The Journey of the new Library was shared by Sandi Melby:
The Friends of the Barb Geer Memorial Library was formed in 2021 and approached The Northwest Regional Library systems to collaborate on Becoming a branch or ‘Link’ site. After 2 years of planning and working with the Northwest regional Library board, the Middle River City Council, and with much help from generous donors- we were able to open our doors in March of 2023, and to celebrate with a Grand Opening Party last Thursday.
Unlike most Library branches, the Barb Geer Memorial Library is supported exclusively through fundraising done by the Friends of the Library board, and from the generous donations of our community members- not tax dollars. Our Friends of the Middle River Library Board of directors: Sandra Melby, Michelle Chaplinski, Grace Brandon, Beth and Tony Brandon, Howie Brockhouse, Bonnie Bengston, Mindy Bukowski, Reagan Mimnaugh, Tarson Erickson, and Sascha Melby.
