Day in the Life of a Revolutionary War Soldier. Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm. Historical reenactor Mike Jesberger offers a glimpse into the past through this presentation which includes costumes and artifacts.
· Read-a-thon. January 7-21
· Day of Service. Monday, January 19. Kids are invited to drop by the library between 10:00am and 2:00pm and help with service projects for various local organizations. Part of the library’s 2nd annual Read-a-Thon.
·Young At Heart Yoga. On Wednesdays from January 7 to 21 at 5:15-6:15pm. Gentle stretches and yoga for adults
Registration for programs may be done online or by phone at 215-862-2330. Details at NHSLibrary.org.
Membership Renewals
Being a Friend is an annual membership. We will send you a renewal form as your renewal date approaches. We look forward to your continued presence and support!
OUR FINANCES
(Reported by our Treasurer Lawrence Booth and our consultant Kathy Meier)
In October, we presented the library the remaining $6,000 of our $12,000 commitment. Mission accomplished! From just $46 in November 2013, we’ve netted more than $15,600 year to date.
Friends of the Library Facts
The Friends of The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury is a non-profit, all volunteer organization established to raise funds in support of library services.
While we cooperate with the Board of the Free Library, The Friends is a separate organization, with more flexibility to acquire donations than libraries are legally allowed. Our fundraising—which supplements the library’s appeals—is vital to the library’s operations and helps it expand services in response to community’s needs.
Since November 2013, we have grown to 112 members. Thank you all for your support. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join you as members.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as an Affiliate Member of the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL).
Our board members
Charles Huchet, President cghuchet@comcast.net
Lawrence Booth, Interim Treasurer Lpbooth9@yahoo.com
Barry Fetterolf barryfetterolf@comcast.net
Kristin Reilly kristin_reilly@yahoo.com
Pamm Kerr pammkerr@comcast.net
Elizabeth Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Karl Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Neil Gallagher kahuku3@gmail.com
Kathleen Meier, consultant to the board Kathleen.meier@att.net
OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS
Members of the business community who have generously supported the Friends of the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury most recently:
Audria White, who donated proceeds from her Silpada Jewelry sales
Roger White, who organized the Christmas Faire at West End Farm, which that included photos with Santa on a sleigh and pony and carriage rides.
Wendy McCook and the staff of West End Farms, who donated the venue and pony and carriage rides.
Jamie Escarpata, photographer at the Christmas Day at the Farm photo event
Business Members (donations valued at $100 or more)
Artsbridge
Celt-Iberia Traders, Inc.
Curious Goods
The Four Crows.
Grandpa Hicks' Cheese & Gourmet
Jaime Escarteta
John and Peter’s Place
Manoff Market and Gardens
Me Salon & Spa
Mother's Restaurant
New Hope Arts Center
Olive-n-Grape
R. Kevin Reilly Multimedia Services
St. Martin of Tours Church, which donated temporary space for storing the books
West End Farm, Wendy McCook and Roger White, manager
Audria White, Representative, Silpada Jewelry
Business Supporters
1st Federal Savings Bank
Angel's Cards & Gifts
Del Ray True Value Hardware
Diana Michaels
Dominique Daniela
Duck Soup Café
Earth & Sky Acupuncture
El Taco Loco Restaurant
Exquisite Earth
Ferry Hill Gifts
Gallery Piquel
Giant Supermarket
Ginnie Burke Collections
Dr. Grutzmacher, Opthalmologist
J. B. Kline New & Vintage Music Store
Journey's Spirited Gifts
Libbrizi Barber
New Hope Parks & Recreation Committee/Winter Festival
New Hope Shoes
Pierre’s Chocolates
Pudge Cakes
Salon Gratitude
State Farm Insurance Company
Topeo and Topeo South
Top Notch Accessories
The Village Toy Shoppe
Please show your appreciation by giving the above businesses your business. Let them know you are there because you are a Friend of the Library and appreciate their support.
Raffle Baskets
Tickets sales for our raffle baskets from September through November totaled $510, bringing our total through November to $1,709. Thank you to raffle committee Ruth McMonigle and Pamm Kerr for their great efforts, which have yielded these great results.
