Friends of NTPL
Helping Your Community
Join the Friends of the Library now for the opportunity to contribute to the community through your efforts to advocate and fundraise to enhance library services!
WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF THE NEW TECUMSETH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
- People who value the Library’s role in serving the learning, literacy, research, recreation, and communication needs of New Tecumseth’s rich and diverse communities by promoting knowledge of, and interest in, Library functions and resources.
- People who want to be advocates for the Library and establish closer ties between the Library and its community by connecting community members with Library staff and building partnerships aligned with the Library’s Strategic Plan.
- People who plan, organize and assist in various fundraising projects (i.e., Book Sales, Annual Giving Campaign, Silent Auctions, Grant Research, etc.) under the direction of a Branch Manager or designated supervisor.
- People who attend meetings monthly for strategic planning and administration.
Friends Group Composition
The Friends of the Library will be composed of Executives, who will govern the Friends of the Library, and non-executive members. Ideally, the Chair, Vice Chair & Treasurer roles will be filled by members from various communities within New Tecumseth.
Each library Branch Manager may act as the liaison for Friends members within the community and, once formed, the Friends may split into special sub-committees for specific projects with the permission of the Executive group.
Executives
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- Library Board Member
- Library Liaisons: CEO & Branch Managers
Non-Executives
- All Other Individual/Family/Business Friends Members
Friends Responsibilities
The Friends of the Library must abide by all relevant NTPL policies.
The Friends of the Library must have a minimum of four (4) active members within their group. This condition must be met within 6 months after the formation of a Friends group.
The Friends of the Library are responsible for the following:
- All individual members must attend meetings at least twice a year.
- Forward all meeting notices, agendas and minutes to appropriate Library Liaison.
- Send an annual report with a list of all members, activities participated in / organized, and a financial statement to the New Tecumseth Library Board shortly after each year end, and no later than the February Board meeting.
- Set goals, priorities and timelines for the coming year based on the resources of the group and library needs and opportunities in tandem with the Community Groups.
- The Library Board member will report on Friends activities at Board meetings.
Action Plans created between the Friends Executives and Community Groups will be included in the schedule of events or projects submitted at the end of the year, provide focus to volunteers, and provide a sense of accomplishment as goals are achieved.
Friends should consult with the Library Branch Manager/CEO to develop the annual plan. The plan for the coming year should be shared with the CEO by September for any necessary budget allocations.
Friends Meetings
The Friends of the Library meets on the third Thursday of every month, at 7:00 pm, currently via Microsoft Teams. The May meeting is the Annual General Meeting.
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How Can I Become a Friend?
Just fill out the form!
For more information, call us at 705-435-0250 or send an email to the CEO, Jessica Mole, at [email protected].
Friends of the New Tecumseth Public Library
c/o New Tecumseth Public Library
17 Victoria Street East P.O. Box 399
Alliston, ON L95 1V6
Registered Charitable No. 130257736 RR0001