The newly formed “Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library” officially organized on Tuesday, April 13. The group is made up of community members with the following goals: supporting the library by being involved in fundraising, helping with special programs/programming and other activities designed to enhance the scope and outreach of the library. The following partial slate of officers has been elected: President, Janet Wallace; Secretary, Linda Williamson; Director of Communications, Evelyn Fischer; Vice-President of Community Gardens, Barbara Burr. Other positions will be filled at the next meeting.
The group asks for support for its first project, the Spring Book Sale, which will be enhanced by the Book Worm’s Bake Shop and Café. This event will be held on the grounds of the library at 8 Spring St., Marion, from 10 to 3 on May 20 and 21. Donations of books, puzzles, games, CDs, etc. are currently being sought for the sale, which is being coordinated by Anita Howland. Janet Wallace will be managing the Bake Shop and Café.
The next meeting of the Friends of the ETL will be on Tuesday, April 25 at 10 am at the library. New members and ideas are most welcome. To learn more about donations for the book sale, please visit the library website.