What do the Friends of the Republic Library Do?
Friends of the Republic Library raise money that enables our library to move from good to great — providing the resources for additional programming, much needed equipment, support for children’s summer reading, and special events throughout the year.
The Friends’ gift of their time, money, and commitment to the library sets an example for all how volunteerism leads to necessary civic engagement for the betterment of our community.
Or, contact us and find out how to get involved!
Lifelong learning
The Friends’ work highlights the fact that our library is the cornerstone of the community, providing opportunities for all to engage in the joy of life-long learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the present.
The Friends understand and convey just how important a well-funded library is and work to ensure that our library is able to provide a wide variety of services to all ages, including access to print and electronic materials, assistance in research, readers’ advisory, and children’s services, and so much more.
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I love public libraries because they are built on the principle that books are so important and so necessary to human flourishing that access to them cannot depend on your income.”
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New Library Plans
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The key to lifting citizens up in our remote area relies upon services for families, youth, and seniors. The Republic public library needs to increase capacity for patrons and the greater community to provide lifelong learning opportunities and a warm and welcoming facility.
In addition to library materials, we envision:
- an all-season, natural play space for kids;
- a place for teens to learn constructively;
- a place for senior citizens to gather;
- a soundproof room and quiet space;
- an office and break room dedicated for staff;
- a functional, flexible community-use area with a stage;
- accessible STEM and other hands-on programming space;
- a commercial kitchen for events, meetings, and demonstrations;
- a protected outdoor area for play;
- ample parking;
- a building that our community will be proud of.
We are working with community partners to meet as many needs as possible at this location. The library will be separate from, but potentially co-located with a new community hall, City Hall, and other needed facilities as defined by the community during the design process.
Read the Feasibility Study (PDF)
Read our 5-year Strategic Plan (PDF)
FORL does not anticipate using new tax dollars or a levy for this facility. North Central Library, a five county system with 30 Libraries, has funding set aside for furnishing our new library; there are endowed funds set aside; and community focused grants are available to us.
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Who We are
Mission Statement, Vision, and Values
The Mission of the Friends of the Republic Library is to enhance the Republic Library so that it may best fulfill its literary, educational, technological, and cultural purposes while building and connecting the communities of Ferry County.
The Vision of the Friends of the Republic Library is a thriving and sustainable learning system accessible to all.
The Values held by the Friends of the Republic Library are:
- Respect for the diversity of our library communities.
- Curiosity in the world around us and ensuring libraries promote exploration.
- Empowerment of our members and library supporters.
- Resourcefulness and Creativity for designing new approaches and solutions for issues facing our libraries.
- Community by building the social fabric interconnecting various groups and communities.
- Ethics and Integrity by adhering to the highest standards of operations and accountability.
Friends of the Republic Library (FORL) is a 100% volunteer organization and is empowered to conduct fundraising events, such as book sales, to provide financial support to the library programs. It is a 501 (c) (3) organization, thus all donations to FORL are tax-deductible to the extent the law allows.