About the Friends

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

The Friends of the Scarborough Library is a non profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the Scarborough Public Library and increasing awareness of the many benefits the library offers the community. Officially organized in 1970 our mission has not changed in 50 years. It remains as important now as then.

The mission is 3-fold:

  • focus public attention on the library
  • stimulate use and development of the resources and library's services
  • encourage monetary gifts to support the library

Through membership fees, donations, bequests from generous donors, and fundraising efforts the Friends provide funds to the library to purchase books & materials. In recent years, the Friends contributed to the charging station, donated a gift to the library for its future expansion and offered funds for staff development when requested.  Each year we offer monies for the collections along with separate funds for programs including movie licenses to offer the community the opportunity to view feature films at no charge. We also fund the Children's Summer Reading program, Museum passes, Book Page (a monthly book review publication) and programming events that reflect the interests of all ages. During the pandemic we provided funds for personal protective equipment (PPE) for the staff.

The business of the Friends is conducted by a Board of Directors who work in partnership with the library staff and Board of Trustees.

2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

  • Kate Kearns, President
  • Julie Depersis, Vice President
  • Kim Corthell, Secretary
  • Elizabeth Hersey, Treasurer
  • Abigail Am
  • Miriam Leonard
  • Kathy Little

PAST MEMBERS:
Many thanks to past Presidents of the Friends for their leadership. Appreciation is also extended to the many Board members and volunteers whose dedication and commitment to the Friends has benefited the library and our community.