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First Time at the Library My daddy
said that I could pick Most any book I see
From rows and rows and rows of them
Stacked high as two of me. The books were falling off the shelves
And piled up on the floor The lady
there behind the desk Was stacking even more. I asked if I could take one home She said, "Take two or three.
I have to put the rest away And need the space you see." She showed me every single book That fell within her reach.
"Here's one for reading on the bus. And one for on the beach. "Here's fifteen pets piled on a bed, And here's a flying frog, A girl with pigtails long and red,
A teacher who's a dog. "Here's one about a pig that
sings, A spider that can write." So many, many, many books Without
an end in sight.
I trembled as I said, "I want
The one about a horse. It's blue, I think," I said, "but
I Forgot the name of course." My daddy slowly shook his head He didn't see much chance. But then the lady stopped and stared
like she was in a trance. A thousand books piled all around Ten thousand, maybe more! Her eyes took in the lot of them Stacked ceiling to the floor. I thought that she had gone to sleep So rigid did she stand Then smiled so sweet, reached out
and put Black Beauty in my hand. (Published in Public Libraries,
March/April 2003) |
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SEPTEMBER
IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH
To All
our Friends, Old and New: You've
gotta have friends. We’d Like You to Join Us!
The Friends of Tiverton Libraries
is the support group for your library. Our
mission is to promote literacy, encourage use of the library, and
expand services through educational and cultural programs.
Your participation in the Friends of Tiverton Libraries increases
public awareness of the library’s value in the community, and helps
us to acquire new items not covered by the current budget.
If someone in your family
enjoyed any of the many wonderful summer programs for teens and
children, they benefited from the Friends of Tiverton Libraries
– one of the major sponsors of the library.
If you made use of one of the several free or reduced admission
passes to local attractions, that too was courtesy of the Friends.
Some of the new books as well as library programs throughout
the year are additional Friends contributions. Our
funds are raised from membership as well as other activities such
as the annual Friends flea market and street fair.
Your support is an important factor in continuing to provide
a variety of fun and learning experiences for all library patrons. Come
grow with us. An envelope to join is
enclosed. New memberships are in effect
from September 2004 through August 2005. Meetings
are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Essex Library. New Friends are always welcome. P.S. Tell a friend… |
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Friends
of Tiverton Libraries 238 Highland Road Tiverton, RI 02878 Phone: 401-625-6799 Friends
meet on the fourth Wednesday of each
month at 7pm at Essex. New friends are
welcome. |
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Friends
of Tiverton Libraries
Membership
categories: Individual $10 Family $15 Patron $25 Benefactor $50 Corporate $50 I would
like to become a member of the Friends. Name___________________________________ Address_________________________________ Phone/e-mail___________________________________ Please
contact me about volunteer opportunities. Yes___
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