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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The 2008 Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library programs
All library programs are free and open to the public.
 

First Sundays, April - December The Friends encourages you to visit the Friend's table at Pittsboro First Sunday, April through December, noon - 4 PM
Children's Story Time Schedule Children's Story Time Schedule:
  • Toddler story time (18 months to 3 years): Wednesdays at 10:30,  Pittsboro. January 23, February 13, March 5.
  • Pre-school story time (3 to 6 years): Fridays at 10:15 for groups, 11:15 for the public. Pittsboro. Thursdays at 11:!5, Goldston.   Wednesdays at 10:15, Wren.

    Contact: Amber Walsh, Children's librarian, 542-3524.
First Tuesday of each month Library Book Club, 7 PM at the Library. 
January "Henry Cope, Professional Artist" is Library Exhibit for January. More information
January 8 Eat, Pray, Love is Library Book Discussion for January 8. Details
February “Valentines - Vintage, Modern and Handmade” will display valentines to share, to remember and to announce our affection through February in the Reeves Gallery at the library. More information
Tuesday, February 5, at 7:00 PM The Library book club's February selection is "The Book Thief", by Marcus Zusak, a story told by Death. Discussion is Tuesday, February 5, at 7:00 PM. More information
February 12 Queen Anne's Revenge: Tuesday, February 12th, at 7:30 PM at the Council on Aging (Senior Center), Hwy. 87N, Pittsboro. Linda Carnes-McNaughton will discuss the latest discoveries of the Queen Anne's Revenge shipwreck-recovery project. More information
March 1 - 29
Pittsboro Memorial Library, 158 West St., Pittsboro. "North Carolina Photography" Works by Mark Bashista  (March 1 - March 29) The exhibit, presented by The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library may be viewed during Library hours (Mon 10-6, Tue10-8, Wed 10-6, Thu 10-6, Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5).  For info about the exhibit 919-929-9268, for the Library 919- 542-3524. More information
Tuesday, April 1, at 6:45 PM 
Book Club: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett (fiction) poses a delicious and very funny what-if: What if Queen Elizabeth at the age of 70-something were suddenly to become a voracious reader? Join the discussion Tuesday, April 1, at 6:45 PM in the Reeves Gallery at the library.
Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 PM 
Bill Dow: CCCC instructor in genealogy and long-time researcher in the US, England, and Scotland.  The program will be preceded by a brief annual meeting including the election of officers.  Join us Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 PM at the Council on Aging (Senior Center).
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - April 3, 4, & 5 Spring Book Sale - Mark Your Calendar! List of special books
Tuesday, May 6 at 6:45 pm Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:45 pm in the Reeves Gallery at the library.  The book selection is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin (non-fiction). More information
May 12th, 2008, from 6 until 9 p.m. The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library and The Abundance Foundation are presenting a fundraising Burrito Bash in the new enlarged space at the General Store Café in Pittsboro.   More information
Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:45 pm in the Reeves Gallery at the library. Join us for the June meeting of the Pittsboro Library Book Club.  It will meet on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:45 pm in the Reeves Gallery at the library. The book is "The Madonnas of Leningrad" by Debra Dean. More information
Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:45 pm in the Reeves Gallery at the library Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:45 pm in the Reeves Gallery at the library.  The book selection is  “The Thirteenth Tale”  by Diane Setterfield. More information
Thursday, Sept 25- Saturday, Sept. 27.  10 AM - 7 PM FALL BOOK SALE - The Fall Book Sale will be held Thursday, September 25 - Saturday, September. 27.  It will again be held at the Pittsboro Kiwanis Club at 309 Credle Street. Sue Clark is this fall’s coordinator.
September 25th at 7:pm
Council on Aging building
Linda Booker will present her film entitled, "LOVED LIVED ON DEATH ROW" September 25th at 7:pm at the Council on Aging building in Chatham County. More information
Friday October 3rd
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Library
On Friday October 3rd the Friends will celebrate their 40th anniversary with lemonade and cookies on the grounds outside the Pittsboro Memorial Library.  The public is invited to stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for refreshments and a glimpse at the Friends’ history.   More information
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

The Friends of the Library Board meets the second Monday of each month, at 10:15 am at the Library

See Friends Art Gallery Schedule

 

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