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Caswell Friends of the Library

Meeting Times:

The Friends of the Library meet quarterly with special meetings as needed. The meetings are usually held at 10:30 on the second Saturday at the Gunn Memorial Public Library and are open to the public. 

Purpose:

The purpose of the Friends of the Library shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in books and libraries; to focus attention on and to stimulate public interest in library services, facilities and needs; to stimulate gifts, endowments and bequests; to encourage increased usage of the library facilities and services; and to recruit and train volunteers to assist with library operations. 

Goals and Objectives:      

• Support and fund library programs;

• Maintain an organization whose members acknowledge the power of books and the influence of Gunn Memorial Public Library on the quality of life in Caswell County;

• Focus attention on and stimulate public interest in libraries;

• Promote and encourage gifts, endowments, bequests and grants to meet library needs;

• Encourage increased usage of the library facilities and services;

• Recruit and train volunteers to assist with the library operations. 

Previous Accomplishments:

• Sponsored Children’s Programs;

• Sponsored Dial-A- Story (336) 694-6465;

• Purchased over $10,000 in equipment, including circ desk, refrigerator, and library marquee sign;

• Sponsored Bartlett Yancey and Dillard Special Needs Programs;

• Sponsored Birdhouse Decorating Contest;

• Organized fundraisers, including library dance and numerous book sales;

• Sponsored “Let’s Talk About It” community book and film discussions;

• Sponsored After School Programs.

Become a Member:

Membership forms can be obtained at the Gunn Memorial Public Library.

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