The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library

Candy Jar Winner!

Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 07:46 Friday, 05 March 2010 07:37

Congratulations to Donna Robbins who guessed the closest number of candies in the Candy Jar at the Library! The Candy Jar has been a regular contest for several years...the Friends fill the jar with candy (after counting every piece) and then visitors to the Library can make guesses as to how many pieces there are. This year there were 1,830 pieces!

The Friends would like to extend a special *thank you* to Denise Smith for coordinating, counting and preparing the Candy Jar!

Donna Robbins and her children Quinn Kenneally and Ian Kenneally.

1st-in-Line Contest for Spring Book Sale!

Last Updated on Monday, 01 March 2010 13:20 Tuesday, 23 February 2010 20:33

Announcing the 1st-in-Line Contest for the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library Spring Book Sale!

Solve the riddle below* to discover how to enter and possibly be guaranteed the first spot in line on opening night of the Spring Book Sale on Friends' Night, March 22.

To be 1st-in-line at the Friends’ Book Sale is within reach,
But 1st you must solve our little peach
Of a riddle to have your shot
At a chance in this hot spot.

It’s not outside, it’s not downstairs, it’s clearly center stage.
Facing the desk, turn around, and note the board we made.
You’ll find information about us, puzzles and bags to procure,
Newsletters for you to take home and pore over every word.

Slip your entry in the box,
Wait, wait, wait…
A call or message from the Friends
May find you 1st-in-line on Monday, March 22nd.

*Or just find the Friends' bulletin board at the Library to update your Friends' membership and enter the contest!

FOL Membership Renewals

Last Updated on Sunday, 24 January 2010 21:11 Sunday, 24 January 2010 20:29

As a reminder, all Friends of Clapp Memorial Library Memberships expired as of 12/31...it's time to renew! And if you do so now, you won't have to worry about it before the March Book Sale (Monday, March 22 is Friends-Only Night!). Click here to renew now.

Woman in Photograph Essay Contest

Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 19:36 Tuesday, 12 January 2010 15:09

**CONTEST IS OVER**

AND THE WINNERS ARE...(drumroll please!)

Adult: DOROTHY CRESSWELL

Grades 7-9: RACHEL MURPHY

Grades 4-6: JACKSON LEDUC

Grades K-3: COLLIN LARAMEE

Honorable Mentions: IRENE GAO, NICHOLAS HOWARD and AUDREY LF SAFFORD

We received so many wonderful entries...it was very hard to choose; we want to thank everyone who participated in this essay contest!

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There is one absolute fact known about the woman pictured below: she loves her library. However, the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library know little else about her, and we want to learn more. Using all of the powers of your imagination, invent a story for the lady who loves her library. Maybe you will create a name for her or reveal what she’s reading. Perhaps it’s 1887 and she’s just checked-out a book from the Clapp Memorial Library. The Friends do not know her story, but we want to read your account of her.

Read more: Woman in Photograph Essay Contest