What do we do?
The Friends group supports the library in a variety of ways by...
- Sponsoring speaker and special programs
- 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.
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 Children's reading program.
Funds for the Purchase Award Art Contest which provides an original piece of art each year
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.