September Basket – Farm Basket by Manoff Market Gardens
October Basket - Cozy Evening at Home
November Basket - The Village Toy Shoppe
December Basket – This “Winter Festival” basket has a value of over $200. It includes certificates for two tickets each to Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival events, including the Fire and Ice Ball, the Friday Night Concert, and the Chili Cook-Off. This rich basket further includes a bottle of wine donated by Earth & Sky Acupuncture, a DVD of the Disney movie Frozen, and other items to enjoy.
·January Basket – Me Salon
Please bid on the current and future high-value raffle baskets. Tickets are $5 each. All proceeds help fund library projects through the Friends.
Ongoing Library Book Sales
Sales of books at the back wall of the library have yielded over $1,900 so far this year. Thank you to Carol and Paul Spencer who manage these sales tirelessly throughout the year. There are many more high quality books on the shelves waiting to be purchased for $1 or less. Come add to your book collection and enjoy the new reads.
Upcoming Events at the Library
· Children’s Story Hour, Tuesdays at 10:45 am
- December 23: Gingerbread Man
- December 30: We Love Trains!
· Young Writers' Workshop. Thursday, December 18 at 4:00pm. For kids 9-14.
· Kids Yoga. Fridays, December 19, January 9 and January 23 at 1:00pm. Instructor Lynne Hewitt leads parents and preschoolers in the fun, free and relaxing yoga session.
· Mystery Book Club. Meets the last Tuesday of the month (December 30) at 1:00 pm.
· Let’s Talk Books. Book discussion group meets the first Monday of the month (January 5) at 11:00 am.
· A Day in the Life of a Revolutionary War Soldier. Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm. Historical reenactor Mike Jesberger offers a glimpse into the past through this presentation which includes costumes and artifacts.
· Read-a-thon. January 7-21
· Day of Service. Monday, January 19. Kids are invited to drop by the library between 10:00am and 2:00pm and help with service projects for various local organizations. Part of the library’s 2nd annual Read-a-Thon.
·Young At Heart Yoga. On Wednesdays from January 7 to 21 at 5:15-6:15pm. Gentle stretches and yoga for adults
Registration for programs may be done online or by phone at 215-862-2330. Details at NHSLibrary.org.
Membership Renewals
Being a Friend is an annual membership. We will send you a renewal form as your renewal date approaches. We look forward to your continued presence and support!
OUR FINANCES
(Reported by our Treasurer Lawrence Booth and our consultant Kathy Meier)
In October, we presented the library the remaining $6,000 of our $12,000 commitment. Mission accomplished! From just $46 in November 2013, we’ve netted more than $15,600 year to date.
Friends of the Library Facts
The Friends of The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury is a non-profit, all volunteer organization established to raise funds in support of library services.
While we cooperate with the Board of the Free Library, The Friends is a separate organization, with more flexibility to acquire donations than libraries are legally allowed. Our fundraising—which supplements the library’s appeals—is vital to the library’s operations and helps it expand services in response to community’s needs.
Since November 2013, we have grown to 112 members. Thank you all for your support. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join you as members.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as an Affiliate Member of the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL).
Our board members
Charles Huchet, President cghuchet@comcast.net
Lawrence Booth, Interim Treasurer Lpbooth9@yahoo.com
Barry Fetterolf barryfetterolf@comcast.net
Kristin Reilly kristin_reilly@yahoo.com
Pamm Kerr pammkerr@comcast.net
Elizabeth Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Karl Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Neil Gallagher kahuku3@gmail.com
Kathleen Meier, consultant to the board Kathleen.meier@att.net
OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS
Members of the business community who have generously supported the Friends of the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury most recently:
Audria White, who donated proceeds from her Silpada Jewelry sales
Roger White, who organized the Christmas Faire at West End Farm, which that included photos with Santa on a sleigh and pony and carriage rides.
Wendy McCook and the staff of West End Farms, who donated the venue and pony and carriage rides.
Jamie Escarpata, photographer at the Christmas Day at the Farm photo event
Business Members (donations valued at $100 or more)
Artsbridge
Celt-Iberia Traders, Inc.
