What's Happening at The Green Free Library: 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

The Green Free Library will be closed December 31, 2012 and January 01, 2013. Please leave a message on the answering machine or renew your items on line via the card catalog button at the library site. Renewals are not accepted by e-mail. The book drop is open for the return of books and magazines only. Please return movies and audio books during normal hours.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

SATURDAY 12-29-12

The Green Free Library will be closing at 1:00 PM because of weather. All fines will be waived for this period. The library will also be closed on Dec 31 & Jan 01 for the holiday.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

The Green Free Library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as Dec 26, 2012. The director and staff would like to wish all patrons a Merry Christmas.

The book drop is open for return of print materials. Please do not put audio or visual (movies, books on CD/AC/Mp3) in the book drop.

Items may be renewed online, or by leaving a message on the answering machine (570-724-4876).

Sunday, December 16, 2012

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

Santa Claus is checking his list for all those people that have overdue books at the library! Don't get coal your stocking this year, return all over dues and items you have finished reading, watching or listening to, BEFORE they get lost in the holiday madness!!

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 2012

There are no special events scheduled for today. There are lots of books available to check out if you still haven't come up with a special gift to make or bake. There is still time to donate to the 2012-2013 and/or pick an ornament off the tree and be a "Library Angel". Remember-all donations are tax-deductible!! Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. The library also accepts donations of gently used books (hard cover and paperbacks), except for encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed and outdated textbooks. Please no magazines or records either.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2012

The E-reader book club will meet at 6:30 PM to discuss Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. Feel free to bring snacks to share for the meeting.

The book store will be open from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Book bags are still available to purchase if you need a gift idea, and all money supports the library directly.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19, 2012

There will be no Story Time for the next few weeks. Please check back for the new schedule in 2013.

The adult Knitting Group will meet at 3:30 PM in The Gmeiner (the art center behind the library). Knitters of any level are encouraged to attend. Help will be available for those new to the craft.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 20,2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21,2012

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 22, 2012

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

The Book Store will be open from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

CLOSED PART OF THE DAY TUESDAY DEC 11, 2012

The Green Free Library will be closed today between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM. Hours of operation for the day are 10:00 AM-11:15 AM and 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. All fines are waived for the day and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2012

There are no special events scheduled for today. There is still time to donate to the 2012-2013 and/or pick an ornament off the tree and be a "Library Angel". Remember-all donations are tax-deductible!! Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. The library also accepts donations of gently used books (hard cover and paperbacks), except for encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed and outdated textbooks. Please no magazines or records either.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2012

The library will be closed between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM. (open hrs today-10:00 AM-11:15 AM & 5:00 PM-8:00 PM).

The E-reader book club will meet on December 18th at 6:30 PM to discuss Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.There is still time to read this selection if you have free time during the holiday season, or just need a break! Contact us if you can provide snacks for either club meeting.

The BOOK STORE will be closed today.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12, 2012

Story Time will begin at 10:15 AM in the childrens room of the library. This week the theme will be SANTA. There will be a special visitor (can you guess who?) so bring a camera and get ready to smile.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 13,2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 14,2012

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15, 2012

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

The Book Store will be open from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Friday, December 7, 2012

QUILT FOR RAFFLE AT THE GREEN FREE LIBRARY

This colorful and fun lap quilt for kids of any age is currently hanging in The Green Free Library at 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Now is your chance to purchase a raffle ticket (game run by the Friends) and with luck, you just might be the winner on March 02, 2013.

Tickets are currently available at the circulation desk during normal library hours (M-Th 10:00 AM-8:00 PM and F & Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Buy one for $1.00 or six for $5.00.Please listen to the radio, or call the library during times of inclimate weather or holidays. The library will be closed between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM on Tuesday Dec 11, 2012.

This quilt was provided by Friends member Anya Tyson.

Monday, December 3, 2012

COME TO THE GREEN FREE FOR HOLIDAY CHEER

Do you need some holiday spirit? Or, do you want to give during this special time of year? Either way, come to The Green Free Library at 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

Check out this jolly display of the big old elf himself to put you in the mood for Christmas. Items in the display were loaned by library employee Margot S.

If giving makes you happy during the holidays, stop by the library and choose an ornament from our special tree. It's as simple as 1,2,3,4-and it's tax-deductible!!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

Thank you to everyone that came to our Dickens of a Sale!! Enjoy your books, and don't forget the book store is open 3 times a week. Keep reading for times and specials.

