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Kennebunk Free Library Trustees
ORGANIZATION: KENNEBUNK FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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1 person is interested
We are seeking new Trustees who will be active participants at monthly Board and committee meetings and serve as library advocates, promoting Kennebunk Free Library in its mission to inspire and enable our communities to discover, learn, and connect. The Board supports and provides guidance to the Library Director, and protects and advances the interests of the broader community by effectively governing the operations and promoting the development of the Kennebunk Free Library. Trustees must become familiar with principles and issues relating to intellectual freedom and equitable provision of public library services.
Trustees serve a 3 year term with an option of an additional 3 year term. Trustees will assist in annual fund raising events (the Annual Appeal, 5K Race, Wreath Sale, etc.), participate in the development and approval of library policies, and act as an advocate for the library through contacts with civic groups and public officials.
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About KENNEBUNK FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Location:
112 MAIN ST, KENNEBUNK, ME 04043, US
Mission Statement
To inspire and enable our communities to discover, learn and connect.
Description
Kennebunk Free Library (KFL) has its roots in the 1801 Wells Social Library, when Kennebunk was still a part of Wells. By 1881, Kennebunk was no longer part of Wells, and a reading room in Cobby’s store had been created by Rev. Worth and the Ladies Sewing Circle. In 1888, the library had moved to Walker Hall and housed a little over 2000 books, but it wasn’t until 1898 the library was sufficiently funded to be truly free to patrons.
In 1907 the library moved to its current location, and expanded in 1994. Since then KFL has added free WiFi in the library, e-books, statewide Minerva access, and added puzzles, games, ukuleles, knitting supplies and a telescope to the circulation. Other services, often partnering with other local organizations, include: technology use and support, hundreds of children, teen and adult programs per year, museum and notary access.
Based on what the community told us the following are the strategic priorities developed to realize our mission and vision:
Provide high-quality programs, resources and services that anticipate and are responsive to community needs and a growing number of library users
Enhance accessibility to our facility and resources
Enhance financial sustainability
Actively build partnerships and foster collaboration to achieve shared goals
Build organizational, staff and volunteer capacity to achieve our goals and shared vision
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
112 Main StreetKennebunk, ME 04043
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Strategic Planning
- Facilities Management
- Accounting
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Board members are expected to prepare for and attend monthly meetings as well as assist with community events and fundraising. Trustees should expect to spend an average of 8 - 16 hours per month.
- Live and/or work in Arundel, Kennebunk or West Kennebunk Maine