We are creating a Friends group. A Friends Group is a non-profit organization that supports the library by raising funds to support existing programming, create new programming opportunities, purchase furnishings, and help the library with any thing that is above and beyond the library’s regular operating budget. The Friends are also advocates for the library, encouraging other community members to use all the resources the library has to offer.
The Friends of the Canton, MI public library have a nice definition on their website:
They’re people like you, your family members, your neighbors and others
in the community who support the library’s goals and services. They are active
advocates of the library and help raise community awareness and appreciation of
its many services and resources. Through their efforts, individually and as a
group, the Friends help bridge the gap between a good library and being
recognized as a great library.
Here are some links to Library Friends information,
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
Ideas from other New Hampshire Library Friends Groups
The legal stuff
Sample Bylaws
Join us for a informational meeting on Monday, January 28, 6:30pm-8:00pm at the library.
Tom Ladd of the New Hampshire State Library will be there to answer any and all questions.