The Herrick Memorial Library, in Wellington, OH, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that generates monies to support library programming.
The Friends of the Herrick Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) that has existed for more than thirty years. The Friends have two principal means of generating revenue. We collect annual membership dues, and we hold two fundraisers each year: the Harvest of the Arts in September, and regular book sales. These activities enable us to raise sufficient funds to underwrite the costs of important children’s reading programs, afterschool youth activities, and continuing education opportunities for adult and senior citizen groups. We also occasionally purchase equipment that the library needs but does not have the funds to buy.
Membership fees are due October 1st of each year. Volunteers are occasionally solicited for help with book sales and Harvest of the Arts. Members receive a library newsletter, are invited to attend member previews for each book sale, and have the satisfaction of knowing they are helping their community. Individual membership is just $8; family membership is $15; an organization/sponsor is $25; and a Friend for Life is $100. All member dues and contributions are tax-deductible.
