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Friends Of The Library
Friends Of The Library
The Friends of the Putnam County Public Library are a group of invested individuals who pay a membership fee and dedicate generous volunteer hours to supporting the library. The Friends of the Library are responsible for the library’s book store, regular book sales and promotions, fundraising events such as Touch-A-Truck, and managing fundraising partnerships such as Kroger Community Rewards.
Joining the Friends of the Library is a wonderful way to support early literacy, equitable access to resources and materials, and fostering a love of learning and literacy community-wide. How to become a Friends of the Library member:
1. Fill out the Friends of the Library Membership Form here. 2. Pay Membership Dues at the library. 3. Congratulations and welcome to the Friends of the Library! If you are interested in Board positions or volunteer opportunities, please contact the Friends of the Library Board of Trustees at [email protected].
About The Friends Of The Library
Mission
The Friends’ mission is to promote literacy in all its forms, to facilitate equitable access to information, and to encourage lifelong learning and a love for reading.
Our Purpose:
Maintaining an association of persons interested in libraries
Focusing public attention on the Library
Stimulating the use of the Library’s resources and services
Encouraging and receiving gifts, endowments, and bequests to the Library
Supporting and cooperating with the Library in developing services and programs
Actively supporting the Library
Supporting and promoting the work of the Library with the assistance of the Library Board of Trustees and the Library Director
What We Fund:
Summer Reading Program
Halloween Party and Free Book
Movie License
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Time Events
Culinary Programs: Cooking and Feasting Events
Brick Club
Digital Creativity Events
Speakers, Authors, Artists, Musicians, and others bringing their work and/or areas of interest to the Library
The best part about looking at a Kroger receipt, other than fuel points, is seeing that it supports the Putnam County Public Library. What does the bottom of your Kroger receipt say?
If it says nothing, then you are leaving dollars behind that would help support Library programming. Register your Kroger Plus card now!
The Friends Bookstore
The Friends of the Library Bookstore, located on the lower level of the Library, is a great find for the book lover looking for an excellent shopping deal.
For just $25 per year individuals, companies and organizations can lend real support to the library that allows the library to put on events, programs, purchase materials and more. Become a member today!
We accept payment via cash, check, or card.