OUR PURPOSE:

The purpose of this group shall be to promote the library to individuals of the surrounding area, to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs through volunteering and fundraising activities. 

We believe our community deserves an excellent library.

2025 Patron Giving Levels  

Best Friend - Platinum:  $1,000 or more

Devoted Friend - Gold:  $500-$999

Good Friend - Silver:  $100-499

Circle of Friends - Bronze:  up to $99

All donation levels include a certificate of recognition and a tax deductible receipt. In kind gifts (ex. raffle prize) are welcomed.

Download a donation form or use this link for credit/debit card donation.

WHO ARE YOUR FRIENDS?

We are a group of volunteers with elected officers, who function as a support group for Rawson Memorial Library. We believe our community deserves an excellent library. We promote our goals by focusing attention on library services.

WHAT DO FRIENDS DO?

• Hold fundraising events/activites,
• Promote and support the library everyday in every way,
• Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer!

HOW DO WE RAISE MONEY?

• Annual Book Sale
• Better Book Sale
• Sponsoring Bus Trips
• Hosting Annual Tea
• Bags 'n Baubles Sale
• Flower Bulb Sale
• Bingo
• Amazon Book Sales
• Corner Bookstore

WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE MONEY?

• Buy furniture, materials, equipment
• Support special programs
• Underwrite the library newsletter

MEETINGS

First Friday of the month at 10:00 AM.

Subject to change - please check the calendar or call the library.  

Guests are welcomed.

OFFICERS 2025

Mary Keroson, Chairperson

Connie Iwankovitsch, Co-Chairperson

Alice Zaleski, Secretary

Carol Knight, Treasurer