Friends of the Library
Sponsored Events
- Halloween Party—October
- Silent Auction—November
- Christmas Gift Giving Tree—December
- Holiday Party—December
- Homecoming Weekend—2nd weekend in July
Mission Statement
The goal of the Friends of the Monticello Public Library is to enhance the Monticello Public Library by improving facilities, equipment, inventories and programs, to increase community awareness and support of the Monticello Public Library and the Friends Group, and to perpetuate the idea through advocacy and heightened community awreness that the Monticello Public Library is an asset to the community that enhances the quality of life in Monticello.
Friends Board
| President: | Pat Sellon |
| Vice President: | Lynn Witt |
| Secretary: | Roxanne Kolasch |
| Assistant Secretary: | Carolyn Meyer |
| Treasurer: | Grace Sunderlage |
Meetings
The Friends meet four times a year, every second Tuesday in January, April, August, and October at 7:30 p.m. in the library.
How to Become a Friend
Individuals and families are eligible to join the Friends of the Monticello Public Library by paying their annual membership dues. Ask at the library circulation desk for a brochure. Anyone is welcome to become a member in the Friends.
Membership Dues
Individual $5
Household $10
Individual Lifetime $50
Household Lifetime $100
Fundraisers for Library Projects
- Homecoming Weekend Food Stand—2nd weekend in July
- Silent Auction—November
- Christmas Gift Giving Tree—December (theme to be announced)
The Friends Sponsor:
- Special Performers
- Holiday Parties (Halloween and Christmas)
- Summer Reading Performers
- Library Materials
- Movie License
The Friends still have copies of their cookbook, A Taste of Monticello, for sale at $8.00.
Emily Koch picks the winning entry for the |
Mary Davis accepts her prizes from |
