Richard's Memorial Library

Friends of Richards Memorial Library

What are Friends for?
Friends Board
Join the Friends
Newsletter (Opens in new window)
Shopping with Friends
Corporate Sponsors
Friends in Need


What are Friends For?

The Friends of RML support the library in a myriad of ways. Their fund-raising efforts have made the following possible:

  • acquisition of computer technology
  • reading incentive programs throughout the year
  • children and adult programs
  • preschool and toddler storytimes
  • holiday decorating
  • Halloween and Tree Lighting Parties
  • equipment and furniture
  • funding library museum passes
  • ...and more!

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Friends Board 2006

President: Sarah Newman
Vice-President: Susan Richardson
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Kristin Steinmetz
Membership Director: Mary Beth Brown
Volunteers Director: Anita Fenton
Activities Director: Jane Pelkey
Children's Activities Co-Directors: Kathy Saart & Karen Murphy

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Join the Friends

The library is a valuable resource for all of us. For many it offers a place to do research and study or find entertainment in the form of a good novel, movie or music. For others, it is a social meeting place that expands their interests through books, special programs, and discussion groups. For youngsters, it offers an exciting introduction to reading. You can support the library's meaning to you by joining the Friends TODAY!

Individual/Family Memberships

Corporate Memberships

$5.00 Senior 
$10.00 Individual 
$15.00 Family 
$25.00
Supporting 
over $25 Generous
$30.00 Supporting
$50.00 Patron
$100.00 Century Club
$125.00 Gold Club
over $125 Platinum Club
Click here for the
Individual and Family
membership form
Click here for the
Corporate
membership form

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Shopping with Friends

If you are an online shopper you can benefit the Friends of RML with your purchases by registering at the iGive.com website. Then, when you shop online through either the iGive website or with their downloaded shopper's window (it pops up and tells you when you are at one of their merchant's sites) a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the Friends. Be sure to choose the Friends of Richards Memorial Library as your "cause" when joining. Since November 2001 the library has received over $200. from iGive. So, click on the image at right and get shopping!

Lobby Book Sale

Throughout the year you will find a nice selection of donated books on display in the library's lobby. Please look them over and if you would like to purchase any, please pay a librarian. All proceeds go to the Friends of RML.

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Friends of RML Corporate Sponsors

Here is a list of our corporate sponsors. We are extremely grateful for their generosity!

Caswell-King Funeral Home
Conte Insutance Agency
Earl Atchue Insurance Agency
Kettle Brook Golf Course
Louise Erskine Realty
O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home
Paxton House of Pizza
Roger Brunelle, Attorney
Sunnyside Motor Company
O'Coins HomeBrands
Forrest's Repairs

 

Tatnuck Bead
Dunkin Donuts
Nancy Chang
Tu Moda Spa
Betsey's Quilt Shop
Imprint Photo
Showcase Cinema
Val's
Chowder House
Basket Case
FLEXcon Company, Inc.

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Friends in Need

Materials/Equipment needed... Book donations for the Book Fair are gratefully accepted - no textbooks please If you can help, please leave your name and phone number at the library.

Richards Memorial Library
44 Richards Ave.
Paxton, MA 01612
phone: 508-754-0793

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