Published in the September 14, 2016 edition
By MAUREEN DOHERTY
LYNNFIELD — The public is invited to the debut of the Lynnfield Public Library Foundation during a special after-hours event at the library on Friday, Sept. 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
In an interview with the Villager, Library Director Holly Mercer said the Foundation is currently in its initial stages development, which includes forming a board of directors, developing a mission statement and applying for nonprofit status.
Mercer said this debut will provide an opportunity to introduce the Foundation to the community and reach out to those who may be interested in contributing to its establishment.
In its mission statement, the Foundation seeks to support “the innovative vision of the Lynnfield Public Library through relationship building with those who share a passion for the Library’s mission. The Foundation’s goal is to seek and secure personal, community, corporate and estate giving for an endowment that will enrich the future of learning and knowledge and enhance the Library’s financial standing.”
Those who wish to attend the after-hours debut are asked to RSVP no later than Wednesday, Sept. 21 by calling the Library at 781-334-5411 or emailing lfd@noblenet.org.
