31st Great Old Book Sale Is Just GREAT! Highest Revenues of Any Sale Since 2012 The thirty-first Great Old Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library and held in the Library’s Program Room in October, brought in the highest revenues of any Great Old Book Sale since 2012. Revenues from the sale of books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books were $9,220, and donations from customers at the sale added $398 to make total revenues $9,618. That compared favorably with the two prior sales – total revenues of $8,119 for the March 2015 sale and total revenues of $7,542 for the October 2014 sale. As with all funds raised by the Friends, proceeds from the sale will be provided to the Library to supplement annual budget funds it receives as a facility of the City of Newburyport. “We are very pleased with the total revenues generated by this Great Old Book Sale,” said Friends’ president Nancy Peace. “Our thanks go out to everyone who contributed books for the sale, to Head Librarian Cindy Dadd and the staff of the Library for their efforts, and most of all to our large contingent of vol- unteers, including Friends members and non-members alike. Our volun- teers worked hard for four days to sort the thousands of books that were contributed to the sale, then worked four more days during the sale itself,” she added. The 31st Great Old Book Sale opened October 21 with the traditional Members Only Preview on Wednesday of sale week. As (continued on page 2) NEWBURYP RT PUBLIC LIBRARY FOOTNOTES January 2016 Volume 25 Number 2 THE FRIENDS OF THE Dear Friends… Since the last issue of Footnotes was pub- lished, I have had the opportunity to reflect on all that our greater Newburyport com- munity has to offer. Not the least of those offerings is our beloved Newburyport Public Library and all who make it such a wonderful community institution— including the City of Newburyport and its elected officials, the Library Trustees and the library staff, and the many folks who volunteer their time to offer help with pro- grams and daily tasks. Most especially, I have reflected on the many contributions that you—members of the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library—make to ensure that our library will continue to thrive. The cornerstone of your efforts are the dues you pay to become members. While modest, taken together, they help support a number of programs and purchase mate- rials. Some are able to make additional financial contributions to support the general fund, the endowment fund and the Archival Center. These additional gifts are greatly appreciated and have a significant impact on the level of support the Friends is able to provide. Equally important to the Friends’ successful support of the library are the many volunteer hours that you contribute. The October Great Old Book Sale, which is described elsewhere in this issue, could not have been such a great success without your dedication and hard work. It is my hope that you also had some fun while shifting cartons and organizing books, CDs and DVDs. I know that I love the spontaneous book and movie discussions that occur while we work on this important fund raiser. Looking to 2016, I hope you will again support, whether as a volunteer, donor, (continued on page 6) Madeleine Arcovio directed the October sale.
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31st Great Old Book Sale Is Just GREAT!
Highest Revenues of Any Sale Since 2012
The thirty-first Great Old Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the
Newburyport Public Library and held in the Library’s Program Room
in October, brought in the highest revenues of any Great Old Book Sale
since 2012.
Revenues from the sale of books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books
were $9,220, and donations from customers at the sale added $398 to
make total revenues $9,618. That compared favorably with the two
prior sales – total revenues of $8,119 for the March 2015 sale and total
revenues of $7,542 for the October 2014 sale.
As with all funds raised by the Friends, proceeds from the sale
will be provided to the Library to supplement annual budget funds it
receives as a facility of the City of Newburyport.
“We are very pleased with the total revenues generated by this
Great Old Book Sale,” said Friends’ president Nancy Peace. “Our thanks
go out to everyone who contributed
books for the sale, to Head Librarian
Cindy Dadd and the staff of the
Library for their efforts, and most
of all to our large contingent of vol-
unteers, including Friends members
and non-members alike. Our volun-
teers worked hard for four days to
sort the thousands of books that were
contributed to the sale, then worked
four more days during the sale itself,”
she added.
