Friends Blog Page

Giant book standing in a field surrounded by trees.

A sign with a picture of the Palmer Firehouse and information about the Storytime

Storytime with Palmer Firefighter, Jeff 2/22/2020

Palmer Firefighter, Jeff read some of his favorite stories, posed with the kids for photos, and answered burning questions! Then the kids colored firefighter pages.
Thank you, Firefighter, Jeff!

Saturday Storytime is a Friends of the Palmer Library program.

MatSu Orchestra

2/09/2020

This event not only filled our souls with the beautiful music from around the world but it also raised money for library programs, books, technology and other needs.

Thank you to all the wonderful people who made this event possible! The Matsu Orchestra for performing an incredible concert. The Friends who baked cookies, set up chairs, handed out programs, and stayed to clean up. The community who came out to fill the depot and fill up our donation box! Thank you, thank you!

A police officer reading a book to a group of children

Storytime with a Palmer Police Officer! 1/25/2020

Thank you everyone for coming to our first Saturday Storytime.
A very special thank you to Sergeant Szipszky for reading Where the Wild Things Are and a Star Wars book! He answered some tough questions from the kids and happily posed with them for a Polaroid picture!

Saturday Storytime is a Friends of the Palmer Library program.

Seven people in Celtic dress standing behind a woman and two children

Alaska Celtic Pipe & Drums!

12/15/2019

What a great event! Thank you Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums and everyone who came out! We had over 150 in our little library and it was just the perfect way to end Colony Christmas!

Photos courtesy of the Friends of the Palmer Library.

Two people looking at books, several tables filled with books for sale

2019 Book Sale! 5/02/2019

Did you know the Friends of the Palmer Library is a non profit group of amazing volunteers, who work tirelessly to support the Palmer Library? They conduct popular annual fundraisers, like the Basket Silent Auction, and Book Sale. They also coordinate many free community events, collect donations, participate in charity rewards programs, like Fred Meyer Rewards, Amazon Smile, and the PFD's Pick Click Give.
The Friends meet once a month September through May. All ages are welcome, and wearing pjs are acceptable!

A wicker basket full of treats wrapped in clear plastic, a printed picture Dr. Seuss' hat and a printed picture of a carrot

2019 Basket Silent Auction

4/18/2019

The Friends of the Library held their annual Basket Silent Auction. There was something for everyone~ Art, Crafts, Horses, Classical Music, Tea, and more! Once again we were amazed at the generosity of our community in the donation of beautiful and creative baskets full of goodies, and those who bid to take those baskets home! Thanks for another wonderful year!

Matanuska Beat!

3/3/2019

The valley's premier percussion group, Matanuska Beat, performed for about 45 minutes, then the audience was able to participate in playing the instruments. Matanuska Beat is directed by Dr. Meggie Aube, owner of Percussion in the Valley.

The Friends of the Library also cooked up some whimsical fun in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday! Community members donated delicious gluten free cookies, and other goodies for refreshments.

A donation box with a plaque that reads "Thank you for your donations" and "Friends of the Palmer Public Library"

New Donation Box

2/28/2019

Matanuska Susitna Orchestra

2/17/2019

The Music of Stage and Screen was the theme for February's Matanuska Susitna Orchestra's performance at the Palmer Depot. They graciously donated their time to support the Palmer Library. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Palmer Library, who set up the amazing red carpet entrance and photo op, rounded up refreshments, and coordinated everything so smoothly.

Be a Friend!

1/22/2019

Verna Euwer

1/13/2019

Palmer Library staff, Friends of the Palmer Library, friends, and acquaintances of long time community pillar, Verna Euwer, stopped by to say goodbye. Mrs. Euwer retired, and is moving out of state to be closer to family.

Alaska Celtic Pipe and Drums performs in front of a crowd

Alaska Celtic Pipes & Drums 2018

12/9/2018

The Friends of the Palmer Library hosted another wonderful Sundays at 2 event featuring the Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums. The turn out was amazing with standing room only!

The Friends of the Palmer Library would like to say Thank You

2018 Book Sale Thanks!

5/15/2018

Our book sale was a great success! Extra thanks to Friends board member, Loretta Huska, for all her long hours, organizational skills, and people wrangling! Don't miss another book sale, basket auction, or community program! Check out our events calendar.

Spring 2018 Friends Newsletter

4/30/2018

The spring 2018 edition of the Friends of the Palmer Public Library newsletter has arrived!

Friends Spring 2018 Newsletter PDF

The Matanuska Beat!

3/25/2018

A big thank you to The Matanuska Beat, and their great director, Meggie Aube, for the joyful international percussion music they shared with today's audience at the season's final "Sundays at 2" event. Many hands always come together to make events like these happen. A special thank you to Cub Scout Pack 354 Honor Guard with leader Brandon Daigger, and scouts Dylan B., Rayden D., Brian R., presenting colors; and
Boy Scout Troop 54 set up/take down Dillon F., Nayte D. with leaders Frank & Jenn Finn.

Two cello players wearing Christmas ties

Mat-Su Orchestra

12/17/2017

Sundays at 2 is a winter program sponsored and organized by the Friends of the Palmer Public Library to connect with the community and spread awareness of library services provided by the Palmer Library.

December was a rip roaring month of outstanding performances supporting the library!