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Happy New Year from the Friends of Evelyn Meador!

It’s been an exciting year at Evelyn Meador Library! We look forward to serving the Seabrook community in 2019. Please consider joining the Friends of Evelyn Meador and supporting the multitude of programs and events that are planned in 2019 – look for our Membership Drive letter in January!

Volunteers Recognized at Friends 2018 Holiday Reception!

2018 Friends Board of Directors

Every year, the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library Board of Directors honors 2 volunteers and 2 organizations for their support to our cause and events. Here are this year’s Honorees:

2018 Volunteers

Karen Taylor

Sharon Rosenthal

2018 Organizations

Dow Chemical

The Ames Arlan Family

In addition, Girl Scout Sigourney Lee was recognized for completion of her Silver Award Project, a Little Free Library located just outside the library entrance by the flag poles.

Here are a few photos of our event. Enjoy!

Yummy treats
Sigourney Lee
Marianne Kolar awards a gold leaf to Betty Heverly, who accepts on behalf of Dow Chemical
Barbara awards a gold leaf to the son of Ames Arland of Arland’s Market
The Tree of Honor, carved from a single piece of oak, hangs proudly in the library entrance

Exciting Things Are Happening – Join the Friends or Donate Now!

The Friends of Evelyn Meador Library support Library improvements and programs year round. We depend largely on membership dues, book sales and financial donations. Here are several convenient options to consider:

  1. Join the Friends –There are various levels of membership to choose from. It’s really simple; print the Friends Membership Form and drop it off at the Friends Bookstore along with your payment (cash or check). You can also mail in your payment to the address listed on the form.
  2. Make a Donation – There are various levels of giving; no donation is too small! See our Friends of Evelyn Meador Brochure for more donation options. All proceeds benefit the Evelyn Meador Library.
  3. Enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program – If you’re not already linked to an organization, please consider taking part in this program. Kroger will contribute to participating organizations based on their percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending of all participating Kroger Community Reward organizations. Here’s how to set it up:
    • Go to kroger.com/signin?redirectUrl=/account/communityrewards/enroll
    • Sign in with your Kroger account information or create a new account. A digital account is required to activate this feature.
    • Find your Organization – search for “FRIENDS OF THE EVELYN MEADOR LIBRARY # 80603”
    • Select and enroll. It’s that simple! Your enrollment in Community Rewards needs to be renewed each year.
    • Remember, purchases will not count towards rewards until after you have registered your Kroger Plus card and linked it to the Friends.
  4. Enroll in the Amazon Smiles Program– register with Amazon Smile and every time you make an eligible purchase, Amazon will donate 0.5% to the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library! It’s easy to sign up, doesn’t cost you anything, and will directly benefit our organization. Here’s how to set it up:
    • Go to smile.amazon.com
    • Sign in using your existing Amazon account or register for an account.
    • Under “Pick your own charitable organization” search for “Friends of the Evelyn M Meador Community Library”.
    • Click “Select” and you’re done! You should get an email confirming your Amazon Smile registration.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season and thank you for your support!

Don’t Miss the Friends Pre-Holiday Book Sale Saturday, November 10th!

 

Come stock up on Holiday books for friends and family!

All books are 50 cents each!!

What: Friends of Evelyn Meador Pre-Holiday Book Sale

When: Saturday, November 10th from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Where: Evelyn Meador Library, Wallach Community Room

Hope to see you there!

 

 

Check out our used book collections!

Did you know that we have many used book collections in our Friends Bookstore?

We have a wonderful classic book collection – stop by and see if we have something on your child’s school reading list!

We also have a great homeschool textbook and workbook collection covering a large variety of subjects. You can’t beat the price!

We also have super bargain books (3 for $1)!

Don’t forget the free books!

Come by and visit us soon! We would love to show you around.

Evelyn’s Little Free Library a New Addition to the Neighborhood!

You may have noticed the beautiful miniature library nestled among the flagpoles at Evelyn Meador Library. Sigourney Lee, Seabrook resident and proud Girl Scout, recently completed this project for her Girl Scout Silver Award. The project was sponsored by the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library.

The motto of the Little Free Library Program is “Take a Book. Share a Book”. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. Don’t have time to stop at the library? Grab a book and leave one of your own. Spread the joy!

Congratulations, Sigourney! We look forward to sharing your wonderful project with the community.

Pictured: Sigourney Lee, Girl Scout Troop 7351, proudly poses beside her Silver Award Project, Evelyn’s Little Free Library.