Introducing the St. Helena Library Foundation

The Saint Helena Public Library Foundation is the newest of three groups representing our community for the support of library programs.

Each group has a board and separate, responsibilities and goals,

 but all seek to support and enhance the operation and services of the Saint Helena Public Library.

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St. Helena Public Library Foundation

The mission of the St Helena Public Library Foundation is to strengthen the ability of the George and Elsie Wood Public Library to serve our community by raising and accepting funds to support and enhance library services.

Goals

• Raise funds for the future and long-term enhancement of library services.
• Promote use of library resources
• Increase enthusiasm for reading and literacy for all residents
• Update technology as needed
• Assist with library building projects

Responsibilities

• Financial responsibility for the acceptance, investment and safety of the George and Elsie Wood Trust and other funds gifted to the library.
• Attract additional funds and resources to meet the needs of the library

Foundation Board Members

Rob Andreae. chair; Polly Keegan, vice chair, Dr. Robert Darter, Dan Whitehurst, Don Fraser, Nancy Felling, Lowell Smith and library director Jennifer Baker.

Trustees

Goals and Responsibilities

·        Trustees are appointed to the Library Board by City Council. They serve in an advisory capacity as liaison between library staff and City Council.

·        Establish and enforce rules, regulations and bylaws necessary for the administration and protection of the public library.

Trustees

Robert Darter, chairman; Lynda Burton, Julie Dickson, Wine Library liaison; Susan Swan, Bonnie Long  and Jennifer Baker, Library Director. Each serves a 3 year term. The Board meets at 5 p.m. the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Library Conference room. Meetings are noticed and open to the public.

Friends of the Library

The purpose of this organization shall be to foster closer relations between the George and Elsie Wood Public Library and its borrowers; to promote knowledge of, and an interest in the functions, resources, services, and needs of the library; to receive and encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests to the library; to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community.

Goals

• Raise funds to support short term projects and special needs of the library such as programs for children, teens, and adults.
• Promote use of library resources
• Increase enthusiasm for reading and literacy for all residents
• Provide a means for all members of the community to support the library either financially or through volunteer service.

Friends Board of Directors

Kelly Wheaton, president; Miriam Hess, vice-president; Marilyn Coy, treasurer; Sue Michul, secretary; June Harmon; Gayle Willett; Bob Brownscombe; Dolores Torrigino