The place to learn what is going on at The Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library
The Friends of The Hantsport Public Library is pleased to welcome you to our FaceBook page. Here is where you can learn more about what we have coming up in the next few months and in the coming year.
Right now, we would like to say thank you for your support. The Hantsport Public Library has been part of this community for over fifty years and has served to enrich the lives of not only those in Hantsport, but also those in the communities of Hants Border, Falmouth, Avonport, Lockhartville, Mt. Denson, Bishopville, and the Glooscap First Nation.
To those of you who have supported the Hantsport Public Library throughout the years with your donations, patronage, volunteering and participation – you have been an invaluable resource for us. It has been much appreciated and we look forward to your participation in the future.
To those new to Hantsport and its neighbouring communities, allow us to welcome you to the area. We hope you will drop in and get your free library card, explore our varied collections, learn about our Library’s new home and take advantage of our programs and services.
The Hantsport Public Library would like to be your knowledge partner and we look forward to your involvement in our upcoming fundraising efforts. By working together we can continue to provide the essential services of our library to our community.
So once again, thank you for your support.
Friends of The Hantsport Public Library
The Objectives of the Friends of the Hantsport Public Library are to:
facilitate an association of volunteers interested in libraries
improve public awareness of the library; its programs and resources
assist with the development of library programs
stimulate the use of the library's resources and services
support the development of library services and facilities; and
support adult education, literacy and the right to read.
The Annapolis Valley Regional Library Board holds a positive view on the establishment of Friends of the Library groups. The Board defines "Friends of the Library" as: a volunteer group of individuals with a common interest in helping and supporting the library.
Board of Directors
The Board members for 2016-2018 are:
Susan Oickle-Shano, chair
Terry Pulliam, Secretary
Lorraine McQueen, Treasurer
Marcia Smith, Director
Paul Winter, Director
Elizabeth Gibson, AVRL Advisor
Lois Burgess, AVRL Advisor
The Board initiates policy and directs and protects the Society by:
focusing on the intended long-term impacts on the community (results) in support of the FHPL Objectives
complying with the requirements of the Board Code of Ethics, Policy and By-Laws
managing the resources of the Society in a responsible and effective manner
making fundraising efforts to obtain adequate resources to fulfill the objectives of the Society
advocating, when deemed appropriate, in the best interests of the Society and those it serves
Membership:
Board members must be responsive to and representative of the whole community.
Membership is open to all who subscribe to the objectives of the Society. New members are always welcome.
Meetings:
Board meetings are held a minimum of four times per year with the Annual General Meeting generally scheduled for the month of June. The day and time of meetings is set each year in the month of September so that new Board members may suggest appropriate times and dates. Meetings begin on time and usually end after two hours.
