Friends Of The Library
2010 FOL Volunteer of the Year
As an active volunteer for the FOL, Ardis Meier was voted by the committee as the 2010 Volunteer of the Year. The countless hours she contributed toward the 2009 Home & Garden Tour, Co-Chair of the April Book Fair and other various committees made her an obvious candidate. Volunteer work is no stranger to Ardis as she also donates her time to the Commission on Aging and the Little Store as well.
Volunteers throughout the community were honored at a recognition banquet held on April 20th. Ardis, a retired teacher from Rib Lake, Westboro and Medford, brings her dedication and enthusiasm to all of her endeavors. A special thank you goes out to Ardis for all her dedicated work from all of her Friends.
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Who We Are
The Friends of the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library, Inc. (Friends) is a non-profit 501{c}-3 organization, dedicated to aid and promote the activities and services of the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library-Medford. Friends of the Library are the special people who give freely of their time, energy and enthusiasm to accomplish these goals. This Membership Form is an editable PDF file that can be filled in and then printed to send with your dues to:
Friends of the Library
400 North Main Street
Medford, WI 54451
There are volunteer projects to fit different times and talents. Volunteerism provides a chance to enhance the library and help the staff. Do you have some extra time? Are you looking for something new and would like to help the library? Join the FOL Volunteers.
Volunteers can arrange their schedules for their convenience. Some people work on a regular schedule coming in once a week. Others prefer coming in when help is needed as an on-call volunteer.
It is easy to become a library volunteer. Just contact FOL Volunteer Coordinator Sharon Beilfus or the library (748-2505).
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What We Do
FOL members give support financially to the library, and many also choose to participate in other FOL sponsored activities such as:
- Christmas Tour of Homes and Summer Tour of Gardens - on alternate years FOL sponsors tours of outstanding area homes and gardens.
- Semi-annual Book Sale - twice a year the FOL volunteers organize a used book sale. Books donated by the public are for sale during the three day event (first day is FOL members only).
- Assisting the Library Staff - Some people volunteer to come in on a regular basis and help the staff where and when needed. On occasion, volunteers provide hospitality needs for various library and FOL functions.
- Shelf Help Day - The staff decides which area of the library needs a little extra tender loving care to make it more attractive and easier for the public to use. The Friends volunteer their time to get the job done.
- Storytime - Storytime provides a high quality, developmental and age appropriate literature for preschool children during the school year.
- Reading Discussion Series - The FOL Readers' Group meets in the large conference room on the third Tuesday of September, November, January, March and May at 7:00 pm for discussion of that month's featured book. The book discussion schedule is on the Events page.
- Tending The Library Gardens - Since we do not employ a gardener, the Friends took over the duties of planting and caring for the library gardens. This project is under the leadership of Liz Archibald.
- Display Shelves - The Friends change displays on the shelves at the library entrance. This is the perfect place to display additions to the library collection and let patrons know what is available at the library.
- Publishing The FOL Membership Newsletter
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When and Where We Meet
The Friends meet eight times a year on the last Monday of the month at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library - Medford. There are no meetings in June, July, August or December.
Members receive a newsletter to keep them abreast of upcoming events that is published quarterly. They also have a special "members only" early shopping night for the book sale. But the biggest reward for becoming a member is the satisfaction of participating in the development of a first-class library.
Upcoming Meeting Information
January 30, 2012 - Membership Meeting, at 7:00 p.m., Large Conference Room
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FOL Funded Projects
The Friends bring in funds through membership dues, contributions and various fund raising activities. These funds provide:
- Annual support for the Children's Summer Reading Program and other children's programming.
- Purchase of the annual Caldecott and Newbury award books.
- Support for the continuing development of our library.
- Additions to the library computer equipment.
- Purchase of the microfilm reader and its related maintenance.
- Book prizes for the Open House during National Library Week.
- Continuing additions to the library collection.
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FOL Events
| Date |
Event |
Time |
| November 28, 2011 |
Membership Meeting |
7 pm |
| January 30, 2012 |
Membership Meeting |
7 pm |
| February 27, 2012 |
Membership Meeting |
7 pm |
| March 26, 2011 |
Membership Meeting |
7 pm |
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FOL Newsletter
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FOL Board Of Directors
| Friends of the Library Board of Directors |
| President |
Donna Machon |
| Vice President |
Ardis Meier |
| Secretary |
Kathy Zokoych |
| Treasurer |
Chris Finkler |
| Members at Large: |
| Rose Marie Lefebvre |
Corinne Liske |
| Monelle Johnson |
Krisi Tlusty |
| Open Position |
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| Standing Committees: |
Standing Committees:
| Volunteers |
Sharon Beilfuss |
| Newsletter |
Corinne Liske |
| Display Shelves |
Carol Arnett |
| Membership |
Kristi Tlusty |
| Garden |
Liz Archibald |
| Ex-Officio Members: |
| Ann Harris, Director |
Library Board Member (vacant) |
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