Friends of the Mount Gilead Public Library, Mount Gilead, Ohio
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