VIDEOS TO GO!

Friends, some of us are still back in the technological Dark Ages, so VHS works just fine! In fact, my brother-in-law prefers them because of the ability to rewind and fast-forward precisely. This sale is just for him . . . and YOU!

We received a big donation of VHS tapes at the beginning of the summer. Many are still shrinkwrapped! The donation is so large that it is getting in the way of us being able to prepare for the Fall 2008 Semi-Annual sale. So they have to go!

That accrues to your benefit because the prices will be low! Best selection, of course, will be early in the day. So make it a point to stop by the Reston Regional Library on Saturday, August 9, to get a great deal on videos!

After this sale, Friends of Reston Regional Library, Inc., will no longer accept donations of single videos. We WILL still accept sets, and of course, other media (CD, DVD, Books on Tape).

See you there!

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Cats Pajamas, New Friend

As the final figures roll in, it turns out the Cats Pajamas sale was one of the most successful mini-sales we've run! Well over $1200 raised and several new friends and faces!

We enjoy doing these specialty mini-sales as they become necessary. That's why we're offering the VHS mini-sale on August 9. Come early to get the best selection. Some of these titles are still in shrink-wrap!

By the way, at the Cats Pajamas sale we met a new friend, photographer Darlene Strevey, who took the great photos above. She is a Restonian with a passion for photography, books and that wonderful place on Lawyers Road, Margaret's Gardens. If you've ever driven down Lawyers Road past the Fox Mill shopping center and towards West Ox Road, you've probably seen a profusion of gorgeous irises blowing in the breeze on your right. That's the place! Sadly, its future is in question now. Let your District Supervisor know how you feel about this place, and help it stay a part of the unspoiled landscape that is increasingly difficult to find! To see the garden website, go to www.herndonirisgarden.com The breathtaking photos were taken by Darlene.

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Access services

We've worked with the Access Services folks in the past, but have recently purchased an "auto-reader" for the branch. This technology is kind of neat - it helps magnify and display the printed word for visually-impaired people.

This is another way we are helping the community in our niche of education and literacy.

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