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A message from the President of the Friends
It is November 2020 and the leaves are waiting on the ground to be rakes! But isn't reading a great book more compelling?
I want to say a quick hello and tell you about a big change in the Friend's group. Our dedicated leader for the past ten plus years, Joanne Fico, has asked to move to the position of Treasurer. She does deserve a pause in her responsibilities as President! I can not begin to fill Joanne's shoes, but I will do my best.
The plan is to send out emails as Joanne did, about events and news in our library and community. If at any time you are getting too much email from us, please let me know that you want one quarterly email, or no emails at all.
Thank you for reading!
Smiles,
Susan Ash
Friends of the Library Board Members
Name | Position |
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Susan Ash | President |
Ruby Turner | Secretary |
Joanne Fico | Treasurer |
Bruce Behringer | Board Member |
Deanna Coffey | Board Member |
Tonya Cooper | Board Member |
Patricia Cox | Board Member |
Grace Ganiard | Board Member |
Patricia Meek | Board Member |
April Szymkowski | Board Member |
A Great Library Needs Great Friends!
The Friends of the Powhatan County Public Library is a group of dedicated community members that help to expand, enhance, and promote the public image of the library. The Friends raise funds that are used to supplement the library budget for programming, staff enrichment, and other activities that engage patrons.
Friends also advocate for the library by:
- Writing letters of support
- Volunteering at events
- Promoting library services
- Voting to support building projects or funding measures for the library
Donate
We are not accepting book donations at this time.
Friends accept donations of "gently" used books, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks. Unfortunately we cannot accept:
- Books that are damaged, mildewed, stained, or musty
- Reader’s Digest Condensed books
- Encyclopedias
- Textbooks
- Magazines
Volunteer
The Friends are in need of (and always welcome) a few able-bodied volunteers who can help set sort and shelve for the Friends Book Shop among other things. This work may involve lifting and stacking heavy boxes of books. Please email if you’re interested in helping!
Beginning in early summer of 2018 the Friends of the Library began a small permanent bookstore located in the library in lieu of their biannual book sale. The Friends of the Library Book Shop is located between the main circulation desk and the library's deck door.
Date & Time
- The 3rd Tuesday of January and June
- 10 a.m.
- The 3rd Tuesday of March and September
- 6 p.m.
Location
Due to the COVID-19 emergency declared by Governor Northam on March 12, 2020, the Powhatan County Public Library meeting rooms are closed. For Friends of the Library meeting location information, please contact Susan Ash.
Become a Member
Individuals and businesses alike can become a member of the Friends of the Library. Simply fill out the Membership Form and submit it online or bring a completed print copy to the library.
Type | Dues |
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Individual | $5.00 (per year) |
Family | $15.00 (per year) |
Benefactor | $100 (lifetime) |