Library Friends Hold Doll Clothes Sale

The Friends of the Lane Memorial Library are holding a doll clothes sale on Wednesday, October 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

An assortment of high quality clothes will be available to purchase including party dresses, jumpers, pants, blouses, faux fur and fleece coats, nightgowns and robes, skirts, sweaters and hats. Items are designed to fit American Girl dolls as well as Bitty Babies, and proceeds from the sale benefit the Children's Room of the Lane Library.

"This is a great way to get a jump start on your holiday shopping while supporting the community library," comments Friends volunteer Dot Gooby, who is organizing the event. "The sale will feature a wide assortment of unique, hand-crafted clothing. We expect another great turnout this year and encourage shoppers to get there early as items do sell out quickly."

Established in 1958, the Friends is a multi-age volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve and strengthen Hampton's library as a community resource. For more information, visit the Friends website at http://www.lanelibraryfriends.org/

Kacey Morris

Press Release on Fall Community Events Hosted by the Lane Library Friends

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Twilight Book Club, Doll Clothes Sale Top List of Fall Events hosted by
Lane Library Friends

September 17, 2008 (HAMPTON, NH) - The Friends of the Lane Memorial
Library are hosting a variety of activities this fall for members of the
greater Hampton community.

The Twilight Book Club continues to meet the first Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Birdsong: A Novel of Love and War by
Sebastian Faulks will be the focus of the October 7 discussion. The
Tuesday, November 4, discussion will focus on the The Thirteenth Tale by
Diane Setterfield, and on Tuesday, December 2, conversation will focus on
Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan. Comments Twilight Book Club
organizer and Friends Vice-President Debra Perry, "We're providing the
list of upcoming books so members -- new and returning -- can read
selections in advance and come to the discussions fully prepared. While
we do have an active core group, we always welcome new members to the
Twilight Book Club."

A doll clothes sale will be held Wednesday, October 8, from 9:30
a.m. to 7:30 p.m. An assortment of clothes will be available to purchase
including party dresses, jumpers, pants, blouses, faux fur and fleece
coats, nightgowns and robes, skirts, sweaters and hats. Items are
designed to fit American Girl dolls, and proceeds from the sale benefit
the Children's room of the Lane Library.

The Friends continue to collect gently-used books for its fall
children's book sale (date to be announced). Donations will be accepted up
to and continuing through the sale, and items can be brought directly to
the Lane Library children's room. Picture books and easy readers are
especially appreciated.

The Friends are also selling 2009 Entertainment Books featuring
discount coupons for area restaurants, stores and movie theatres. Each
book contains a membership card good for two-for-one dining as well as
discount coupons for shopping, movie tickets, travel, goods and services
in New Hampshire, Southern Maine and Massachusetts. Individual books are
$25 and can be purchased at the Library’s circulation desk. The books
also include discount coupons for airlines, hotels, rental cars and
national chain stores.

Plans continue to unfold for the Friends 50th Anniversary Gala on
Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $20 in advance
and $25 at the door. Tickets will be available to purchase soon at the
Lane Library.

Established in 1958, the Friends is a multi-age volunteer
organization whose mission is to preserve and strengthen Hampton's library
as a community resource. For more information, visit the Friends website
at http://www.lanelibraryfriends.org/

Kacey Morris
Friends of the Lane Memorial Library

FALL STORY TIMES AT LANE

Sign ups for Fall Story Times at the Lane Memorial Library begin Monday, September 8th.

The Story Times themselves begin the week of September 22nd and run for six weeks, until the last week in October.

Toddlers (15 months-3 years): Tuesday or Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

Three Year Olds: Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Four-Five Year Olds: Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

You can call the Children's Room at (603)-926-4729 to sign up, or do so in person. Space is limited, so please be sure to register in advance if you're interested in attending.

CYNTHIA LORD, AUTHOR OF "RULES," IS COMING TO LANE!!!!

Cynthia Lord, the author of the amazing children's book, Rules, is coming to the Lane Room on Wed. Sept 10th at 4 p.m!!

Rules was the recipient of both the Newbery Honor and the New Hampshire Great Stone Face awards, as well as many other literary prizes nationwide. It is also a Marston School favorite (the students voted Rules their number one pick for the Great Stone Face Award).

Rules tells the story of Catherine, a Maine girl who makes up rules to help her autistic brother better navigate the world, even as she discovers through him that thinking outside the box brings unexpected friendship and opportunity. School Library Journal calls Rules a "lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter," and Booklist praises it as "a heartwarming first novel."

Cynthia is a very popular speaker, who will not only discuss the writing of her book but will autograph copies of Rules that people bring in.

This is the one time she can come to Lane for the foreseeable future, as she is already booked at other venues until 2010.

Admission is free, and no sign ups are required. The presentation lasts approximately forty minutes.

You won't want to miss this wonderful and inspiring author!

Hampton Library Friends Host Annual Meeting: 50th Anniversary Celebration Tops Agenda

The Friends of the Library have issued the following press release:

September 1, 2008 (HAMPTON, NH) -  The Friends of the Lane Library will hold their Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 11, at 6:30 p,m. at the library in the Lane Room.

All current members of the Friends, as well as those interested in joining, are encouraged to attend the informational meeting.  Highlighting the agenda will be the Friends 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 18.

"The Friends have been actively supporting the Lane Library and connecting with the Hampton community for 50 years," comments Friends President Gloria Goudreau, adding,  "We thought it fitting to host a special event in honor of our Golden Anniversary and bring together members of the Friends, library employees and trustees, as well as others connected to the Lane Library."  Specifics about the Gala Celebration event will be discussed at the September 11 Annual Meeting, and Goudreau encourages all members of the Friends to attend.  

Other Annual Meeting agenda items include the Doll Clothes Sale on October 8, the Fall Children's Book Sale, and other upcoming Friends activities.  

The Friends is a multi-age volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve and strengthen Hampton's library as a community resources.  For more information, visit the Friends website at www.lanelibraryfriends.org/