The Mark Twain Library Association
is a private, non-profit corporation providing free public library
services to the town of Redding. Its operating budget is funded
in part by a grant from the town of Redding, and in part by contributions
received from individuals and others. (Click
here for information on how you can support the library.)
Library operations are overseen
by a board of trustees, who serve for a maximum of two three-year
terms. Board members are elected at the Association's annual meeting
in June. As of June 2009, the members
of the board are: Madeline Leslie (President), Samuel Callaway & Pam Robey (Co-Vice Presidents), Sandi O'Reilly (Secretary), Janice Meehan (Treasurer),
Kristin Benson, Mary Ann Carman, Suzanne Davies, Jake DeSantis, Jennifer Estabrook, Grady Jensen, Colleen Joyce, Robert Morton, Matthew
Robey, and Kurt Streams.
Individuals who donate to
the library's annual appeal or who make other monetary contributions
during a given calendar year are identified as "Friends
of the Library". They also become members of the association
for that year and are invited to participate in the library's annual
meeting. Current Friends of the Library receive invitations to the
Library's annual art show party.
The library recently joined
the 75-member Bibliomation Library consortium, which allows Mark
Twain Library patrons fast access to the more than 2,500,000 items
held by the member libraries.
Click here for the library's most recent annual report.
Mission Statement
The Mark Twain Library is
an inviting meeting place for all, using its resources efficiently
to meet the community's common needs for general information; cultural,
social, and intellectual enrichment; and self-directed learning.
Policies regarding children
Children are welcomed and
encouraged to use the Mark Twain Library. Please note that parents
and guardians are responsible for the conduct of their children
on library premises. An adult must accompany preschool children
at all times. No child under 10 may be left alone in the library
for any reason.
Please click
here for additional policies regarding children.
The library supports the exhibit
of artifacts created or collected by Redding residents and the presentation
of cultural programs of interest to Redding residents. Exhibits
and adult programs are coordinated by a committee of library volunteers.
Please contact the library's director, Heather Morgan, if you have
an exhibit that you would like to be considered for display, or
a program that you would like to present at the library.
