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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.

Biannual Book Sale
Summer Reading Program
     

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.
  • "Cheshire Reads: One Book, One Town"

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 - 2010-2011

President
Rita Hughes
Vice President
Fellis Jordan
Treasurer
Bill Conroy
Secretary
Suzanne Duffy
Membership
Fellis Jordan
Book Sale

Martha Lape

Pat Westrich

Publicity
Maryellen Hardy
Ways and Means  
Trustees Deborah Wylie
Patti Flynn-Harris
Members Ex Officio Deborah Rutter
Maria Poirier Brandriff
Ramona Harten

 

Contact the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library at friends@cheshirelibrary.org

 

 



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