Guernsey wonders what to do with large bequest
NORWICH – Guernsey Memorial Library has a great deal of thought and consideration ahead as it debates suggestions for an appropriate way of spending a large donation left to the library earlier this year.
In her passing, Mrs. Wilhelmina Henley of Guilford, in accordance with her husband Raymond Henley, left Guernsey $600,000. With no specific purpose earmarked for the donation, the library board is taking community suggestions into serious consideration as they determine a suitable use for the money.
“This was just a generous donation. It wasn’t anything we expected,” said Library Director Sarah Wiggins. She said that though Guernsey had no knowledge of Mrs. Henley’s intentions of leaving that sum of money at the library’s disposal, she is very appreciative of Henley’s benevolence.
After working closely with lawyers, “the money has been deposited and the library has the money now,” she added.
According to David Jennings, library board president, the money may likely be used for building maintenance or expansion, but he and the rest of the board will not decide until more proposals are received from local residents. Guernsey has placed a suggestion box in the library for community members to share their input.
In reference to the library board, Jennings said, “We’ve been discussing ideas and looking at suggestions. It’s still early in the process ... there are only about half a dozen suggestions in the box.” Most suggestions, he added, recommend a building project to expand the library and make a larger reading area.
In the mean time, Wiggins is collaborating with the library board in assessing the needs of the library. The board has met only twice since receiving the donation in August, and has not drawn any conclusions.
According to Wiggins, no one at the library new Henley personally, but learned she was a dynamic and well respected figure in Guilford. She was a teacher at the Guilford school for ten years before becoming the school’s principal for 30 years and retiring at the age of 65. Raymond Henley passed away in 2004 and Wilhelmina Henley, early last year.
“This shows what the library means to people ... it’s nice and it’s a great opportunity for us. There’s a lot of people outside the area who use the library and who appreciate it,” said Jennings.
Wiggins is stressing the need for feedback of community and library members, seeking more suggestions of what to do with the donation. Jennings added “the more the better.”
Suggestions for a feasible use of the donation can be made at Guernsey Memorial Library, 3 Court St., Norwich.
In her passing, Mrs. Wilhelmina Henley of Guilford, in accordance with her husband Raymond Henley, left Guernsey $600,000. With no specific purpose earmarked for the donation, the library board is taking community suggestions into serious consideration as they determine a suitable use for the money.
“This was just a generous donation. It wasn’t anything we expected,” said Library Director Sarah Wiggins. She said that though Guernsey had no knowledge of Mrs. Henley’s intentions of leaving that sum of money at the library’s disposal, she is very appreciative of Henley’s benevolence.
After working closely with lawyers, “the money has been deposited and the library has the money now,” she added.
According to David Jennings, library board president, the money may likely be used for building maintenance or expansion, but he and the rest of the board will not decide until more proposals are received from local residents. Guernsey has placed a suggestion box in the library for community members to share their input.
In reference to the library board, Jennings said, “We’ve been discussing ideas and looking at suggestions. It’s still early in the process ... there are only about half a dozen suggestions in the box.” Most suggestions, he added, recommend a building project to expand the library and make a larger reading area.
In the mean time, Wiggins is collaborating with the library board in assessing the needs of the library. The board has met only twice since receiving the donation in August, and has not drawn any conclusions.
According to Wiggins, no one at the library new Henley personally, but learned she was a dynamic and well respected figure in Guilford. She was a teacher at the Guilford school for ten years before becoming the school’s principal for 30 years and retiring at the age of 65. Raymond Henley passed away in 2004 and Wilhelmina Henley, early last year.
“This shows what the library means to people ... it’s nice and it’s a great opportunity for us. There’s a lot of people outside the area who use the library and who appreciate it,” said Jennings.
Wiggins is stressing the need for feedback of community and library members, seeking more suggestions of what to do with the donation. Jennings added “the more the better.”
Suggestions for a feasible use of the donation can be made at Guernsey Memorial Library, 3 Court St., Norwich.
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