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UPDATE FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE EAST GWILLIMBURY LIBRARY 

By Catherine Brydon, President

BOOK CHAT LAUNCH WITH MARY LAWSON

Thursday, March 18^th  7 pm EDT

via Zoom conferencing

Moderator: Tara Roy-DiClemente

Dear Friends,

 As many of you know, we have been hosting author events in the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre since 2004.  Many of Canada’s most celebrated authors have joined us in intimate appearances right here in EG.

 During the pandemic, we have been unable to organize in-person events, but we are delighted to announce that we will be hosting virtual “Book Chats” starting on March 18 with Mary Lawson.  Mary is a New York Times bestselling author and is well known for her novels set in northern Ontario.  Her debut novel was Crow Lake, and it has been almost a decade since she wrote Road Ends.

 This February she is launching A Town Called Solace which is set in northern Ontario and is a beautifully written, masterful, suspenseful, and deeply humane novel. The story is told through three distinct, compelling voices, cutting back and forth to carefully uncover the layers of grief, remorse, and love that connect families –  both the ones we’re born into and the ones we choose.  Mary Lawson will be joining us from her home in London , England and the discussion will be expertly guided by moderator Councillor Tara Roy-DiClemente.

 The cost to access the event link is $10. If you wish to access the link and pre-order a copy of A Town Called Solace, the cost is $35.00 which includes a signed book plate. (The book retails for $32.) You must be able to pick up your copy through curbside service at either the Holland Landing or Mount Albert branch of the EGPL.

• To register and pay for the event link only please click the secure link below.  Payment is by credit card through the Square site.

Event Only

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/RJ9HWHNCPRKJE/checkout/JU4VXKXFOGVZ3WMR3NAMJHL5

• To register for the event link and the book  A Town Called Solace please click the following secure link.

 Event Plus Book

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/RJ9HWHNCPRKJE/checkout/6KA3QMIDCTTNKMN2PENRBTRE

Of course, you may send a cheque payable to Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library for either option and mail it to:

PO Box 1701

Holland Landing ON

L9N 1P2

 If you have questions about registration or payment you may email us at [email protected]

 Check our Facebook page for information updates as well.

We can accommodate many people from any location through this virtual book chat.  The event will last 45 to 60 minutes.  The Zoom link will be emailed to you just prior to the event.

 We are excited about this new venture and hope you will be too. Please plan to join us.  Our only regret is that we can’t offer you our home-made goodies afterward!

Thank you for your support past and future!

President’s Report Oct 2020

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Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library

The Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library is an independent, benevolent, not-for-profit, membership-based organization that operates under the direction of an elected Board. The Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library was formed in 2002 to be a voice in the community promoting the importance of literacy through our Library. Initial funding for The Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library was provided by the Cinemania Film Circuit who continue to provide annual funding to support out-of-budget library programs and initiatives. In 2004, the Friends of the Library launched an Author Reading Series that brings world-class authors to East Gwillimbury three times a year. Friends of the Library raises additional funds for the library through partnerships, raffles and special events.

For more information on the great work of the Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library please review the following:

2019 Combined Financial Statements

OUR MISSION IS:

To promote literacy and the role of the Library within our community.

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