Friends of the Selinsgrove Community Library

Tree Fest of Children's Books 2009
Sixth Annual Tree Fest

Tree Fest is coming up fast! And in fact, it's earlier than usual this year, as we've arranged our schedule to be open on Late Shoppers Night. We were missed last year!

Friends is once again sponsoring this much-loved community event which promotes childhood literacy. From 12/1 (Late Shoppers Night) through 12/18 we welcome visitors to the Social Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church, which will be filled to overflowing with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. Each tree or wreath is decorated to the theme of a children's book selected by the decorator. The creativity and beauty is awesome! The 30 decorators participating provide a wide representation of the community.

We're inviting everyone to our Tree Fest Opening Reception on Tuesday, 12/1 at 7 p.m. Come enjoy some terrific food and browse the wonderful trees! We'll be open until 11 p.m. for Late Shoppers Night. Be sure to join us at:
All Saints Church, 129 N. Market St., Selinsgrove. Parking on the street and in the back lot.

Useful Information for decorators - click here

2009 Schedule
Tuesday 12/1 – 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tree Fest Opening Reception (and Late Shoppers Night)
Thursday 12/3 - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 12/4 - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/5 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 12/6 - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12/8 - 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 12/10 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 12/11 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/12 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 12/13 - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12/15 - 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 12/17 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 12/18 (Last Day) - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Silent Auction winners announced at 8:30 p.m.

Closed to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays

Admission is free

The library will again hold Pre-school Story Hour at Tree Fest on Wednesday mornings. Local dignitaries will be invited to read to the children. This was such a popular event with the children last year.

As always, groups such as school, preschool classes and daycare groups are invited to schedule group visits to Tree Fest. Call Joyce Hendricks at 374-7128.

Vote tickets will be sold so you can vote for your favorite trees and wreaths. First Place Tree, Second Place Tree and Favorite Wreath will be selected at the end of Tree Fest when the votes are counted.

You Can Help!
Be a “tree sitter”. Call Liz Heim 374-1082
Bake cookies or contribute other goodies for the reception
     Call Ricki Stringfellow 374-9639
Make a donation. Checks should be made out to “Friends of the
     Selinsgrove Library” and mailed to Friends at P.O. Box 112, Selinsgrove 17870
Publish information about Tree Fest in church bulletins and company
     newsletters.
Help with cleanup on Saturday, 12/19 from 9:00 a.m. until noon
Talk up our Sixth Annual Tree Fest – tell your friends – invite them to
     visit. When you visit Tree Fest, buy votes for your favorite tree and wreath.
Wondering what you’re going to do to decorate for Christmas this year?
     Check out our silent auction. You could take home a beautifully decorated!
     tree or wreath for your home.

Proceeds from Tree Fest will support Snyder County Libraries’ 2010 Summer Reading Program.

Tree Fest contacts: Co-chairs Joyce Hendricks 374-7128 or Liz Heim 374-1082

Take the Tree Fest 2008 Virtual Tour
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