Friends of the Easton Public Library
UDUBON SOCIETY'S BIRDS OF PREY:
Saturday, May 6th at 2:00pm (Community Room)
Join the Friends of the Easton Public Library and the Connecticut Audubon Society for a birds of prey event open to the community. Encounter with one or more raptors on a bird handler’s glove. You’ll learn about the natural history of these magnificent birds, while discovering their unique physical and behavioral adaptations. We’ll discuss different raptor species and their amazing behavioral and predatory adaptations, as well as their conservation status and critical role in the environment. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
Click here to register for this event
What is The Friends of the Easton Public Library?
The Friends of the Easton Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization made up of local volunteers and members who raise money to help support the library.
Past fundraisers have included participating in the nationwide Library Giving Day in early April; hosting a wine and cheese gathering to kick off the summer with Eastonites old and new; running a fabulous used book sale; and hosting a holiday craft fair and tree lighting in early December. More events are in the works!
Recent events have already raised more than $13.5K to support the library for 2022: in April we raised nearly $4500 as part of the National Library Giving Day campaign, and in June we raised $2K more, as part of our Winetasting fundraiser. Our book sale garnered $6000. Thank you to the generosity of our wonderful library lovers from all across the town. We are grateful.
All these provide financial support to the library beyond what is allocated in the town's annual budget. In the past year the Friends have given money to support the refurbishment of the patio at the library for community gatherings and fun activities for library patrons, the Summer Reading Program for adults and children alike, the One Book One Town initiative, and the purchase of museum passes for everyone in town to use.
Sign up to be a volunteer! We'd love to have you help us - with ideas, with an hour here or there of volunteer time, or by serving on our planning committee. All are welcome! Click on the volunteer box below, or contact us at friends@eastonlibrary.org.
Our volunteer planning group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; we'd love for folks to join us. We'll be cooking up fundraising ideas for this year! Love your input too! Contact us at friends@eastonlibrary.org
Membership
Become a member and help support the Easton Public Library.
Benefits of membership:
Receive early notifications of Friends of the Easton Public Library events.
With your permission, we will publish you name as a member.
Pride in knowing you are helping our library continue its excellent service to our community.
Membership runs July 1 through June 30 each year and is tax deductible. To become a member, check out our membership page HERE or click on the MEMBERSHIP button below.
Checks made out to the Friends of the Easton Public Library may be dropped off at the Circulation Desk at the Library or mailed to the Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Road, Easton, CT 06612, Attn: Friends of the Easton Public Library.
Can't make a meeting but want to support the library? Please click on the link below
Volunteer
We are always looking for enthusiastic, creative, and forward-thinking community members to join our group and help develop ways to fundraise for our wonderful library programs.
We usually meet the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. In the winter months we're on ZOOM. Email us to confirm this month's schedule. friends@eastonlibrary.org
Volunteering can be as big or as little a commitment as you'd like. Email us for more information or fill out the volunteer form by clicking on the VOLUNTEER button below.
It's a fun way to get involved, meet new people, and help support the library!