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Friends of the Brandon Township Library

FOL

 

About Friends

Our mission is to support the Brandon Township Public Library through special activities, fundraising, and the acquisition of library materials.

Some members support the Friends simply by paying their annual dues, while others become more involved by donating their time. Funds raised from membership dues, used book sales, and events sponsored by the Friends of Brandon Library are used to provide the extras that make our Library a great asset to our community. Why not join today?

Membership is $10 for an individual/student/senior membership, $25 for a family membership or $100 for a patron/business membership.

 

How Can You Help?

  • Become a member and bring a friend along

  • Volunteer your time sorting books in the Friends Book Alcove

  • Advocate for the library at local community events

  • Donate gently used or new books, audio books, movies, or music CDs

  • Make financial donations or gifts in memory of or to honor a loved one

The Friends appreciate the support of the community in reducing our overstocks.  The $5 Book Bag Promotion has been a great success and has achieved its purpose:  our stocks are down.  As of May 1, 2010, that promotion will end. 
 
We are hoping that an influx of your book donations will replenish our shelves.  Please think of us before discarding your books in good condition, and your CDs.  Books of all subjects, for all age levels are gratefully accepted.  If you need help in transporting your collections, please contact the Library.
 

Thank you for your donations and for your patronage,

Judy Shirley

 

What Do the Friends Do?

We raise funds through the ongoing sale of used books, recorded books, music CDs and movies on DVD or VHS, in addition to special fundraising events. Some of our projects include:

  • Sponsoring the Summer Reading Program
  • Sponsoring Adult and Teen Programs
  • Funding of Children's Programs including the Annual Battle of the Books program.
  • Funding for library fund raisers
  • Providing the monthly Book Page that is a free publication to all patrons

Recent Donations

  • Storage shed for the Facilities Department
  • New receipt printers for the Circulation Department
  • Books for the Battle of the Books competition
  • New shelving for the Youth Department
  • Sponsorship of the SCRABBLE Tournament
  • Sponsorship of the Summer Reading Programs
  • Sponsorship of the Teen programs and contests
  • Book bags for the Youth Holiday program
  • Materials for the Gingerbread House workshops
  • Financial support for the Sequels newsletter
  • Funding for various Adult and Youth programs
  • Karaoke Revolution game for PlayStation for teens
  • Frame for donated artwork for Youth Department

 

2010 Meeting Dates

Meetings are generally held bi-monthly beginning in January, the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 6:00 pm in the Library's Community Room.

January 26
March 23
May 25
July 27
September 28
November 23

2010 Officers

President: Judy Shirley

Vice President: Deborah Drys

Treasurer: Becky Langolf

Secretary: Nancy Allar

Membership Director : Cheryl Sands

Special Book Promotions: Carol Flickinger

 

 
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