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Dear Friends and Patrons of the Haskell,
The year 2022 was one of renewal for the Haskell Free Library and Opera House. The partial reopening in December 2021, then the official one in Spring 2022, allowed us to refresh our collection and put together a new team, new programming, and new activities for the library and the opera house.
As you may know, the children suffered greatly from the pandemic. That is why we are working on new programming for the Youth Department. Our library gets involved in the community by collaborating with Phelps Helps, Sunnyside and Derby Elementary School, and Jardin-des-Frontières. It also offers activities thoughtfully designed for homeschooling families and toddlers who have to learn a second language. Our bilingual programming includes storytimes, arts and crafts, and STEM activities (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics.)
The opera house also came back to life this year. Since January, our team has been working on restoring the hall, and since July we have been welcoming new shows every month. We installed new LED lights and changed the windows and the AC and heating systems so that we can offer good-quality shows all year long. Moreover, for 2023, one of our projects is to provide our community with a movie theater. For this reason, we acquired good-quality screens and projector.
The Haskell is not a municipal facility. It relies on donations and volunteers from the communities it serves, grants it obtains, and private donations and services from persons such as you. These donations allow us to improve our collection, offer more activities (book clubs, workshops, and more) and use the opera house to its full potential. The Board of Trustees is asking for your support today to keep this institution what you want it to be. We are grateful for whatever financial support you can give and for whatever time you can share.
Sylvie Boudreau, President of the Board of Trustees
Mélanie Aubé, Library Director
Christiane Robillard, Opera House Director
The year 2022 was one of renewal for the Haskell Free Library and Opera House. The partial reopening in December 2021, then the official one in Spring 2022, allowed us to refresh our collection and put together a new team, new programming, and new activities for the library and the opera house.
As you may know, the children suffered greatly from the pandemic. That is why we are working on new programming for the Youth Department. Our library gets involved in the community by collaborating with Phelps Helps, Sunnyside and Derby Elementary School, and Jardin-des-Frontières. It also offers activities thoughtfully designed for homeschooling families and toddlers who have to learn a second language. Our bilingual programming includes storytimes, arts and crafts, and STEM activities (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics.)
The opera house also came back to life this year. Since January, our team has been working on restoring the hall, and since July we have been welcoming new shows every month. We installed new LED lights and changed the windows and the AC and heating systems so that we can offer good-quality shows all year long. Moreover, for 2023, one of our projects is to provide our community with a movie theater. For this reason, we acquired good-quality screens and projector.
The Haskell is not a municipal facility. It relies on donations and volunteers from the communities it serves, grants it obtains, and private donations and services from persons such as you. These donations allow us to improve our collection, offer more activities (book clubs, workshops, and more) and use the opera house to its full potential. The Board of Trustees is asking for your support today to keep this institution what you want it to be. We are grateful for whatever financial support you can give and for whatever time you can share.
Sylvie Boudreau, President of the Board of Trustees
Mélanie Aubé, Library Director
Christiane Robillard, Opera House Director
Support the Haskell Free Library & Opera House and make your own statement about the importance of culture and the performing arts!
The Haskell Free Library Inc. is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the communities of the Vermont Support the Haskell Free Library & Opera House and make your own statement about the importance of culture and the performing arts!
The Haskell Free Library Inc. is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the communities of the Vermont/Quebec border area. The expenses related to operating a free public service organization and to maintaining our unique heritage building are significant. Here are a few suggestions on how you may support the maintenance and operation of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House:
Participate
Donate
Donate online using PayPal (For US donors and Canadians who do not need receipts).
The Haskell Free Library Inc. is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the communities of the Vermont Support the Haskell Free Library & Opera House and make your own statement about the importance of culture and the performing arts!
The Haskell Free Library Inc. is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the communities of the Vermont/Quebec border area. The expenses related to operating a free public service organization and to maintaining our unique heritage building are significant. Here are a few suggestions on how you may support the maintenance and operation of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House:
Participate
- Visit and borrow materials from the library.
- Participate in the Library activities and events.
- Support the Opera House with ticket purchases.
- Spread the word about who we are and what we do.
- Share our social media posts online.
Donate
- Donations by check can be made payable to the Haskell Free Library, Inc.
- Canadians requiring receipts for tax purposes may donate to the Haskell Library Foundation.
- Adopt-A-Seat at the Haskell Opera House, $50 to $200 depending on location.
- Adopt-An-Author at the Haskell Free Library, guaranteeing that you will be the first to read each new release by your favourite author.
Donate online using PayPal (For US donors and Canadians who do not need receipts).
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- Send a donation through your employer via Benevity using the unique ID 036010569.
- Remember the Haskell in your will. Talk to your financial adviser about planned giving.
- Talk to the Library Director or the Opera House Director about ongoing projects that require funding.
Volunteer
- Volunteer your time. Both the Library and the Opera House rely on the generous work of our volunteers, and we are constantly expanding our network.
- There are many ways to be involved, whether you’re interested in volunteering five hours per week or per month, or only once a year.
To start a conversation about your support for the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, please contact the Library Director or the Opera House Director.
Continued assistance will enable us to maintain services, build our collections, fulfill our mission, and to sustain the legacy of goodwill "between friends".