Curious Goods
The Four Crows.
Grandpa Hicks' Cheese & Gourmet
Jaime Escarteta
John and Peter’s Place
Manoff Market and Gardens
Me Salon & Spa
Mother's Restaurant
New Hope Arts Center
Olive-n-Grape
R. Kevin Reilly Multimedia Services
St. Martin of Tours Church, which donated temporary space for storing the books
West End Farm, Wendy McCook and Roger White, manager
Audria White, Representative, Silpada Jewelry
Business Supporters
1st Federal Savings Bank
Angel's Cards & Gifts
Del Ray True Value Hardware
Diana Michaels
Dominique Daniela
Duck Soup Café
Earth & Sky Acupuncture
El Taco Loco Restaurant
Exquisite Earth
Ferry Hill Gifts
Gallery Piquel
Giant Supermarket
Ginnie Burke Collections
Dr. Grutzmacher, Opthalmologist
J. B. Kline New & Vintage Music Store
Journey's Spirited Gifts
Libbrizi Barber
New Hope Parks & Recreation Committee/Winter Festival
New Hope Shoes
Pierre’s Chocolates
Pudge Cakes
Salon Gratitude
State Farm Insurance Company
Topeo and Topeo South
Top Notch Accessories
The Village Toy Shoppe
Please show your appreciation by giving the above businesses your business. Let them know you are there because you are a Friend of the Library and appreciate their support.
September 2014 Vol. 1 No. 2
Greetings, Friends of the New Hope & Solebury Library! In this newsletter, you’ll find these topics:
Coming September 5 -14—Our Annual Library Book Sale!
After weeks of intense planning and labor, the Friends have gathered the books (about 3000), arranged for temporary storage space (in the former school building at St. Martin of Tours church), and found a sales venue (the old Borough Hall building on North Main Street). The book sale will be held September 5 -14.
The books have now been transported to the old Borough Hall building, with the space generously donated for this event by the new owners, The Four Crows. Publicity is also in place, including a news release in the Bucks County Herald and signs created by Kristin Reilly and placed strategically around town.
A full roster of volunteers has been scheduled to work at the book sale. Now, we need customers to buy the books. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD.
Preview sale September 4 a special thank you to Friends of the Library
As a special thank you to volunteers and all members of the Friends for your support, there will be a preview sale on the evening of September 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Come—you’ll have first choice.
Many thanks to our book sale volunteers
So many have helped prepare for the book sale, often in multiple ways, and to sell, often on multiple days. In alphabetical order: Joanne Bitzer, Lawrence Booth, Anthony Canike, Marlene Clark, Louise Dougherty, Reni Fetterolf, Ricki Fisher, Neil Gallagher, Jacqui Griffith, Charlie Huchet, Liz Island, Chris Kerr, JaQuinley Kerr, Pamm Kerr, Ruth McMonigle, Kathy Meier, Lisa Mui, Silvia Napiaski, Mary Ann Reeser, Kristin Reilly, Joanne Romalowski, Nancy Salgado, Karen Seehausen, Carol and Paul Spencer, Elizabeth and Karl Varnai, Audria White, Polly Wood, Jerry Zipkin. Thank you, too, to Carol Taylor’s son and his friend, who helped transport books.
Our Benefit concert—Good turnout, good time, good fundraising
On June 22, as part of the Delaware Canal Festival, our own Friend and Board member Karl Varnai led his Long Hill String Band in a benefit concert for the Friends of the Library.
Playing at the New Hope Arts Center for an audience of 64, the band featured songs of the canals, Old Time and Bluegrass tunes, and even a riveting version of a New Orleans blues classic, St. James Infirmary. Enthusiasm was high—lots of toe-tapping, clapping, and sing-a-long-ing.
As an extra treat, Susan Taylor, Executive Director of the Friends of the Delaware Canal, provided commentary on the history of the canal.
