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Board proclaims National Friends of the Library Week; library leaders preview book festival, mobile services and notary help
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Oct. 20–25, 2025 as National Friends of the Library Week in Carroll County. Library and Friends representatives described upcoming events — including a 2026 book festival at the Farm Museum, an expanded senior-mobile bookmobile, and ongoing notary services at branches — and highlighted the Friends’
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 16 adopted a proclamation recognizing National Friends of the Library Week, Oct. 20–25, 2025, and heard a detailed account of programs, outreach and volunteer support from library and Friends of the Library leaders.
Highlights from the library presentation
Katie Townsley, identified as the county library’s community engagement manager and liaison to the Friends, described several upcoming events and services: a fall book festival, a March 17, 2026 Light of Carroll return, a May 28, 2026 Davis Day 75th anniversary celebration, and a planned inaugural…
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