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    • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
      • About Gilman Library
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      • CONTACT US
      • Friends
      • Library Trustees
      • Programs and Services
    • CATALOG
    • Kid Stuff
      • Children's Catalog
      • Cool Stuff
      • Rylee's Blog
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  • Home
  • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
    • About Gilman Library
    • Calendar
    • CONTACT US
    • Friends
    • Library Trustees
    • Programs and Services
  • CATALOG
  • Kid Stuff
    • Children's Catalog
    • Cool Stuff
    • Rylee's Blog
  • VIRTUAL SERVICES
    • Virtual Services
    • Genealogical Research
    • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
    • Local Links
    • Research Databases
    • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
    • TAKE OUR SURVEY
  • SUMMER READING PROGRAM
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Friends of the Gilman Library

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NEXT FRIENDS MEETING IS THE SECOND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th

Unless otherwise posted, the Friends of the Gilman Library organization meets on the first Thursday of each month at 3:15 PM, in the Friends Corner of the John D. and Anna L. Williams Room (the adult wing) of the Gilman Library.  Meet with Friends and bring a friend.

AUGUST 17th TRIVIA NIGHT CANCELLED

POSTPONED (nobody RSVPd)

September 21st 5:30-7:30pm

September 21st 5:30-7:30pm

NO ONE signed up for the August 17th Trivia Night, so this month's Third Thursday event was postponed to 6:00-7:30PM, October 19th. Please RSVP.

September 21st 5:30-7:30pm

September 21st 5:30-7:30pm

September 21st 5:30-7:30pm

PLEASE make plans to join the Friends and Parks & Rec next month for the 

NO SEW BLANKET COMMUNITY PROJECT.                               

Gilman Library

5:30-7:30pm, Thursday, September 21.

More info below.

October 19th 6:00-7:30pm

September 21st 5:30-7:30pm

October 19th 6:00-7:30pm

Trivia Night Kahoot!
Bring friends and family and compete for first place.

Bring a phone/laptop/tablet per person.

Register by October 16th.

Light refreshments served.

For more information about this free program contact parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov or call 603-875-0109.  
PLEASE RSVP
603-875-0109
parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov

THIRD THURSDAY FAMILY EVENT

NO SEW BLANKET COMMUNITY PROJECT

NO SEW BLANKET COMMUNITY PROJECT
Thursday, September 21st

5:30-7:30pm
Gilman Library
Materials and directions will be provided.
We will work together to make blankets
to donate to Project Linus.

PROJECT LINUS provides handmade blankets to
children ages 0-8 in the United States who are
seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. 
  
3RD THURSDAY FAMILY EVENT

The Alton Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of Gilman Library collaborate to sponsor a variety of fun family activities on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Events have included Book Bingo in the afternoon, Family Game Night, Family Movie Night, and Trivia Night, in the early evening.

The times are subject to change from month to month but it will always be held on the Third Thursday. Join the fun with your family, friends, and neighbors. Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of Gilman Library. 

For more information about this free program contact parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov or call 603-875-0109.  
 
PLEASE RSVP
603-875-0109
parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov  

PLEASE RSVP

603-875-0109

parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov

NEXT FRIENDS MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7th

Unless otherwise posted, the Friends of the Gilman Library organization meets on the first Thursday of each month at 3:15 PM, in the Friends Corner of the John D. and Anna L. Williams Room (the adult wing) of the Gilman Library.  Meet with Friends and bring a friend.

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE GILMAN LIBRARY

 Please pick up a brochure at the library's front desk to learn more about our organization. 

Consider joining the Friends  of the Gilman Library.  

WELCOMING NEW FRIENDS

We encourage everyone  to consider joining the Friends of the Gilman Library.  Throughout the  years, the Friends of Gilman Library have sponsored numerous fundraisers  and programs to benefit the library.  Founded in 1980, the Friends have  proven to be a real asset to the library. Being part of this wonderful  group is a great way to be together with old friends, meet new people,  support the library, and give back to the community. If interested, please visit the circulation desk, give us a  call, or send us a quick email.  Please consider joining us as we make new  friends. Feel free to encourage your friends to take part in this  wonderful opportunity that is sure to benefit everyone involved.

VISIT THE FRIENDS CORNER

Come into the Gilman Library and visit the Friends Corner!  The Friends of the Gilman Library will sell books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, and seasonal items.  

The "store" will  always be open during library hours.  

Hello, Friends!


We hope you will consider joining or renewing your membership and encourage your friends to do so.  Just stop by the library to renew and get a membership card.  Members are eligible for special discount days during the year. Our “Friends Corner” has an extensive collection of books and DVDs as well as handcrafted seasonal decorative items for sale.

 

Friends’ activities are posted on the Gilman Library website and the Gilman Library Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts,  as well as four Alton Community Facebook pages and The Baysider.  


Friends of the Gilman Library  



The Purpose of the Friends of the Gilman Library

 

The Purpose of the Friends of the Gilman Library shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in good library service and in books: to increase the facilities and services of the Gilman Library, and thus to increase the cultural opportunities available in Alton. The activities of the association:


  • Sponsor special Library  projects
  • Inform the public of the resources of the Library
  • Secure materials that are beyond the Library budget
  • Perform other services deemed helpful to the Library


2023 EASTER BASKET RAFFLE

Celebrating the Friends of the Gilman Library

One lucky winner received all of this in the Friends of the Gilman Library Valentine's Day Raffle fundraiser in February 2022! 

 

Four lucky winners were chosen from 584 total tickets, to be the recipients of the Friends of the Gilman Library Basket Raffle on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  The Friends Corner was sparkling and twinkling with Holiday lights and seasonal crafts and décor sale items.  Patrons, Staff, and Friends members gathered for the drawing. 


Library patron, Doug Rooney, shook the box of tickets for each drawing. Teen  Volunteer, JiWoo Hwang drew and announced the names. Cheers and applause  were offered to the winners, by the disappointed losers, though none of  the winners were present for the drawing. The successful event raised  $522 and may prove to become an annual event.   

 

FOUR SPECTACULAR BASKETS AND FOUR SEPARATE RAFFLES December 2, 2021

    December 2, 2021 - Holly Brown recognized by The Friends fo

    At the end of the meeting, the Friends presented Holly Brown with a delicious candy-filled, white chocolate sleigh and card  expressing their appreciation in acknowledgment of her twenty-five years of public service as the Gilman Library Director.  

     

    October 19, 2021- National Friends of the Library Week Open House

      The Friends Corner at Gilman Library


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