The Friends of the Keene Public Library Proclamation- October 3, 2024

Mayor Kahn presented former Mayor, Kendall Lane, and currently the Vice President of the Friends of the Keene Public Library, with a Proclamation declaring October 18–20, 2024 as Friends of the Keene Public Library Days. Mayor Kahn urged all citizens of the Monadnock Region to visit the Fall Book Sale at the Keene Public Library in support of continued excellent Library programs and facilities. The Friends of the Keene Public Library play an important role in supporting the City of Keene’s library and library staff in areas not funded by the city budget. The efforts of the Friends of the Keene Public Library include sponsorship of many enriching programs and special events open to the community; purchase of library equipment and furniture and passes to New England museums for use by individuals and families; as well as volunteer staffing to improve service. The Fall Book Sale at Keene Public Library, sponsored by the Friends since 1983, have helped to provide funding for these many activities, with all purchases dictated by the wishes of the library staff.