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In the Spotlight


Please join The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library as they partner with The Fairfield Museum and History Center to present an author reception for best-selling author, Steve Berry, on the publication date of his latest novel, The King's Deception.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
7:00 pm
Fairfield Museum & History Center

Steve Berry


Thank you to all the fabulous women who attended The Friends' 4th Annual Literary Luncheon at The Patterson Club on Thursday!!!

Be sure to view the photo album from the event, with amazing pictures taken by Regina Madwed of Capitol PhotoInteractive - thank you, Regina!

We are so grateful to our event sponsors: Title Sponsor, Jorge Rivera; Gold Sponsors, Jody Foote and James & Donna Woods Orazio; and Silver Sponsors, Khorshed Randeria, Diane Melish Landscape Design & Gardening, and The Plumed Serpent Bridal.

In addition, the generosity of the following contributors helped to make the event a huge success: Adventure Park @ The Discovery Museum; Michelle Beckwith; Betty Blake; Bigelow Tea; Jennifer Butler; Creative Company Salon & Spa; David Emberling Studio; Colleen Dean; Jennifer DelAngelo of Caramel Studios & NuSkin; Henry DelAngleo and Your Key to College; Fairfield County Orthodontics; Fairfield Public Library; Fairfield University Bookstore; Fairfield YMCA; Marie Filippone; Get In Shape For Women; Erica Green; Hansen's Flowers; Jen Hinkle; Margo Kaminsky; Elissa Murnick; Donna Woods Orazio; Panera Bread; Khorshed Randeria; School of Rock; Danielle Sharp; Dee Skott; Kelly Sohigian of KellyDesigns; Kelly Sullivan and Stella & Dot; Sweet Rexie's; Elizabeth Tardiff; Anita Taylor; Vineyard Vines; and Marie Wendorff of Witchypoo.

Special thanks go to Lisa Dunn of The Patterson Club; Cindy Dodge & Nancy Cannon, and the amazing Kyle McCarthy!

And to Ann Leary, Laura Zigman and Julie Klam, we cannot thank you enough for sharing your 3-way chemistry with us here in Fairfield, CT last week; come back anytime, ladies!!!

Hash Hags


Art GalleryNow at the Kershner Gallery - Dreamscapes features the work of Thelma Appel and Chantal Soustra. Now through May 18. Read more...


Mini Golf
Thank you to everyone who participated in, and volunteered at, our very first mini-golf extravaganza at the Branch Library this past Sunday. Many thanks, as well, to all of our sponsors and donors for their generosity. And a big thank you to Super Duper Weenie for setting up shop in the parking lot to feed the masses. The event was a huge success because of all of you!

See images from our 1st Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library!

A very special thank you goes to our unnamed title sponsor, The Maxim Group, for giving this event wings, and getting us off the ground.

In addition, The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library would like to specifically thank the following businesses and individuals for their vital sponsorships: Anita & Company; Aquarion; Cinch; Colony Grill; The Dean Family; Deane & Virginia Allen; Elizabeth Tardif; Jennifer Callanan - Errand Hopper; Fabricare Cleaners; Fairfield County Orthodontics; Giant Steps; Green & Gross, PC; H Salon; Haddad & Partners; Khorshed Randeria; The Orazio Family; The D'Avanzo Family; Jennifer Butler; Jorge Rivera - William Raveis Mortgage; Kaiser-Battistone; Martin Koosed; The Beckwith Family; Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine; Cub Scout Pack 95; Pediatric Healthcare Associates; Rings End; The Skott Family; Splash Car Wash; The Wash Tub; Vintage Garden; and The Zieff Family.

Finally, The Friends would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations: Beardsley Zoo; Betty Blake; Bigelow Tea; Billy's Bakery; Boy Scout Troop #88; Chipotle; Chiropractic Associates of Norwalk; Cinzano's; Circle Diner; Cub Scout Pack 89; Cub Scout Pack 95; CVS; The Skott Family; Edge Fitness Club; Fairfield University Bookstore; Five Guys; Flipside; Fred Villari's Studio of Self Defense; Hair Company; J Albert Johnson Jewelers; Maria Filippone-The Finished Room; Massage Envy; Metro Cafe; Natural Pet Outlet; Nuovo Pasta; Panera Bread; Robbie's Pack-Family Entertainment; School of Rock; Shaye Anne McCormick; Soccer Post; The Tennis Spot; Total Look; Trader Joe's; Whole Foods; Yellow Moon; and Yoga For Everyone.

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Elin Hilderbrand
See images from the 3rd Annual Literary Luncheon with Elin Hilderbrand. Thank you to Regina Madwed of Capitol PhotoInteractive for the photography! Read more...

Books as GiftsThe Friends of the Fairfield Public Library are now offering a great opportunity to honor or remember a loved one, and at the the same time benefit our library community.

For a tax deductible donation of $25 (minimum), the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will place a bookplate in a new book to be added to the Library's collection.

The bookplate will bear your name and that of the individual or the group you wish to recognize. You will receive an acknowledgment, and a card will be sent to the honoree or family. Use it for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, in memory of, in honor of, or just because...

Mail or drop off this form with payment to the library, or fill out the form and pay online now!

 

Images from the Kelly Corrigan Literary Lunch on May 25, 2011

Images from the Library Lovers Gala on January 8, 2011, by Mike Lauterborn

Images from the Ladies' Literary Lunch on May 18, 2010


Mission

To enhance the partnership between the Fairfield Public Library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all of the people of the Town of Fairfield.

Purpose

To maintain an association of persons interested in the Library:

a) To foster closer relations between the Fairfield Public Library and the community of the Town of Fairfield;
b) To focus public attention in a positive manner on library services, facilities, resources, functions, and needs;
c) To help promote the use and enjoyment of the Library as a center for lifelong learning and a community hub;
d) To foster public support and aid in the raising of supplemental funds for necessary development of the Library to serve the community;
e) To support services, programs and events for the community that are compatible with the Library's policies and objectives.

Board of Directors

Donna Woods Orazio, President: 2012-2014

Leann Ratner, Vice-President: 2012-2014

Debby Zieff, Treasurer: 2011-2013

Khorshed Randeria, Secretary: 2012-2014

Erica Green, Member-at-Large, 2012-2014

Michelle Beckwith, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Helen D'Avanzo, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Dee Skott, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Anita Taylor, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Colleen Dean, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Megan Foley, Member-at-Large: 2012-2014

Liz Tardif, Member-at-Large: 2012-2014

Annual Reports

2012 Annual Meeting

2012 Annual Report

Membership

Annual Membership contributions help support supplemental programs and services for the library. Find more information with the Friends' Brochure.

Friends may join at one of several levels:

Annual Dues
Seniors/Students $20
Individual $35
Family $50
Patron

$100

Sponsor $250+

Sponsorships

$250-$499

$500-$999

$1000-$2499

$2500-$4999

$5000 and above

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Music






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Members joining at the sponsorship level may direct their contribution towards the support of either Bruce S. Kershner Gallery Exhibits (Art Sponsor); Soundwaves Concerts (Music Sponsor); or the One Book, One Town Program (Book Sponsor).

The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

New members are always welcome.

Click here for a printable Friends' Membership Form

or select your membership level and click the Subscribe button below to join or renew online now.
Membership Levels

Your Support is Greatly Appreciated!

For more information, download the Friends' brochure.

Questions/Suggestions

Would you like to volunteer for a committee? Ask a question? Make a suggestion? Please email us at friends@fplct.org, download this form, or Facebook

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