MEMBERSHIP: The 2024 Friends Membership Drive is going on now. A $15 individual or $25 family membership helps contribute to all of the library programs the Friends organization supports. Join now!
PAPA GINO’S NIGHT Support the Friends by going to Papa Gino’s on February 8th. Remember there is a lot more than just pizza.
JANUARY SALE WEEK: The 3rd Week sale is Monday through Saturday, December 18th - 23rd. Many books that will make fantastic gifts or just great reads will be 2 for $1, including hardbound Adult Suspense and Mysteries, as well as non-fiction. We will also have a holiday tree of $1 ornaments. Come on in and see what’s available.
BOOKSTORE SPECIAL: From February 1 to 14 is a Manager’s Special to have a blind date with a book. All books will be nicely wrapped and identified by category. Choose a book, pay, and go on the blind date!
NORTH LIBRARY BOOK SALE: On Saturday, February 3 from 10 AM to 3 PM there is another sale at North Library. Lots of new books have been added to the present collection, so be sure to stop by. All adult books are $2 and children's books are $1. Our weather/snow date is Saturday, February 10. Hope to see you and bring a friend or two.
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BOOKSTORE VOLUNTEERS: The Friends is always looking for volunteers for our bookstore. If you would like to volunteer for a 2 hour time slot email Stacy Willfong at: friendsofweymouth.volunteer@gmail.com
GRAPHIC NOVELS: We are always looking for graphic novels as they are very popular with children of all ages. If you are looking to clean out your children’s bookcase in 2024, please keep us in mind for donations. We also welcome children and adult books. Just drop them of at our bookstore.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: The Friends of Weymouth Libraries organization is looking for people who are interested serving on this committee. Our goal is to increase and maintain membership. The committee meets monthly for 2 hours
Here are a few strategies if you are feeling the pinch
Meal planning: Creating a plan is one of the best ways to save on your food budget and will help eliminate costly last-minute meals. Make a list of meals you love, create a schedule for the meals you’ll eat in the coming week, make a detailed grocery list for the week and stick to it. Prep ahead of time whenever possible.
Make a shopping list and stick to it: Having a thorough list will give you an idea of how much your food is going to cost, and will allow you to make adjustments before you spend your first dollar. That way, if you’re going to be over budget you can make some substitutions. If you're over budget you can put that money towards kitchen staples for the future.
Buy your staples in bulk: Buying bulk packaged items are going to cost a bit less than buying individual pieces. So, buying an entire crate of peaches could save you a good chunk of change over buying them individually or by the pound. But, only buy bulk items that you know you will use.
Get to know what's in season: Eating seasonally is a great way to save money on groceries. Produce that is in season usually tastes much better and is less expensive.
Take inventory of the food in your house: Before you go grocery shopping, take a look at what you already have in your pantry and fridge and plan to incorporate these items in your meals for the week.
Avoid eating out (too often): Eating out can be expensive, so try to limit it to special occasions.
Track what you spend: Keep track of your food expenses to see where you can cut back.
Limit trips to the grocery store: It's easy to add one or two items when you are in the store - there's a whole business (and psychology) around store diplays and product placement. Fewer trips equals fewer opportunities to be tempted.
Veterans Mental Health Resources
From our friends at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Mental Health
Weymouth Elder Services is offering Tax Appointments for seniors. Details can be found in their newsletter.
Tax Forms - Tufts Library has very limited tax forms available as they are received. Federal tax forms and instructions are easily available online at IRS.gov ot MA