Friends plan book sale, Blueberry Festival and new event sponsorship model; donation rules clarified

Members of the Friends of the Library told trustees they have a good supply for an upcoming book sale but prefer a small volunteer roster for setup because of limited shed space; a mid‑July call for help was discussed. The Friends also reported plans for a Blueberry Festival on July 25 and said they will move toward sponsoring events (rather than purchasing items such as DVDs) and collecting donations at events as a nonprofit organization.

Trustees noted that the library itself cannot actively solicit donations but can accept passive donations at free events pending confirmation from town administration (Michelle). The Friends also agreed to provide a free table at the sale for materials dispersed by Director Inga Dellea.

The meeting record does not show formal votes on Friends operations; the Board and Friends coordinated logistics and timelines for summer events.