Friends of the Library

Welcome!

We are a non-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to support the library so that it can thrive in this new technological environment and provide high quality, lifelong learning. Annually, proceeds from memberships, donations and fundraising events support the library support the library by addressing library needs, improving and expanding programming, and keeping all programs free to the public. Additionally, the Friends have provided funding for numerous special projects such as One Book/One Community.

Bites, Books, and Blooms

Bites, Books, and Blooms is returning for another year! Save the date for this year's event happening on September 23rd from 6-8PM. Tickets will be on sale starting August 22nd. Check back for a purchase link! Interested in creating a book in bloom? Attend our "How to create a Book in Bloom" workshop on August 12th from 6-7:30PM. You can also check out the guidelines for creating a Book in Bloom here. If you'd like to commit to creating a Book in Bloom, fill out the Google Form linked below.

Commitment Form

Donate to the Friends

Monetary donations to the Friends of the Library are the best way to keep Library Programs free and open to everyone.

There are a few ways to donate. You can become a member of the Friends' online by clicking here.

You can also write a check made out to The Friends of the Gladys E. Kelly Library, and either drop it off, or mail it to the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library at 2 Lake Street, Webster, MA, 01570.

There is a cash donation box for the Friends at the main circulation desk, and in the Community Room during Friends' sponsored Library events.

So many ways to be involved...

Do you love the library? Do you want to volunteer? We invite everyone to be involved - adults, teens, families - all are welcome because there are so many ways to participate. Meet new people who welcome your energy and creativity.

Some ways to be involved include:

Become a Friends' member
Volunteer during our fundraising events
Come and have fun at our fundraising events
Assist with our ongoing book sale and the annual book sale in June
Support children, tweens and adult library programs and services
Serve on the Friends Board
Promote community awareness and advocate for the library

Have ideas? Let us know!

Registration is NOW OPEN!

This program is for Webster residents only and is generously funded by the Friends of the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library.

Becoming a Member

New and former members are always welcome to join. Becoming a Friend is an easy way for you to thank our library and community. Know that your contribution will touch the lives of people in the community. To become a Friend of the Gladys E. Kelly Library please click the link below, pick up a membership card at the library front desk, or email email hidden; JavaScript is required to volunteer.

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Our Next Event...

Check back for our next event!

Executive Board

The Friends are governed by an executive board whose officers are elected for two year terms at the annual meeting in September. Current members are:

Robin River, President
Paul LaFramboise, Vice President
Elizabeth Procter-Gray, Secretary
Patricia Nectow, Treasurer
Susan Buehler
Steven Place
Judith Keegan
Anne-Marie Palermo

Book Sales

The Friends sponsor an ongoing book sale in the lobby of the library. We are in need of book donations! We accept all types of books except text books, encyclopedias, or other reference materials. If you are interested in volunteering, please email email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Garden Committee

Have a green thumb? Interested in helping with the Library's garden? Contact email hidden; JavaScript is required if you are interested in joining the Friends' Garden Committee.

Have Ideas? Want to ask a question?

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