MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Friends’ Executive, we wish you all well and thank you for your continued support and membership.
We’ve had a busy season with the Annual Fall Book Sale, preparations for A Book for Every Child, Speaking with Friends, and organizing the Annual Meeting among other activities.
Annual Fall Book Sale: Held in October, this event was a huge success, with gross revenues exceeding $50,000. Special thanks to Don Menard and the many volunteers who went above and beyond to make it happen!
A Book for Every Child: Now in its 33rd year, this program distributed over 7,000 books to children in 2023, who might otherwise not receive a new book of their own.
Annual General Meeting: Mark your calendar for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6pm. Stay afterward for Jazz for the People at 7pm.
UPDATE – SPEAKING WITH FRIENDS: An unexpected circumstance has resulted in the cancellation of the panel discussion of three recently published books on the Black History of Southwestern Ontario for February 20, 2025.
Looking for great holiday finds? Don’t forget to visit the Friends of the Library Bookstore for Christmas-themed books for all ages at great prices!
My sincere thanks to the Friends’ Executive for your commitment and dedication, to the London Public Library staff for your support, to our many volunteers for giving your time and talent, and to you, our members for your ongoing support.
Please find more details about each program in this Newsletter. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
We hope you’ll renew your membership in 2025 and continue to be part of our community of support.
Carmen Sprovieri, President
