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 and chairs
Contributions to "Lil Red" bronze statue
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 the 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.