Check out some of the events at the JP Branch Library in July.

• ESL Conversation Group — Thursdays at 6 p.m. No meetings until Aug. 2.
• Kids Club — Wednesdays, at 4 p.m. Stories and crafts for children ages 7 and older. Groups cannot be accommodated. Please pre-register.
• Reading Readiness — Wednesdays, July 11, Aug. 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. Stories and songs lead to reading fun for children ages 18-36 months. Please sign up in advance.
• Catch the Beat Summer Reading Club — Wednesdays at 4 p.m. July 11, ExCL drum-making workshop; Aug. 15, Make a birdhouse; Aug. 22, Musical folktales; Aug. 29, Ice cream sundae party. Please sign up in advance. Read on »

The Jamaica Plain Gazette ran an article on July 6th about the JP Library’s expansion/renovation funds allocation in the city’s capital budget. Click here to read the article.

An update you on some great news regarding the JP Library renovation/expansion project. The City Council passed the FY08 budget last week (which runs from July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008). Part of the budget is the capital projects budget, which authorizes money for capital projects in the next five years.

Due to the continued support and efforts of Councilor Tobin, the Friends of the JP Library, and library patrons in the JP community, the JP library project received a lot of attention this budget cycle. Because of all of the calls and letters to City Councilors and the Mayor requesting funding for the project, we were successful in ensuring that the project will continue to go forward.

Here is what was agreed to in the recently passed city budget: Read on »

Many thanks to those of you who helped with Friends book sale, including the planning, organizing, phone calling, sorting, set up, selling, clean-up, etc. The Book Sale raised $1150 for the Jamaica Plain Branch Library!

FRIENDS OF THE JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH LIBRARY PRESENT OUR

26th ANNUAL Book Sale

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: JP Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St.

In case of rain, sale is in the basement

Donate your used books now!!!

• Books should be CLEAN and in GOOD condition
• NO textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias or Readers Digest Condensed Books

All proceeds go to support the Library

Attention Book Dealers:
Books MUST be Purchased in Allotments of 20 Books

Friends Book Sale Flyer 2007

Dear JP Branch Library Patrons:

The City of Boston’s budget for next year is being finalized by the Mayor and the City Councilors. Right now WE NEED YOUR HELP to obtain funding to renovate and expand our branch library. Our City Councilor John Tobin is an avid supporter and is encouraging his colleagues on the Council to support the project.

WE NEED YOU TO ASK OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO FUND THE MASTER PLAN TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND OUR LIBRARY BUILDING. PLEASE WRITE OR EMAIL THE FOUR AT-LARGE CITY COUNCILORS AND THE MAYOR IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. Read on »

Dear Friends:

Here is the latest update on our goal of achieving a major renovation and expansion of the library building.

The JP Branch Library Task Force appointed by Mayor Menino has agreed on a master plan proposal for renovating and expanding the branch. A final report outlining the plan is available for review and comments by the public at the library and on the Boston Public Library’s website.

Read on »

The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library Present:

THE GLOUCESTER HORNPIPE & CLOG SOCIETY
Performing over 30 years in the Boston area

Don’t miss this chance to see and hear traditional Irish and Celtic music

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Place: Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick Street, Jamaica Plain

Suggested Donation: $8.00 at the door
Light refreshments available for purchase
Call 617-524-2053 for more information

All Proceeds to Benefit the Jamaica Plain Branch Library

The Globe ran an article recently, “Long overdue: Some of Boston’s branch libraries languish on a waiting list of broken-down buildings and unanswered needs. Which will get help, and when, is a mystery.” The article, written by Ric Kahn, Globe Staff, mentions the Jamaica Plain Branch Library. Click here to go to the article.

The Jamaica Plain Gazette posted a story by Lou Mancinelli “Plan calls for expanded JP Branch Library”. Click here to read the article.