Friends of the Library

History and Goals

The Friends of the Library was organized in 1994. A board of directors consisting of seven citizens from the community was appointed and the following purpose was adopted: The purpose of this corporation shall be to enhance and promote the resources, facilities and services of the Howard County Public Library, and to enhance public awareness of the importance of the library in the committee. The friends strive to improve and promote the library as an educational, cultural and recreational resource and as an asset to Howard County. They support the library and its staff in a variety of ways including raising funds for library collections, raising funds for library programs, granting library wishes, volunteering at the library and sponsoring an annual book sale.

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