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Friends Of The Brainerd Public Library, Author Event IN Central Minnesota

Friends Of The Brainerd Public Library

We…

 

AFFIRM our belief that the library is an invaluable asset to everyone in our community.

 

RECOGNIZE that goals in library advocacy can be better achieved through an organization rather than as individuals

 

ENCOURAGE the use of the library’s resources and services through publicity and participation in library activities

 

ENRICH the cultural life of the community by sponsoring special programs and exhibits

 

STIMULATE public support for fund drives and

 

  PROVIDE equipment and materials not available through the regular library budget by organizing fund raising events

 

 

 

We are a group of people who have a big something in common.  They LOVE the local library! 

 

The Friends Board meets on the first Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m.  to discuss upcoming Friends events, and look at ways to support our local library and community. Friends members, as well as those interested in knowing more about Friends of the Library, are welcome to attend.

 

  • New book, audio, and DVD purchases

  • Book in the bag program (10 copies of one book to be checked out for groups)

  • Brown Bag Author Events

  • Summer Reading Program for children

  • Used Book Sales (Spring and Fall)

  • Childrens Book Sale Event

  • Fundraising events 

  • Wine and Words 

  • Books Burgers and Brews - A Monthly open to the community Book Club

  • Christmas Open House

  • supplement the Library with materials

  • and so much more!

 

To become a Friend Of The Brainerd Public Library please fill out a Friends Application and either email it to friendsofthebrainerdlibrary.com, mail it to the library in the care of The Friends, or fill out the information and submit it online.  As a friend, you will receive access to our newsletter, the ability to volunteer at our Book sales and Events, and more! 

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