On Wednesday evening, October 10th, the Friends of the North End Branch Library held their annual meeting and elections at the library. The current officers were re-elected unanimously for another one-year term. They are: Robin Ardito, President; Paula Luccio, Vice-President; Donna Wells, Treasurer; Jim Salini, Secretary. The Friends would like to remind current members who Read More…
In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Friends of the North End Library present The Jack Volpe Project singing the songs of the Italian Crooners – Sinatra, Martin & Bennett. Free, 25 Parmenter St. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 6:45 – 7:45 pm.
The Friends of the North End Branch Library dedicated Phase II of the brick walkway at the Parmenter Street public library this week. Many supporters of the group attended and certificates were awarded for service to the library over many years. Robert Severy, historian and donor for the cleaning of the Dante Alighieri relief Christine Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library received an enthusiastic response to their first membership social, held on Thursday night at Billy Tse Restaurant on Commercial Street. President Robin Ardito said, “We’ve come a long way and now we need some more people power to help with our projects.” If you have a green Read More…
News from the Boston Public Library: Saturday hours at the neighborhood branches of the Boston Public Library return on September 8. Saturday hours at Boston Public Library branches vary per location, but are typically 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours at the Central Read More…
News from Boston Public Library regarding the temporary closing of the West End Branch Library on Cambridge Street from August 10-29, 2012 to replace the roof. The North End Branch at 25 Parmenter Street is the nearest alternative branch. The press release is shown below. The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, which Read More…
The June 2012 calendar for the North End Branch Library is out. Children’s Program Highlights Read Your Way to Fenway summer essay contest runs from June 1 – July 20, and kids ages 5-17 are eligible for entry. Read at least three books, write an essay about your favorite, and you could win tickets to Read More…
It was the perfect day for an outdoor book sale in the North End! The Friends of the North End Branch Library put on a banner event on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Featuring book and DVD donations from far and wide, the tables spread out along the library entrance and Parmenter Street sidewalk. Proceeds go Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library welcome you to stop by their annual Book Sale on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 10 am – 3 pm. Come browse the terrific selection of new and gently used Books – hardcovers and paperbacks, DVD’s, Videos, CDs, and Books on Tape for both adults and children. Read More…
Two announcements from the Friends of the North End Branch Library: Accepting Items for Book Sale The Friends of the NE Library will now be accepting new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and videos for our upcoming book sale. We can not accept toys of any sort, magazines, or materials that are in poor Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library are once again embarking on a community project to raise funds for our neighborhood branch. We are installing Phase II of a brick walkway honoring those who are important to you and the community. The funds will help to maintain and improve the gardens, obtain curtains for Read More…
“The Magic of Reading” was the theme behind the 3rd Annual Fundraiser for the Friends of the North End Branch Library, held on March 8, 2012 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. It was a magical evening of cocktails, appetizers and big raffle prizes, all to support the neighborhood library. For more information on the Read More…