What Do Friends of the Library Do?

Advocacy

• Increase public awareness of the Library's services and resources
• Inform the community and governmental leaders of any special needs the Library may have
• Help to add new books and reference sources to the Library's collection

Children's & Family Activities

• Provide assistance with the Vacation Reading Club for children
• Co-sponsor storytellers and authors for family library programs
• Contribute books to the children's collection
• Provide refreshments for children's and family activities and programs

Fundraising

• Conduct fund-raising activities, such as the used book sale, for special library projects and enhancements
• Library Staff Support
• Provide scholarship funds to staff members pursuing a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science
• Work with the Library staff to expand library programs and services
• Assist with funds for staff members community involvement

What the Friends WANT to Do

• Electronically reproduce historical pictures of Lee County people and activities
• Conduct a Garden Tour and Tea
• Hold an auction with the proceeds funding a special children's library project
• Organize a Friends' Market Cart which would feature gift items such as, children's books, book marks & bags, book baskets
• Form private partnerships to raise money for children's programs and projects
• HAVE MORE FRIENDS!

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