 
The Friends enrich the programs and resources available at the Morse
Institute Library. The Friends offer financial and volunteer support for
ongoing programs and services, and one time capital purchases. We also
promote library staff recognition and host annual appreciation events for
the library staff.
The Friends are the proud sponsors of the Morse Institute Library Museum Pass Program.
All you need is a Morse Institute Library card or any other Minuteman Library Network card to enjoy free or reduced admission to over 15 museums and attraction in Massachusetts.
Find out about the Museum Pass Program.
Speed Read Program
The Friends purchase multiple
copies of bestseller books for MIL patrons
Speed View Program
The Friends purchase multiple
copies of bestseller DVDs for MIL patrons
Current Projects and Programs that Friends support
- Childrens' Summer Reading Program
- Natick Reads - town-wide reading program
- Rosetta Stone language CDs
- CD Listening Stations
- Sony laptop and printer for the Rosetta Stone language and learning
CDs and other learning materials
Library Welcome Kits
The Friends finance Welcome Folders
containing vital information about the Morse Institute Library, including
services and programs, for all new members.
Bookmobile Operations & Programs
In addition to a $50,000
contribution to help purchase the Bookmobile, the Friends support ongoing
programming and staffing needs for the bookmobile.
Generations On Line
The Friends purchased a
library subscription to Generations On Line software in 2004. This
software is aimed at the large population of older Americans who cannot
afford or choose not to enroll in computer training or Internet training.
Generations on Line is both a service for access and product for learning.
Generations on Line is specially programmed self-training software to for
seniors in libraries. In a addition to this large print
training software, all seniors are
eligible for a free email address. Inquire at the Morse
Institute Library Reference Desk for more details.
Library Staff Appreciation Lunch
Each spring the Friends
host a staff appreciation luncheon for the hard working employees of Morse
Institute Library. Every lunch has a theme. In addition to the delicious
food, small appreciation gifts in line with the theme of the lunch are
given to all employees.
In addition, the Friends have supported the following activities and improvements:
- Speed Read Program
- Speed View Program
- Off the Shelf Newsletter (3 Issues a Year)
- Curbside Book & Media Return Boxes Outside
the Library
- Stolen DVDs Replacement
- Stained Glass Window Restoration
- $50,000 Bookmobile Purchase Donation
- Custom Doors in Morse Room
- Gifts For Morse Children's Room
- Purchase of unabridged books on tape.
- Restoration of several pieces of the Library's
antique furniture
- Video equipment to record local oral history
- Gallery-quality exhibition system
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Featured Volunteer
Terri and Bruce Evans
Terri and Bruce Evans have been incredibly dedicated Friends members and volunteers for more than ten years. They have been especially visible as a team over the past three years working on book sorting functions for the Book Sales.
Calendar of Events
2008/05/17: Booksale May 17 & 18, 2008
2008/07/10: Friends of MIL Steering Committee Meeting at 7 PM
2008/09/18: Annual Meeting of the Friends of Morse Institute Library
2008/09/20: Booksale Sept. 20 & 21, 2008
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