Hartford Public Library

MISSION STATEMENT

The Friends of the Hartford Public Library is a nonprofit group of citizens who;

• work together to stimulate a greater interest in and use of the library.
• to acquaint the community with the functions, resources, facilities and needs of the library.
• to promote and enrich the services of the library.
• to encourage and administer library gifts, donations and memorials of individuals and organizations.
• to co-ordinate information to the community on issues of library legislation.
• to sponsor programs designed to add to the cultural life of the community.
• to help ensure the existence of the Hartford Public Library for years to come.

The Friends of the Hartord Library meets the last Monday of each month, except for July, August, January and February. The meetings are held in the library and begin at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

Thanks to the Friends the library has a Xerox Laser Color printer and a HP Inkjet Color printer, rolling cart, flag pole, carpet in the children's room and donate annually to our children's programs.

7 Reasons to Join the Friends of the Hartford Library

1. Meet other library and book lovers like yourself.
2. Help expand the library's access to computers.
3. Support children's and teen programming.
4. Help the library purchase more books and materials.
5. Respond to the special needs of the library.
6. Assist in promoting knowledge and participation in library programs.
7. Open a channel for ways to express ideas & make suggestions for library services.

ANNUAL DUES

                                 Student - $1       Family - $10

                                 Individual - $5     Business - $50

                                 Senior - $3         Life - $100