Friends of the

Interlochen Public Library

The Friends of the Interlochen Public library meeting the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 am in the Library Conference Room except for the month of June and during the month of September when the Friends hold their annual business meeting and potluck.  The date for the annual meeting is always on a Monday evening in mid-September.

2007-2008 Board Members:

Don Dierkes, President

Ken Eshelman, Vice President

Helen Nehls, Treasurer

Betty Sheets, Secretary

To become a member of the Friends:

Just fill out and send in a membership form to the library.  Annual membership dues are reasonable and entitle you to receive the Friends newsletter.  If you are interested in volunteering as a Friend, there is a place on the membership form to indicate your area(s) of interest.  Click on the link below for a copy of the membership form.

Friends Membership Form

Annual fundraising activities include:

• IAA Concerto Concert in February
• Plant sale at Ric's in May
• Huge book sale in June
• Holiday book sale in December
• Children's holiday party in December
• Mitten Tree in December (donated hats and mittens are given to children in need at Interlochen Community School)

Annual events supported by Friends include:

• Summer Reading Club (runs for 6 weeks each summer)
• Monthly "Just for Teens" program (runs throughout the school year)
• All adult programs
• Books used by book discussion group

Support for library includes but is not limited to assistance with:

• Purchase of new books, reference materials and movies, especially for children's area
• Purchase of new shelving, furniture and office equipment
• Artwork and redecorating projects