Friends of the Middlesex Library

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX LIBRARY

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL 2016 PROGRAMS

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OF OUR FALL EVENTS!

                                                        Wednesday, October 5, at 3:00 P.M.

     The Friends are busier than ever and need your help! Friends President, Susen Edwards, asks anyone interested in helping with Friends activities, events, and fundraisers to attend this meeting. We're looking for energetic, positive people who want to make a difference in our community.

For more information on this meeting, click here.

                  FIDDLE & TRADITION IN AMERICA: HISTORY AND DEMONSTRATION    

                                                             Sunday, October 16, at 3:00 P.M.                                                  

      Until the early 20th century, the fiddle was the centerpiece of American folk music and culture. Historian and musician Matthew Backes, Ph.D. discusses the history of fiddle traditions and provides a demonstration of technique and repertoire. Thanks go to The Horizons Speakers Bureau of the NJ Council for the Humanities for providing this event. 

For more information on this program, click here.

                                          COMING TO AMERICA THROUGH ELLIS ISLAND                                    

                                                              Thursday, October 27, at 2:00 P.M.                     

     Walter Choroszewski, well-known NJ photographer and lecturer, presents an overview of immigration in America and highlights the third Great Wave that came through Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 

 For more information on this program, click here. 

                                                        CARE AND DATING OF QUILTS                                                             Sunday, November 13, at 3:00 P.M.

       Dana Balsamo, quilt historian, will discuss ways to help identify quilts: pattern, fabrics, construction, etc. She will also talk about proper care and storage for quilts and textiles.  You’re welcome to bring one quilt to determine pattern and date (No monetary values can be given at the program). Come learn everything you wanted to know about quilts, but were afraid to ask!

For more information on this program, click here.

CONCERT BY ELLEN WOLOSHIN, “TRIED AND TRUE”  

  Sunday, November 20, at 3:00 P.M.

      Pop singer and songwriter, Ellen Woloshin presents a concert of songs from her two albums as well as well-known songs that have stood the test of time in pop music. Ellen’s songs are personal yet universal as she connects with the listener with purity of tone and understated delivery. 

See Ellen perform:  https://youtu.be/QOokxd6vfh8 

For more information on this program, click here.

     The Middlesex Heritage Quilters are in need of a few gently used sewing machines. Most of their gorgeous creations are donated to local charities. If anyone has a lonely, dusty machine that they would like to donate to the group, please email us: info@middlesexfol.org.

Thank you!

The Friends of the Middlesex Library now participate

 in the Amazon Smile program.

It's easy!

Just select the Friends of the Middlesex Library

as your designated charity at AmazonSmile.

     For eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization.

Click on this link to get started:

http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3797504

HELP WANTED!!

     The Friends of the Middlesex Public Library are looking for an energetic volunteer to head our Fundraising Efforts.  If you have experience in Fundraising and want to make a difference in your community, we need you! Grant writing experience is a plus, but not a requirement. For more information or to apply, please email us: info@middlesexfol.org



Remember, everybody needs more friends!

     An Adult Book Discussion Group meets at the library the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. For further information about the book group, call Beverly Weber at 732-356-3536.

All events are free of charge and are held in the Community Room of the Library.

Please note: Some of our programs take place during the hours the Library is closed. Their hours of operation do not affect our performances.

MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY

1300 MOUNTAIN AVE.

MIDDLESEX, NJ 08846

732-356-6602

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