Mission
The purpose of the Friends of the Library in Oxford shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in the Oxford Public Library; to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs; and to stimulate gifts, endowments, and bequests to the Library. The Friends of the Library in Oxford is devoted to providing supplementary programs, services, and equipment to increase the scope and effectiveness of the Oxford Public Library and to raise funds to that end.
About
The Friends of the Library in Oxford (“FOLIO”) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to maintain an association of persons interested in the Oxford Public Library; to focus public attention on library services, facilities and needs; and to stimulate gifts, endowments and bequests to the library. FOLIO also provides supplementary programs, service and equipment to increase the scope and effectiveness of the Oxford Public Library and to raise funds to that end.
WE VALUE OUR MEMBERS! They make it possible for us to carry out our mission of providing resources which help the library running smoothly and enables us to provide services for our community of readers.
The Friends have raised money to enhance programs and services offered by the Oxford Library. Our Friends members have volunteered many hours in the past year, and performed fundraising.
With your support, FOLIO can help supplement the Oxford Public Library with quality programs and resources such as:
-Museum Passes
-Special Events (concerts and author visits)
-Computer access, Kindles E-books and other technology resources
-New Furnishings for the Library community
-Educational programs for children and adults
The Friends meet on a monthly basis to discuss ongoing activities. Each member is entitled to a vote on any upcoming actions. Please feel free to join us at our next meeting and see if you would like to become a Friend!
