The
Friends of the Worcester Public Library Inc. is a non-profit
organization of volunteers helping to enhance the library's services to
the people of the Worcester area. We were founded in 1956 to rally
public support for a new main library building. Since then we have
become known for our huge annual book sale, our gifts to the library,
our lectures, programs, contests and special projects.Through advocacy,
volunteer services, and fundraising the Friends strive to enrich the
Worcester Public Library in many ways. In particular, the Friends of
the Worcester Public Library:
- Promotes public
awareness of the Library and its resources
- Promotes
appreciation of the Library as a cultural and educational asset
for the community
- Enhances the
Library by funding programs and events which are not in the
Library budget
- Sponsors
programs and cultural activities which foster a stronger
relationship between the community and the Library
- Publishes quarterly Library newsletter
- Raises funds
in various ways which help support Library activities and programs
- Advocates
legislative support of the Library and its programs
- Helps through
volunteer efforts with many important Library tasks and projects
Membership benefits include a subscription to Your Library, the
quarterly news bulletin and calendar of library events, 10% off purchases at THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE tax-deductible
membership dues, volunteer opportunities, and the satisfaction of
helping to improve Worcester's quality of life.Please join us in
support of the library. The basic Friends membership begins at $15.
Please call 508-799-1686, stop at the Information Desk for a membership
form or print the
online form.
The Friends is selling quality rared and collectible books
through the website:
www.abebooks.com
These books can be viewed at the Worcester
Public Library by
appointment.
Friends of the Worcester
Public Library Board Members for 2007-2008
Officers
Alice M. Welch - President
Christine P. Weinrobre - Vice President
Ann Spitaels - Recording Secretary
Gail Holland - Corresponding Secretary
David Boulay - Treasurer
At Large Members
Albert O’Donnell
Gordon Branche
Helen Alisch
Irene Adamaitis
James Murphy
Janet Sprague
Joanne Frew
Mary Lynch
Nancy Miller
Paul Reynolds
Russell Eames
Sophie Rapaport
Jeanne Gallagher
Deborah McNamara
Veronica Griffin
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