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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 second 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

  • Anjali Jarrett
  • Bowen Craig
  • Carla Eaton, co-treasurer
  • Cathy Wisenbaker
  • Elham Taghizadeh, co-treasurer
  • Emily Clary, secretary
  • Erica Techo
  • Jackie Sherry
  • Jamie Dukes
  • Jennifer Mellina
  • Joanna Parkman
  • Karen Stubbs
  • Linda Groarke, vice-president
  • Meghan Gerig
  • Pat McAlexander
  • Peggy Kreshel
  • Rebecca Burns, president
  • Rosemarie Goodrum
  • Sarah Jantzi
  • Troy Hicks