| What is "Friends"? |  |
| Our Mission Statement | |
| Current Projects | |
| Current Board Members | |
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Come and Join Us ! Call the Library for our next meeting time. |
| What is "Friends"? | |
| Our Mission Statement | |
| Current Projects | |
| Current Board Members | |
|
Come and Join Us ! Call the Library for our next meeting time. |
Dr Seuss Brunch March 2, 2002
| Friends of the Mt. Gilead
Public Library is a non-profit group that helps to promote the library function.
We are currently in the stages of laying the foundation of a new group which will
be the first serving the library since 1979. Friends groups are staffed 100% by volunteers. Groups have officers and hold periodic meetings to dicuss and organize events and activities. Membership will be open to anyone interested in promoting the library functions as described in our Mission Statement. Typical activites are book sales, children's reading programs, book delivery to homebound individuals, library support.. |
Specific activities are not regulated; the Friends
group can hold any type of activity which promotes the library function. Some groups
are running a hospital program to put books into the hands of new mothers, others organize
children's programs, bring in special authors, and a whole variety of other functions. If you would like to get involved in a very worthwhile program, please contact Jack Robertson via e-mail, call 946-6997, or stop at the library main desk and ask for more information. |
Mission
To build a partnership between the library and the community to advocate for quality
library service.
Purpose
To maintain an association of persons interested in the library, to focus public attention
in a positive manner on library services, facilities, and needs; to help promote the use
and enjoyment of the library; to develop supplemental funding for the library; and to
actively support the policies and procedures of the Mount Gilead Public Library in the
community
Membership
Anyone interested in promoting the Mission and Purpose of the Friends of the Mount Gilead
Public Library who are willing to volunteer time and/or resources towards these ends
Program
* Recruit members from the service area on a continual basis seeking
representation that reflects the community's population
* Promote library programs provided for children, youth, and adults
* Plan and implement fund-raising activities including book sales
* Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment as recommended by the library Director
* Represent the library's point of view to the media and legislators
* Acknowledge and support the library's plans, progress, decisions, and future needs
* Develop and provide social and educational activities for the library
* Encourage the unrestricted donation of gifts, endowments, and bequests to the library
| Kim Porter, President |
| Amy Friesen, Vice President and Secretary |
| Jack Robertson, Treasurer |
| Janet Craven |
| Marjorie Long |
| Martha Kuhn |
| Kay Todd, Library Director |
Membership is open to all individuals and corporations. Please contact us if you have questions.
Dr Seuss Brunch March 2
Mt. Gilead, OH
Will you eat green eggs and ham, Sam I am? You will if you attend the Dr. Seuss Birthday Brunch at the Mt. Gilead library on March 2, 2002.
Friends of the Mt. Gilead Public Library will celebrate Read Across America day by hosting the birthday brunch in the library annex.
The Friends will serve green eggs and ham, muffins, juice and milk to children aged 3-8 at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Festivities will also include readings of some of Dr. Seuss' timeless children's books and Seuss-related craft projects. Every child who attends will receive a certificate good for a free Dr. Seuss book.
Sign your child up at the Mt. Gilead library by Wednesday, February 27th. For more information or to register by phone, call 419-947-5866. Read Across America day is held every year on Dr. Seuss' birthday. More information is available at the National Education Association's Read Across America website at http://www.nea.org/readacross More information about the Friends of the Mt. Gilead Public library can be found at http://www.mtgilead.com/friends.htm