In 1988 a group of library patrons
realized how much the Library had enriched their lives and they
wanted to give something back in return. They wanted to take an active role in helping the library
provide its
services to the county. They called themselves Friends Of The Library.
They incorporated, wrote bylaws, elected a board of directors and
got to work.
Over the years the Friends have volunteered thousands of service hours working at the library; solicited books for the
bi-annual Book Sale, run the sale, and raised significant dollars; sponsored countless cultural events.
The driving force behind the Friends is the desire to help the Library
enhance the services
it provides - through literature, community involvement with writers
and writing, access to literary culture.
The Friends sponsor many activities which are strictly cultural and not
intended to raise funds, but to make the Library a more integral part of
the community. Some of these are: author presentations, classes on how
to repair books, travel tips, magic shows, musical presentations, and
local history.
We're always looking for ways to bring the community and the library
together.
