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General Meeting Schedule -
Below is the meeting schedule for General Meetings for 2026. For additional information and the Board schedule, please visit the calendar.
CANCELLED April 28 - 6:00 PM Ashley River Library
June 9 - 6:00 PM Ashley River Library, Combined Board Meeting & Annual Meeting
CANCELLED April 28 - 6:00 PM Ashley River Library
June 9 - 6:00 PM Ashley River Library, Combined Board Meeting & Annual Meeting
About
As a non-profit organization, we sponsor library programs, host
community programs, raise awareness of the library and it's resources, and
stimulate gifts.
Mission
The mission of FOSL shall be to act as a bridge between the George H. Seago, Jr. Library, commonly known as the Summerville Library (hereafter in this document, “the Library”) and the community by:
1) Increasing public awareness of, focusing attention on, and expanding the use of the Library as a valuable resource for an informed community;
2) Initiating, organizing, promoting, and encouraging cultural and educational activities for lifelong learning;
3) Encouraging gifts and endowments as well as raising funds in support of the Library and FOSL activities;
4) Working with the Dorchester County Library Board of Trustees, the Dorchester County Library Director, and the Summerville Library Branch Manager in a spirit of mutual cooperation.
community programs, raise awareness of the library and it's resources, and
stimulate gifts.
Mission
The mission of FOSL shall be to act as a bridge between the George H. Seago, Jr. Library, commonly known as the Summerville Library (hereafter in this document, “the Library”) and the community by:
1) Increasing public awareness of, focusing attention on, and expanding the use of the Library as a valuable resource for an informed community;
2) Initiating, organizing, promoting, and encouraging cultural and educational activities for lifelong learning;
3) Encouraging gifts and endowments as well as raising funds in support of the Library and FOSL activities;
4) Working with the Dorchester County Library Board of Trustees, the Dorchester County Library Director, and the Summerville Library Branch Manager in a spirit of mutual cooperation.
Current Board Members
President - Ivy McIntyre
Vice President - Pattie Anderson
Treasurer - Alice Stamps
Secretary - Bonnie Foulois
Member at Large - Ellen Hyatt
Member at Large & Hospitality Chair -
Committee Chairs:
Public Relations - Autumn Reid (Past President)
Book Sale - Ivy McIntyre
Book Sale Co-Chair - Christine Nicolato
Advisory & Advocacy - Kevin Carroll
Vice President - Pattie Anderson
Treasurer - Alice Stamps
Secretary - Bonnie Foulois
Member at Large - Ellen Hyatt
Member at Large & Hospitality Chair -
Committee Chairs:
Public Relations - Autumn Reid (Past President)
Book Sale - Ivy McIntyre
Book Sale Co-Chair - Christine Nicolato
Advisory & Advocacy - Kevin Carroll
Bylaws
Click this link to download a copy of the current bylaws. Revisions are made every two years.
Memorandum of Understanding
Click this link to download a copy of the current MOU between FOSL and the Dorchester County Library.