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 DRIVE

Each January the Friends of the Library have their membership drive, but we gladly take memberships year round.

Name:___________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________
        
        __________________________________________Phone:________________
Please check type of membership
__ Basic $5             __ Patron $15           __ Contributing $50
__ Family $10           __ Supporting $25       __ Donation $51+
__ Student $2           __ Senior (55+) $2

Make checks payable to   Friends of the Jennings County Public Library
and mail to:             2375 N. State Hwy. 3
                         North Vernon IN  47265
                         

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Book Sales

Friends of the Jennings County Public Library Used Books Sale will be held at the Jennings County Public Library on:

• January 25-26, 2008
  
• March 28-29, 2008
  
• May 30-31, 2008
  
• July 25-26, 2008
  
• September 26-27, 2008
  
• November 21-22, 2008

• 1st quarter: January 9, 2008
  
• 2nd quarter: April 2, 2008
  
• 3rd quarter: July 2, 2008
  
• 4th quarter: October 1, 2008

OTHER FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY RESOURCES

For information on the State Friends Organization go to FOIL (Friends of Indiana Libraries)

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