Once
again, the Somerville community has shown its support for our public
libraries by coming out for the Friends of the Somerville Public
Library Book Sale. As always, the funds raised will support programs
for children and adults at the Central, East and West branches of our
Library. We believe the sale itself contributes to the life of our
community, as families and individuals are able to purchase books at
very low prices. In the current economy, that is especially valuable.

I
would like to thank the Library staff for being supportive of the
Friends' efforts and Alan the custodian for all of the extra work we
create for him before, during and after the sale.

I'd also
like to mention the following people and groups for donating their time
and contributions: student volunteers from Bunker Hill Community
College, Greg Cartin, Community Service Coordinator, Athletic
Department at Somerville High for recruiting volunteers and Frank
Santangelo for recruiting DPW staff to hang our banners and deliver
tables for the sale. I would also like to thank Tony LaFuente for
donating a banner and updating it for each sale and Ian Judge, F.E.I.
Theatres for donating movie passes for our basket raffle. A heartfelt
thanks to all the volunteer's who showed up to help set-up, sell,
dismantle and repack the books for redistribution. Thanks to all of our
patrons who donated the books to make the book sale possible.

Thanks
to our President, Dvora Jonas, books that were not sold were sent to
the following organizations: Cross Street Senior Center, Cross Street
Youth Center, Cross Street Family Center, Peabody House, Early Head
Start, Somerville Home, Broadway Clinic, Somerville YMCA, and Jeanne
Jugan-Little Sisters of the Poor. Additional books went to the Prison
Book Program and More Than Words (bookstore) in Waltham.

We
are happy to be able to provide funding for Library programs and
encourage members of the Somerville community to visit our libraries
regularly.

Sincerely,

Linda Bohan