The Friends of the Ilsley Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization working to extend the Library’s services and facilities. Organized in 1967, Friends members now number over one hundred families and individuals. Funds raised by membership contributions and book sales have provided nearly $20,000 in support in the past year and a half. The invaluable assistance of the Friends has allowed the library to host innovative programming, purchase and implement new technology, develop staff competencies, assist low income non-residents obtain borrowing privileges, initiate building improvements, and countless other wonderful things.
Ilsley Public Library has about 2400 Middlebury addresses where at least one person holds a library card, and 900 addresses outside Middlebury where people pay a fee for borrowing privileges. Of these households, a mere 91 are members of Friends of the Ilsley Library. Yet it is through membership dollars that we are able to support many of the library’s programs.
A few of the boxes of children’s books at a sale
Our annual budget is close to $20,000, but the book sales raise only one quarter of that amount. We welcome your support, either through membership, a donation and/or as a volunteer. An annual contribution of $5 or more automatically enrolls you as a member of the Friends. Access to the online (or USPS) newsletter is available to those who fill out a membership form and return it to Ilsley Public Library. Click on the ‘Renew’ link in the sidebar to access this form.
Friends of the Ilsley Library 