Thank you for making this concert possible
Those who worked hard to make the concert go from idea to on-stage included Neil Gallagher (publicity), JaQuinley Kerr (photography, setup), Pamm Kerr (Friends table), Donna Peiffer-Both (concert program, refreshment sales) and her daughter Elizabeth (refreshment sales), Kristin Reilly (publicity, social media), Karen Seehausen (ticket sales, publicity) and Steve Seehausen (setup), Carol Spencer (refreshments, ticket sales) and Paul Spencer (refreshments, setup), Karl Varnai (band).
The concert added $1,386 to our fundraising.
NEW Friends of the Library GARDENing COMMITTEE SPRUCING UP LIBRARY GROUNDS
Pulling weeds, sweeping the walkway, spreading mulch, Karl Varnai and Paul Spencer, with help from Nancy Salgado, have been contributing to making our library’s grounds more inviting. Their efforts are much appreciated by those who use the library.
The gardening committee (fittingly) is growing. Thank you to Kris Reilly and Fernanda Hermo who have recently signed up. If you, too, can volunteer for spruce-up gardening activities at our library, please contact Karl Varnai at kvarnai@comcast.net.
Raffle Baskets
July: African Animals and Others
August: Basket by Curious Goods, New Hope
September: Farm Basket by Manoff Market Gardens, pictured below.
Manoff farm basket includes home-made applesauce, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, apple, white hot, and yellow peach jams, nectarine and peach butters, beeswax candles, a country mug, homemade chocolate chip biscotti, and a $10 gift certificate to the farm.
October: Cozy Evening at Home Basket. Includes a hand-crocheted afghan, four vintage wine cups, ceramic Tea for Two Pots and Cups, an aromatic candle, black tea, and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Please bid on the current and future raffle baskets. The basket values are always over $100, with tickets costing $5 each.
Ongoing Library Book Sale
Sales of books at the back wall of the library have yielded $1,418 so far this year. As always, thank you to Carol and Paul Spencer who manage these sales.
FUTURE EVENTS
Jewelry fundraising sale, October 18th and 19th at the library. New Silpada jewelry sales to benefit The Friends plus vintage and gently used jewelry, priced to tempt.
Community Spelling Bee, winter of 2015, in cooperation with the Library Board
OUR FINANCES
(Reported by our Treasurer Lawrence Booth and our consultant Kathy Meier)
Thanks to membership dues, fundraising activities, and donations, including a generous gift from Doro Kerr (please see below), we’ve reached 90% of our commitment of $12,000 to benefit the library. Onward and upward! Please continue to encourage friends to become Friends, attend future events, and join the growing list of volunteers. More volunteers = more events = more help for the library!
A special thank you to a special donor
A sage once said, "The heart is a thousand-stringed instrument that can only be tuned with love."
Doro Kerr, long known for her years of service as a community volunteer and more recently through her philanthropic support of community organizations,
has again demonstrated her love for our communities through a recent generous gift to the Friends of the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury.
Her gift is a substantial help in meeting our fundraising goal for the Library this year. Doro, thank you so much!
OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS
The list of members of the community who have generously supported the Friends of the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury continues to grow. New supporters include:
Please let all our supporters—those named above and the others named below—know that you appreciate their generosity. Support the businesses by giving them your business and let them know you are a Friend of the Library.
Other businesses that have donated this year:
Business Members (donations valued at $100 or more)
Artsbridge
Celt-Iberia Traders, Inc.
Curious Goods
Grandpa Hicks' Cheese & Gourmet
John and Peter’s Place
Manoff Market and Gardens
Me Salon & Spa
Mother's Restaurant
New Hope Arts Center
Olive-n-Grape
R. Kevin Reilly Multimedia Services
Business Supporters
1st Federal Savings Bank
Angel's Cards & Gifts
Del Ray True Value Hardware
Duck Soup Cafe
El Taco Loco Restaurant
Giant Supermarket
Dr. Grutzmacher, Opthalmologist
J. B. Kline New & Vintage Music Store
Journey's Spirited Gifts
Libbrizi Barber
State Farm Insurance Company
By “One of Our Own”
The Friends of the Library is proud to announce that "one of our own" has joined the ranks of local authors. Elizabeth Varnai, an active volunteer and member of the Board of the Friends of the Library has published her first book, GOOD MORNING LOON through Vista Court Books. Subtitled It's Early Morning...What's Happening on the Lake?, it’s a picture book for children based on her experiences while canoeing on the lakes of the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York State.
