General Information
The Friends is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that supports the library in numerous ways – hosting Café au Libris author events, Live@the Library concert series, and book sales at the Athens-Clarke Library. Additionally, they provide supplemental funding for a wide array of programs such as the Summer Reading program. Interested in joining the Friends? Need to know more about a Friends’ sponsored program? Visit our website friendsofacclibrary.org
The Friends Board consists of 21 members, with a 7-member cohort rotating off the board each year. The term of service is 3 years. New members are elected at the annual May meeting (vacancies are filled throughout the year as needed). The Board meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to share your time and talents in support of the library by serving on the Friends Board, please complete the Friends Board of Directors Application.
Board Members
- April McDaniel, 2023-2024 President
- Bowen Craig
- Carla Eaton, 2023-2024 Treasurer
- Cathy Wisenbaker
- Emily Clary
- Jackie Sherry
- Joan Curtis
- Karen Stubbs
- Katherine Winslow
- Kristen Linthicum, 2023-2024 Secretary
- Linda Groarke
- Pat McAlexander
- Peggy Kreshel
- Rebecca Burns, 2023-2024 Vice President
- Rosemarie Goodrum
- Sarah Jantzi
- Sharon Campbell
- Tobe Sachs
- Troy Hicks
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