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Richard J. Connor Award
Each Spring, the Friends of the Sandwich Public Library sponsors the Richard J. Connor Award. The award, in the amount of $5,000, will go to a graduating senior residing in Sandwich, regardless of where they go to school, and who is continuing their education as a full-time student at a fully accredited institution. Home schooled students are eligible to apply.
This award honors the Library's former director, Richard J. Connor, and our intent is to provide financial assistance towards the purchase of the recipient's textbooks, course materials, or other expenses for their continuing education.
Applications will be available to download and print, or be picked up at your school's guidance office and at the Sandwich Public Library. Students are required to submit a typed essay, along with their completed application.
2024 Richard J. Connor Award Application
The 2024 application deadline has now passed. Thank you for your participation.
2024 Award Winner
Ronan Gleason
Attended Upper Cape Cod Technical Regional High School
Attending Northeastern University in the fall to study Engineering
2023 Award Winner
Maili Sullivan
Attended Sandwich High School
Attending The University of Miami as a Health Science Major in the School of Nursing and Health Studies
2022 Award Winner
Ellen Murray
Attended Sturgis Charter Public School
Attending Lehigh University as a Biology major and member of the Eckardt Scholars Honors Program
2021 Award Winner
Parker Hunt
Attended Sandwich High School
Attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Past Award Winners
2020
Jacob Swenson
Attended Sandwich High School
Attending George Washington University - Honors College
Major - Political Science and Economics
2019
Joseph Rotonda
Attended Upper Cape Regional Technical High School
Attending University of Oklahoma
Major - College of Atmospheric and Geologic Sciences
2018
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Caroline Breen Attended Sandwich High School Attending Curry College Major - Nursing |
Matthew Aguiar Sturgis Charter School Worcester Polytechnic Institute Major - Computer Engineering |
Who We Are:
Individuals, families, organizations and businesses who share an understanding of the unique role our public library serves in our community & are dedicated to supporting the SPL.
The Friends of the Sandwich Public Library Board of Directors:
President – Tammy McDevitt
Vice President – Pat McKean
Treasurer – Marian Gurney
Secretary – Diane Ranney
Gail FitzGerald
Jeanne Kleinberg
Joan Margeson
Lynn McDonald
Becky Milburn
Antonia Solitro
Heather Kissel Walsh
Gail Ravetz
Dianne Izzo
Carol Queenan
Lisa Hickey
Board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at the library.
The meetings begin promptly at 10 a.m. and are open to the public.
What We Do:
We work closely with your beloved Librarians & Staff - providing over $50,000 annually to ensure they can implement the enriching programs and activities they work so hard to create for our entire community to enjoy.
Sometimes we fully fund the cost of a program/event and other times we provide the supplies, materials, music and/or snacks, but it’s the Friends’ financial support that makes these activities possible. In addition, we fund copiers, printers, furnishings, & devices available on loan or for use within our walls.
Our Programs:
