In June 1911, Mrs. H. Wells Taylor, who maintained an in interest in education and in the Free Public Library, gathered a small group of women in her home to discuss their mutual concern of assisting the library and keeping it in operation. The ladies formed the “Women’s Auxiliary to the Free Public Library” and elected Mrs. Taylor as the first president, a post she held through 1917.

     Their main purpose was to assist in the maintenance of the borough’s library, to help educate the youths in a taste for good literature and to profit by meeting together for mutual helpfulness. The ladies formed a constitution, defined the duties of the officers, agreed to meet the first Tuesday of each month and set dues at 50 cents per year. They proceeded to operate so efficiently that in 2006, after 95 years, their goals are much the same. Dues were raised from time to time, however, in keeping with inflation and by 2006 is $20 a year. From 1915 until 2005 the club was part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

     During the years, the club branched out to form a Garden Division that meets monthly and plants flowers every year at the Library, Borough Hall, and Post Office. They also direct the clubs main fundraiser, a Christmas House Tour. This tour is quite popular and the proceeds benefit the Library. One of the club’s important projects is the “Lend An Ear” program. Members volunteer to listen to the kindergarten and first grade students practice their new oral reading skills. This proves as enjoyable for the listeners as for the students. Gifts are collected for Parkhouse at Providence Pointe at Christmas. Teams of two club members visit several female residents of the Southeastern Veterans Center every Tuesday morning. The club also supports the Meals on Wheels program.