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Friends of the Library: The Library's Amazing Secret Weapon!
Who are the Friends of the Library?
The Montgomery Area Friends of the Library is a group of community members who play a crucial role in supplementing the resources and services provided by our library. We foster a strong sense of community engagement within the library walls and outside of the library in the community.
Why become a member of the Montgomery Area Friends of the library?
We are proud of our library, and know it is a great asset to our community. You can be part of this great asset too by becoming a member. By simply paying your membership dues, you are supporting the library and its programs!
The Friends of the Library has two main functions: raising money for the library and providing community outreach through use of funds raised. This can be as simple as encouraging individuals to sign up to be a Friend of the Library. There is a tiered annual fee. This allows people of any income to sign up and enjoy the benefits of being a FOL member!
The money collected from membership fees goes toward the operation of the Friends of the Library but, more importantly, the library itself. These funds are used to help support library programs, buy supplies and materials, pay speakers’ fees, provide refreshments during programs, and to provide the spending budget for books, DVDs, and other materials.
Bagel & Books, anyone?! This is one great example of what the funds from a Friends of the Library membership allows to happen monthly at our library!
Members of the Friends of the Library also provide additional “staffing” for library programs, advocate for the library in the community and build partnerships with other community organizations.
So, maybe now you’re wondering, “How can I become one of these super fun and awesome individuals? How can I participate in this amazing organization and support our local library?”
We have some Great News for you—there are options!
The first is to use our library’s services, materials, and programs often. By partaking in the bountiful resources of our library, you show your support and are a Friend of the Library! See the main page for the calendar of events!
Consider a monetary donation, either in the form of a Friends membership or a one time donation. We have our membership options and a single donation option below!
Or, Consider donating your time to the Friends and volunteer with the group. The more, the merrier! Stop in at the library or email us at montgomerymnfol@gmail.com and let us know you would like to help!
However you decide to participate and join in the fun, know that your efforts are heartily appreciated!
Sincerely,
Your Friends of the Library Board
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