The 31st Great Old Book Sale opened October 21 with the
traditional Members Only Preview on Wednesday of sale week. As
(continued on page 2)
N e w b u r y p r t
Public libraryfootnotes
January 2016 Volume 25 Number 2
T h e F r i e N d s o F T h eDear Friends…
Since the last issue of Footnotes was pub-
lished, I have had the opportunity to reflect
on all that our greater Newburyport com-
munity has to offer. Not the least of those
offerings is our beloved Newburyport
Public Library and all who make it such
a wonderful community institution—
including the City of Newburyport and its
elected officials, the Library Trustees and
the library staff, and the many folks who
volunteer their time to offer help with pro-
grams and daily tasks.
Most especially, I have reflected on the
many contributions that you—members
of the Friends of the Newburyport Public
Library—make to ensure that our library
will continue to thrive.
The cornerstone of your efforts are the
dues you pay to become members. While
modest, taken together, they help support
a number of programs and purchase mate-
rials. Some are able to make additional
financial contributions to support the
general fund, the endowment fund and the
Archival Center. These additional gifts are
greatly appreciated and have a significant
impact on the level of support the Friends
is able to provide.
Equally important to the Friends’
successful support of the library are the
many volunteer hours that you contribute.
The October Great Old Book Sale, which
is described elsewhere in this issue, could
not have been such a great success without
your dedication and hard work. It is my
hope that you also had some fun while
shifting cartons and organizing books,
CDs and DVDs. I know that I love the
spontaneous book and movie discussions
that occur while we work on this important
fund raiser.
Looking to 2016, I hope you will again
support, whether as a volunteer, donor,
(continued on page 6)
Madeleine Arcovio directed the October sale.
usual, the preview attracted a number of enthusiastic used-
book dealers (who are also Friends’ members). Dealers and
collectors stood in line Wednesday
to be among the first admitted to
the preview.
The sale continued all day
Thursday and on Friday, when
prices were slashed in half. The
final day for the sale was Saturday,
when bags of customer-selected
books (bags provided) were sold
for three dollars each. After the
sale ended, the remaining books,
CDs, DVDs, and audio books
were loaded on a truck and deliv-
ered to a charitable organization
that distributes items to deserving
organizations nationwide.
Two large donations im-
proved the number and variety
of offerings during this Great
Old Book Sale: A collection of nearly 500 hard-cover
fictional works, in virtual mint condition, and a cache of
nearly 1,000 gently-used CDs, courtesy of a High Street
resident. As always, coffee-table books were popular, with
many selling for small fractions of their full retail price tags.
Friends board member Madeleine Arcovio directed the
October sale, along with new Friends board member Sherry
Moore. This was the second Great Old Book Sale directed
by the duo; their third act will be the March 2016 Great Old
Book Sale.
Commenting on the successful sale, Madeleine Arco-
vio said: “I have always loved the Great Old Book Sale, and
believe that if you’re a reader and love books it’s the perfect
place to meet like-minded people. The work is hard but the
company is great. In fact, we hope you had so much fun that
you can’t wait to come back and give us a hand in March!
Many thanks to everyone.”
Mark your calendars now for that 32nd Great Old
Book Sale, which takes
place March 16-19.
Donations of books,
CDs, DVDs, and audio
books will be accepted
in the Library’s Pro-
gram Room beginning
Saturday, March 12, until noon on Wednesday, March 16.
The Members Only Preview is Wednesday evening, March
16, and the public sale will take place Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday, March 17-19.
As always, volunteers will be needed for sorting March
12-16, and for selling March 16-19.
Mark Your Calendar Now for the Childrens’ Magic Show and Book Sale
Kick off February school vacation week with
a fun afternoon at the library!
The annual Childrens’ Magic Show and
Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the
Newburyport Public Library, will be held on
Saturday, February 13, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at
the Library.
This popular annual event at the Library features
a magic show, snacks for kids and adults, and kids’ books
for sale at 50 cents each. The magic show will begin in the
Program Room at 1:30 p.m. and will be followed by snacks
in the lobby. Kids and parents will then return to the Pro-
gram Room, where books will be laid out for kids to browse
and read. All books are available for purchase at just 50 cents
each. Proceeds will benefit the NPL Children’s Room.
