Can you build a library with flowers? The South Hadley Public Library is holding an online flower fundraiser through April 29 to raise money towards a new library building. Flower Power Fundraising offers a completely green way to raise money -- no catalogs or order forms to recycle... everything is handled over the computer, from automated emails to a customized website and ordering form. Our goal this first year is to raise $1,000 and so far we've had a positive response. We used the Friends of the Library list as a base for emails and publicized it with handouts, Facebook, and a link from our homepage. I figure other libraries may be interested in this, and if you feel the urge to place an order while you're looking around.... click here.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Building a Library With Flowers
Can you build a library with flowers? The South Hadley Public Library is holding an online flower fundraiser through April 29 to raise money towards a new library building. Flower Power Fundraising offers a completely green way to raise money -- no catalogs or order forms to recycle... everything is handled over the computer, from automated emails to a customized website and ordering form. Our goal this first year is to raise $1,000 and so far we've had a positive response. We used the Friends of the Library list as a base for emails and publicized it with handouts, Facebook, and a link from our homepage. I figure other libraries may be interested in this, and if you feel the urge to place an order while you're looking around.... click here.
SLA Boston - Dine Around Western Massachusetts Spring Lunch at Paul and Elizabeth's
Spring is here and before long flowers will be blooming and temperatures warming. Please join other information professionals from Western Massachusetts, Central Connecticut, and beyond for a delicious lunch at Paul and Elizabeth's in Northampton, MA on Saturday, April 30th at 12:30PM. All librarians whether SLA members or not are welcome.
Paul and Elizabeth's (http://www.paulandelizabeths.com/) is centrally located in Thorne's Marketplace on Main Street and features all-natural seafood, salads, sandwiches, and more.
Chapter President Nancy Burt and other current board members will discuss the upcoming chapter name change to SLA New England, and this will be an opportunity to ask them your questions on your mind about the chapter, SLA, the annual conference, etc.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday, April 30th
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Place: Paul and Elizabeth's
Directions: Map at http://www.paulandelizabeths.com/directions.htm
Cost: Your own food and drink
Please register via this SurveyMonkey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/luncharound04302011
"Dine Arounds" are smaller, more casual meals where you can connect with other SLA colleagues and other fellow colleagues while having a good time!
Please respond by April 23rd, so that we can provide the restaurant an accurate count of attendees.
Questions? Contact Roger Magnus at magnurog@yahoo.com or call me at 413-230-3694.
Paul and Elizabeth's (http://www.paulandelizabeths.com/) is centrally located in Thorne's Marketplace on Main Street and features all-natural seafood, salads, sandwiches, and more.
Chapter President Nancy Burt and other current board members will discuss the upcoming chapter name change to SLA New England, and this will be an opportunity to ask them your questions on your mind about the chapter, SLA, the annual conference, etc.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday, April 30th
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Place: Paul and Elizabeth's
Directions: Map at http://www.paulandelizabeths.com/directions.htm
Cost: Your own food and drink
Please register via this SurveyMonkey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/luncharound04302011
"Dine Arounds" are smaller, more casual meals where you can connect with other SLA colleagues and other fellow colleagues while having a good time!
Please respond by April 23rd, so that we can provide the restaurant an accurate count of attendees.
Questions? Contact Roger Magnus at magnurog@yahoo.com or call me at 413-230-3694.
Monday, April 11, 2011
National Library Week Freeze/Read Flash Mob
On Sunday, April 10, at the Holyoke Mall, Becky Plimpton organized a freeze/flash mob to celebrate libraries and reading. Have a look at the video
