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.

New
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 and Upcoming Events

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  • FOWPL with the support of our generous sponsors
    Biddeford Savings Bank
    and Heritage Company
    invite you to
    A Community Pig Roast

  • Sunday June 27th
    1:00 – 4:00 pm
    on the Taylor House property

  • Join your friends and neighbors at a unique event!

    Enjoy a leisurely afternoon buffet picnic,
    bucket raffles, children’s activities with Coach Lisa and live music by
    Girls Guns & Glory

    Meal price $8 for adults, ages 12 & under free

    For More Info

  • On-going Bottle Drive

    In cooperation with JD's Package and Redemption store in East Waterboro, you may contribute your bottle redemption money to the New Library fund. Simply tell the attendant that you want the funds to go to the Friends of the Waterboro Public Library envelope.

    FOWPL is also working with CLYNK - Recycle bottles and cans and support the new library! Bags for FOWPL can be picked up at the library and at Waterboro Town Hall. Return your full bags to the CLYNK station at Hannaford's on Route 5 in E Waterboro.