Looking for collectors

I mentioned in a previous post that we were looking for some local artists that would want to display some of their artwork in our 'new' quiet reading area. Be sure to contact us, there is still space to fill.

But speaking of space to fill, we also have some display cases in the lower lobby area. There are times of the year, like right now, that these cases are filled with displays from local organizations. However, there are many times of the year that one, two or all display areas are empty. I would love to be able to showcase a collection that you might have and want to share with the public. I used to have a varied collection of Beatrice Potter items (figurines, dishware, lamp, books) that made a nice display. A woman who made decorative Easter eggs often would display her work, and I had another patron who would display interesting finds she had picked up in her travels.

I know that almost all of us have some kind of collection, so if you are interested in sharing it for a few weeks, we would be delighted to highlight it in one of our cases. Be sure to contact me at the library in person, by phone (898-7064) or by email abaker@salem.lib.nh.us and we will schedule your display right away.

Book: Antiques Roadshow 20th Century Collectibles, by Carol Prisant.

Book: Special museums of the Northeast : a guide to uncommon collections from Maine to Washington, DC, by Stuart Murray.

Book: The banana sculptor, the purple lady, and the all-night swimmer : hobbies, collecting, and other passionate pursuits, by Susan Sheehan

Now accepting donations - of books

The Salemfest weekend is coming up fast, and that is when Kelley Library has its big book sale. We have quite a collection ready, but more is always better. If you have any books, music cds, video, dvds, etc. that you were looking to get out of your house - please consider giving them to us. The money raised at the sale goes right back into our budget to help subsidize a variety of things here at the Library. So, we are looking for items in good condition, no Reader's Digest Condensed or really old text books please, mildewed, falling apart or missing pieces. Children's books are always welcome and sell like hotcakes. Bring any and all donations to the lower lobby under the sign on the stairway wall. Our thanks in advance and hey, come to the sale and stock up on some new stuff.

DVD: Life is worth losing, with George Carlin
Book: Throw out fifty things, by Gail Blanke