The Westfield Library Foundation (WWPL) has recently established the 1902 Society – seeking members who are invested in sustaining the mission of the Westfield Washington Public Library (WWPL) to educate and empower the community.
Members of the 1902 Society are forward-thinking partners who are engaged with the Foundation in developing, funding and planning for the future of the WWPL. The library has officially announced plans to move and build in a new downtown location on Westfield Boulevard at a date to be determined.
With plans to construct a new library and enhance services across the board, the WWPL has launched its own #NewEra #NewChapter campaign to build anticipation for its new home.
The formation of the 1902 Society not only looks toward the future but also honors the Westfield Washington Public Library’s official establishment in April of 1902. For over a century, the library has continued to grow and serve the citizens of Westfield and Washington Township. Even with its doors closed during a pandemic, the WWPL took advantage of the new normal with a pivot – providing robust virtual and curbside pickup services for its patrons.
The 1902 Society offers corporate and individual/family memberships. Membership gifts will be used to promote new projects, grow collections, and advance technology, as well as literacy initiatives that will benefit all who live in Westfield and Washington Township.
1902 Society members enjoy the following benefits:
- Advance purchase of tickets for special events
- Advance invitations to private author receptions and books signings
- Donor recognition on the Westfield Library Foundation’s Donor Wall, website, social media and annual newsletter
- Volunteer opportunities throughout the year
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Erin Downey, Executive Director of the Westfield Library Foundation, said, “I’m genuinely excited and energized for the 1902 Society and look forward to working with business leaders and citizens of Westfield in planning for the future of the Westfield Washington Public Library. Their input will be a valuable tool to help guide us on a path to growth and viability for many years to come.”
Sheryl Sollars, Director of the Westfield Washington Public Library, said, “The 1902 Society celebrates the library’s rich history while promoting a New Era, New Chapter for the library. We are very excited at the prospect of a new home for the library and all of the wonderful things it will bring to and for the community.”
For more information on the 1902 Society or to become a member, visit westfieldlibraryfoundation.com/1902Society. The Westfield Library Foundation serves to elevate, advocate and fundraise for the Westfield Washington Public Library.