The Friends of the Morrill Memorial Library is a group of library supporters whose purpose is to support, enhance and sustain the public library in the town of Norwood. This group is open to all members of the public. An essential service provided by the Friends is linking the Library Trustees and Staff to the greater community. Through this link the library is able to stay aware of community needs and interests and to make the community aware of services provided by the library. Their contacts within the community are the library's most effective public relations vehicle.
Fund raising is an important component of the Friends' work for the library.
Money that they raise from dues, book sales and other activities allows the library to expand the services it can offer to the community. Most recently, the Friends have taken part in the funding of a program to lease unabridged books on tape, and in the provision of assistive listening devices for patrons who need help in hearing guest speakers and events at the library. The Friends sponsor community activities at the library such as visits by authors and other special programs for adults or children. The library supports the Friends through a variety of in-kind services including meeting facilities and office supplies. All rights reserved.