2.3. Friends of Springfield Town Library

The Friends of Springfield Town Library (FOSTL) is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation organized to support the Library in ways that are not covered by the municipal budget appropriation. The Library Director serves as an ex-officio member of the FOSTL board. The Springfield Town Library Board of Trustees maintains a close relationship with FOSTL but does not exercise control of the organization. FOSTL works closely with the Library but does not make decisions for it. FOSTL's budget is arrived at in consultation with the Library Director. Any donations FOSTL makes to the Springfield Town Library are in concurrence with the Library's goals.