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Their primary role is
fundraising to support special programming and events for the
library. The main fundraiser is our book sale, held
the Saturday before Memorial Day (May) and the Saturday before Columbus Day (October)
Donations made to the Friend's
group are tax-deductible. To this end, and with a generous grant
from the Gladys Brooks Foundation, The Friends have started a Book
Endowment Fund which ultimately will fund all of the library's yearly
book purchasing needs.
The Friends also raise funds to
support a variety of library programs including the annual Library
Card Party for Lancaster School first-graders, Wonderplay children's
program, and various programs from the NH Humanities Council.
In addition, The Friends helped
with renovations and beautifications, including the restoration of
Wingate Hall (downstairs), landscaping, and some very fun items for
the Children's Department.
The Friends support the library
in other ways. They help with the annual spring cleaning every
February. And when the library celebrated its 100th year, the
Friends hosted the day-long Open House.
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