A Little Friendly Competition

Nothing like a couple of good challenges to get my Somerville pride flowing.

The City of Somerville has accepted a “Library Card Sign-Up Challenge” from the Town of Arlington.  The Challenge, which will take place through the month of February and also includes the Towns of Belmont and Lexington, proposes to reward the library system that sees the greatest percentage increase in residents signing up for library cards.  Prizes will be issued for new cardholders, culminating in a Grand Prize of an e-book reader to one of the new registrants.

Throughout the Challenge, new library card registrants and current card holders referring a friend will receive incentives such as buttons, bracelets, pencils, bookmarks, and more when they sign up. New card holders will also be entered in the grand prize drawing of an e-book reader.   

“February’s competition is the start of Somerville’s endeavor to register new library card holders. The library plans to tie this into a yearlong outreach effort in different areas of the community to obtain new library users,” said Carpenter.  “As part of the Library and Schools’ dual strategy of providing seamless education services, the library and area schools are partnering on this effort. So be sure to look for our announcements and signs throughout the City about upcoming outreach events and patron incentives!”

Local businesses interested in participating in the campaign, please contact Eileen Fontenot, eileenfontenot@gmail.com or 617-842-2278. 

I’ve had my library card for more years than I care to mention, made sure my children got theirs when they were young and have always enjoyed all the special programs the library has to offer.  

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East Somerville Main Streets has entered into a friendly little competition with Union Square Main Streets.  The Facebook page that gets the most “likes” by Valentine’s Day will be treated to some delicious donuts from Union Square Donuts on opening day.  

This is the link to the East Somerville Main Street’sFacebook page.   Please stop on over andgive them a “like” – if you are looking for the competitions Facebook page – well – you will need to find it on your own ;)