Love the Bedford Library and want to help but don’t know how? Join the Friends of the Bedford Library!
We are like a fan club for the Bedford Library!
Who are the Friends of the Bedford Library and what do we do?
The Friends are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises money to fund items on the Library’s wish list through membership and fundraisers. We also host events like the Sunday Concerts and Cookies series held October through April.
Here are some of the items that the Friends have sponsored for the Library:
- Imaginative play toys in the Children's room (e.g., Kitchen and accessories)
- New 3D Printer and filament
- Items for the Children’s Summer Reading program
- World Globe
- T-shirt for new staff members
- Volunteer thank you gifts
- Poinsettia decorations at the holidays
- Programs for a variety of ages, including the Game Club for Adults (see library calendar to register)
Becoming a member is easy!
- Fill out a membership form online or ask the front desk for a membership form!
- Pay your membership dues of just $20
Membership dues renew annually in October
Dues can be paid via cash, check (payable to: Friends of the Bedford Library), or Paypal
What do I “get” as a member?
- A Friends of the Bedford Library tote bag & Library Card Sticker
- Member only benefits at Friends hosted events
- Meet new people when volunteering at our events -- at some activities kids can help too!
- Input on new ideas for all ages at the library
- High School members can earn community service hours
Do I have to volunteer if I become a member?
Only if you want to! We have different time commitments for the different events that we do.
For more information, please email us at friendsofthebedfordlibrary@gmail.com
Officers (2 Year Terms, Staggered Odd/Even Years)
President (Odd) - Colleen White Agustsson
Vice President (Odd) - Linda Stensgaard
Secretary (Even) - Adair Heyl/Jenn Hawkes
Treasurer & Membership (Even) - Melissa Vanderminden
Directors (1 Year Term)
Director of Events - Linda Stensgaard
Director of Marketing - Kate Kielty
Director of Fundraising - Catherin Weeks
Creative Director - Kinsey Campin
Concert Director - Linda Abels
Board Meeting Dates (Subject to change as needed)
Please check the library calendar
Contact Information:
E-mail: friendsofthebedfordlibrary@gmail.com
Facebook: @FriendsBedfordLibrary
Friends of the Bedford Library By-Laws
Books & Baskets
The Friends of the Bedford Public Library will be hosting its fourth annual Books & Baskets Fundraiser to benefit the Bedford Public Library. The event will highlight themed baskets geared for children, teens, and adults. Local businesses, community members, authors, illustrators, and musicians have generously donated the basket raffle items.
Tickets are available to purchase beginning Sunday, October 6th at 1pm online or in the library.
Click here to order tickets online.
