January 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of the Friends of the Grafton-Midview Public Library in action. From its inception, the Friends group, a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation, has been made up entirely of volunteers who have taken up the role of advocates for our community’s library.
The Grafton-Midview Public Library serves a vast area within whose borders lives approximately 23,000 residents. For over 70 years the library has helped to enrich our community. Among its many valuable services is its commitment to early childhood literacy, closing the gap that exists in the digital divide by offering free computer stations with up-to-date software and computer classes for every skill level, and judging by the growing attendance the library’s young adult and adult programming are a huge success. Our public library has become the one place where people of all educational, economic, and religious backgrounds can meet to start conversations about their community. There is no better place to meet than the heart of the village!
While the use of the Grafton-Midview Public Library and the services it provides to our community keep growing from year to year, its resources do not. Whether it is promoting the library through word of mouth, writing letters to our state representatives, or fundraising the Friends of the Grafton-Midview Public Library are honored to assist in promoting this valuable asset to our community.
The Friends help to generate financial support through our membership dues, our biannual book sales, and raffles.
When do the Friends meet?
- Friends meet on the first Tuesday of each month except during our semi-annual book sales and special events.
- Dates are on the library calendar.
Where do the Friends meet?
- The Friends meet at the Grafton-Midview Public Library on Main Street in Grafton. A Library representative is present to serve as liaison to the group and is the official representative of the Library. The group is led by a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who are elected by the voting members of the Friends Board of Trustees. As a member, you are entitled to one vote at the annual meeting in November.
If you are interested in seeing meeting minutes for the Friends of GMPL, please stop by the Library and request a copy.
