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.

Our board

The November 2025 election filled board positions. Our board members for 2026 are:

  • Patrice Beckwith
  • Mary Ciais
  • Cynthia Bonneau-Green
  • Arwen Woolley
  • Emily Burt
  • Cherie Gorton
  • Christina Beckwith
  • Tina Smith
  • Julia Hershberger
  • Katherine Meade
  • Diane Engelking
  • Leslie Tietsort
  • Scott Powers
  • Ernie Miranda

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Board Meeting Minutes archive

2026 Friends of the Library Board
Friends of the Republic Library Board
Left to right: Katherine Meade,  Arwen Woolley (Treasurer),  Emily Burt,  Diane Engelking (President),  Cynthia Bonneau-Green (Secretary)  Christina Beckwith,  Scotty Powers,  Mary Ciais, Cherie Gorton, Patrice Beckwith (Vice President).
Not pictured: Julia Hershberger, Leslie Tietsort, Tina Smith

Documents

Code of Conduct (PDF)

Feasibility Study (PDF)

5-year Strategic Plan (PDF)

Browse our Board Meeting Minutes