Friends of the Jennings County Public Library
MISSION
The Friends of the Library have six goals:
- To encourage understanding and appreciation of the work of the library.
- To build up greater realization of the importance of the library to the future development of the community.
- To attract bequests and gifts of books, manuscripts, money and other appropriate materials beyond the resources of the library budget.
- To serve as a medium through which Friends of the Library may become acquainted with and share their enthusiasm for books, cultural and educational activities.
- To support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Association Bill of Rights.
- To promote the development of library affiliated programs for various groups in the community, e.g. the elderly and children.
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Friends of the Library has done much over the years, including:
- Providing special funds to the library to purchase equipment
- Supporting the Jennings County Literacy Council
- Providing funds for the purchase of new books and materials
- Carrying out bi-monthly book sales at the library
- Establishing a scholarship program for library services
- Free public programming
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
The Friends of the Jennings County Public Library is a volunteer organization. We are always accepting new members. The following are just a few of the activities which volunteers do:
- Assist with used book sales
- Deliver books to shut-ins
- Library programs
- Hosts at library activities
- Assist Literacy Council
- Sponsor speakers for adult programs
- Sponsor children's programs
MEMBERSHIP
Each January the Friends of the Library have their membership drive, but we gladly take memberships year round.
Membership forms can be printed out and sent in with a check or filled out at the library.
Annual Friends Membership Form (.PDF)
PLANNED ACTIVITIES
Book Sales
Friends of the Jennings County Public Library Used Books Sale will be held at the Jennings County Public Library on:
- March 26 Friends members only
March 27-28, 2009 All - May 28 Friends members only
May 29-30, 2009 All - July 23 Friends members only
July 24-25, 2009 All - September 24 Friends members only
September 25-26, 2009 All - November 19 Friends members only
November 20-21, 2009 All
Quarterly meetings
- 1st quarter: January
- 2nd quarter: April
- 3rd quarter: July
- 4th quarter: October
OTHER FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY RESOURCES
For information on the State Friends Organization go to FOIL (Friends of Indiana Libraries)