It may be cold outside but we’re warming things up with raffles for our paid up members, check back to see the winners:
Raffles!
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A Heartfelt Thank You & Updates
Please see the below letter from a library Patron:
“On one of my first visits to the library for a toddler program, my granddaughter was given the gift of a book. This type of book was new to me as well as to other new Moms and Grandmas because they were a type of book called Indestructibles. These books are wonderful as an introduction to books for very young readers. They are perfect because they’re non-toxic, chewable, rip proof and washable. My granddaughter enjoyed many hours “reading” and “teething” her way through them.
I want to thank the Friends of Massapequa Library for establishing and funding “Books For Babies”. It’s a wonderful introduction to putting books in babies’ hands. I look forward to going back to the library and participating in the wonderful events which will again be available. In the meantime, we’re zooming with the amazing virtual programs the librarians are presenting.”
Due to the pandemic the Friends of the Library annual meeting and Team Trivia Night have been postponed until further notice. Stayed tuned for future events when restrictions are lifted!
Updated Library Hours:
Author Night! – Sponsored by the Friends
Monday November 18th, 2019 at 6:45pm Bar Harbour auditorium, 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park
Thank you so much to everyone who came out and braved the rain to met our authors; Dina Santorelli, Nicola Harrison and Greg Inkpen. It was a fun and informative night and we all aspire to pen the great American novel now! Special thanks to Stephanie Larkin from Red Penguin Books for being our moderator
President Barbara Gannon during National Friends of the Library week greets over 100 library patrons telling them about our programs, the upcoming author night and giving out raffle tickets. Congratulations to the winner and special thanks to all those who stopped by.
“Broph: On and Off the Ice with John Brophy, One of Hockey’s Most Colorful Characters” by Greg Inkpen
Brophy had the backs of each player on his hockey, baseball and rugby teams growing up in Nova Scotia. His attitude carried over as a rough and tumble professional hockey player. His heart ached at times due to several childhood tragedies
“Montauk” – a novel by Nicola Harrison
An epic and cinematic book by author Nicola Harrison that captures the extravagance of a summer by the sea on Long Island where a woman is torn between the life she chose and the life she desires.
“Baby Grand” (Baby Grand Triology, Book 1) by Dina Santorelli
A compelling, fast moving thriller that tells the story of the infant daughter of New York's Governor who was kidnapped from her crib without a trace in Albany. Meanwhile, in New York City, a young woman is abducted from the streets. She is brought upstate where she is forced by her captor, Don Bailino, to care for the child.
The moderator will collectively ask the authors questions about their books and inspirations. The audience will have a chance to meet the authors and purchase hand-signed books.
2019 Books Sale Dinner at Zona in Massapequa Park
Thank you everyone for attending our dinner and for Zona for the lovely meal! Planning has already begun for the 2020 book sale!
Thank you to the Massapequa community for supporting our 4th annual book sale. There will be a lot of happy readers on the beach this summer!!
Special thanks to following organizations for their support and donations to the book sale:
- Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour for their free ice cream coupons
- Broadway Nursery for the plants for our raffle
- George Martin Burger Place – Southgatge Massapequa Park – for the raffle gift card
- AHRC for moving and transporting the many, many boxes of books, all with smiles on their faces
- ACLD for making the bookmarks advertising the sale
Special thanks for our “Friend’s for making the sale such a great success:
- Maureen Ryan for chairing the event
- Karen Colfer for making the $50 lottery scratch off tree
- Isabelle Provenzano and Autumn Romer for serving at the Mocktail party; as well as Maryann and Bob Loverro, Margaret Piemonte, Roseann Provenzano, James and Amanda Daley, Maria Romer and all Friends who gave up their time to sort, work and host the sale, we sincerely thank you!!!
A very special Thank You to Michael Matuszweski and the entire staff of the Library for their encouragement, kindness and help before, during and after the books sale. And finally to our new library director MaryAnne Tweedy for being available both days for help and encouragement!
Don’t forget the books sale tomorrow, hope to see you there!
Friends Annual Meeting 2019
Thank you to everyone who attended the April 29th Friends annual meeting. It was so nice seeing everyone and meeting new members.
President Barbara Gannon welcomes everyone to the meeting:
Raffle winners of spring plants:
Valentine’s Barbershop Quartet Featuring The Ducky Boys
Thank you to Steven McCue from Krisch’s Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant for providing Valentine chocolates and door prizes
Friends Get Together 2018
Thank you to all the friends and guests who braved the heat and humidity and joined us on August 17th for our get together. We had some great refreshments, enjoyed some music and conversation, all under our red, white and blue themed decorations.
Special thanks to our local restaurants for providing gift cards:
- Krisch’s
- Corner Galley
- Calda
Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to see you at future events!
Annual Book Fair – June 3, 2018
Thank you to our Massapequa community for coming out and supporting the Friends!
And a very special thank you to our local sponsors:
- Krisch’s Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant on Central Avenue for scoops of their delicious ice cream!
- Pequa Park Florist on Broadway for their lovely floral arrangement!
- AHRC for their support
- NEFCU Bank, Stop n Shop and MTAC (Massapequa Takes Action Coalition) for the book bags
First Annual Meeting
Friends of Massapequa Library Annual Meeting
“Gianna shares her ideas for the Young Friends and tells about the Harry Potter movie marathon.
First Book Sale
Our first ever book sale was a great success – thank you, Massapequa!
