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Join the Friends of the
Bedford
Library

Enriching library experiences

Friends of the Bedford Library is dedicated to hosting engaging events, talks, lectures, and the Sunday Concert Series to enrich our community. Join us in our mission to support the Bedford Public Library.

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What we do

 

Friends of the Bedford Library is a dedicated group of library fans who support and enhance the services the library offers. Our members play a vital role in ensuring that our library continues to be a valuable resource for the Bedford community, and as a member your membership dues and involvement will directly contribute to programs such as workshops, concerts, and other happenings geared towards patrons of all ages. In addition, Friends provides financial assistance for library purchases.

 

Beyond supporting the library’s mission, becoming a Friend of the Bedford Public Library offers personal benefits as well. Friends members receive a tote bag with the Friends' logo, a monthly newsletter, and the option to volunteer at events of your choice. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with fellow library fans and make a positive impact in our town. There are numerous ways to get involved based upon your interest and availability if you so choose, but there’s no obligation to volunteer. Finally, your membership dues help to make sure that the library remains a thriving place for connection within the Bedford community. We encourage you to become a member today and experience all that our group has to offer!

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Donation Membership Levels

Individual-$20

Initial membership includes tote with Friends' logo

Family-$35

Family membership is two or more persons, and includes child’s drawstring backpack or tote bag with initial membership.

Additional backpacks may be purchased for $15.

Additional tote bags are $20 for members and $25 for non members.

Patron-$50

Includes both bags with initial membership 

Everyone's membership renews in October

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Upcoming Events

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Board Members

Officers (Two Year Terms, Staggered Odd/ Even Years)

President (Odd) - Colleen Augustsson

Vice President (Odd) - Linda Stensgaard

Co-secretaries (Even) -  Adair Heyl and Jennifer Hawkes

Treasurer (Even) - Melissa Vanderminden

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Directors (One Year Term)

Director of Events - Linda Stensgaard

Director of Fundraising - Catherin Weeks

Director of Concerts - Linda Abels

Director of Membership - Jennifer Hawkes

Director of Marketing - Kate Kielty

Creative Director - Kinsey Campin

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Library's wish list items donated by Friends

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3D Printer and Filament

Play toys in the Children's Room

Items for the Children’s Summer Reading Program

World Globe

T-shirt for new staff members

Volunteer thank you gifts

Programs for a variety of ages, including the Adult Game Club

Puppet theater for the Children's Library

BookPage magazine subscription 

Friends is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit

that raises money to fund items

on the Library’s wish list through

membership and fundraisers

 

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