Friends of the THS Library

In order to promote leisure reading and to teach effective research skill in the fast-paced, information rich society, the Chester Woodward Library began a Friends of the Topeka High School Library organization in 2001. Many caring individuals have joined the organization and have helped to maintain the educational integrity of the collection and the concept of a library as a whole.

The Vision:

To encourage gifts, endowments, bequests and memorials to the Topeka High Library

To build support in the community for the Topeka High Library

To enhance the image, materials, services and facilities of the Topeka High Library by undertaking specific projects on its behalf

To maintain an association of individuals, civic organizations, business and other groups interested in the Topeka High

Projects:

Refinishing 100+ chairs

Refinishing 6 tables

Adding lighting to the Biography room

Installing the lettering for the Chester Woodward Library

Providing funding for attendance at two library conferences a year

Providing funding of $500 towards the purchase of new books

Providing for the purchase of 3 Nooks for student use

Providing $500 worth of ebooks for those Nooks

Providing two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors

Providing funding for games for a "Game Night"

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