Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library

Friends of Hickory Public Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and service to the Library. Friends provide the following services:

  • Hold seasonal book sales
  • Operate "Friends of the Library Corner Book Store" all year
  • Support Summer Learning Programs
  • Provide non-budgeted items and special materials and electronic products for adults and children
  • Support Senior and Preschool Outreach services
  • Support children's authors, adult programs and special events
  • Support NC Public Library Director's legislative initiatives
  • Provide library staff appreciation
  • Volunteer time and energy!


Friends' members receive the following benefits:

  • ​First access to annual book sale
  • Invitations to special events
  • Opportunity to volunteer for special library activities


The Friends' organization is governed by a twelve-member Board of Directors elected by the membership annually. The Board meets monthly to review Friends' goals, projects, and finances.
 

Officers

Co-Presidents - Becky Smith & Donna Walton
Vice President - Lucy Kearns
Secretary - Heather Miller
Treasurer - Tim Como

Board of Directors

Ida Clough​
Tim Como
Rita Ewing
Paula Finegan
Elaine Kalber
Lucy Kearns
Patricia Meredith
Heather Miller
Tess Riedl
Becky Smith
Donna Walton


Friends of Ridgeview Library is an organization providing support to the library. Friends donate their time, energies, and money to help provide the best possible library service in the Ridgeview community. The Friends provide the following services:

  • Support Summer Learning Programs
  • Purchase special non-budgeted materials and equipment
  • Sponsor special programming, such as guest speakers
  • Provide library staff appreciation
     

Friends' members receive the following benefits:

  • First access to October book sale
  • Invitations to special events
  • Opportunity to volunteer for library activities

Ridgeview Friends Officers

President – Cozette Sinclair
Secretary – Barbara Marina
Treasurer – Irene Shuford
 

Membership in the Friends is open to anyone interested in supporting Friends' activities and goals.

Fees:
Student/Senior Citizen (65) $10.00
Individual $15.00
Family $25.00
Good Friend $50 - $99
Sponsor $100-$199
Patron $200-$299
Benefactor $300-$499
Bibliophile $500 & up