Welcoming a New Book Shop Volunteer
John Beisler, Board member of the Friends of the Library welcomes Angelo Giannettino, new volunteer at the Friends Book Shop.
Book Shop Sign Reveal
The Friends of the Library unveil new Book Shop sign. From left- Jeff Budge, Book Shop manager; Pat Ritzert, President; John Beisler, Board member and Gwen Ivins, graphic designer who created the logo. It was manufactured by Adirondack Sign Co.
The Friends’ Marie Morrison Outreach Program
Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library participated in Saratoga County Kids Care Club’s 2015 BookShare service project. Their Club’s members collected over 3,500 gently used and new books for its 2015 project in honor of Dr. Seuss. Through The Friends’ Marie Morrison Outreach Program, we donated childrens books to their worthy cause.
New Sign Outside the Friends Bookshop!
The Friends new logo appears on our new sign outside the Friends Book Shop. Stop by and see for yourself. Over-heard library staff saying “…. I love it. A horse reading a book!” You can’t get more Saratoga than that. Our new logo is courtesy of Gwen Ivins, who donated her time and talents to…
Sample of ExLibris Book Purchases 2014 -2015
The Friends ExLibris Society (membership level starting at $100) purchases non- fiction and references materials for the library. This is a small sample of the 300 books purchased by them in 2014-15. Look for The Friends ExLibris bookplate on the inside cover! America’s Great Hiking Trails Berger, Karen Hiking-Guidebooks The Boys in the Boat: nine…
The Brook Tavern Adopts the FRIENDS
The Brook Tavern at 139 Union Ave. at the intersection of Nelson Ave. has adopted The Friends of the Library for the month of May. For each dinner ordered from their “Neighbors Menu”, we will receive $1. This same menu is repeated each week. The Brook is owned by the Wishing Well restaurant, another venerable…