The Green Free Library, Wellsboro PA
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you love books? The Green Free Library is seeking volunteers to stock and take money in the bookstore during the hours the store is open, and to sort donated books that it receives for the store and future book sales. If interested in volunteering, call the library at 570-724-4876 during business hours, or E-mail greenlib5@epix.net with your name and contact information. This is a great way to get first crack at some prime merchandise!
Sunday, July 29, 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 JULY 30, 2012
There are no special events scheduled for today, but there is still time to come in and bid on one or more of the books available in the Silent Auction. The library is open from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM today.
TUESDAY JULY 31, 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 " Christmas in July". Please support the library by helping us get rid of the excess donations left when the Friends discontinued hosting the annual book sale.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 01, 2012
The Summer Reading Program continues! Today's program for PreK is Jazzy Tunes where kids will hear stories with a musical beat This program begins at 10:15 AM in the main room of the library. Please come early to sign in.
Kids K-6 will listen to some jazz songs and learn more about jazz during Jazz Time with Dr. Sheryl Monkelien from Mansfield University.This program begins at 10:15 AM at the Gmeiner (next to the library). Please come early to sign in.
THURSDAY AUGUST 02, 2012
The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
FRIDAY AUGUST 03, 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 AUGUST 4, 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.
The Friends of The Green Free Library will be hosting Miss Mazie’s Garden Party for Ladies on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center.The event is sponsored by the Friends of The Green Free Library, to create awareness of the library’s history.
Party-goers will be greeted by Miss Mary B. "Mazie" Robinson, who once owned and lived in the present library building. Lemonade and light refreshments will be served while harp music will be provided by Celia Finestone. Suggested attire is garden party dress (hat and gloves optional).
Register at the front desk of the library or by calling the library at 570-724-4876.
MONDAY JULY 30, 2012
There are no special events scheduled for today, but there is still time to come in and bid on one or more of the books available in the Silent Auction. The library is open from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM today.
TUESDAY JULY 31, 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 " Christmas in July". Please support the library by helping us get rid of the excess donations left when the Friends discontinued hosting the annual book sale.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 01, 2012
The Summer Reading Program continues! Today's program for PreK is Jazzy Tunes where kids will hear stories with a musical beat This program begins at 10:15 AM in the main room of the library. Please come early to sign in.
Kids K-6 will listen to some jazz songs and learn more about jazz during Jazz Time with Dr. Sheryl Monkelien from Mansfield University.This program begins at 10:15 AM at the Gmeiner (next to the library). Please come early to sign in.
THURSDAY AUGUST 02, 2012
The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!
FRIDAY AUGUST 03, 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 AUGUST 4, 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.
The Friends of The Green Free Library will be hosting Miss Mazie’s Garden Party for Ladies on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center.The event is sponsored by the Friends of The Green Free Library, to create awareness of the library’s history.
Party-goers will be greeted by Miss Mary B. "Mazie" Robinson, who once owned and lived in the present library building. Lemonade and light refreshments will be served while harp music will be provided by Celia Finestone. Suggested attire is garden party dress (hat and gloves optional).
Register at the front desk of the library or by calling the library at 570-724-4876.
SILENT AUCTION CONTINUES
The Green Free Library in Wellsboro, PA, will be holding a Silent Auction at the library at 134 Main Street. Bidding has begun and will conclude at 4:59 PM on Saturday August 04, 2012. Winning bidders will be contacted on the following Monday. Payment in cash, or a check made out to The Green Free Library will be accepted. For more information stop in the library, or call 570-724-4876. All books to be auctioned are on display in the front entrance of the library, and descriptions and photos are available in the “bid book”.
Autobiography of Philip H. Dewey; Farmer, Lumberman, State Official
by Philip[ H. Dewey (1933)
Book Description: THE EVANGELICAL PRESS, PA, 1933. HARD BACK PURPLE. Book Condition: VERY GOOD. FIRST. 8.5 X 6.5. hb/vg cond. very light shelf wear, light foxing and discoloration inside covers, written note on back flyleaf/front flyleaf torn out
Wood Hick, Pigs-Ear & Murphy; The Historical Story of Galeton, Pennsylvania and Surrounding Area: Second Edition
by Bill Pippin (1989)
Book Description: Privately published by author 1976, 1989, Printed by Jostens Printing and Publishing, State College PA. Hard Cover. Second edition, Book condition NF/VG(+), cloth, 246 glossy pages, illustrated text is bright, clean and fresh-in NF cond., DJ intact with minor chipping & rubbing
Children’s Stories
by Rudyard Kipling
Book Description: J H Sears & Company, Inc., New York. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. assumed 1st ed. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Cover has minor wear at edges and corners. Spine has slight crease. Previous owner’s name in pencil inside front cover.
The Timber Beast
by Archie Binns
Book Description: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1944. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. There is some light edge wear and rubbing to the spine ends and edges of the book cover. The text pages are clean and tight. The price clipped dust jacket has several small edge tears and chipping to the top and bottom spine ends and rear corners, and is taped inside.
The Poetical Works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans; New Edition
by Felicia Hemans
Phillips & Sampson, Boston, 1848. Later Printing. Book condition vg/vg; spine/corners frayed; Front fly leaf torn out. Gilt lettering & decorations slightly faded; some soil to endpapers with foxing throughout. Illustrated with steel engravings.
Life in Wellsboro, 1880-1920: A Socio-historical Portrait
by Gale Largey (1980)
Book Description: Paperback edition printed by Lycoming Printing Co., Inc. (1980) Book condition: Very Good, Small stain back cover, minor rubbing to edges and a few corner creases. Pages clean and tight except for some underlined names in the acknowledgements.
