Council of Friends
Celebrating more than 40 years of service, Friends members gathered for the Annual Meeting and Luncheon
on February 9, 2019. Recognition as Member of the Year went to Gloria Allen of the Newburg Branch;
Library Assistant Andrew Goodman was honored for obtaining a grant from Louisville Grows to create a garden at Shively Branch; a clip promoting library advocacy from filmmaker Morgan Atkinson's new documentary film
was screened; two knitting machines went to lucky branches for community projects making hats and
scarves for the homeless community. Other topics included branch library support, event planning,
best financial practices and individual branch library reports.
Plans were hatched! Friends were made!
on February 9, 2019. Recognition as Member of the Year went to Gloria Allen of the Newburg Branch;
Library Assistant Andrew Goodman was honored for obtaining a grant from Louisville Grows to create a garden at Shively Branch; a clip promoting library advocacy from filmmaker Morgan Atkinson's new documentary film
was screened; two knitting machines went to lucky branches for community projects making hats and
scarves for the homeless community. Other topics included branch library support, event planning,
best financial practices and individual branch library reports.
Plans were hatched! Friends were made!
The Council of Friends is comprised of members from all LFPL branches. Our mission is to provide support to Friends of the Library groups at each branch location. To promote the organization's mission, the Council:
TERM:
Two Years (unless filling an unexpired term).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
TIME COMMITMENT:
Council members are expected to give an average of several hours of time to the following activities:
QUALIFICATIONS:
BYLAWS:
- Recruits and maintains an association of persons interested in libraries;
- Encourages community use of the Library’s resources and services;
- Organizes special events and encourages gifts and contributions to benefit the Library;
- Encourages volunteer opportunities within the Library;
- Informs and influences Library and community decision makers about the needs of the Library.
TERM:
Two Years (unless filling an unexpired term).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in the organization’s volunteer, membership and fundraising events;
- Serve in a leadership role on at least one standing or ad hoc committee;
- Act as a liaison with your personal branch chapter;
- Ensure financial accountability and compliance.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Council members are expected to give an average of several hours of time to the following activities:
- 1-3 hours per month, Council committee meetings;
- 1 hour per month, regular Council meetings – preparation and attendance (11 meetings per year);
- Approximately 6 hours per year, preparation for book sales and sorting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willingness to represent the Friends of the Library to the Louisville community;
- Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Friends of the Library;
- Membership in the Friends of the Library;
- Knowledge and/or experience in one of the activity areas of the organization;
- Access to email to communicate with other members.
BYLAWS:
- Governing bylaws, revised and adopted January 11, 2018.
Interested in being a Council member? Fill out and return the application form.
