Advocating

Looking Forward to the New Library

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

With a new library in the works, we look forward.  Today’s libraries are more than book repositories where staff shush visitors and patrons quietly read.  They are community centers.   Although they serve a larger and very different community, there is “food for thought” in this broadcast of Kansas City area librarians discussing the role of libraries in the [...]

Attend the Mayoral Forum

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The upcoming mayoral forum sponsored by the Hartford Chamber of Commerce is also important to city residents interested in our new library.  The forum will take place on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.  It is critical for candidates to see strong community support for the library.

HELP NEEDED: Advocacy Chair/Volunteer

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Executive Board position — to keep Friends’ concerns “on the radar” Monitor City Hall and write letters Write letters to the editor[s]

HELP NEEDED: Program Hosts

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Putting on a successful program requires many hands!  Choose any of the jobs below for one or more programs.  Call Anne O’Brien to volunteer! [673-6142] Provide treats Set up chairs and equipment Greet Friends

HELP NEEDED: County Reads Co-Representative

Monday, September 14th, 2009

The Hartford Public Library will join the libraries of Washington County to promote reading Mike Perry’s books [inc. Population 485 andTruck] in preparation for his author and band visit in May. Attend Washington County Reads meetings with another Friend Help plan the May event

We need YOUR help!

Monday, September 14th, 2009

CELEBRATE! The Jack Russell Memorial Library is on its way with the City voting to fund part of the project. Now we can move forward, confident and proud that we will have a library worthy of our city, a beautiful addition to downtown – and more than that, a center for lifelong learning. Making the [...]

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Professional librarians, educators, and friends across the country are encouraging their fellow citizens to take the time, this September, to sign-up for a public library card.  WNBA Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Candace Parker speaks on behalf of the American Library Association, noting that in these tough economic times, a free public library is more [...]