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Library again partners with New England Coffee Co. – adds Fire Dept. to the fun
The Friends of the Malden Public Library (MPL) held a hugely successful Spring Book Sale on May 3-4. Friday was a “Members-only sneak preview” sale, giving Friends members the opportunity to enjoy the estimated 50,000 volume collection of used books donated by the local community. On Saturday morning attendees had a double treat – the New England Coffee Co. truck was iconic for the second year in a row on the brick pathway in front of the entrance to the Library. The company served free coffee to library patrons, and the Friends accepted donations for the beverage in a donations bucket – all proceeds going to the MPL.
The second treat was that the Spring Book Sale was the first event to partner with the Malden Fire Department – Ladder 1 and three firefighters were at the entrance handing out plastic helmets and coloring books and lifting happy children into the fire engine. The families were joyous; while the kids had fun being mini-firefighters, the adults enjoyed a cup of New England Coffee. “It was so fun to see so many little firefighters in the Library!” commented MPL Director Dora St. Martin.
Friends of the MPL President Mary Ellen O’Meara pointed out that Malden was recently recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the Commonwealth and that the Friends seeks to reach out to all cultural and age groups in Malden to reflect that diversity in membership. “We are looking for new members and new ideas. Everyone is welcome in the Friends as long as you love books and share our desire to serve the Library and the Community!” she stated.
The Friends of the MPL have been working for over one year on an outreach plan to enhance diversity and community involvement by partnering with different groups in Malden. Meetings for the friends are the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the MPL.
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