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  • Questions for the League of Women Voters Candidates' Forum
  • Friends: The Real Story
  • The Truth About the Friends
  • Always a Traveler
Upcoming Events
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​Sunday  April 24, 2022 at 3 PM:
Sunflowers and Starry Nights Inside the Genius of Van Gogh


Join the Friends for this virtual program with Jane Oneail on Vincent Van Gogh, one of the world's most famous artists.  This program will look at his life and work, exploring his influences, his innovations and his incredible legacy.

​Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She is a NH native and has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. She has taught Art History at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.

​To register for this event please click here.
Or www.eventbrite.com/e/sunflowers-and-starry-nights-inside-the-genius-of-van-gogh-tickets-2961372635277


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​Recent Events Sponsored by the Friends
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Sunday  March 20, 2022  at 3 PM: 
Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Paintin
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Join the Friends of the Goodnow Library for a virtual visit to Paris when Jane Oneail presents her wonderful program that will explore the works of Impressionist artists depicting the cafes, bars, and nightclubs of Paris. This program will explore images by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and others and will consider how the hub of activity in Parisian cafes inspired some of the world's most famous artists.

We are delighted to once again welcome Jane Oneail who will be presenting this program.
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Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She is a NH native and has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. She has taught Art History at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.

To register for this event please click here.
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Sunday February 13, 2022  at 3 PM :    Made For Each Other: Famous Couples from the World of Art

The art world is fueled by passion and competition. This program looks at famous artist couples throughout the history of art and examines how they inspired, pushed, and influenced each other. The program will include Dutch Baroque artists Judith Leyster and Jan Molenaer, early modernists Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz as well as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

We are delighted to welcome Jane Oneail who will be presenting this program.

Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Ed
ucation. She is a NH native and has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. She has taught Art History at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.

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​December 1, 2021:  “Low-Carb Holiday Recipe            Transformations"                                              
​With Chef Liz Barbour

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Join the Friends of the Goodnow Library for “Low-Carb Holiday Recipe Transformations” on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 7:30 PM.

Click this link to register to receive a zoom link to this webinar:    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bzmMs75FT-mEXNCW_Yl_Xg
 
Festive foods should always be delicious and healthy.  This class will transform 2 classic high-carb and high-starch holiday side dish recipes into healthier versions that taste amazing!
 
Chef/Cooking Instructor Liz Barbour shares low-carb cooking wisdom and easy recipes you will love preparing and eating as part of a low-carb lifestyle.
 
Please register for this class using this link that Liz provided to us.   Click here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bzmMs75FT-mEXNCW_Yl_Xg
Fill in your information and you will receive a zoom link to this webinar.
 

Liz is an entertaining communicator whose warm, relaxed approach to food and cooking resonates with her students.  With stories and instruction Liz shares her experiences as a working chef to demystify the cooking process.  She is a firm believer that any home cook can prepare fresh, flavorful meals with confidence if taught just a few basic but important skills.

Liz is a regular guest on New Hampshire’s WMUR Cook’s Corner and her cooking demonstrations and recipes are featured in various publications including Where Women Cook, New Hampshire Magazine, the Nashua Telegraph, and The Hippo Press.
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​November 14, 2021:  The Art of the Stir Fry
                                           Cook Along With Leslie Cerier


This Sunday afternoon program will begin at 4 p.m.
Register for this virtual zoom event here:  www.eventbrite.com/e/art-of-the-stir-fry-cooking-tickets-193791354157
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**Please note:  The zoom information will be near the bottom of your confirmation email. **

Learn how to prepare delicious, colorful, vegetarian stir fries with seasonal veggies, spices, soy foods, pastas, grains, mushrooms, and add texture with nuts and seeds.
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Plus learn how to make quick and easy vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes with international flair.
  • Come learn which ingredients go first, second, third, and fourth
  • The spices that make stir fries taste deliciously Asian, Italian, Indian, Mexican, French…
  • The healthy fats to use
  • Stir fries as side dishes and main courses
  • How to mix and match seasonal vegetables for delicious stir fries all year round
.....and much more!


With more than 25 years of experience, Leslie Cerier, “The Organic Gourmet,” is an internationally renown Farm to Table Chef, Cookbook Author, Motivational Speaker, and Cooking Teacher specializing in vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals for optimal health and pleasure. She is a frequent guest on TV, radio, podcasts, and has her own blog.  Leslie grew up in New York City and has a masters degree from Columbia University.  

