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The Friends of the Middlesborough Library is an all volunteer membership organization  to enhance the services and programs of the Middlesborough-Bell Co. Public Library. Membership fees and funds raised through book sales and other fundraising events are used to provide ongoing support for many library services and programs including:
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Special purchases of items for the library collections, furnishings, and equipment
  • Time for Tea & Thee adult reading group


The Friends typically accept gifts of books for the book sales and of cash. Donations to the Friends of Middlesborough Library are tax-deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Officers:

Michelle McGlone, President
Rebecca Brackman, Vice-President
Helen Wilder, Secretary
Pat Wilson, Treasurer

 

Have you been to your library lately? Many exciting upgrades and programs have been going on this past year -with more to come!  What is even more noteworthy, is that you, as Friends of the Middlesborough Library , have been foremost in the participation of these events. Here are the past accomplishments that you had a part in:

Purchase of:

  •  new coffee table and chairs for the magazine area

  • cafe table and chairs for wireless internet users

  • outdoor trash can for main entrance

  • computer stand for OPAC

  • tea table for "Tea and Thee" program

 Funding for the following reading programs:

  • Children's Summer Reading

  • Tea and Thee Adult Reading group

 Contribution for librarian, Michele Lawson, for the 2009 Margaret F. Willis Outstanding Community
Library Service Award

 Hosted the successful November Author Meet-Greet

 Provided grocery gift cards in appreciation to all paid library staff at Christmas time

       How about that! As our economy falters, we appreciate everyone who uses and contributes to our local library.  Please remember, that each one of us makes a difference. Your library continues to serve as an excellent community resource "offering a gold mine of information,  resources, and support for those affected by the recession." ( ATLAFF newsletter)

A hearty thank you for your continued support!

 

 

Bell Co. Public Library District
Middlesborough Branch--126 S. 20th St., Middlesboro KY 40965-3677   606-248-4812
Pineville Branch--214 Walnut St., Pineville KY 40977-1490  606-337-3422