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Kennebunk Free Library Trustees

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ORGANIZATION: KENNEBUNK FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

112 Main StreetKennebunk, ME 04043

(43.38786,-70.53792)
 

DATE POSTED

March 11, 2023

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Strategic Planning
  • Facilities Management
  • Accounting
  • Fundraising
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • 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. New trustees can expect to spend an average of 10-20 hours per month.
  • Live and/or work in Arundel, Kennebunk or West Kennebunk Maine

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