Book Sale
The Norman Williams Public Library benefits from the generous donation of books from individuals in the community. These books are carefully curated by volunteers and displayed in the front lobby to give or to sell to the public. Sales from these donated books provide a significant portion of the Library’s operating budget, promote reading and book ownership, and effectively recycle valuable resources. Inventory exceeds what is displayed at any one time and so the books offered are changed regularly. To volunteer, contact the Library Director
Friends of the NWPL
The mission of the Friends is to foster and encourage community support and participation that benefits the library in its role as a greater Woodstock area cultural, intellectual and educational center. The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library is an organization that provides a social context to programs, activities and events and devotes itself to the enrichment of the library in every way it can.
The Friends is involved in special fundraising efforts that help the library offer an enhanced library environment and experience that are not achievable within the confines of the operating budget. For instance, donations from the Friends have made possible the purchase and installations of new laptops, a new sound system, STEM resources, a musical keyboard, Children’s Library decorating, gardens and landscaping. Most of our funding comes for annual dues, contributions, our Love Your Library Open House for Valentine’s Day, our annual Spring Concert, our major fundraiser Puppies & Pooches on Parade in late summer. Our Wassail Party for members. To learn more, visit the Friends of NWPL website.
Art Committee
Wanting to offer the local community a new venue to exhibit local artwork, the Art Committee conceived of the Gallery on the Mezzanine several years ago. Meeting at least once a month, their tireless efforts include encouraging area artists, scheduling and publicizing the gallery shows, and even at times repairing the gallery walls and hanging the exhibits.
They are a devoted group who are dedicated to enhancing the cultural life of Woodstock. Learn more about the NWPL Art Committee.
Board of Trustees
The Board is the principal governing body of the Library. According to the bylaws, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed and administered by the board of trustees elected from among the membership of the Corporation, with the exception of the member appointed by the Town of Woodstock as hereinafter provided. The board of trustees shall have the entire charge of the property, interests, business, personnel, policies, and transactions of the Corporation, with full power to manage and conduct the same, including the power to delegate duties to an appropriate person or persons. The board shall have the authority to employ and dismiss all employees of the Corporation.