The purpose of the group was to encourage more effective use of the library and assist in planning the expansion of library facilities. The group was granted a corporate charter in 1949 that allowed them to receive gifts and legacies to be put toward the library.
The purpose of the group was to promote more effective library usage and aid in planning the expansion of library facilities. The group received a corporate charter in 1949, which enabled them to accept gifts and legacies intended for the library.