Our Mission
The Friends of the Sargent Library (FOSL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to assist in promoting literacy and participation in library programs. FOSL aids in providing funds to meet special library needs. FOSL also awards up to $7,400 in scholarships annually.
FOSL Board of Directors 2026
– Kirsty Dunbar: President
– Lynette Ryza: Vice-President
– Cathy Edwards: Secretary
– Tracy M. Waldorf: Treasurer
– Stephanie Shawver: Chairperson / Membership
– Patty Elder: Chairperson / Scholarship and BC Library Advisory Board Representative
– Donna Graham-Brown: Chairperson / Kayak and Cars Fundraiser Volunteer
– Christine Eberle: Chairperson / Website and Newsletter content
Memberships help fund reading and enrichment programs for children and adults at the Sargent Branch Library, new equipment and furnishings, and special services to meet the needs of the Sargent community that the City of Bay City Public Library budget cannot provide. Membership funds are also used to sponsor annual college scholarships awarded by FOSL to local Sargent residents.