The Friends' Capital Campaign: Upcoming Events
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The Friends of the Fletcher Free Library (FFFL) is committed to supporting dynamic events that foster community engagement, knowledge, and dialogue. As part of our efforts to revitalize our 150-year-old library, we are thrilled to announce our capital campaign, "Building One Story at a Time: The Campaign for Fletcher Free Library." This initiative will reinvest in and enhance the library's facilities and programs, ensuring it remains a vital resource for downtown Burlington and beyond.
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To complement this campaign, we are launching an inaugural speaker series designed to spark conversation on issues affecting our community and our future. We hope you’ll join us for these engaging events, which come at a crucial time for both our city and the library’s revitalization.
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For more information, please contact Shana Trombley at shana@fletcherfriends.org.
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Opening Reception with Senator Leahy
September 11th reception has been postponed. New date is TBD, please stay tuned.
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Join us for the opening of the photography exhibit, Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History, featuring the lifelong photography of Senator Patrick Leahy.​​
Seating is limited. Please RSVP by September 3rd to shana@fletcherfriends.org.
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Exhibit runs from September 3rd to October 29th.
An Evening with Robert Putnam
Friday, October 4th, 6:00 - 8:30pm
​Don’t miss an insightful evening with Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, and a screening of the thought-provoking documentary, Join or Die.
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RSVP required. Please visit www.fletcherfriends.org/putnam for more information.
Book Talk with Barbara McQuade
Tuesday, October 29th, 5:30 - 7:00pm
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Engage in a compelling discussion with Barbara McQuade, author of Attack From Within & former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. In her book, McQuade explains the ways that disinformation impacts democracy, and practical solutions that can be pursued to strengthen the public, media, and truth-based politics.​​
Additional details forthcoming.
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