Friends of the Library
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
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
2011 MEETING DATES
Meetings are generally held bi-monthly beginning in January, the fourth Monday of the month, at 6:00 pm in the Library's Community Room.
- January 25
- March 22
- May 24
- July 26
- September 27
- November 22
2011 OFFICERS
President: Nancy Allar
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Becky Langolf
Secretary: Judy Shirley