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
President - Brian Nestor
Vice President - Becky Smith
Secretary - Lewis Martin
Treasurer - Tim Como
Board of Directors
Tim Como
Linda Fedder
Barbara Marina
Darlene Pearson
Tess Riedl
Diana Rink
Teresa Schoellner
Linda Weldon Scott
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
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