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Boxing Party on Monday, January 23rd from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Friday, January 20th, 2012
Book Closet Bursting at the Seams

The MIFOL's book closet is bursting at the seams.

Sherri Stanley has scheduled a boxing party for Monday, January 23rd from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The donations have been strong enough (Thank you!) that “the book closet is now packed to about a chest high depth,” she reports. “I’m almost afraid to put anything else in it as it could very well cause an avalanche!!”

Please let Sherri (sherri.stanley1 [at] gmail.com) know if you are able to help on Monday.

We look forward to seeing many of you on Monday.

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January 25th is New Date for Friends of the MI Library Annual Meeting

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Due to the winter storms, the annual meeting of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library has been postponed to Wednesday, January 25th at 3 pm at the Mercer Island Library.

At this meeting, officers for 2012 will be elected and the 2012 budget will be reviewed and approved. In addition to the annual meeting, there will be a regular meeting of the Friends with reports from the officers, committee chairs, and the branch librarians.

The meeting is open to all. However, only members of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library will be able to participate in the election and votes.

If you have any questions please email us at info [at] milibraryfriends.org.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday afternoon.

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Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 19th POSTPONED

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Due to the winter storm, tomorrow afternoon’s annual meeting of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library has been postponed.

Please check back on our website for updated information on the new date and time.  Or please email us at info [at] milibraryfriends.org.

We hope that everyone stays safe and warm and enjoys the snow.

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Friends of the Mercer Island Library 2012 Annual Meeting on January 19th at 3 pm

Monday, January 16th, 2012

The Friends of the Mercer Island Library will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, January 19th at 3 pm at the Mercer Island Library. At this meeting, officers for 2012 will be elected and the 2012 budget will be reviewed and approved. In addition to the annual meeting, there will be a regular meeting of the Friends with reports from the officers, committee chairs, and the branch librarians.

The meeting is open to all. However, only members of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library will be able to participate in the election and votes.

As there are winter storms predicted for mid-week, if it snows the meeting will be postponed. If this does occur, we will post information about the rescheduled annual meeting here on our website.

If you have any questions please email us at info [at] milibraryfriends.org.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday afternoon.

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Short Video on the Love of Reading Across the Generations

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

We love this short video from the Finnish Library Association advocating reading.  (No worries; no Finnish necessary.)

Thank you to the Multnomah County Library for sending out the link.

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July Meeting of the Friends of the Library Changed to August 4th

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Date and Time: Thursday, August 4th, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Large Meeting Room at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington

Due to summer travel, the July meeting has been postponed from Thursday, July 24th to Thursday, August 4th. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. in the large meeting room at the library. All members of the community are welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Boxing Party, Friday, May 27th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Book Closet Bursting at the Seams

The MIFOL's book closet is bursting at the seams.

Date and Time: Friday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Large Meeting Room at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington

Due to the April Book Sale, the Friends of the Mercer Island Library haven’t had to have a boxing party for awhile.  But the donations are rolling in and so it is time.  (Thank you to all who have been contributing books.)

So, Sherri is organizing a boxing party for this Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Yes, it is Memorial Day weekend, but we are hoping that enough of the Friends will be around to lend a hand to clear out the closet.  ”I do love an empty closet!!” Sherri writes.

We always appreciates hearing from our members and volunteers whether you can make it or not to the Boxing Party.  So please email Sherri (sherri.stanley1 (at) gmail.com) about whether or not you will be able to come to the party.

Sherri plans to be at the library when it opens at 10:00 a.m. to set up, so if you are welcome to arrive early.

Happy Boxing!

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Meeting of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library, May 19th

Monday, May 16th, 2011

The Rabbit Sculpture in front of the Mercer Island Public Library decorated to celebrate its 20th anniversary in May 2011.

 

Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, 3:00 p.m.

Location: Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington

On Thursday, May 19, 2011, the Friends of the Mercer Island Library will have a meeting at 3:00 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Mercer Island Library. In addition to discussions about this year’s book sales and programs, there will be a discussion about the Friends’ special program for Mercer Island’s Summer Celebration event.

The meeting is open to all.

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Friends of the Mercer Island Library Looking for Volunteers for the Spring Book Sale

Friday, March 18th, 2011

 

Volunteers at the Mercer Island Library unloading boxes of donated books before a book sale in 2009.

Date and Time:

  • Thursday, April 14th, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday, April 15th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 16th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 17th, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, April 18th, 10 a.m. to noon

Location: Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington

The Friends of the Mercer Island’s Spring Book Sale is coming and we are in need of volunteers.

The Spring Book Sale will start in the afternoon on Thursday, April 14th and end on Sunday, April 17th. The Friends will need help beginning on the morning of Thursday the 14th, when we will be unpacking boxes and setting up tables. We will need help with selling books throughout the sale and afterward on Monday, April 18th, when we will be packing up the unsold books.

The majority of the programs at the Mercer Island Library are funded at least in part by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library and the majority of the funds raised by the Friends come from our books sales. So please come and join us and help make this upcoming Book Sale a big success.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call either Lori (232-7980) or Sherri (236-1522).

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Meeting of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library on Thursday, March 17th

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Bill Ptacek (center in blue jacket), director of the King County Library System, at a meeting of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library in November 2009.

Date and Time: Thursday, March 17, 3:15 p.m.

Location: Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington

On Thursday, March 17, 2011, the Friends of the Mercer Island Library will have a meeting at 3:15 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Mercer Island Library. In addition to discussions about this year’s book sales and programs, there will be a special presentation to John Gray, who has been a long-time member of the Friends and most recently served as vice president of the organization.

The meeting is open to all.

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