Can you imagine a community without a public library?
Neither can the Friends of Adams Memorial Library of Central Falls. But
dollar by dollar and voice by voice Central Falls has the opportunity to
make national headlines again – this time about how a community banded
together to keep the doors of the library open. But the library is
counting on donations to make this simple dream a reality for the
citizens of Central Falls.
The Adams Memorial Library opened its doors in 1910 and serves as a key
component to the education of children and a free resource for all
people in the community. The Library exhibits paintings by Lorenzo
deNevers, a Central Falls resident who painted two presidents while they
were in office, in addition to an autographed painting of Red Sox legend
Ted Williams. The Children's Room was once used as a meeting place of
the Sullivan Ballou Post No. 3, Grand Army of the Republic, made famous
in Ken Burns PBS special on the Civil War.
We are pleased to announce the “SAVE THE LIBRARY” Autumn Gala” on
Friday, September 30, 2011. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The public is warmly
invited to experience the vibrant and historical library at its finest.
Join us for a memorable night of food, drink, art, and entertainment
with Celtic music from the
Broad Street Ceilli Band featuring members of Pendragon;
entertainment by crooner
Steven Palumbo;
and special appearances by
Big Nazo and the
frozen mimes of
Ten 31
Productions. Guests can also look forward to catering by
Tom’s Market and an
open bar from
Bartending
by Dennis. One of the key events of the night will feature an
“Inside the Studio” silent art auction that invites participants to bid
on two-hour blocks of creative and reflective time with noted local
artists, including luminaries such as
Irene
Lawrence,
Jerry Ehrlich,
Lloyd Martin,
Bert Crenca,
Scott Lapham and
Brooke Hammerle.
Proceeds from the event will go toward expanding library hours, hiring a
Library Director and bringing vital programming such as literacy
programs to the community.
Proceeds from this event will help us to keep the Adams Memorial Library
open and allow it to continue as a free community resource for thousands
of patrons who use it each year for free and easy access to information,
ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every
individual in the diverse Central Falls community. In addition, proceeds
will go toward creating and maintaining free literacy programs and
classes for children and adults at the library. Ultimately, proceeds
from your tax-deductible donation will help the Adams Memorial Library
remain a vital part of the Central Falls community.
You can help keep the library open!
I sincerely hope you will decide to participate as an auction donor and
to join us on September 30. Attached is a
donor form for your
convenience. If you would like information on becoming an event sponsor,
if have any questions regarding this event, or if you simply want to be
included on the invitation list, please call me at 401.536.0875 or email
me at Heidi.K.Born@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Heidi Born, Event Coordinator
401.536.0875
heidi.k.born@gmail.com