The FORL Board & Meetings
The Vision of the Friends of the Republic Library is a thriving and sustainable learning system accessible to all.
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
2025 Annual Meeting
When: November 18, 2025; 5 – 5:30 Social Gathering, 5:30-6:30 Meeting
Where: Republic Public Library, 794 Clark Avenue
Why: Elect 2026 Directors, Review Financials, Discuss Achievements & Setbacks, and more!
Who: All Are Welcome!
Questions: Email us at republiclibraryfriends@gmail.com
Our board
The November 2024 election filled board positions: 2,4,6,8,10,12,14 for a two year term starting in January 2025. Our board members for 2025 are:
- Position 1: Patrice Beckwith
- Position 2: Mary Ciais
- Position 3: Cynthia Bonneau-Green
- Position 4: Marna Friend
- Position 5: Arwen Woolley
- Position 6: Cathy Jo Gregory
- Position 7: Emily Burt
- Position 8: Cherie Gorton
- Position 9: Christina Beckwith
- Position 10: Tina Smith
- Position 11: Julia Hershberger
- Position 12: Katherine Meade
- Position 13: Diane Engelking
- Position 14: Leslie Tietsort