In addition to being a personal chef to many individuals, Leslie is also the author of six cookbooks on healthy foods and trains chefs worldwide. She develops recipes and products for organic and natural food companies and individuals. She adapts meals according to what is freshly picked and plentiful at any given time and has special expertise for people with dietary sensitivities.

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October 20, 2021:  "Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist"  with Judy Bloomberg

Judy Bloomberg has visited 115 countries and all seven continents. Stuck at home during the COVID shutdown, she began curating her collection of thousands of travel photos, selecting the ones she considered most interesting and most depictive of life in the less-traveled corners of the world. After a bit of prodding from friends, she finally agreed that the photos would make a compelling book. "Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist: In Search of People and Places on the Road Less Traveled" , is a collection of 294 of her best photos from those trips, focusing on the most exotic destinations on all seven continents (and the people who inhabit them) along with insights and anecdotes about traveling off the beaten path.

Please join us for this virtual event, on October 20 at 7:30 pm,  when Judy will be talking about her travel experiences and sharing some of the fascinating photos from her book.   Q&A will follow.

​Register for this event at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/always-a-traveler-never-a-tourist-with-judy-bloomberg-tickets-177638360117

Attendees will be emailed a Zoom link a few days before this event.

The Friends of the Goodnow Library
Present: Friends Flicks-in-Cars-Under-the-Stars
Featuring: The Incredibles
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The Friends of the Goodnow Library, with the generous support from the Frank and Stella Ricciardi Family Charitable Trust, is delighted to announce our first outdoor family movie night. We are grateful for the support given to us through the years by the residents of Sudbury and are happy to be able to put together this outdoor event. “Friends Flicks-in-Cars-Under-the-Stars” will be showing “The Incredibles” on a 32 foot screen outdoors Friday, August 13th, 2021. This event will be held at the St Anselm Catholic Church parking lot at 100 Landham Road in Sudbury. Parking will be available beginning at 6:45 pm. The movie will begin shortly after 8 pm. Parking is limited and registration is required. Ice cream treats will be available for purchase To reserve a space for this event and receive a ticket for your car go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-flicks-in-cars-under-the-stars-tickets-163893478807 In the event of rain or high winds, this event will be rescheduled and registrants will be notified. Be sure to save our new Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/thefriendsofgoodnowlibrary As always, The Friends encourage you to support the Goodnow Library. We’re looking forward to seeing yo

EVENTS  WITH FRIENDS


In addition to sponsoring library programs (see the list at the bottom of this page for examples), the Friends run our own cultural, fundraising, and other events for community members.

Friends events include our Annual Book and Bake sale, our summer book sale, Cooking with Friends, Trivia Night, special Friends and Supporters events, and more.


Friends events enliven our community and raise funds for vital library programs. We invite you to join us!

Friends-sponsored library events

Did you know that in addition to the programs the Friends run, we also fund performers, instructors, supplies, refreshments, and more for programs run by Goodnow Library staff?

These programs are among the library services made possible by support from our members. From reading and
writing programs to creative arts and much more, the Friends support a wide range of fun and educational
​activities for people of all ages.

Recent examples of Friends-sponsored programs include:​
Mama Ballroom
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Music Makers
Creative Writing Workshops
Volunteer Luncheon
​Movies for Adults, Teens, and
Children
Lego Club
Hands-on Drumming: Family Drum and
​        Dance Celebration
Jungle Jim: 80's Rock the Library
The Science of Sound with Mr. Malcolm
Summer Reading Programs
The Train for Truck Day


See the full calendar of library events and programs, including dates, times, and registration information:
Calendar of library events
Copyright © 2018, The Friends of the Goodnow Library  ​
friendsofgoodnow@gmail.com
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Friends of the Goodnow Library
P.O. Box 386
Sudbury, Ma 01776​
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  • Cover Letter from the Friends of the Goodnow Library to the Trustees
  • Legal Opinion of Status of the Friends of the Goodnow Library
  • Shocked in California
  • Stand Your Ground
  • Letter From Mara Huston
  • A Tear in the Community
  • Restore the Relationship
  • Statement From the Friends of the Goodnow Library
  • Questions for the League of Women Voters Candidates' Forum
  • Friends: The Real Story
  • The Truth About the Friends
  • Always a Traveler