In pre-publication reviews, Avery Cleary of the Children & Nature Network described GOOD MORNING LOON as "a truly lovely story of connecting with the natural world. The gorgeous illustrations (by watercolor artist Kate Hartley) and playful discoveries are a delight."
Janet Ady, Senior Environmental Educator with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, found GOOD MORNING LOON to be an "elegant story, accurately highlighting wildlife species of the Northeast with compelling illustrations and a simple, memorable storyline". She goes on to say that "reading it will likely motivate parents and children to go outside to watch and learn about nature together, and create their own lasting memories."
Elizabeth and her husband Karl are recent members of our community. Karl is also a member of the Friends Board, as well a foot-stompin' fiddler with the Long Hill String Band (pictured above).
GOOD MORNING LOON is available locally at the New Hope & Solebury Library (of course!) as well as Farley's, the Doylestown Bookshop, Booktenders’ Secret Garden in Doylestown, and the Peace Valley Nature Center. Elizabeth is scheduled to give a reading for children (and adults!) at our library on November 18.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for making this fine contribution to this community and, we hope, to your emerging national readership. Many kids will be inspired by your own spirit of curiosity, anticipation, and excitement captured in your story.
(In honoring full disclosure, Elizabeth is also the editor of this newsletter, but she only owns the corrected spelling in this announcement!)
--Charlie Huchet
Friends of the Library Facts:
The Friends of The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury is a non-profit, all volunteer organization established to raise funds in support of library services.
While we cooperate with the Board of the Free Library, The Friends is a separate organization, with more flexibility to acquire donations than libraries are legally allowed. Our fundraising—which supplements the library’s appeals—is vital to the library’s operations and helps it expand services in response to community’s needs.
Since November 2103, we have grown to more than 80 members. Thank you all for your support. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join you as members.
Our board members:
Charles Huchet, President cghuchet@comcast.net
Lawrence Booth, Interim Treasurer Lpbooth9@yahoo.com
Pamm Kerr pammkerr@comcast.net
Barry Fetterolf barryfetterolf@comcast.net
Kristin Reilly kristin_reilly@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Karl Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Kathleen Meier, consultant to the board Kathleen.meier@att.net
Greetings, Friends of the New Hope & Solebury Library! In this newsletter, you’ll find these topics:
Coming September 5 -14—Our Annual Library Book Sale!
- Our Benefit Concert—Good Turnout, Good Time, Good Fundraising
- New Friends of the Library Gardening Committee Sprucing up Library Grounds
- Raffle Baskets
- Ongoing Library Book Sale
- Future Events
- Our Finances
- Our Business Sponsors
- By “One of Our Own”
- Friends of the Library Facts
After weeks of intense planning and labor, the Friends have gathered the books (about 3000), arranged for temporary storage space (in the former school building at St. Martin of Tours church), and found a sales venue (the old Borough Hall building on North Main Street). The book sale will be held September 5 -14.
The books have now been transported to the old Borough Hall building, with the space generously donated for this event by the new owners, The Four Crows. Publicity is also in place, including a news release in the Bucks County Herald and signs created by Kristin Reilly and placed strategically around town.
A full roster of volunteers has been scheduled to work at the book sale. Now, we need customers to buy the books. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD.
Preview sale September 4 a special thank you to Friends of the Library
As a special thank you to volunteers and all members of the Friends for your support, there will be a preview sale on the evening of September 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Come—you’ll have first choice.
Many thanks to our book sale volunteers
So many have helped prepare for the book sale, often in multiple ways, and to sell, often on multiple days. In alphabetical order: Joanne Bitzer, Lawrence Booth, Anthony Canike, Marlene Clark, Louise Dougherty, Reni Fetterolf, Ricki Fisher, Neil Gallagher, Jacqui Griffith, Charlie Huchet, Liz Island, Chris Kerr, JaQuinley Kerr, Pamm Kerr, Ruth McMonigle, Kathy Meier, Lisa Mui, Silvia Napiaski, Mary Ann Reeser, Kristin Reilly, Joanne Romalowski, Nancy Salgado, Karen Seehausen, Carol and Paul Spencer, Elizabeth and Karl Varnai, Audria White, Polly Wood, Jerry Zipkin. Thank you, too, to Carol Taylor’s son and his friend, who helped transport books.
