Who are the Friends?
We are the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The Friends were incorporated in 1985 to raise funds for the expansion of the Library building. We continue to support the Library in its outreach to the community, through not only books, but newer technology, allowing greater access to information and entertainment for all members of the public.
The Friends organize the annual book sales and other activities to raise funds. We also provide a greater commodity to our library – you the volunteers – who give time, know-how, hard work and creativity (as well as a ton of used books!) to all our endeavors. Thank You!
If you are interested in volunteering, please email the Friends at info@sturbridgelibraryfriends.org
Officers
President - Donna Englander
Vice President - Lisa Beaudin
Treasurer - Carrie Braney
Secretary - Alice Kao
Book Sales - Leila Glaser & Helen Kantor
Newsletter - Jennifer Novelline
Website - Open
Membership - Anne Fisher
Benefits of Membership
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Early-bird entrance to any preview book sales.
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Ability to reserve museum passes up to 2 weeks in advance
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Meeting other members who love Sturbridge
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Advocating library services
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Participation in social events
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Pre-sale for event tickets
What the Friends Do
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Help the library promote literacy in our community
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Provide the library with funds to provide programs of community interest
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Organize book sales and ongoing lobby book sale
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Fund programs for all ages
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Sort donated books and media
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Represent the library at community events
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Assist with needs, not in the library's operating budget
Sponsored Programs & Events
Summer Reading Program For All Ages
Each year a specific theme is introduced for programs and projects. Children are encouraged to read and prizes are awarded for participation
Museum Passes
Passes or discounts to local museums
Children and Youth Programs
Puppet shows, magic shows, jewelry making, music & rhythm; Christmas with Santa; Red Sox Day; Farmer Minor and Daisy (pig); Star Wars Symposium; YA Mindbender & Mentalist program
Children’s Program Supplies
Arts and crafts supplies; Story Time and project supplies; Seed for window bird feeder; Supplies to promote reading
Adult Programs and Events
Past programs have included: Needle Felting, Beekeeping, Take & Make Art Projects, Virtual Events about Broadway Musicals and Making Spring Tonics, Chinese Calligraphy, Training Active Bystanders, Author Talks
Book Discussion and Film Series
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Four book discussion groups meet in the afternoons and evenings.
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Special event with author – Stewing Over Mysteries at the Publick House.
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Film series in January/February to lighten the dark months.