Goodnow Library
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Friends of the Goodnow Library
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February 28: The Emerald Necklace: Restoring the Vision and Preserving the Olmsted Legacy
The Emerald Necklace:
Restoring the Vision and Preserving the Olmsted Legacy
Jeanine
Knox from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy will present a program entitled “The
Emerald Necklace: Restoring the Vision and Preserving the Olmsted Legacy.”
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the historic Emerald Necklace is a five mile linear Boston park system that winds from the Back Bay Fens to Franklin Park in Dorchester. It consists of more than 1,000 acres of green and open space, woodlands, wilderness, waterways, unique structures as well as a diversity of flora and fauna. Each of the six parks, The Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Park, Arnold Arboretum, and Franklin Park has its own special features and landscape. By linking his park system to the already established parks of the Boston Common, Public Gardens, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, landscape architect Olmsted created a “necklace” of green space though the city.
March 11: Instilling a Love of Reading in your Children
Instilling a Love of Reading in Your Children
March 11, 2010
On
Thursday evening, March 11, 2010, the Friends of the Goodnow Library will
present a special program for parents of young children entitled, “Instilling a
Love of Reading in Your Children.” Featured speaker will be Pat Keogh. The
program will be held in the Community Meeting Room at 7 pm.
Ms Keogh will discuss children’s developmental stages, how certain books appeal at different ages, and how to get children to read. Participants will leave with a list of new books that encourage reading.
Ms.
Keogh is a former school librarian in Weston. She has also taught children’s
literature at area colleges including Simmons and Framingham State. Currently,
she lectures about current children’s books at conferences and meetings of
teachers, parents, and librarians.
March 14: Piano Concert: Elan Sicroff
Piano Concert: Elan Sicroff
March 14, 2010
On
Sunday, March 14th, the Friends of Goodnow Library will feature pianist Elan
Sicroff who will perform music from his new CD, “The Thomas Hartmann Project.”
Most of the program will consist of piano music composed by Ukranian de Hartmann
(1885-1956) under the spiritual influence of Soviet mystic Alexi Durjieff
(1872-1949). During this program, Sicroff will include a few examples of de
Hartmann’s classical works as well as the sacred music from the East that
resulted from his collaboration with Gurjieff.
While teaching in England, Sicroff was introduced to de Hartmann’s wife Olga. He studied with her from 1975-1979, and he performed many of de Hartmann’s works. Since then, Sicroff has given many recitals of the music at concert halls and universities in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Pianist Sicroff received his classical
music training at the Julliard School, Oberlin Conservatory and the
International Academy for Continuous Education in Sherborne, England.
Who Are the Friends?
We are a nonprofit all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing support for the services and resources of the Goodnow Library.
What Do Friends Do?
We organize fundraisers to support:
· The Museum Pass Program (Please click for more information.)
· Adult Programs and Concerts
· Children's Programs and Concerts
· The Library Collections
· Copiers and Printers
We provide education about library programs and services through numerous channels, including:
· The Friends Newsletter
· Local Publications
· Cable TV
· Brochures
We supplement the following Library Collections:
· CDs
· Videos / DVDs
· Language Tapes / CDs
· Audio Books
· Art Prints
We administer the All Occasion Gift Program (Please click for more information.)
· Anniversary, birthday, and memorial gifts
What Are Friends For?
The Friends Provide:
· Sunday Afternoons at Goodnow Series
· Adult Programs and Concerts
· Film Series
· Author Series
The Friends of Goodnow Library Need You!
Please Join Us!
Friends’ Membership Supports
The Museum Passes
Adult Programs and Concerts
Children’s Programs and Concerts
The Library Photocopiers
Guest Authors
CDs/DVDs
Art Prints
Membership brochures are available at the circulation desks.
It is easy to join. Membership contributions are tax deductible and eligible for corporate matching gifts.
Please make checks payable to:
Friends of the Goodnow Library
21 Concord Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
Please print the
membership form and enclose it with your contribution. You may also pick up a membership brochure/form at the Library, if you prefer. Thank you for your support.
Friends of the Goodnow and the
Shaw’s Community Rewards Program
Thank you to all who are participating in the Shaw’s community rewards program!
If you’d like to help the Friends of the Goodnow raise money through the Shaw’s community rewards program it is easy to sign up.
As long as you have a Shaw’s reward card (the card in your wallet or on your key chain that helps you gets deals at Shaw's) you can help!
Please visit Shaw's.com and go to the "learn" section and from there onto "community rewards.” There you may register for the program by linking your Shaw's Rewards Card number to the community rewards organization number, which is 49001020325.
If you do not have computer access, simply call Shaw's toll-free at (877) 742-9767 and a representative will help you join simply by using your Shaw's Rewards Card number.
How the Friends makes money:
Simply shop at Shaw's or Star Markets on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and use your registered Shaw’s reward card. Shaw's will contribute 1% of each supporter’s eligible Rewards card purchase made on these days. Contributions apply to total order purchases after discounts, coupons and sales tax. Some items like alcohol, tobacco, gift cards are not included by law.
We hope everyone will take advantage of this “FREE” money for the Friends of the Goodnow by signing up today. Don’t delay. The minute you sign up and start shopping, the Friends will earn money for our wonderful library!!!!