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 "A
great library needs more than books and computers —
it needs friends!" This is the motto of the Friends
of the Sherwood Regional Library.
The group is active
in enhancing library services by supporting library
programs, outreach, the volunteer program and the purchase
of equipment for the branch.
In addition to activities
in the branch, the Friends have partnered with the Reading
Is Fundamental program
to provide free books to children at the local affordable
health center.
To become a Friend of the
Sherwood Regional Library, please complete this online
form.
Friends
Choice Award Recipient
October 14, 2009: Tom Hammang |
| Mission Statement |
The purpose
of the Friends of the Sherwood Regional Library
is to bring together individuals and organizations
to support all aspects of this library branch
with their time and resources; to generate community
awareness and/or involvement in the Library;
and any other purpose the association may designate
from time to time.
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| Accomplishments |
Mindful of their Mission Statement, the Sherwood
Friends devote much time and talent to the success
of the branch. A core of volunteers sorts
and prices materials for the book sale. In
recent years, with that money, Friends have voted
to support magazine subscriptions, library equipment,
and children’s programming. Looking
forward, money is being provided for new furniture
and materials to prepare for the celebration
of Sherwood Regional Library’s 40th anniversary
in 2011. Some of our Friends are also volunteers
who serve their neighbors at the check out desk
and the booksale areas.
The Friends also support the branch's extensive
volunteer program with a spring volunteer appreciation
luncheon.
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| Membership |
The one time membership fee is $5.00 for individuals
and $10.00 for families. Additional donations are
always welcome. Membership envelopes are also available
at the Circulation Desk.
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| Meetings |
The Friends Board meets quarterly. The
public is invited to the annual meeting in June.
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| Book Sales |
On the first floor, there is an ongoing book
sale available all hours the branch is open. Additional
sale areas are open Wednesday mornings and first
Saturdays.
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| Donation Process |
Donations of books and popular magazine titles
in good, saleable condition are welcome any hours
the library is open. Large donations can be brought
to the library delivery door. A receipt is available
to all donors.
General
information on donations of books.
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| Officers |
President:
Pier Penic
Vice President: Shirley Woods
Treasurer: Dorothea Brueckner
Secretary: Alice Pickering
Board Members: Majorie Ginsburg (Community),
Tom Hammang (Book
Sale)
Board Meetings: Quarterly at 10:00 a.m., Sherwood Conference Room
To become a Friend of the Sherwood
Regional Library,
please complete this online
form.
Other
Friends groups. |
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