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Board members back exploring a 'Friends of the Library' nonprofit to accept donations
Summary
Members discussed establishing a Friends of the Library organization or similar foundation to accept donations and expand donor‑funding; a small working group will research structure, approvals and conflicts of interest.
Board members discussed creating a formal Friends of the Library nonprofit or foundation to allow private donations to support library programs. The board noted the library currently holds a donor fund — used for book‑sale revenues and children's programming — and that a Friends group could broaden fundraising, offer tax advantages and support future campaigns.
Library Director Rachel Buell told the…
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