Purpose
The purpose
of the organization shall be to maintain an association of persons
interested in libraries, books, and related things; to promote knowledge
of and informed interest in the functions, services, resources, and
needs of the St. Clair Public Library; to support and cooperate wtih the
library in developing library services and facilities for the
community; to raise funds to purchase for the library such materials of
cultural value as will advance the purposes of the library; to stimulate
gifts, endowments, and bequests to the St. Clair Public Library; and to
support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Library
Association [ALA] Bill of Rights.
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.
Dues:
$10 Individual
$15 Family
$25 Clubs/Organizations
$50 Businesses
$250 Lifetime
Patron: $25.00-99.00
Projects Underway
Continuous used book sale
Support Summer Reading
Enhance Materials Budget
Utilize eBay to sell special donated items
Provide marketing "snippets" about library programs and services
Donate to the St. Clair County Library Endowment Fund
Publish Friends Newsletter
Support First Thursday Series (September-May)
Purchase Book Page publication
Projects Completed
Provided a Staff Appreciation Luncheon during Library Week
Supported National Library Week
Facilitated handicap access for front door
Purchased portable telephones for use by staff
Decorating new Children's Room
Assisted with new paint and carpeting