Friends of the Jones Library System News

State Senator Jo Comerford is RIGHT NOW holding office hours at the Jones Library 11am-2pm (Amherst Room, 2nd floor) today. Stop by and introduce yourself to her! Tell her some Friends sent you.

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...and actually remember them. First of all, figure out why you're reading.

How public libraries came to be and their uneven history of  serving all who need them.

Did you miss their concert at mini golf at the Jones last month?  That's okay: the Zumbyes are back! And? There may be a banana.   (Click on image to enlarge.)

Come to the Woodbury Room in the Jones Library on Wednesday, February 20th, from 2:00-5:00 for a craft (2:00-3:00) and a movie. The craft is creating a paper collage feast. The rated G movie stars a rat who dreams of becoming a chef but we're not telling you anything more...

The Nields!  Live! In concert! Free! At the Jones!  THE NIELDS!   (Click on image to enlarge.)

Looking for something to do on cold, snowy Saturdays?  Come to the Jones!   (Click on image to enlarge.)

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Because of today's snow, tonight's  On The Same Page program will be postponed.  Here's the new time and date:   (Click on image to enlarge.) 

Friends, quick! Rush out to the Jones right now and grab your books and movies and books on CD and a ukelele! Because of the coming snow, the library's closing at 1:00.  Stay cozy and warm!

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"Who has the time, am I right? You’re busy people. The likelihood that you’ve had a chance to see all of the Oscar contenders for Best Picture this year is slim. To lighten the load, let me make it easy on you." Check it out .

Want to get a closer look at the Mini Golf Classic sponsored by UMassFive College Credit Union ? Watch this 2-minute slideshow and smile.

Check out today's Daily Hampshire Gazette article:   Short Game in the Stacks . We couldn't have done it without our sponsors.  Please support those who support the library.  

The Friends want to thank our amazing mini golf sponsors (who were so incredibly creative in decorating their holes!): Title Sponsor The UMassFive College Federal Credit Union Diamond Sponsor West Branch Capital  Premium Hole Sponsors Lee Edwards Tammy Ely Chris Hoffman Alex Lefebvre Bob Pam Austin Sarat Hole Sponsors All Energy Solar The Amherst Club Cherry Hill Golf Course Crocker Farm Reads! Daily Hampshire Gazette Jones Group Realtors Northampton Area Pediatrics Pelham Auto PeoplesBank Pride PV Squared Rotary Club   Anonymous donors in honor of Amherst Fire Department The Amherst Survival Center Kestrel Land Trust In-kind donations by: 50/50 Fitness AllKidsGolfClubs.com Andrew's Greenhouse Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events Cherry Hill Golf Course Dave DiRico's Golf Shop Emily Dickinson Museum Hampshire Athletic Club Melanie's Balloon Twisting PINZ Western Mass Fam...

Warm your fingers and your voice as you play along with the crowd at the Ukelele Strum Along!