The new Waterboro public library & Community Center

 

The FOWPL have been working towards the building of a new public library and community center for the town of Waterboro. Learn all about this exciting project!


 

 
 

Welcome to our website!

who are the friends of the waterboro public library?

The purpose of the Friends of the Waterboro Public Library is to act as an advocate for good library service and use; to promote fund raising and volunteer activities to benefit the library; to enhance the Waterboro Public Library facility, including its physical plant; the acquisition of books and technology.

At this time, the primary focus of our energy is the building of a new public library in Waterboro. We are grateful for all who support those efforts. We have begun a Capital Campaign that is focused on the referendum that will be placed before the people of Waterboroin November2010. We have formed a partnership with Eaton Peabody Consulting Group to provide professional assistance in raising $1m in private funds and presenting our case to the town.The FOWPL meet every Monday evening at 7:00pm at the Heritage Company, 2nd floor. We would love to have you join this effort.

Library Capital Campaign underway!

FOWPL have embarked on a Capital Campaign that will raise $1m in private funds. This is in addition to the 4 acres of donated land and the $323,000 that has been given or pledged toward the new library. We have begun meeting with Mathew Eddy, Executive Director of Eaton Peabody Consulting Group. He has wide experience as town planner and economic development and knows the Federal, State and Foundation resources.

Future FOWPL meetings will focus on planning fundraisers, developing a list of names of people, organizations and businesses that could be part of this effort now and into the future. The group will also develop means of communicating with the residents of Waterboro as we work towards this successful endeavor!

  • New Library Information Meetings

    The best way to develop support for the new library is through person to person conversation. If you could arrange for Jack Seery or other Friends to meet with a group of neighbors or other organizations, please contact Jack Seery to schedule an event at jseery@sacoriver.net or leave a message at the library at 247-3363.

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Ongoing News & Upcoming Events

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  • Keep up on Ongoing FOWPL News

  • Please read the free local paper "The Reporter" for stories and print ads about the proposed new Library Community Center.

    You will find printed material at many local stores, the Library and Town Hall.

    With the assistance of Water Cat Productions, FOWPL is creating a video program that will be broadcast on Saco River local community TV channel 2.

  • Upcoming Events

  • FOWPL will be scheduling an informational meeting to be held at Town Hall in September. We hope you can attend, ask questions and air any concerns about the project. If you not able to come, please watch the re-broadcast on the Saco River local
    community TV channel 2 or 5.

    Our 2nd Annual Gala & Silent Auction is Saturday October 2nd 4-7pm at Heritage Co, Route 202 Day Field.  We raised over $10,000 last year. Please mark your calendar to enjoy great appetizers, live Jazz, beer and wine cash bar, and lots of unique auction items, for yourself or start holiday shopping early.  Tickets available soon, $25 per person, includes 1 free bar drink.

    And don't forget to vote YES for a new Library Community Center construction bond November 2nd.  Construction cost for the average homeowner with a town accessed value of $165,000 is equal to $8 a month.