The "Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library" (FFNPL) is a non-profit, community-based organization since 1983 that supports the Northfield Public Library. In cooperation with the Northfield Public Library, FFNPL supports early literacy programs, recruits volunteers, provides support for equipment in the Library such as computers and eBook readers, and organizes special events including fundraising trivia bees, concerts, speakers and book readings.
 The First Annual PUZZLE PLAYOFF!The Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library are launching a new competition: the Puzzle Playoff! This is a competitive puzzling event for kids and adults. Form teams of 4 with your friends and family to duel with other puzzle masters!
Winning adult and kid teams will receive a set of prizes donated by Northfield businesses! When: March 23, 2019 Doors open at 10 a.m., puzzling from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Carleton College Weitz Center Commons, main lobby Cost: $25 for adult teams / $15 for kids teams (All fees and donations go to the Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library.) Register your team today!Questions: Contact Nat Wilson, nwilson@carleton.edu Buzzed about the Trivia Bee? Join the Friends on Friday, November 9, 7-9 pm, at the Grand Event Center!Quizmistress Jessica Peterson White returns, and teams of up to four persons will compete for prizes and trivia glory. The Bee consists of multiple rounds with questions from our vast universe of knowledge, giving experts in all areas an opportunity to shine. With no elimination, surprising come-backs and neck-and-neck finishes are always in the offing. Who should sign up to compete? All ages are welcome – school groups, groups of friends, families, any group of up to four may compete. Last year’s winning team, “The Whom,” is trying to defend its title. To dethrone The Whom, you have to play! The early bird entry fee is just $100 per team ($120 at the door), and all proceeds go toward enhancing the Northfield Public Library’s many community programs and literacy initiatives. For those who choose not to compete, the event is great family entertainment for just a $5 suggested donation at the door. Also, there will be a Heads/Tails competition (True/False) for all attendees at no charge. Extra help in the form of “lifelines”—strings of beads that allow a player to be incorrect without being eliminated from the competition—will be on sale for $5/each as part of the fundraiser. To register your team, go to http://ffnpl.wildapricot.org/page-1726556. Event details: Friday, November 9, 2018, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Grand Event Center, 316 Washington Street, Northfield Entry fee for a team of 4: $100 advance, $120 at the door General admission: Suggested donation of $5 per person All proceeds benefit the Northfield Public Library. Friends Meet Goal! Raise $28,900 for Permanent Endowment!Many, many thanks to all those who contributed to the Friends for the establishment of the endowment! The permanent endowment allows the Friends to achieve these three critical goals:
The Friends will continue to raise money for both ongoing library programs and to grow the endowment. Questions? Contact Bill North.
 Besides being perfect for carrying library books and other media, they are great for shopping, travel and, in a pinch, laundry. AND, they tell the world about our beautiful library! If you forget this bag when you go to the library, look for the Boomerang Bags, reusable, returnable cloth book bags. |
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