Since 1887, the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library have worked to meet the needs of the Library.The Friends provide programs, equipment and services that would not be available through the Library’s operational budget.

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Guidelines for Book Donations

contact the Friends at friends@cheshirelibrary.org

Here are some of the programs that your contribution supports:

• The Family Showcase Series – Telling stories, performing feats of magic and singing songs that entertain all members of the family.
• The Sunday Showcase Series – Sunday afternoon programs that feature the performing arts and musical concerts.
• The Thursday Evening Programs – Adult lectures and seminars on a wide variety of topics from self-help to book discussions.

The Friends also:

• Act as advocates for the Library locally and statewide
• Organize and run the annual Library book sale and other fund-raisers
• Purchase Museum passes for use by the public
• Assist in staff development and enrichment by providing funds for workshops, meetings and conferences
• Sponsor the Library Wish List – The Wish List consists of items organizations, clubs, businesses or individuals may wish to donate to the library

EXECUTIVE BOARD 2011-12

PRESIDENT:  Fellis Jordan

VICE-PRESIDENT:  Suzanne Duffy

TREASURER:  Bill Conroy

SECRETARY:  Diane Conroy

BOOK SALE:  Martha Lape

NEWSLETTER/PUBLICITY:  Pat Westrich

TRUSTEES:  Jim Archambault, Patti Flynn-Harris,  Debbie Wylie

MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO:  Ramona Burkey,  Deborah Rutter, Maria Brandriff