FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX LIBRARY

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SPRING 2021

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE!

We're still not hosting live programs due to the pandemic, but we do have two virtual programs this spring which will be held on Zoom.

There's no charge, you don't have to leave your home,

and you can attend in your PJs!

Please join us!

HERE'S OUR FIRST PROGRAM

A VIRTUAL VIOLIN CONCERT BY DR. DAVID PODLES

"Vive la France! - Music of Paris and the French Countryside”

 SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021, AT 3:00 P.M.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82939929953

Meeting ID: 829 3992 9953

Or dial by phone: 646.558.8656

Then enter: Meeting ID: 829 3992 9953

Acclaimed International Concert Violinist Dr. David Podles will showcase and perform music of French classical composers and French waltzes, as well as French movie music and instrumental versions of the "chanson" style that is incredibly definitive of French music culture such as works by Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour. You'll be brought on an enchanting musical journey through the cafes in Paris as well as the inviting French countryside.

HERE'S OUR SECOND PROGRAM

ELLY G. ~

JAZZ, LATIN & POP! VOCALS PLUS SAX!

Sunday, April 11, 2021 1:30- 2:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89719296203

Meeting ID: 897 1929 6203 or

Dial by phone: 646.558.8656

Then enter Meeting ID: 897 1929 6203

After settling down in the USA from the former Soviet Union, Elly continued his career on the NYC music scene. He brought his rich talent on vocals and brilliant sounds on sax to audiences across the country. A dynamic talent, Elly can switch seamlessly from exciting vocals to smooth sounds on sax. He will showcase Latin tunes, Jazz standards, Pop music from 40s-70s & International hits, switching between singing and performing on sax.

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Please Note: When we get back to hosting in-person programs--

In case we have to cancel a program for bad weather or another emergency, there will be a message on the Library's answering machine (732-356-6602), as well as a posting on our Facebook page.

We will continue to update you all on our reopening phases via the Library's website:

www.middlesexlibrarynj.org

As always, stay safe and well!

Join the Friends for 2021

Your membership fee of $10 per household

will support future programs and your hometown library.

Go to our Join the Friends page to find a membership form.

Thank you!

HELP WANTED!!

The Friends of the Middlesex Public Library are looking for energetic volunteers to join our Fundraising Efforts. If you have experience in Fundraising and want to make a difference in your community, we need you!

We Need Your Help.....

Contributing refreshments for events

Serving refreshments at events

Helping at scheduled events

Helping to coordinate fundraisers

Raising community awareness

And in so many other ways!

If you'd like to join us, have fun, meet interesting people, and make a difference in your community, email us:

info@middlesexfol.org

The Friends of the Middlesex Public Library believe in lifelong learning, community, sharing, and above all, the value of our town library. In today's hectic world, your library remains a cornerstone of the community.

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All our events are free of charge and are held in the

Community Room of the Middlesex Library

1300 Mountain Ave., Middlesex, NJ 08846 

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Friends of the Middlesex Library Registration Policy

On occasion, advance registration for an event is necessary. For an event that requires advance registration, please note the following:

Registration will not be open until one month prior to the scheduled event. You may stop in or call the library to register, but be aware that you may only register yourself and one other person.

Once an event is full, your name will be put on a waiting list. We will contact you should a space open up.

If you find you cannot make the event, please give us the courtesy of a cancellation call as soon as possible. There may be others on the waiting list who would like to attend in your place.

Thank you!

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.

Please note: During the pandemic we are not accepting book donations.

The Friends of the Middlesex Library welcomes donations of books, CDs, and DVDs. Most donations are sold by the Friends in the lobby of the Library. The money raised helps fund Friends’ educational and musical programs. On occasion, donations are used to augment the Library's collections. The Friends and the Library are grateful for the generosity of individuals wishing to donate materials.

Please note the following guidelines pertaining to donations:

1. The Library reserves the right to use donations for the Friends of the Library Book Sales or the Library collection. If the material is determined to be inappropriate for either, the Library reserves the right to discard it.

2. The evaluation and disposition of gift materials is the responsibility of the Library staff and authorized by the Library Director.

3. Donations must be in acceptable physical condition. We cannot accept: a. Encyclopedias b. Textbooks c. Reader’s Digest Condensed Books d. Cassette tapes, LPs, 8-track tapes, or VCR tapes e. Items that are mildewed, moldy, or damp f. Books that have been written in, highlighted, underlined, or have yellowed/stained pages, or broken spines.

4. Donations of local historical materials are encouraged.

5. Receipts given to donors by the Library are limited to general acknowledgment that a gift was received. Assignment of value for income tax or other purposes is the responsibility of the donor. The Library does not appraise materials nor endorse appraisals provided by donors.

6. The donor is responsible for delivering all donations to the circulation desk of the Library. Library staff cannot provide assistance in bringing donations into the Library.

7. Monetary donations are always gratefully accepted.

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