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About Oconee County Library Friends
A Watkinsville Tradition
The Friends have faithfully served the community of Watkinsville for nearly 50 years. We boost awareness of our fabulous library and its abundant offerings. We raise funds through book sales and memberships, and host many exciting events throughout the year. Two measures of our success are that we fund over 65% of new library acquisitions and over 10,000 people participated in Library programs from 2022-2023.
The Oconee County Library Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
April 2, 2024 - Oconee County Library Friends Day
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Our 2024 Board of Directors:
Alan Hickerson
President
Jim Bennewitz
Vice President
Nancy Conger
Secretary
Gwen Peck
Treasurer
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Jane Amos
Fall Festival
Sandy Gamble
Family Fun Day
Carol Gornto
Membership/Media
Beth Melvin
Volunteers/Media
Laura Moore
Hospitality
Shelley Reeves
Hospitality/Volunteers
Phyllis Rother
Book Sale
Amelia Rushton
Volunteers
Sheryl Toci
Book Sale
Sarah Ward
Media
Tiffany White
Book Sale
Mary Petrosky
Emeritus
James Mitchell
Branch Manager & Library Board Liaison