The financial crunch for libraries will unfortunately be felt by Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. We are doing many things to try and maintain our libraries. Soon many of you will receive a fund raising letter from the library. Please contribute as much as possible.
During the month of November, the library will have a fundraising event called Dining to Donate at Applebee’s restaurant. On November 9, 10, & 11, 2009, when you dine at Applebee’s 20% of your bill will be donated to the library. All you need is the library’s coupon to participate. Stop by the library to pick one up.
It has been another wonderful summer at the Library! Alexander Hamilton and Blue Ridge Summit Libraries have been busy with the Summer Reading Program, “Be Creative at Your Library.” For the first time in the program’s history, patrons were able to participate via the internet. Having the online program gave patrons the opportunity to track the books they read, recommend books to others and receive notification of prize eligibility. Teens and adults were especially enthusiastic about being able to read book reviews from their peers. The reading program continues to grow each summer 521 children, 49 teens and 77 adults signed-up for the program and read over 13,106 books!
The libraries aim to motivate patrons to read and attend library events. Some creativity was sparked at our talent show and our workshops on story telling, card making, scrap booking, recycling, candy making, quilting, and knitting.
The librarians showed their creativity by making letters that were hung behind the circulation desk that spelled out the words, “Be Creative.” The staff enjoyed listening to the children as they shared something about a book they read each week during the eight week program.
Alexander Hamilton and Blue Ridge Summit Libraries would like to thank the following businesses and patrons for their financial support and generous donations beginning with the Friends of the Library for their generous support of the Movie Reward by purchasing tickets for all children ages 12 and under who met their reading goals. Children, parents and guests gathered to watch “G Force” at the Waynesboro Theater.
The library could not serve the community without the support of local organizations, businesses and private funding. The children, teens and adults who participate in this program benefit greatly from the encouragement, education and programming that you helped provide.
The events and rewards offered at the library give readers the positive motivation to become life-long learners. Please help us thank the following donors with your patronage.
Ann Duble- private donor
Ann Griffith-Story Teller
Antietam Dairy
Applebee's
Avon Representative- Patricia Sherman
Billy Arnold-private donor
Bob North-Pierced Tin Presenter
Bonded Applicators
Brother's Pizza
Burger King
Creative Memories Consultant-Connie Fleagle
Dairy Queen
Dave Rojahn-Magician
Dollar General (Rouzerville)
Dollar Tree
Domino's Pizza
Dru's Books & Things
Eichholz Flowers
EXIT Realty Agent- Don Truett
Food Lion
Franklin County Planning Commission
Golden Corral Restaurant
GTs Handimart
Hagerstown Suns
Hair Time Salon
Hardee’s
Karen Bussard-Quilting Presenter
Kathy Heebner-Music Presenter
Kelli Hess’ Fuzzy Flip Flops
Kimmie's Kreations & Johnny's Java
The Knitting Cottage
Laurie Compher-Card Making Presenter
Longaberger Representative-Donna Dietrich
Lowe's
Martin's Food
Mary Kay Cosmetics Representative- Shannon Lauer
Mountain Gate Restaurant
Neverland Games
Nu Vogue Hair & Tanning Salon
Old City Buffet
Olde Town Touch
Parlor House Restaurant
Patricia Groff-Volunteer Chaperone
Peebles-Linda Doll
Pictures Plus
Pizza Hut
Pro Nails
Quiznos Subs
Red Run Grill
Rita's Italian Ice
Rolling Mill Restaurant
Ronnie Martin Realty, Inc.- Agent: Linda Barkdoll
Sanders Market
Savage Family Pharmacy
Sheetz
Subway (Walmart)
Taco Bell & KFC
Wayne Heights Animal Hospital
Waynesboro Construction
Waynesboro Movie Theater
Zoe’s Chocolates
Upcoming events at the library include:
Dining to Donate: November 9, 10, 11
Computer Classes: November 17
Story Times: November 18 & 25
Library Craft: November 21-10
Toddler Time: November 13, 20, 27
Please call the library for more details @ 762-3335
Bestsellers @ the library:
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
THE SCARPETTA FACTOR, by Patricia Cornwell
PURSUIT OF HONOR, by Vince Flynn
NINE DRAGONS, by Michael Connelly
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH, by Mitch Albom
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