Friends of the Library
Mission Statement
The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to
supplementing library services, raising public awareness, helping to
expand programming and promoting use of the library.
We thank our Friends!
Membership
Membership and participation in all the Friends' activities
supplies the library with the means to support our library and
enables us to continue its work in the Livonia community.
Ongoing Events
Corner Book Sale - Paperbacks $.25, Hardcovers $.50. Stop at
the circulation desk to drop off you donations of gently used books,
audios and videos, which are always appreciated throughout the year
for our bi-annual book sale.
Upcoming Events
Congratulations to Mark Nickerson, winner of the Friends
Group Jelly Bean Contest! This very generous winner, donated the $25
gift card he won from Borders back to the library for a future
raffle. Thanks Mark!
Activities
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The Friends of the Livonia Public Library:
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Provide volunteer assistance for the library.
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Help raise special funds to purchase equipment and materials.
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Talk to local legislators about funding needs for libraries.
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Publicize upcoming library events.
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Encourage community awareness of library services.
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Organize and sponsor reading programs for children and seniors, book
talks, used book sales, basket raffles, etc.
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2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Children's Programs
The Friends Group sponsors at least one children's program
each year. The group used proceeds from their successful
spring book sale to purchase four tickets to the Laurie
Berkner concert at the Constellation Brands Performing
Arts Center In June. Lucky patrons and their children enjoyed
this award-winning children's musical artist.
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Booker B. OWWL visits
during fall book sale
Annual Safe Halloween Event
The Friends group sponsored its annual, very successful
Safe Halloween Event in October. Children sign up at the
library and if they are home safely by 8:00 p.m. when the
Friends call, they win a monetary prize. {over 70 children
participated this year} and we've had requests to "please
continue this fun event every year!"
Seniors Luncheon Program
In September, the Friends hosted a seniors luncheon
training on finding reliable health information on the web.
Barbara Ciambor, Outreach Librarian for the Rochester Regional
Library Council gave a demonstration of the CLIC-on-Health
website and answered questions from the seniors. Topics
included medications, local health services available and
disease & wellness.
Used Funds to:
Purchase Borders Book Cards to thank the
volunteers who donated their time to read every Thursday at
the "Mommy & Me" story time
Thank you for your donations!
Thank you! Thank you for your member
donations; your support helps us to promote the Livonia
Library in our community.
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Friends Committee
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Marilyn Antalek, Co-Chairperson
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Sally Collins, Treasurer |
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Amy Jewell, Publicity |
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Maxine Long,Secretary |
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Mae Sharman, Co-Chairperson |
A Message From the Chairpersons
Since the Friends group was reorganized, we have been able to help
the library in a variety of ways. We have purchased equipment and
materials for the library including a light for the handicap
entrance, new signs for the library, an oak magazine display case
(beautifully handmade by Lynn Kendrick), tables, books and modernization of the library kitchen.
The Friends have not only been able to provide these tangible
items for the library, but also provide activities for all ages
that include reading programs, storytelling and used book sales.
Interested in joining the Friends Group? Please call Mae Sharman at 346-2511. We look forward to
hearing from you!
The Committee of the Friends of the Livonia Library
Mae Sharman and Marilyn Antalek, Chairpersons
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