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<P>The FOL relies solely upon donations to provide the public with passes for free or reduced admission to several cultural and entertainment venues.  The Friends also sponsor the maintenance of the Library web site, which receives over 1,500 visits per month.  Please consider making your contribution today~any size gift is gladly and
gratefully accepted.     
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<font size=4><p><LEFT><b>The Friends of the Library offers a year-round book sale located on the 2nd floor in the non-fiction reading room.  Enjoy browsing for both Adult and Children’s books, movies, and music (available in various formats).</b><i> Remember:  your donations help our organization to maintain this web site, and purchase passes to cultural venues in greater New England.</i></p></font></LEFT>
<CENTER><h1><FONT color="#800000"><CENTER>Friends of the Library</CENTER></h1></FONT></CENTER>
<FONT size=4><LEFT><p> The "Friends" organization is the fundraising division of the public library. In addition, 
the Friends sponsor programming and events, augment staff, and purchase items to supplement the Library budget. 
Joining the Friends of the Library is a wonderful gesture to express your appreciation for all that the Library 
provides for its patrons and community.
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<p>The Friends conduct two annual fundraisers: the Book & Bake Sale, and the White Christmas Raffle. They meet four times a year, the first 
Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:00PM (January, May, July, and October). Please consider sharing your talents, as there are many 
roles to choose from when you join the Friends. Please contact or visit the Library for additional information. </LEFT>
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<p><I>The <b>Friends of the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library</B> is currently offering passes to the following points of interest in Massachusetts and Connecticut, which are available at the Library:
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<LI>*Old Sturbridge Village: reduced adult admission
<LI>Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens: Free adult admission
<LI>Massachusetts ParksPass: free parking/no admission fee
<LI>Mystic Aquarium: reduced admission
<LI>The Museum of Russian Icons: Free adult admission
<P>*Compliments of the West Brookfield Historical Commission and the Friends.

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