Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It’s our annual time to remind you how valuable you are to us and how much we rely on you for help. As less than 50% of our funding comes from the Town of Barnstable, we need to raise at least $18,000 to cover increasing costs of materials and operations. Whelden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. All gifts and donations are tax deductible.

Whelden provides you with valuable services…

Conveniently located on Route 149, (just off Route 6), our library is a friendly, warm and comfortable place to visit
Open 6 days / 30 hours per week
Multi-generational programming: Together, Liz and Julie are expanding our free programs for patrons of all ages
Print and online resources for entertainment and education: watching, reading, listening and learning. Don’t forget our museum pass collection!
Substantial building improvements for your comfort: including new flooring, furnishings, energy efficient lighting, and a generator

Whelden continues to thrive with your support...

Thank you!

The Trustees of Whelden Memorial Library...

Rusty Gage, President
Carol Allen, Vice President
Debra DeJonker-Berry, Treasurer
Robin Fryer, Secretary

Caroline Ewing
Elaine Grace
Priscilla Laliberty
John Laliberty
Corinne Lillie

Interested in becoming a Trustee?

Please consider joining our board!

Visit us online at wheldenlibrary.org to fill out our contact form, or email us at whelden@comcast.net for more information.

What We Accomplished

MA Cans & Bottles Deposits: The Trustees had a successful month of September at the Town Transfer Station, generating almost $5,000 in income to support the daily running of the library. Please continue to bring your MA Deposit cans and plastic bottles to the shed in our parking lot. This revenue helps keep the programs and library services available to our residents.
A new sign out front: Board President Rusty Gage oversaw the restoration and installation of the Whelden sign.
The Friends of Whelden Library continue to run book sales twice a month in the lower level of the library. The Friends support the library with funds along with their own enthusiastic energy. Each year, this book sale contributes $6,000 to our operating budget. Thank you to the FOWL and those who donate books to our sale.
An addition to the staff: This year we welcomed a new Adult Programmer to our "Small but Mighty" team- Julie Williams. Stop by and say hello, and please share any ideas you have for upcoming programs!
The Giant Sculpture by Sandwich artist Michael Magyar of our library logo, a boy reading to his dog returns...