.Additional Support.The Seaside Public Library contributes its success to the following groups all working toward the good of the Library: The Library Board, Friends of the Library, Library Staff, Library Art Committee, The Library Foundation, and the Library Volunteers.
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Library BoardThis five-member Library Board is established under state law and members are appointed by the Mayor at the consent of the City Council. The Board serves in an advisory capacity to City Council, formulating rules and policies for the governance of the Library and reviewing Library expenditures for approval and payment.
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Friends of the LibraryThe Friends of the Library support all programs for children, teens, and adults at the Library. The Friends are dedicated to raising funds in support of the Mission of the library. Fundraising is done through the bookstore, memberships, and special sales. Click here to visit their website.
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Library StaffThis eleven-member team is essential to keep the library open and in working order.
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Library Art CommitteeThe Seaside Public Library art exhibits are proudly presented by the Seaside Library Art Committee.
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Library FoundationFormed in 2014 as a non-profit 501c3, the Library Foundation is working toward the long term goals of the Library. The Library Foundation's mission is to support the long term capital goals of the library as well as other endeavors that are beyond the scope of the City's funding of the Library.
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Library VolunteersIn addition to the Friends of the Library, there are many volunteers who serve at the Library. They cover new books, shelve books, put shelves in order, and so much more! This past year the library had 23 volunteers serving 1,562 volunteer hours.
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