Founder of The Friends of the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library in 2005, Janet Ruggiero served as President from 2005 to 2021. Upon the completion of her long leadership term, the Friends celebrate her achievement in establishing a vital organization to support the library.
Janet has been the driving force behind the Friends of the Library for as long as I have been a member (2006?). Her dedication to building a reputable nonprofit in support of the library – a cause very dear to her heart – is unmeasured. On a personal level, Janet always takes the time to ask about my children and family. She is a genuinely caring and kindhearted individual whom I am privileged to know. Dina Meddings
Thank you Janet for being the one to step forward and form a new Friends of the Library in 2005 and for devoting seventeen years of positive leadership to our group. Linda Snyder
Janet has given many years of service to the Friends in the effort to support the Library. Flo Custer
Jan is always an inspiration – for her dedication to the library, to her family, and for the calm and brave attitude she has always adopted throughout life’s challenges. Kudos to Jan for her friendship to the library and her unfailing friendship to all of us. Connie McCart
I have known Janet for almost eight years now in my role as the library director at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library. Janet has been a very caring, energetic, and thoughtful president of the Friends of the Library. It has been a great pleasure to work with Janet and she always brings a smile to those around her. She has worked tirelessly in her role. Sheila Mikkelson
Janet has set a great example of advocating for the library through the Friends, always in such a kind and considerate manner. She is very effective and inspires others to give of themselves. Martha Frampton
On December 16, 2021, the Friends recognized Janet's leadership in forming the Friends of the Library and serving as President from 2005 to 2021. Photos below courtesy of Linda Snyder.
Thank you Janet for being the one to step forward and form a new Friends of the Library in 2005 and for devoting seventeen years of positive leadership to our group. Linda Snyder
Janet has given many years of service to the Friends in the effort to support the Library. Flo Custer
Jan is always an inspiration – for her dedication to the library, to her family, and for the calm and brave attitude she has always adopted throughout life’s challenges. Kudos to Jan for her friendship to the library and her unfailing friendship to all of us. Connie McCart
I have known Janet for almost eight years now in my role as the library director at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library. Janet has been a very caring, energetic, and thoughtful president of the Friends of the Library. It has been a great pleasure to work with Janet and she always brings a smile to those around her. She has worked tirelessly in her role. Sheila Mikkelson
Janet has set a great example of advocating for the library through the Friends, always in such a kind and considerate manner. She is very effective and inspires others to give of themselves. Martha Frampton
On December 16, 2021, the Friends recognized Janet's leadership in forming the Friends of the Library and serving as President from 2005 to 2021. Photos below courtesy of Linda Snyder.