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY DECEMBER 03, 2012

There are no special events scheduled for today. There is still time to donate to the 2012-2013. Remember-all donations are tax-deductible!! Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. The library also accepts donations of gently used books (hard cover and paperbacks), except for encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed and outdated textbooks. Please no magazines or records either.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 04, 2012

The BOOK STORE will be open 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 05, 2012

Story Time will begin at 10:15 AM in the childrens room of the library. This week the theme will be COOKIES & GINGERBREAD.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 06,2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

The First Thursday Writing Group will meet upstairs in the library from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM. Writers of any genre who are at least 17 years old are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring a sample of your work (up to 3 pages) to share with the group in a round-table like discussion. Copies may be made before the meeting, and are paid for by the Friends of the Green Free Library.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 07,2012

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 08, 2012

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

The Book Store will be open from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Monday, November 26, 2012

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas Season is in full swing. Stop at the library and check out some Christmas-themed fiction, or try your hand at a new Christmas craft or cookie recipe from one of our many books. Kids will find old favorites as well as new Christmas stories to get them in the holiday mood too!

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

There is a special "Dickens of a Book Sale" going on this week at the library. "New" items are put out everyday, so check back often. Many books are in gift-worthy conditions and you can't beat the prices.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2012

There are no special events scheduled for today. There is still time to donate to the 2012-2013. Remember-all donations are tax-deductible!! Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. The library also accepts donations of gently used books (hard cover and paperbacks), except for encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed and outdated textbooks. Please no magazines or records either.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from all day for the special sale. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2012

Story Time will begin at 10:15AM in the childrens room of the library. This week the theme will be SHAPES. Don't be a square, bring your kid(s) for stories, crafts and fun.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29,2012
The BOOK STORE will be open from all day for the special sale. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30,2012

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 01, 2012

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

There will be a special BOOK SALE today, Dickens Saturday.
The Book Store will be open from 10:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and additional tables of books will be available, including several
gift-worthy items!

The Friends will hold their annual reception in the Pennsylvania Room during the Dickens of a Christmas celebration. The reception will be on Saturday, December 1st, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Ellen Krajewski will provide cello music from 11:30-1. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

CLOSED FOR THANGSGIVING

The Green Free Library will be closed Thursday November 22 & Friday November 23 for Thanksgiving. The Director and Staff would like to wish all patrons and visitors a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

CLOSING EARLY TODAY

The library will be closing early today, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 5:00 PM so staff may enjoy holiday time with family and friends.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

Just a few short days until Thanksgiving. Stop in and check-out one of the library's many cookbooks or magazines for a special new dish for the holiday table. The Christmas books are up too, if you want to get a head start on decorating ideas or homemade gifts.

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2012

There are no special events scheduled for today. There is still time to donate to the 2012-2013. Remember-all donations are tax-deductible!! Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. The library also accepts donations of gently used books (hard cover and paperbacks), except for encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed and outdated textbooks. Please no magazines or records either.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

The theme for this month is "Non-Fiction November". All regularly priced Non-fiction books are BYGO Free!! Please support the library by helping us get rid of the excess donations left when the Friends discontinued hosting the annual book sale.

The Book Club will discuss Devlin Diary by Christi Phillips at the library on November 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Any adult who has read the book is welcome to attend. Books are provided by the Potter-Tioga Library System as well.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2012

There will be no Story Time this week.

The library will be closing early today, at 5:00 PM so staff may enjoy holiday time with family and friends.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22,2012

The library is CLOSED

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23,2012

The library is CLOSED

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2012

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

There will be a special BOOK SALE beginning today and running through Dickens Saturday.
The Book Store will be open from 10:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and additional tables of books will be available, including several
gift-worthy items!

Sunday, November 11, 2012

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

Wow!! It's the week before Thanksgiving already. Stop in and check-out one of the library's many cookbooks or magazines for a special new dish for the holiday table. The Christmas books are up too, if you want to get a head start on decorating ideas or homemade gifts.

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2012

There are no special events scheduled for today. There is still time to donate to the 2012-2013. Remember-all donations are tax-deductible!! Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. The library also accepts donations of gently used books (hard cover and paperbacks), except for encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed and outdated textbooks. Please no magazines or records either.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Storytime starts today at 10:15 AM in the Childrens Room.The theme for this week is "THANKSGIVING". Any child from birth thru 5 years of age is welcome to attend this free program with at least one parent or caregiver per family. Programs last about 45 minutes and include songs, stories and activities or crafts pertaining to the chosen theme.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15,2012

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2012

The library will be open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors are welcome, and Wireless is available, along with Guest Passes for public Internet access with a valid photo ID. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

The Book Store will be open from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.