Friends of the Cuba Library, Inc.

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PURPOSE

Friends of the Cuba Library, Inc. (Friends) incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in October of 2016. As a non-profit, Friends is committed to promoting the mission of the Cuba Circulating Library (Library), to raising money to provide financial support for Library programs and services, to advocating for the library, and to recognizing service contributions of library staff and volunteers.

Friends actively support children’s programming, including regularly scheduled story hours and classes, special events and guests, a book club at the middle-high school, and summer reading programs. Adult programming benefits from Friends’ funding with sponsorship of special programs, such as the Spring Tea, and guest presenters, such as local artists and authors.

Friends offer funding for Library special needs not normally covered in the library’s operating budget.  For example, in 2020, Friends provided funding for Library reopening needs under COVID-19 protocols. Friends also contribute to improvements to the building and amenities, such as funding the purchase of new appliances and a faucet in the kitchen, and contributing to the purchase of the new fish tank and the ADA accessible tree play structure in the youth area.

MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIP

BE the change you want to see in the world. ~Ghandi

Friends meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Membership has its rewards. As a member of Friends of the Cuba Library, Inc. you will be eligible to vote at meetings, hold office, or chair a committee, if 18 years or older.

You can make a difference today, become a Friend.

Our annual membership drive is in March. New members are welcome to join at any time. Members take on a variety of roles including serving as officers, helping with book sales, and preparing for other fundraisers and events.

Membership form 2025 Friends Brochure tagged pdf 1.39 MB

Or, pay your membership online with Zeffy at https://www.zeffy.com/embed/ticketing/ececd5f7-2dfe-406d-8f1b-56a45c02703e?modal=true

CHEERS, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE

Purchase your tickets for this year’s Cheers, Cheese, and Chocolate! This long-standing, beloved fundraising event is hosted by The Friends of the Cuba Library to support the Cuba Circulating Library.
Last year, the event funded new kitchen appliances in the community room, and contributed to renovations in the children’s area.

As they have done in years past, the Friends are seeking donations to offset the cost of the event. In the past, contributions have included gift cards (to purchase supplies), monetary donations, and hors d’oeuvres.
If you would like to make a donation, you can bring it to the library, mail it to the library, or visit the Friends’ Zeffy page using the blue button at the bottom of this page.

Indulge in a symphony of fabulous wines, nibble on a delightful cheese parade, feast on scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, and don’t forget to pamper yourself with a decadent chocolate treat or two!

This year, the Friends are introducing new ticket purchasing options. Early Bird tickets will be available for sale from the last week of May until June 30th, priced at a discounted rate of $20 per ticket. In addition, designated driver tickets will be available for purchase this year for $15 per ticket.

Sponsorships may be purchased at four levels (# of tickets included in parentheses): Silver sponsorship (4) $120, Gold Sponsorship (5) $150, Diamond Sponsorship (6) $180, Platinum Sponsorship (8) $240. Sponsors will be listed in the event brochure. Please note that your purchase must be made by Saturday, July 26 in order to be included in the brochure. The last day to purchase tickets is Thursday, July 31 by 9 pm. Purchase your tickets online using the form below, or visit Zeffy directly at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/27421f2d-0598-4339-87be-4c66c63deffe.

We hope to see you at Cheers, Cheese, and Chocolate on Friday, August 1st!