Friends of VPL

Friends of Vermilion Public Library

The Friends of the Vermilion Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers who support the library. Historically, the friends have raised and dispersed over $60,000 to the benefit of the library.

If you see a piece of equipment, new technology or something new at the library there is a good chance that the friends made that possible. The friends are primarily concerned with raising funds, advocacy, and volunteer work. The only current fundraiser for the Friends is a GAIN Charity Casino held in Camrose. If you are interested in assisting the Friends in meeting their goals please contact the library manager.

Friends of Vermilion Library Executive:

  • Cathy Wolters, Chairperson
  • Pat Calyniuk, Treasurer
  • Vacant, Board Representative

Friends Projects

Below is a list of current and former projects that the Friends group has funded for the benefit of library users:

Recent Projects

  • Board Game Collection: Purchase of 35 board games to be lent to the public
  • Reading Magnifiers: Purchase of 9 reading magnifiers to be lent to the public
  • Tablets: Purchase of an android and iOS tablet for program usage

Former Projects

  • Art exhibit system: Rail mounted hook and rail system in the meeting room, children's area, and front feature wall.
  • Club Chairs: Purchase of 4 club chairs in the reading area
  • Children's are shelving: Updated front facing shelving of the entire kids area
  • Basement seating: Purchase of seating for 50 in the lower level
  • PA System: Purchase of microphones, amplifier, and speakers

Club Chairs

Children's Area Shelving.

Basement Seating.