In the Spotlight | Mission | Purpose | Board of Directors | Membership

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In the Spotlight In the Kershner Gallery - The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery will be showing art by the winners of a juried exhibition held last May from January 8 to February 19. The opening reception will be on Saturday, January 14 from 4-6 pm with a talk by the artists at 5:00 pm. Read more... Call for Art: One Book/One Town JOURNEYS Juried Exhibition- The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library invite Connecticut artists, over 18 years old, to submit work for its JOURNEYS Juried Exhibition. The exhibition is part of the Fairfield Public Library's One Book/One Town program. Read more... The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library are now offering a great opportunity to honor or remember a loved one, and at the the same time benefit our library community. For a tax deductible donation of $25 (minimum), the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will place a bookplate in a new book to be added to the Library's collection. The bookplate will bear your name and that of the individual or the group you wish to recognize. You will receive an acknowledgment, and a card will be sent to the honoree or family. Use it for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, in memory of, in honor of, or just because... Mail or drop off this form with payment to the library, or fill out the form and pay online now! Images from the Kelly Corrigan Literary Lunch on May 25, 2011   Images from the Library Lovers Gala on January 8, 2011, by Mike Lauterborn Images from the Friends' Book Sale, October 2-4, 2010: Images from the Ladies' Literary Lunch on May 18, 2010

Mission

To enhance the partnership between the Fairfield Public Library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all of the people of the Town of Fairfield.

Purpose

To maintain an association of persons interested in the Library:

a) To foster closer relations between the Fairfield Public Library and the community of the Town of Fairfield;
b) To focus public attention in a positive manner on library services, facilities, resources, functions, and needs;
c) To help promote the use and enjoyment of the Library as a center for lifelong learning and a community hub;
d) To foster public support and aid in the raising of supplemental funds for necessary development of the Library to serve the community;
e) To support services, programs and events for the community that are compatible with the Library's policies and objectives.

Board of Directors

Khorshed Randeria, President: 2010-2012

Leann Ratner, Vice-President: 2010-2012

Debby Zieff, Treasurer: 2011-2013

Donna Woods Orazio, Secretary: 2011-2013

Erica Green, Member-at-Large: 2010-2012

Michelle Beckwith, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Helen D'Avanzo, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Mary-Pat Burr, Member-at-Large: 2010-2012

Catherine Burnett, Member-at-Large: 2010-2012

Arthe Kelly, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Dee Skott, Member-at-Large: 2011-2013

Melinda Crews, Member-at-Large 2011-2013

Membership

Annual Membership contributions help support supplemental programs and services for the library. Find more information with the Friends' Brochure.

Friends may join at one of several levels:

Members joining at the sponsorship level may direct their contribution towards the support of either Bruce S. Kershner Gallery Exhibits (Art Sponsor); Soundwaves Concerts (Music Sponsor); or the One Book, One Town Program (Book Sponsor).

The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

New members are always welcome.

Click here for a printable Friends' Membership Form

or select your membership level and click the Subscribe button below to join or renew online now.

Membership Levels Senior/Students : $20.00 USD - yearly Individual : $35.00 USD - yearly Family : $50.00 USD - yearly Patron : $100.00 USD - yearly Sponsor : $250.00 USD - yearly Your Support is Greatly Appreciated! For more information, download the Friends' brochure.

Questions/Suggestions

Would you like to volunteer for a committee? Ask a question? Make a suggestion? Please email us at friends@fplct.org or