Friends Of The Stafford Library Celebrated In Stafford

STAFFORD, NJ — The Township Council is honoring the Friends of the Stafford Library ahead of "Friends of the Libraries Week."

A proclamation was issued declaring Oct. 16 through 22 Friends of the Libraries Week in Stafford, honoring the work that the Friends have done in town.

"Friends of the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch raise money that enables our library to move from good to great, providing the resources for additional programming, much-needed equipment, support for children's summer reading and special events throughout the year," Mayor Greg Myhre read from the proclamation at a recent Township Council meeting, which was presented to the group's treasurer Barbara Liberti on behalf of President Nora DeRosa.

Their work highlights "the fact that our library is the cornerstone of the community," Myhre said.

"The Friends understand the importance of well-funded libraries," Myhre said, adding that the group advocates to ensure the library gets necessary resources.

"The Friends' gift of their time and commitment to the library sets an example for all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of our community," he said.

Myhre added that he was excited to see the groundbreaking on the new library building, which was previously said to begin construction this year. Read More: Commissioners Approve New Library In Stafford: Report

The new 19,700 square feet standalone building will be built on Route 9 at the Ocean County Southern Service Center, Patch previously reported. It will be 65 percent bigger than the current building on North Main Street.