May Updates: The Friends of the Library
Plants, tote bags, quilts and more! It’s a busy time for the Friends and we’re excited to hear from you.
Spring Plant Sale: May 18
We’re teaming up with the Massabesic Garden Club for our annual Spring Plant Sale on May 18 at the Library. In addition to having veggie plants, perennials, and annuals, this year will have some new offerings including local honey from Busy Beez and heirloom seeds. There will be a kids table where your gardeners can pick a mug and pot their own flower.
To help us have a successful event, we’re currently looking for:
- Donations of new or gently used garden related books, garden statuary, gardening supplies/tools, pots, etc.
- Perennial donations (Please label the plant type)
- Can be dropped off at the library on Thursday, 5/16 or Friday 5/17
OR A member of our digging committee will be happy to come to get your plants or dig them up. If interested call Jess Traynor at (603)505-2359.
Get Your Friends of the Library Tote Bag
Made in NH, each royal blue bag features white lettering and is perfectly
sturdy for carrying books or groceries. The cost is $20.
Place your order by emailing vicepresident@friendsofgriffinfree.org
or secretary@friendsofgriffinfree.org, or by visiting us at the Plant Sale on
May 18th or another future Friends’ events. We accept payment by cash or
check.
Solar Eclipse Celebration Success
What an extraordinary moment to witness the eclipse at The Griffin Free Public Library! Thanks to those who stopped by our table to learn more about our group and who purchased a tote bag, handmade ornament or baked goods.
Quilt Raffle: Tickets for Sale
We’re thrilled to be raffling off a beautiful, book-themed Readerville Square Dance Quilt thanks to the very generous donation by one of our new member, Judy Bellerose.
Tickets are $5/each or 5 tickets/$20 and will be available for purchase at the Plant Sale on May 18th and future Friends’ events. The winning ticket will be drawn at Auburn Day and the 31st Annual Duck Race on Sept 14th.
Learn More About Us!
Visit our website (friendsofgriffinfree.org) for news, events, and event photos, as well as links to join or make a donation. You can also reach us at secretary@friendsofgriffinfree.org or stop by our next meeting at 7:00p at the library on Monday, May 6.
April Updates: The Friends of the Library
The sun is shining brighter and the flowers are blooming. Happy Spring, Auburn!
Library Giving Day is April 3, 2024!
We are always looking for ways to enhance Auburn’s Library offerings and are thrilled to participate in this year’s Library Giving Day. Please consider a donation to the Friends to support programs and services beyond what public funding provides. Your donation will help with projects such as museum passes, Creativebug, author visits, and more.
Donations can be made by scanning the QR code or visiting griffinfree.org and selecting the yellow donate button on the Friends of the Library page. If you prefer to donate by check, please make it out to the Friends of the Library and mail it to 22 Hooksett Road, PO Box 308, Auburn, NH 03032, or drop it off at the library. Cash donations are also accepted.
Now Available: Friends of the Library Tote Bags
The Friends are offering beautiful canvas tote bags for sale! These royal blue bags feature white lettering and are made in NH. You will find them perfectly sturdy for carrying books or groceries. They are priced at $20/each.
Place your order by emailing gfpl-vp@friendsofgriffinfree.org or secretary@friendsofgriffinfree.org. We accept payment by cash or check. The Friends will also be selling bags at the Solar Eclipse Celebrations on April 8th and future Friends’ events.
Solar Eclipse Celebration: April 8, 2024 2PM – 4PM
We can’t wait to be part of Auburn’s Solar Eclipse Party! It’s sure to be a fun afternoon with music and games, thanks to library staff and the Massabesic Audubon Center for co-sponsoring this celebration.
Stop by our table to say hello, purchase a tote bag, handmade ornament, or baked goods, and learn more about our group. More information on the event can be found on the library website.
Check Out Our Website and Learn More About Us!
We invite you to visit our website (friendsofgriffinfree.org) for news and events, including event photos. You will also find links to join our group or make a donation. You can also reach us at secretary@friendsofgriffinfree.org or stop by our next meeting at 7:00 at the library on Monday, April 1st.
March Updates: The Friends of the Library
As the days start to get longer (and maybe even warmer!), we hope you have a wonderful month!
Vote Yes on Article 20
When you head to the polls on March 12, we hope you will support Warrant Article 20 to establish a
Library Expansion and Community Center Capital Reserve Fund. This article is recommended by both
the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee.
Over the years, as Auburn has grown, our library’s programs and services have outgrown the physical
space of the current building. Approving Article 20 is a critical first step in the necessary library
expansion.
New Museum Passes
As part of our goal to make 2024 a record-breaking year for pass usage, we’re thrilled to now offer
library patrons a new pass to the Zoo of New England! This pass includes the following two zoos, both
of which are open year-round with hours varying by season:
- Franklin Park Zoo (Boston, MA): The 72-acre zoo is home to animals from around the globe
including gorillas, zebras, giraffes, tigers, lions, and more. - Stone Zoo (Stoneham, MA): The 26-acre zoo is home to incredible animals, including snow
leopards, flamingos, black bear, Mexican gray wolves, North American river otters, and more.
Coming soon: A pass to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover, NH! The Museum offers
two floors of unique, interactive, hands-on exhibits for ages 0-12 to explore nature, STEM, pretend play,
art, world cultures, and more.
Creative Bug
The Friends are thrilled to fund a membership to Creativebug, an easy-to-use, high-quality online art
and craft education resource. The membership offers unlimited access to “1000+ award-winning HD
instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking, holidays, parties,
and more.” All classes are taught by experts and new classes are added daily.
The sign-up information should be available on the library website in early March.
Questions or interest in joining the Friends? Reach us at secretary@friendsofgriffinfree.org or stop by
our next meeting at 7:00 at the library on Monday, March 4th.