Originally delivered on 11/16/2023 6:46 am

SUBJECT: Friends Monthly Newsletter November 2023

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Please enjoy our November 2023 monthly newsletter and contact us with any suggestions, feedback or questions. Thank you for being a Friend!

NEXT MEETING: Thursday January 4 at 7pm on Zoom

November 2, 2023 Meeting Minutes

National Friends of the Library Week

Our week-long celebration of Friends of the Library was a success! Many thanks to the Commissioners for honoring us with a proclamation. We were happy to involve the children with an Why I Love My Library activity, with much help from the children's librarians. Please click each photo for a larger version.

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Dolores Capalbo Celebrated!

On Wednesday, October 25, the Friends honored Dolores Capalbo and her years of dedication to the Friends Book Sale and the Nutley Library. We had a wonderful celebration as we and the Staff of the Nutley Public Library recognized Dolores, the founder, organizer, and force behind the Semi-Annual Book Sale, one of the Friends' most successful fundraisers. 

After the Dedication, the festive atmosphere continued when patrons were thrilled to be invited to the Stockton Room for a special "Member Preview" book sale, for Nutley Public Library Cardholders only!

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Membership Dues Update

We are very happy to welcome you to Membership Toolkit, where we keep everything organized and keep you informed of what's happening.

Please click HERE to Register or Renew Your Membership!

Please note our dues will be increased slightly starting in January 2024, but you can save by joining or renewing NOW at our old rates.

As of Jan. 1, 2024: $15 Individual | $25 Family Membership | $10 Senior | $50 Group, Association or Business

NOTE: When you join or renew in November or December, your membership will not expire until December 2024!


Book Sale Update

BOOK SALE: The Friends had the most successful Book Sale ever, thanks to Teri and Ellen and the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to make it happen.

We are excited to announce that the income from our October Book Sale was $4,244! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success and everyone who visited and purchased books. 

We are happy to say that the sneak preview for Nutley library card holders was a welcome addition to our Book Sale hours and we definitely will offer this again. 

Everything we do adds to our ability to support Nutley Public Library and we appreciate your help.




Hunterdon Hills

The reviews are in and this trip was a big success! Thank you Barbara Hirsch for organizing!

Robin: Great day yesterday! 

Judi: my friends and I had a wonderful time yesterday, thank you!

Maryann: Just a quick note to say how nice wed was. The play was wonderful, such talented people an d the food yummy.  

Margit: Today’s outing to Hunterdon Playhouse was an absolute WINNER! 

Christmas Show

Everything from the beautiful weather,  the smooth ride back and forth, the Playhouse - all decked out for Christmas, the meal with an all you can eat dessert bar, the shopping, and the most energetic and enthusiastic performance of a group of very talented actors.  Not to mention the orchestra which was over the top terrific.  
So THANK YOU to all who contributed to make today such a fantastic day…as punctuated by the sunset when we arrived back at the Library.

NEXT TRIP: Philadelphia Flower Show in March! More info to follow!

Friends T-Shirts!

Support the Friends by purchasing our T-shirt! Stop in at the library to purchase one (or place an order online), and thank library assistant Anais, our T-shirt artist, for doing an amazing design job!

Click HERE to order a shirt!


Looking Ahead

Meet and Greet Author Diane Lilli: November 18

Giving Tuesday: November 28, 2023

NEW! Book Club Meeting! Tuesday January 2 at 1PM - Book is Go Set a Watchman By Harper Lee - Reply to this email if interested

FRIENDS MEETING: Thursday January 4 on ZOOM at 7pm

MARCH 2024: Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show - info will follow!

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