Friends of the Library

ANNUAL MEETING
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2 pm

This year's Annual Meeting will be the inaugural event of the library's new lecture hall. The main portion of the meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Marc Simmons, “New Mexico’s best known and most distinguished historian” (UNM Press). After his presentation, a reception will be held to honor Marc, and refreshments will be served. The public is encouraged to join the Friends for this event Sunday, March 30!

Dr. Simmons is an independent scholar and author who
has published 45 books on New Mexico history.

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GRAND OPENING

Your newly renovated and expanded library was the center of attention on Tuesday, February 26, when a ribbon cutting and open house was staged to show it off to the community. The 10 am ribbon cutting was followed by the 2-hour open house, which included refreshments, tours of the library, a mariachi band, an ongoing slide show documenting library construction, and The Cat in the Hat. Many elected officials, the state librarian, library board members, and scores of citizens attended the lively event, hosted by library staff and the Friends. To see photos of this event, click on the 'Photos' tab to the left.

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MARCH NEWSLETTER

The March 2008 newsletter is now available on the web! Click on the Newsletters tab to view.

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SPRING BOOK SALE

For the first time ever, the Belen Friends of the Library will be holding a Spring Book Sale. Set up is Thursday, April 24. The members-only sale is Friday, April 25 from 1pm to 5pm and the sale is open to the public on Saturday, April 26 from 9am until 2pm. The sale is being held at the newly opened library. Volunteers are needed to help set up on Thursday and assist with the book sale on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call Laura Hawes at (505) 861-1925 or Pat Boyle at (505)861-7067.

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OFFICER NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

The Friends Nominating Committee has announced that it is accepting nominations for the positions of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Please consider serving in one of these positions, and call Bernice at (505)861-2032 to volunteer. Nominations must be received by Bernice by Friday, March 21; after that, nominations will be taken from the floor at the annual meeting.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Friends of the Belen Library have a very busy year planned. Just look! Please mark your calendars for key events such as the annual meeting in March and the spring book sale in April.

The Friends of the Library Board would love to have more members of the Friends involved in these activities. Volunteering doesn’t have to be a lifelong commitment; an hour of your time is all that's needed to make a difference! And it’s fun to meet other Friends members, get to know the library staff, and share your love for reading! Also needed are volunteers to help make phone calls and provide goodies when refreshments are required. The library’s Board of Directors and the library staff are amazed at and grateful for what the Belen Friends group has accomplished, and it’s volunteers like you that make it happen! Can you give an hour? If so, call Pat Boyle, Friends President, at 861-7067.

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(1) shows the library before construction began.
(2) shows the front of the library in December 2006.
(3) shows the front of the library in April 2007.
(4) shows the front of the library in August 2007.