Lauren Bisio's Posts - GNH Community2024-03-29T09:31:31ZLauren Bisiohttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/LaurenBisiohttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2793405063?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2qwg5js7qgsde&xn_auth=noMardi Gras at the New Haven Free Public Librarytag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2018-01-24:3365802:BlogPost:935012018-01-24T15:09:34.000ZLauren Bisiohttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/LaurenBisio
<div align="left"><span>Join us on <strong>February 13, 2018 from 5:30-8:30pm</strong> for the New Haven Free Public Library's <a href="http://www.nhfpl.org/events" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mardi Gras Fundraiser</a>!</span></div>
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<div align="left"><span>Spend you Fat Tuesday at the…</span></div>
<div align="left"><span>Join us on <strong>February 13, 2018 from 5:30-8:30pm</strong> for the New Haven Free Public Library's <a href="http://www.nhfpl.org/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mardi Gras Fundraiser</a>!</span></div>
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<div align="left"><span>Spend you Fat Tuesday at the library as you celebrate your community and support the incredible work of the New Haven Free Public Library year round. Our annual Mardi Gras event features food and drinks from some of the area's best spots, a fun and festive photo booth, and a brass band that will make you dance the night away. This year's event will be held at Mitchell Library in the heart of Westville - one of our vibrant neighborhood libraries! </span></div>
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<div align="left"><span>Here's some of what to expect at Mardi Gras:</span></div>
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<li><span>taste delicious dishes from some of New Haven's most popular restaurants</span></li>
<li><span>join a New Orleans-style parade</span></li>
<li><span>dance to music of the Funky Dawgz Brass Band</span></li>
<li><span>pose for pictures in Lotta Studio's vintage-themed photo booth</span></li>
<li><span>shop the debut collection of exclusive NHFPL merchandise</span></li>
<li><span>purchase and pop a balloon to reveal local gift certificates and other goodies</span></li>
<li><span>rub elbows with bibliophiles & New Haven's creative cocktail crowd</span></li>
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<div align="left"><span>Parking is available courtesy of Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel (85 Harrison Street) and Chapel Haven (1040 Whalley Ave) or in the Park New Haven lot (Whalley Ave and Blake St).</span></div>
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<div align="left"><span>Help us bring that lively New Orleans spirit to New Haven!</span><span> Don't get left out in the cold: make sure to <strong><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eezakqpcef267717&oseq=&c=&ch=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">buy your tickets today.</a></strong> All proceeds support programs and services of the New Haven Free Public Library throughout the year.</span></div>
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<div align="left">Visit nhfpl.org/events for more information!</div>Next Stetson Campaign: Upcoming Events!tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2017-10-30:3365802:BlogPost:918672017-10-30T16:07:58.000ZLauren Bisiohttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/LaurenBisio
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<p>Something exciting is happening in our community - Stetson Library is preparing to move into a new home in the Dixwell Q House. As a cornerstone of the reimagined community center, the new Stetson Library will enjoy a 60% increase in space and feature an expanded collection of books and materials, improved and enhanced services, state-of-the-art technology and…</p>
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<p>Something exciting is happening in our community - Stetson Library is preparing to move into a new home in the Dixwell Q House. As a cornerstone of the reimagined community center, the new Stetson Library will enjoy a 60% increase in space and feature an expanded collection of books and materials, improved and enhanced services, state-of-the-art technology and hands-on learning equipment to better serve the evolving needs of New Haven's residents.</p>
<p><strong>Mark Your Calendars: Online Giving Day is November 3<br/></strong>On November 3 giveGreater.org will feature the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation and the Stetson Campaign in an exclusive Online Giving Day, and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven will cover the costs of credit card fees on the first $5,000 raised that day! Plus, all gifts between $50 - $10,000 will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Seedlings Foundation. Visit <a href="http://www.nextstetson.org" target="_blank">www.nextstetson.org</a> to learn more, and don't forget to donate at <a href="http://bit.ly/nextstetson" target="_blank">bit.ly/nextstetson</a> this Friday, November 3!</p>
<p>Then, join us the following day to see your gift in action at the <strong>Q House Groundbreaking Ceremony on Saturday, November 4 at 11:00am</strong>! Following the groundbreaking and speaking program, we invite you to celebrate with fellow Q House advocates across the street at Stetson Library. </p>
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