Thank You, Friends of the Library

Dear Friends,

I want to thank all of you for helping with the 2nd annual Community Garage Sale in early August. Several distributed posters. Several helped put the signs on the racks, and staple the maps and lists together. Others took the signs and packets to each site. Some handed out maps and lists early each morning of the sale. Jayne and Paula did a wonderful job with the lists and maps.

You all deserve a medal or a hug for your hard work. You all are getting a big heart felt THANK YOU from me.

We have a wonderful group that always come together to accomplish our goals.

Many Thanks,

Jan Potter, Friends of the Library President

Good Libraries Need Good Friends 

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library raise funds and provide volunteer support for special events and everyday library activities.

The Bluffton Public Library is a vital resource in our community. The Friends encourage everyone who uses the library’s services to make a donation and to share their time, energy, and ideas.  
 

How to Join the Friends

Local residents and library patrons can join the Friends by making an annual donation of $5 or more. Click on the Apple to join
 

 Building New Support for the Library

The Friends are increasing fundraising as well as finding new ways to assist the library staff. In all of these capacities, Friends develop a special relationship with the library. They meet regularly with the staff and learn more about the library’s resources and needs. Members also help communicate the needs and interests of the community to the staff. 
 

2009 Fundraising Totals

— Raised $2600 in donations

— Contributed $1000 for book purchases

— Awarded $850 to the Teen Advisory Council

— Gave $500 to the Summer Reading Program 
 

2009 Volunteer Highlights

— Hosted formal Spring Tea

— Organized first annual Community Garage Sale

— Crewed Landscaping Clean-Up Day

— Maintained flowers and new shrubs

— Sold books at sales and in the “Apple Shed”

— Made baked goods for events 
 

Book Sales and the “Apple Shed”

The Friends hold used book sales throughout the year. The library’s “Apple Shed” also holds a selection of used books that are available for a donation.

These sales are stocked with books that have been donated. Books may be brought to the library and submitted at the front desk. 
 

Meet the Friends

Monthly meetings are held at the library. However, you do not have to attend meetings to be involved. Call (419) 358-5016 for meeting dates or send an e-mail to friends@blufftonpubliclibrary.org to arrange other contact. 
 

Our Mission Statement

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization supporting the library to enhance the cultural quality of life in the Bluffton Community.