Jeannette Kordiak, who passed away in 2019, was a gracious, long-time library supporter and left a bequest in her estate to the Friends.
Using this gift, in consultation with Library Director Eric Werthmann and the Library Commission, the Friends refreshed existing furniture and purchased new items for the beautiful Woodbridge Room, a section of the original library.
The Woodbridge Room is ideal for studying, reading, or gathering. The Friends purchased new reading chairs, a round table suitable for scrabble or card playing, and two moveable laptop desks. Richard Falco, a local artist from West Haven, reinforced and beautifully restored twelve hardwood maple chairs.
Below and right: scenes from the updated and refreshed Woodbridge Room, complete with patrons enjoying library products AND the new additions to the decor.
Please consider following Mrs. Kordiak’s example and remember the Friends of the Woodbridge Library in your estate planning.
The Friends’ next project is to update some furnishings in the Children’s Department. If you are interested in contributing to this project, perhaps by donating the funds for a new piece of furniture or equipment, please contact the Friends.