Woodstock Public Library

The Friends of Woodstock Public Library were formed in April 1983 to support the library through fundraising, special programs, and volunteering. In their 25 years, Friends have donated over $150,000 in gifts, supported two successful building referenda in 1985 and 1999, sponsored many special programs and baked cookies for the annual Ice Cream Social.

Spotlight on Friend’s Gifts
The Friends have presented the library with generous gifts for such things as the new monitor at the Front Desk that is used to promote upcoming programs and services, photocopiers, a wheelchair for patrons, a CD/DVD buffer and the Modern Scholar lectures on CD. The Friends have paid for most of the Activity Kit backpacks in the Children’s area and have purchased the entire collection of PlayAway audio books on MP3 players.

The Friends pay for the maintenance of the library's 390-gallon salt water aquarium The most recent purchases were the Wii and PlayStation2 gaming consoles and games.  These were introduced during the 25th Anniversary Open House in April, and are used regularly during after school programs.  Teen gaming in public libraries is a hot topic—thanks to Friends we can be part of the scene.

Friends Events in 2010

March- MiniLinks in the Library

June - Shelf Reading Parties

July - Ice Cream Social on the Square

September - Mum's the Word: Mum & other plants for sale at the library

October - Shelf Reading Parties

To Join The Friends
Please fill out an application at the Front Desk of the Library.