BELLOWS FALLS — Amid the events of the Rockingham Free Public Library (RFPL) that have unfolded over the past several months, we, as the officers of the Bellows Falls Woman's Club, would like our collective voices to be known as very positive supporters of the library.
Our club, organized in 1901 and admitted to the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1913, has had a very special relationship with RFPL. One of the prominent goals of the General Federation is to promote literacy at all levels. Thus, for many years, our November meeting has had the theme of library day/literacy.
To help promote this theme, our library has arranged for speakers from the staff, for authors, and for PowerPoint presentations. These programs have been very well received, and we appreciate the library's cooperation in providing them.
In return, the club has contributed many books, DVDs, audio books, tapes, large-print books, money, and other items to help the library serve the community.
The beautiful clock, which was recently repaired with club money, was also a gift to the library from us. When club members pass away, the club donates a book in his or her memory on a subject specific to the deceased member's interests or hobbies.
The Bellows Falls Woman's Club has had a longstanding relationship with the library, and it plans to continue supporting our library in a positive way.