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Friends of the Library outline revenue sources, recent grants and support for programs
Summary
The Friends of the White House Public Library presented their annual report, saying book sales, copier proceeds and membership dues are primary revenue sources; they noted recent Dollar General summer reading grants and discretionary support such as paying for a veterinary checkup for the library's mascot chameleon.
The Friends of the White House Public Library presented their annual report and answered trustees' questions about revenue and support for library programming.
During a question‑and‑answer exchange the Friends representative said the bulk of the group's revenue comes from book sales, copier funds and membership dues. Board members asked whether the Dollar General Summer Reading Grant is recurring; the Friends representative said they had received it for the past two years but noted there can be breaks in funding and that eligibility often allows two consecutive awards.
Trustees thanked the Friends for ongoing support; the group covered the cost of a veterinary checkup for the library's chameleon, Cosmo, and the Friends representative said the group is in good shape and does not currently need specific board intervention. Trustees invited Friends members to engage in upcoming marketing and policy committee discussions such as mission/vision wording and promotional materials.
No formal requests for funding were made during the presentation.