This is a “hard-to-find item”.
History of The Corning-Painted Post Area: 200 Years in Painted Post Country (Revised Edition)
by Thomas P. Dimitroff & Lois S. James
Book Description: Hardcover, revised edition (1991). Published by Bookmarks, Corning NY. Printed by Midstate Litho. Book condition: Very Good, minor shelf wear and rubbing to edges slight tilt to spine. Pages all clean and tight. Includes numerous fold-out maps, all attached and in excellent condition.
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War – Volumes I, II, III & IV
Johnson, Robert U.; Clarence C. Buel (Editors)
Book Description: Castle, New Jersey, (?1982). Hardcover. Reprint. Later Printing. Book Condition: Very Good; Some separation from boards beginning in vol I. Prev owner’s stamp in all volumes. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good (2 have slits) to Near Fine This is a Four Volume Set. Blue cloth boards with simulated leather 1/4 spine. Gilt lettering. This is a reprint of The Century Magazine "Century of War Series" published from 1884 - 1887. Collectible.
Autobiography of Philip H. Dewey; Farmer, Lumberman, State Official
by Philip[ H. Dewey (1933)
Book Description: THE EVANGELICAL PRESS, PA, 1933. HARD BACK PURPLE. Book Condition: VERY GOOD. FIRST. 8.5 X 6.5. hb/vg cond. very light shelf wear, light foxing and discoloration inside covers, written note on back flyleaf/front flyleaf torn out
Wood Hick, Pigs-Ear & Murphy; The Historical Story of Galeton, Pennsylvania and Surrounding Area: Second Edition
by Bill Pippin (1989)
Book Description: Privately published by author 1976, 1989, Printed by Jostens Printing and Publishing, State College PA. Hard Cover. Second edition, Book condition NF/VG(+), cloth, 246 glossy pages, illustrated text is bright, clean and fresh-in NF cond., DJ intact with minor chipping & rubbing
Children’s Stories
by Rudyard Kipling
Book Description: J H Sears & Company, Inc., New York. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. assumed 1st ed. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Cover has minor wear at edges and corners. Spine has slight crease. Previous owner’s name in pencil inside front cover.
The Timber Beast
by Archie Binns
Book Description: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1944. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. There is some light edge wear and rubbing to the spine ends and edges of the book cover. The text pages are clean and tight. The price clipped dust jacket has several small edge tears and chipping to the top and bottom spine ends and rear corners, and is taped inside.
The Poetical Works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans; New Edition
by Felicia Hemans
Phillips & Sampson, Boston, 1848. Later Printing. Book condition vg/vg; spine/corners frayed; Front fly leaf torn out. Gilt lettering & decorations slightly faded; some soil to endpapers with foxing throughout. Illustrated with steel engravings.
Life in Wellsboro, 1880-1920: A Socio-historical Portrait
by Gale Largey (1980)
Book Description: Paperback edition printed by Lycoming Printing Co., Inc. (1980) Book condition: Very Good, Small stain back cover, minor rubbing to edges and a few corner creases. Pages clean and tight except for some underlined names in the acknowledgements.
This is a “hard-to-find item”.
History of The Corning-Painted Post Area: 200 Years in Painted Post Country (Revised Edition)
by Thomas P. Dimitroff & Lois S. James
Book Description: Hardcover, revised edition (1991). Published by Bookmarks, Corning NY. Printed by Midstate Litho. Book condition: Very Good, minor shelf wear and rubbing to edges slight tilt to spine. Pages all clean and tight. Includes numerous fold-out maps, all attached and in excellent condition.
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War – Volumes I, II, III & IV
Johnson, Robert U.; Clarence C. Buel (Editors)
Book Description: Castle, New Jersey, (?1982). Hardcover. Reprint. Later Printing. Book Condition: Very Good; Some separation from boards beginning in vol I. Prev owner’s stamp in all volumes. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good (2 have slits) to Near Fine This is a Four Volume Set. Blue cloth boards with simulated leather 1/4 spine. Gilt lettering. This is a reprint of The Century Magazine "Century of War Series" published from 1884 - 1887. Collectible.
Friday, July 27, 2012
LOCAL AUTHOR JOE PARRY DIES
Joseph M. Parry, 69, of Wellsboro, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from July 20 to July 30, 2012
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from July 20 to July 30, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 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 JULY 23, 2012
There are no special events scheduled for today. The library is open from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM.
TUESDAY JULY 24, 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 JULY 25, 2012
The Summer Reading Program continues! Today's program for PreK is CUDDLY CRITTERS. come hear stories about teddy bears and other bedtime friends.
Kids K-6 will learn about PET DREAMS and what animals do at night with Wendy Reber from Animal Care Sanctuary.
THURSDAY JULY 26, 2012
The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
FRIDAY JULY 27, 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 JULY 28, 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 JULY 23, 2012
There are no special events scheduled for today. The library is open from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM.
TUESDAY JULY 24, 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 " Christmas in July". Please support the library by helping us get rid of the excess donations left when the Friends discontinued hosting the annual book sale.
WEDNESDAY JULY 25, 2012
The Summer Reading Program continues! Today's program for PreK is CUDDLY CRITTERS. come hear stories about teddy bears and other bedtime friends.
Kids K-6 will learn about PET DREAMS and what animals do at night with Wendy Reber from Animal Care Sanctuary.
THURSDAY JULY 26, 2012
The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!
FRIDAY JULY 27, 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 JULY 28, 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.
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