Here is a list of some of the past and ongoing projects that the Friends have sponsored in service to the library. These improvements were made possible through your generous donations at the Friends' membership drive and annual used book sale.
Current Projects
- Matching grant funds
- Momentary contributions to hoopla digital services
- Tumblebooks eLibrary sponsor
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program sponsor
- Books for Babies program sponsor
- Youth and Adult Summer Reading Program sponsors
- Bell Tower Festival float sponsor
- Community Halloween library event sponsor
- Youth and Adult Department library book bag sponsor
Past Projects
- Landscaping and flower containers
- Spotlight on Carnegie Building
- 2004 Library Centennial Celebration, including commemorative items for sale
- Remodeling of the basement meeting room, including: ceiling fans, 48 stackable chairs, 2 folding tables, refrigerator, sound system, area rug
- Kitchenette and refrigerator
- Automation system - $7,500 for the original Galaxy Automation System purchased and installed in 1995 and $7,500 for the new Polaris Automation System purchased and installed in 2006
- Furniture: chairs, tables, and cabinets
- Remodel Library entryway
- Handicap accessible lift
- Automatic entry doors
- Fireproof book return
- Outdoor banners
- Annual school staff breakfast
- Little Free Library
- Library space planner
- Youth Department computer sponsors
- Creative Learning Center item sponsors
- Glass display case in Youth Department
- Book return at Greene County Elementary School
- Canvas book delivery bags for daycare and elementary outreach services
- Adult Department
- Adult Department computer and chair sponsors
- Chair reupholstery
- Teen Area redecoration
- Equipment: cameras, projector, color copier, big screen TVs, Kodak photo kiosk
- Armchairs for reading area
- Author visits and professional presenters
- Digital newspaper archives