‘TIS THE SEASONCarole Hoyer, FFAPPL Chair

As we look back on the past year,we want to thank the manygenerous people who have helpedus. Our donors have made thedifference between a good and a great librarysystem and we are so grateful for your support!

It was donor support that made the differencebetween another city building and a vibrantcommunity hub when over $7.6 million was raisedthrough the Downtown Library capitalcampaign. Contributions from individuals, nonprofits,corporations, foundations, and an extensivegrassroots effort provided furniture, equipment, andtechnology in the beautiful, new facility!

Without the help of donors like you, Arlington PublicLibrary staff could not have implementedprogramming like Summer Reading Club (theseasonal incentivized reading initiative for all ages),or Arlington Reads (the Library’s adult literacyservice). Your contributions impact lives, young andold, all year long.

To continue your valued support in 2019, please

make your donation online.

Thank you for helping our Arlington Public Librariesbe a place where dreams come true! No matterwhat holiday you celebrate, may you enjoy a happyseason and a peaceful new year.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT -Polly Walton

Most of my life I have needed libraries toanswer the questions I have wanted toanswer. Today, information is much easierto access; it is right there on Google in asmart phone. But when I was growing upin the 1950s and 1960s, there were nocell phones and no Internet, so theNichols Public Library with its three lovelylibrarians was the treasure trove ofinformation and entertainment. Although Ilearned how to use the card catalog tofind books, the librarians seemed to fancysuggesting things for me to read. Iwondered how they always knew justwhat I would love. Charlotte’s Web, BlackBeauty, King of the Wind and all MargueriteHenry’s other books, Wind in the Willows; itwas my happy place.

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LIBRARY EVENTS INDECEMBERThere's something for all ages during themonth of December at an Arlington PublicLibrary location near you! Be sure tovisit the Library's online calendar foreven more activities!

Touch-a-Truck: Dec 1, 9-11:30 a.m., 313 N.Center St.

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade: Dec 8, 6p.m., downtown Arlington

Gift Wrap Art: Dec 12, 6:30 p.m., LakeArlington Branch

Mayor's Holiday Pajama Storytime: Dec 12,6:30 p.m., Downtown Library

Taste the World: Dec 13, 4 p.m., NEBranch

How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Dec 15, 1p.m., Downtown Library

Show your love for the Library bycontributing to their Amazon WishList HERE!

BOARD OF DIRECTORSOur new fiscal year began in October and we welcomed four new members to the FFAPLBoard of Directors! We are so happy to welcome them to our organization.

Robyn Barrere Terry Bertrand John Hibbs Nikkie Hunter

BOOK & AUTHORThe October 11 Luncheon was a greatsuccess at Shady Valley Country Clubwhere attendees enjoyed a deliciouslunch and stories by authors Bob Ford(Black Cat 2-1: The True Story of a VietnamHelicopter Pilot and His Crew) andDeborah Reardon (Blue Suede Shoes).

The Spring luncheon will be held in April atShady Valley Country Club. Stay tuned formore details!

BOOK SALEThank you to the 80 dedicatedvolunteers who gave 1,057 hours oftheir time to make the Fall sale areality! We appreciate you so much.

Heartfelt gratitude also goes to the staffof Meadowbrook Recreation Center whoso quickly dealt with the aftermath ofheavy rains so that our space would beready for the sale to open on time.

The Spring 2019 sale will be held atMeadowbrook Recreation Center (1400Dugan Street) from March 27 to31. Remember that the first day of thesale is for FFAPL members only, when youwill enjoy choosing from the cream of thecrop. Don't miss it - join today!

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION OF THE ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

arlingtonlibrary.org/ffapl