Who We Are
The Friends of the Watauga County Library has fostered a love of libraries, books, and reading in Watauga County since 1974. We are a group of library lovers who:
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Value the need for an excellent, free public library available to everyone
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Advocate and raise support for the Watauga County Public Library
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Contribute funds through annual membership dues and donations
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Donate our time through volunteering
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Share our love of books and reading through outreach to the community
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Raise funds to support community outreach and support library programs not funded by the library's budget
The Friends of the Watauga County Library has fostered a love of libraries, books, and reading in Watauga County since 1974. We are a group of library lovers who:
​
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Value the need for an excellent, free public library available to everyone
-
Advocate and raise support for the Watauga County Public Library
-
Contribute funds through annual membership dues and donations
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Donate our time through volunteering
-
Share our love of books and reading through outreach to the community
-
Raise funds to support community outreach and support library programs not funded by the library's budget
Executive Board 2025-26
Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Martha Gray
Lisa Reynolds
Cheryl Keller
David Goldston
Claire Olander
Directors
Bettie Bond
Barbara Perry-Sheldon
Standing Committee Chairs
Hospitality
Marketing & Communications
Membership
Outreach
Periodic Book Sales
Reading & Rolling
Volunteers
In-House Book Sales/
Book Sorters/ Large Donations
Geri Purpur
Martha Gray
TBA​
Phoebe Politt
Martha Gray
Laura Johnson
Ala Sue Moretz
Doris Isaacs
Other Voting Members Designated by the Executive Board
Renovation Committee
Board Liaison with Watauga County
Donna Breitenstein
Doris Isaacs
Ex-Officio (Non-Voting) Members
Membership Coordinator
County Librarian
Internal Financial Reviewer
ARL Director
Jack James
Monica Caruso
Alan Hauser
Russell Taylor
2024-2025 Year in Review
This report provides 2024-2025 summary information about the Friends of the Library’s finances (including grants); significant news; membership and volunteer counts; our programs and events; and a list of specific contributions to support the library.
2024-2025 Friends of the Watauga County Public Library Year in Review 2024-2025
Friends of the Library Profile & Seal of Transparency
Candid's GuideStar profiles offer detailed information about nonprofits, including their mission, programs, financials (often sourced from IRS Form 990s), and leadership. Based on the amount of detailed information, profiles are assigned criteria-based levels of transparency. The Friends of the Watauga Library has earned a Gold Seal of Transparency. Click to view our profile on Candid.org.