Book Sale, December 3-5, 2005
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From Saturday, December 3 through Monday, December 5, 2005, we will hold our second book sale of the 2005-2006 year. This will be a Pre-Moving Clearance Sale, the last book sale at the Library’s temporary location. This sale will have the same hours, sales layout, and prices as the September 24-25 sale, with the addition of an extra free day. |
Award-Winning Author Diana Abu-Jaber, October 16, 2005
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In a celebration of food, family and Middle Eastern culture, the Friends of the Needham Public Library is sponsoring a free author’s event featuring award-winning author Diana Abu-Jaber, who will share stories from her new book, The Language of Baklava. |
Book Sale, September 24-25, 2005
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On Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 2005, we will hold our first book sale of the 2005-2006 year. Like the last three book sales, this sale will be at the High Rock School. |
Library in the Parade, July 4, 2005
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Here are some pictures of the Library’s participation in Needham’s Fourth of July parade. |
Book Sale, June 11, 2005
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On Saturday, June 11, 2005, we will hold our third book sale of the 2004-2005 year. This sale will again be at the High Rock School. |
Waterfront Park String Band, June 2, 2005
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The Waterfront Park String Band, a local bluegrass/folk group, will perform at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Needham Public Library. |
Friends Present $150,000 Gift to Library Foundation of Needham, May 10, 2005
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Friends of the Needham Public Library presented a donation of $150,000 to the Library Foundation of Needham. It is the first major donation received for the Foundation’s campaign to establish a permanent fund for the Needham Library that is now under construction. |
The Bookbyte, April, 2005
The Bookbyte, the newsletter of the Friends of the Library, is now available in electronic form on our web site.
O’Keeffe in Bloom, April 24, 2005
The McIver series for Spring 2005 begins with a lecture with slides by Brandeis Professor Nancy Scott about the art of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Tour of the Danforth Museum Collection in Framingham, April 10, 2005
Friends of the Library has arranged for a docent-conducted tour of highlights of the permanent collection of the Danforth Museum of Art, a non-profit, privately supported, public museum which specializes in nineteenth and twentieth century American art.
When Hate Comes to Town: How Communities Respond, March 31, 2005
Best-selling author James S. Hirsch recalls the burning of a predominantly black neighborhood of Tulsa in 1921 by white citizens reacting to inflammatory talk and headlines, and how succeeding generations have handled the legacy of this event.
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship - Musical Performance by The Solar Winds, March 26, 2005
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“The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship,” an enchanting musical version of the old Russian folk tale, will be performed by the acclaimed Solar Winds woodwind ensemble and narrated by Victor Cockburn. Tickets may now be purchased at the circulation desk of the Needham Public Library at its temporary High Rock School location, 77 Ferndale Road, Needham, MA. They may also be purchased at the door, or by contacting Doug Olsen at (781) 444-9846 or dolsen1@rcn.com. |
Achieving Financial Success: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Money, March 13, 2005
When was the last time you thought about investing your money? Ten minutes ago? Yesterday? Last year?
Book Sale, March 5-6, 2005
On Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2005, we will hold our second book sale of the 2004-2005 year. As in October, 2004, this sale will be at the High Rock School.
The Art of the Handwritten Note, February 3, 2005
When you receive the daily mail, do you jump to open the handwritten envelopes first because you can’t wait to see who has written and why? Author and calligrapher Margaret Shepherd discusses the value of handwritten communications and how to create them.
Atlantis: Fact or Fiction? The Case for the Greek Island of Thera, January 16, 2005
Some archaeologists believe that there is good reason to believe that the civilization on the island of Thera was the inspiration for the legend of Atlantis. Curtis Runnels, Professor of Archaeology at Boston University, reviews the evidence.