As noted above, February 13 marks the start of February
school vacations, so remember to check the Library’s online
out about the many NPL programs in the Children’s Room
that week.
We hope you’ll come in from the cold and join us!
31st Great Old Book Sale Is Just GREAT! (continued from page 1)
All is in readiness before the sale.
“Volunteering is the ultimate
exercise in democracy. You vote
in elections once a year, but when
you volunteer, you vote every day
about the kind of community
you want to live in.”
The author of this quotation is
unknown, but members of our
library’s volunteer citizen sup-
port group, the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library,
have made a decision about the kind of community they
want to live in.
To make this a reality, they have made it their mission
to raise funds for the Library to supplement a municipal
budget allocation that cannot adequately fund the excellent
collection and services that citizens have come to expect and
appreciate.
Last year, the Friends gave approximately $25,000 in
monetary support to the library. This provided funding for
items such as museum passes, programs for adults, teens and
children, Archival Center materials and capital budget items.
It also provided partial funding for the book, CD and DVD
collections.
Twice yearly book sales continue to provide revenue for
the Friends’ undertakings. The 4th annual “Books in Bloom”
event brought a deeper sense of collaboration between the
Friends and the Newburyport Horticultural Society. The
event also brought a much needed breath of spring to a
city and its people who had faced serious challenges from
the snowy winter. The library was transformed with floral
displays as participants enjoyed delicious food, lovely music,
special raffles and socializing.
The Friends has also worked hard this year to spread
the word about the important work that they do in fundrais-
ing and library advocacy. Friends members staffed a table in
the lobby during June membership month and then outside
during Yankee Homecoming. More outreach is planned with
a presence at the Newburyport Farmer’s Market.
And, further endeavoring to reach people wherever they
may be, a Friends Facebook page was launched a few months
ago and continues to gain followers. The beautiful member-
ship brochure created last year explains the importance
and benefits of membership in this non-profit organiza-
tion. Application forms are also available from the library’s
website at www.newburyportpl.org.
Do you have both a library card and a Friends’
membership card? Our realistic goal is to count 10% of
Newburyport’s total population (or 1,700 people) as Friends
members. As Augustine Birrell said, “Libraries are not made;
they grow.” In the same way, library support groups are not
made; they grow. Please help us to grow the Friends of the
Newburyport Public Library.
Numbers help to paint a picture of what a vibrant
community place the Friends is investing its efforts in. Here
are some statistics from a recently completed state report.
•Thereare14,454registeredborrowers.
•Therewere256,684visitstothelibrary.
•Circulationofmaterialswas291,971.
•Wereceived44,665itemsoninter-libraryloanand
sent 29,145 items to other libraries.
•Thedownloadableaudiocirculationwas1,768andthe
e-books usage grew significantly to 5,243.
•Thenewlyacquireddownloadablevideoservicewasused
17 times in the first few weeks.
•Weanswered23,773referencequestionsintheReference
Department, Children’s Room and Archival Center.
•Therewere640weeklyusesofthewiredpubliccomputers
in addition to the many wireless computer sessions.
•Weheld213programsforadults,69forteensand189
for children, in addition to the very popular and successful
summer reading programs for all age groups.
•Thelibrary’smeetingroomswereused1,544timesby
city groups and non-profit organizations.
• InadditiontoFriendsoftheLibrarymembersand
book sale volunteers, 57 dedicated volunteers helped the
library staff carry out the mission of the library, giving
2,585 hours of their time.
The library staff and I continue to be grateful to the
Friends of the Library. But I think that A.A. Milne, author
of “Winnie-the-Pooh,” put it best: “Piglet noticed that even
though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large
amount of gratitude.”
LIBRARIAN’S REpORT: “A RAThER LARGE AMOuNT OF GRATITuDE”head Librarian Cynthia Dadd made this Librarian’s Report for 2015 at the Friends of the Library’s 2015 annual meeting, held September 17 in the Library’s program Room. (See story on page 6.)
By Cynthia Dadd, Head Librarian
We will be having some great
presenters this winter, so please
check our online events calendar,
subscribe to our weekly eNews-
letter, or pick up a monthly
events handout to find out what
is happening at the library!
