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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 Friends’ mission is to act as a bridge between the libraries (i.e., all the branches of DCL) and the communities they serve by:
a) increasing public awareness of, focusing attention on, and expanding the use of the branch Libraries as free and vital resources for an informed community.
b) helping the branch Libraries to initiate, organize, promote, and encourage cultural and educational activities for lifelong learning.
c) encouraging gifts and endowments as well as raising funds to support branch Libraries and The Friends’ activities.
d) working / communicating with the Libraries’ Board of Trustees, Executive Director, and Branch Managers in a spirit of cooperation as we advocate for Libraries.
e) forging connections with our members, volunteers, and others locally and statewide.
f) completing and maintaining all items necessary for The Friends' nonprofit 501 (c) (3) status.
community programs, raise awareness of the library and it's resources, and
stimulate gifts.
Mission
The Friends’ mission is to act as a bridge between the libraries (i.e., all the branches of DCL) and the communities they serve by:
a) increasing public awareness of, focusing attention on, and expanding the use of the branch Libraries as free and vital resources for an informed community.
b) helping the branch Libraries to initiate, organize, promote, and encourage cultural and educational activities for lifelong learning.
c) encouraging gifts and endowments as well as raising funds to support branch Libraries and The Friends’ activities.
d) working / communicating with the Libraries’ Board of Trustees, Executive Director, and Branch Managers in a spirit of cooperation as we advocate for Libraries.
e) forging connections with our members, volunteers, and others locally and statewide.
f) completing and maintaining all items necessary for The Friends' nonprofit 501 (c) (3) status.
Current Board Members
President - Ivy McIntyre
Vice President - Pattie Anderson
Treasurer - Alice Stamps
Secretary -
Member at Large - Ellen Hyatt
Member at Large & Hospitality Chair -
Committee Chairs:
Public Relations - Autumn Reid (Past President)
Book Sale - Beverly Brockman (Past President)
Book Sale Co-Chair - Christine Nicolato
Advisory & Advocacy - Kevin Carroll
Vice President - Pattie Anderson
Treasurer - Alice Stamps
Secretary -
Member at Large - Ellen Hyatt
Member at Large & Hospitality Chair -
Committee Chairs:
Public Relations - Autumn Reid (Past President)
Book Sale - Beverly Brockman (Past President)
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 FODCPL and the Dorchester County Library.