Our Benefit concert—Good turnout, good time, good fundraising
On June 22, as part of the Delaware Canal Festival, our own Friend and Board member Karl Varnai led his Long Hill String Band in a benefit concert for the Friends of the Library.
Playing at the New Hope Arts Center for an audience of 64, the band featured songs of the canals, Old Time and Bluegrass tunes, and even a riveting version of a New Orleans blues classic, St. James Infirmary. Enthusiasm was high—lots of toe-tapping, clapping, and sing-a-long-ing.
As an extra treat, Susan Taylor, Executive Director of the Friends of the Delaware Canal, provided commentary on the history of the canal.
Thank you for making this concert possible
Those who worked hard to make the concert go from idea to on-stage included Neil Gallagher (publicity), JaQuinley Kerr (photography, setup), Pamm Kerr (Friends table), Donna Peiffer-Both (concert program, refreshment sales) and her daughter Elizabeth (refreshment sales), Kristin Reilly (publicity, social media), Karen Seehausen (ticket sales, publicity) and Steve Seehausen (setup), Carol Spencer (refreshments, ticket sales) and Paul Spencer (refreshments, setup), Karl Varnai (band).
The concert added $1,386 to our fundraising.
NEW Friends of the Library GARDENing COMMITTEE SPRUCING UP LIBRARY GROUNDS
Pulling weeds, sweeping the walkway, spreading mulch, Karl Varnai and Paul Spencer, with help from Nancy Salgado, have been contributing to making our library’s grounds more inviting. Their efforts are much appreciated by those who use the library.
The gardening committee (fittingly) is growing. Thank you to Kris Reilly and Fernanda Hermo who have recently signed up. If you, too, can volunteer for spruce-up gardening activities at our library, please contact Karl Varnai at kvarnai@comcast.net.
Raffle Baskets
July: African Animals and Others
August: Basket by Curious Goods, New Hope
September: Farm Basket by Manoff Market Gardens, pictured below.
Manoff farm basket includes home-made applesauce, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, apple, white hot, and yellow peach jams, nectarine and peach butters, beeswax candles, a country mug, homemade chocolate chip biscotti, and a $10 gift certificate to the farm.
October: Cozy Evening at Home Basket. Includes a hand-crocheted afghan, four vintage wine cups, ceramic Tea for Two Pots and Cups, an aromatic candle, black tea, and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Please bid on the current and future raffle baskets. The basket values are always over $100, with tickets costing $5 each.
Ongoing Library Book Sale
Sales of books at the back wall of the library have yielded $1,418 so far this year. As always, thank you to Carol and Paul Spencer who manage these sales.
FUTURE EVENTS
Jewelry fundraising sale, October 18th and 19th at the library. New Silpada jewelry sales to benefit The Friends plus vintage and gently used jewelry, priced to tempt.
Community Spelling Bee, winter of 2015, in cooperation with the Library Board
OUR FINANCES
(Reported by our Treasurer Lawrence Booth and our consultant Kathy Meier)
Thanks to membership dues, fundraising activities, and donations, including a generous gift from Doro Kerr (please see below), we’ve reached 90% of our commitment of $12,000 to benefit the library. Onward and upward! Please continue to encourage friends to become Friends, attend future events, and join the growing list of volunteers. More volunteers = more events = more help for the library!
A special thank you to a special donor
A sage once said, "The heart is a thousand-stringed instrument that can only be tuned with love."
Doro Kerr, long known for her years of service as a community volunteer and more recently through her philanthropic support of community organizations,
has again demonstrated her love for our communities through a recent generous gift to the Friends of the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury.
Her gift is a substantial help in meeting our fundraising goal for the Library this year. Doro, thank you so much!
OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS
The list of members of the community who have generously supported the Friends of the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury continues to grow. New supporters include:
- The Four Crows, who donated space in the old Borough Hall building as a venue for our book sale.
- St. Martin of Tours Church, which donated temporary space for storing the books
- Sponsors of the reward cards to be distributed at the book sale to the first 250 customers:
- New Hope Shoes
- Ginnie Burke Collections
- Top Notch Accessories
- Ferry Hill Gifts
- Topeo and Topeo South
- The Village Toy Shoppe
- Diana Michaels
- Dominique Daniela
- Gallery Piquel
- Salon Gratitude
- Pudge Cakes
Please let all our supporters—those named above and the others named below—know that you appreciate their generosity. Support the businesses by giving them your business and let them know you are a Friend of the Library.
Other businesses that have donated this year:
Business Members (donations valued at $100 or more)
Artsbridge
Celt-Iberia Traders, Inc.
Curious Goods
Grandpa Hicks' Cheese & Gourmet
John and Peter’s Place
Manoff Market and Gardens
Me Salon & Spa
Mother's Restaurant
New Hope Arts Center
Olive-n-Grape
R. Kevin Reilly Multimedia Services
Business Supporters
1st Federal Savings Bank
Angel's Cards & Gifts
Del Ray True Value Hardware
Duck Soup Cafe
El Taco Loco Restaurant
Giant Supermarket
Dr. Grutzmacher, Opthalmologist
J. B. Kline New & Vintage Music Store
Journey's Spirited Gifts
Libbrizi Barber
State Farm Insurance Company
By “One of Our Own”
The Friends of the Library is proud to announce that "one of our own" has joined the ranks of local authors. Elizabeth Varnai, an active volunteer and member of the Board of the Friends of the Library has published her first book, GOOD MORNING LOON through Vista Court Books. Subtitled It's Early Morning...What's Happening on the Lake?, it’s a picture book for children based on her experiences while canoeing on the lakes of the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York State.
In pre-publication reviews, Avery Cleary of the Children & Nature Network described GOOD MORNING LOON as "a truly lovely story of connecting with the natural world. The gorgeous illustrations (by watercolor artist Kate Hartley) and playful discoveries are a delight."
Janet Ady, Senior Environmental Educator with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, found GOOD MORNING LOON to be an "elegant story, accurately highlighting wildlife species of the Northeast with compelling illustrations and a simple, memorable storyline". She goes on to say that "reading it will likely motivate parents and children to go outside to watch and learn about nature together, and create their own lasting memories."
Elizabeth and her husband Karl are recent members of our community. Karl is also a member of the Friends Board, as well a foot-stompin' fiddler with the Long Hill String Band (pictured above).
GOOD MORNING LOON is available locally at the New Hope & Solebury Library (of course!) as well as Farley's, the Doylestown Bookshop, Booktenders’ Secret Garden in Doylestown, and the Peace Valley Nature Center. Elizabeth is scheduled to give a reading for children (and adults!) at our library on November 18.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for making this fine contribution to this community and, we hope, to your emerging national readership. Many kids will be inspired by your own spirit of curiosity, anticipation, and excitement captured in your story.
(In honoring full disclosure, Elizabeth is also the editor of this newsletter, but she only owns the corrected spelling in this announcement!)
--Charlie Huchet
Friends of the Library Facts:
The Friends of The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury is a non-profit, all volunteer organization established to raise funds in support of library services.
While we cooperate with the Board of the Free Library, The Friends is a separate organization, with more flexibility to acquire donations than libraries are legally allowed. Our fundraising—which supplements the library’s appeals—is vital to the library’s operations and helps it expand services in response to community’s needs.
Since November 2103, we have grown to more than 80 members. Thank you all for your support. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join you as members.
Our board members:
Charles Huchet, President cghuchet@comcast.net
Lawrence Booth, Interim Treasurer Lpbooth9@yahoo.com
Pamm Kerr pammkerr@comcast.net
Barry Fetterolf barryfetterolf@comcast.net
Kristin Reilly kristin_reilly@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Karl Varnai kvarnai@comcast.net
Kathleen Meier, consultant to the board Kathleen.meier@att.net