Tai Chi at the Library
Every Friday at 9:05 and
10:00 a.m.
Improve your physical and
mental health by joining the free weekly drop-in tai chi class
at the Newburyport Public Library every Friday morning.
Kathleen Kondylas will lead the class in tai chi and qigong in
the form of Wu Dang as taught by Xuan Yun. No experience
is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Knitters in a Bookstack
Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
This is a drop-in knitting group open to all. Whether you
are a beginner or advanced knitter, drop by the library on
Wednesday nights to knit and share tips with others. This
program is free and no registration is required.
Novel Ideas: NPL’s Fiction Book Group for Adults
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for our
fiction book group. Please check our online events calendar
for future titles or call 978-465-4428 ext. 242.
Just the Facts: The Nonfiction Book Group at NPL
Join us for the NPL’s Just the Facts Book Group! This group
selects and discusses nonfiction books. All are welcome
and no reservation is required. We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the
last Tuesday of the month. Please check our online events
calendar for future titles or call 978-465-4428 ext. 242.
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The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library
Facebook page can be found at
www.tinyurl.com/newburyportlibraryfriends.
Visit us today, and like us, too!
Reading Glasses: A Twenty/Thirty Something Book Group
Join our book group Reading Glasses for adults in their
20’s and 30’s! The Newburyport Public Library and the
Amesbury Public Library are partnering to offer this great
group that meets the last Wednesday night of the month
at 7:00 p.m. Each month we will read a fiction title and then
meet at a local restaurant for food, drinks, and discussion.
Please check our online events calendar for future titles or
call 978-465-4428 ext. 242.
Newburyport Local History Series
Once again we will be hosting programs in the Newbury-
port Local History Series in February and March. We have
two presentations scheduled with more to come! Please
check our events calendar as the date gets closer for updated
information.
“Newburyport Harbor Range Lights and the Emerging Industrial Waterfront.”
Presented by Skip & Marge Motes. Sunday, February 14, 2 p.m.
“Benedict Arnold and the Men of Newburyport: Following their Footsteps”
Presented by Jack Santos Sunday, March 6, 2 p.m.
Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring Group
Unwind, de-stress and relax from the chaos of the everyday
through coloring! Join us the first Tuesday of the month from
7-8:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room to color, chat and
relax. Coloring pages and materials
will be provided, but please feel free
to bring your own! Work on simple
pages alone, or more intricate designs
with friends. All are welcome to
join this new drop-in program!
Upcoming Dates: January 5th and
February 2nd.
Movie Matinees
Join us for our Movie Matinees on
Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. in
our Program Room. Check our events
calendar or Facebook page for movie
titles, descriptions and run time!(continued on page 5)
WINTER pROGRAMS FOR ADuLTS
keep kids busy over school vacations. We offer free, drop-in
programs over all school breaks. Keep an eye out for crafts,
games, movie afternoons, and more! We also continue to
offer regularly scheduled story times for babies, one-year-
olds, two-year-olds, and preschoolers with no registration
required! Simply pick up a ticket at the Children’s desk
prior to attending any story time other than Library Babies.
Check our online calendar for specific dates and times. See
you there!
There’s plenty to do at the library for tweens and teens in the upcoming months! Join us for our two monthly events:
Dumbledore’s Army – For Harry Potter fans grades 6-12,
this is the club to be in. Everything we do is based on the
wonderful wizarding world, and we plan a different activity
each meeting!
The Fans – Do you have lots of different Fandoms you want
to celebrate? Do you want to meet other fans just like you?
Are you between 6th and 12th grade? Then The Fans is for
you! The Fans is a group that meets monthly to discuss all
our favorite books, TV shows, movies, and more! Each month
we’ll have a new theme, with fun food and activities for all!
We also have monthly crafts, movies, and more! Check our
events calendar for dates and descriptions. Please contact
Sara, Teen Services Librarian, with questions at 978-465-
The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library is a nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)3.All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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