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Friends of the Library
Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Library Annual Business Meeting is generally held in April. Please check back here for updates regarding the 2021 meeting. All are invited to attend!
Mission
The Friends of the Pella Public Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to:
- Help generate financial support for the improvement of the library
- Increase the interest in and use of the library and its services
- Promote knowledge of the functions, resources, services, and needs of the library
- Provide, when available, volunteers to assist with library projects
Membership
Membership in the Friends of the Pella Public Library is open to all persons in agreement with its purposes and indicating a desire to become a member. Each member is entitled to a single vote. If you would like to become a member of the Friends of the Pella Public Library, please complete the Membership Application Form (PDF). For more information, call the library at 628-4268 or email us.
Book Sales
The Friends operate an ongoing book sale in the Book Nook. In addition, larger sales are held in April, July and October. Donations are always welcome and can be dropped off at the Library Circulation Desk. Please see our donation guidelines (PDF) for more information about the kinds of materials we accept.
Board
The board of the Friends of the Library has eight elected officers drawn from the general membership. In addition, the library director serves as an advisor and a non-voting member. Board members can be elected to two consecutive two-year terms but cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. The Friends of the Pella Public Library operate on a fiscal year starting January 1 and ending December 31.
Officers
Name | Position | |
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Jennifer Smart | President | |
Janece Schmitz | Vice President | |
Robin Martin | Secretary | |
Marla Dahm | Treasurer | |
Wanda Coleman | Book Sale Chair | |
Mary Ann Emerick | Membership Chair | |
Jaime Adrian | Social Media Coordinator | |
Ann Visser | Newsletter Coordinator | |
Mara Strickler | Library Director |
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