Friends of the Lanark Public Library

Mission

To support and promote the Lanark Public Library as a cultural, educational and recreational asset to the Lanark community in order to enhance the quality of life of its citizens.

During the first three years that the Friends of the Library (founded in 2005) have been around, they have hosted, sponsored or been involved in a variety of money making projects to start building a fund to help upgrade and expand the library. Progress is now being made towards a plan to improve the library building itself. So, the library's need for friends will continue.

The Friends organization has a not-for-profit structure. This provides some tax benefits for donors and encourages the designation of gifts in wills and trusts as well as for normal, generous gifts.

The Friends meet at the library on the third Thursday of each month (7 pm) to plan and review their activities. However, most work is handled by committees to encourage members to help in areas of their personal interest. Members receive a monthly newsletter/meeting notes to be kept current on activities.

Book Sales

Gently used books, DVDs, audio books, and magazines can be donated at any time to the resale shop. Members and volunteers are always needed to sort and staff for scheduled sales.

New Friend Information

Print this page and mail the following form with cash or check to:
Friends of the Library
c/o Lanark Public Library
110 W. Carroll St.
Lanark, IL 61046

Please provide the requested information below.

Annual Membership fee
____members @ $10 each =

Annual Membership fee ____ members @ $10 each =		$_______		The attractive, bright red Friends of the Library book bag proclaims your support and interest in helping the library. It makes a nice gift or prize.
Lifetime Membership fee ____ members @ $150 each =		$_______
____ Friends book bag @ $10 each =		$_______
Total =		$_______

Areas of personal interest to help

Other experience or interests:_________________________________________________
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Name:_________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

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Phone:____________________________________

E-mail:___________________________________________________________________