What do we do?

The Friends group supports the library in a variety of ways by...

• Sponsoring speaker and special programs
• Initiating book discussion groups
• Providing computers for the library
• Providing financial support for the special events.
• Providing funding for non-budgeted library needs

 We look for new ideas. 

       One of our goals is to help the Germantown Community Library offer outstanding programs and 
       services  to its patrons.

 We're interested in your ideas!

       What would you like to see in the way of speakers, programs, or services to help further this 
       library's success?

How do we do it?

We raise money.

        For example, a few years ago the Friends set a goal to donate $50,000 to help furnish the new library. 

        * We sold brats and ice cream.

        * We sold t-shirts and book bags.

        * We raffled baskets of seasonal goodies.

        * We applied for and received grants.

        All of these efforts paid off.  Prior to the opening of the new library, the Friends donated the final portion
        of our pledge of $50,000.

 Since then we have provided;

         Digital camera and docking station

         Hanging picture rail display system

         Additional tables, chairs, and book shelving

         Additional and upgraded computers

         Contributions to "Lil Red" bronze statue

         Financial support for the Library Summer Childrens reading program.

         Fund the Purchase Award Art Contest

We hold an annual Spring Book Sale.

        The Friends' Spring Book Sale is our largest fund-raising event, and a good time, too! 
         We offer for sale over 10,000 book titles in dozens of categories. 
         As a bonus for joining the group, Friends members are invited to a sneak-preview and pre-sale 

         night before the sale.

We promote the "We Care" program from Pick 'n Save.

         The Friends group benefits from this on-going fundraising effort whenever shoppers buy at 
          Pick 'n Save.  How?  Shoppers fill out an application for an  Advantage PLUS Savers Club

          membership card and designate Organization #245200- the friends.  
          Shoppers show their Savers Club card every time they check out, and the Friends automatically

          receive a percentage of their total purchase.