Who are the Friends of the Library?
The Friends of the Library (FOTL) is a non-profit volunteer group structured to provide support to the Library, fundraise to supplement library programs and services, and promote awareness of the role of the Library within the community.
Get Involved with Friends of the Library!
| Friends of the Library Meetings |
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Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Second Wednesday of each month
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
If you’re interested in volunteering and supporting your local library, consider attending a Friends of the Library meeting!
It’s a great opportunity to get involved, meet fellow library supporters, and help make a difference in your community.
Contact Amanda to learn more. Download a copy of the Friends of the Library pamphlet.
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What are some volunteer opportunities with the Friends?
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| Fundraising Events |
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The Friends have been involved with organizing and hosting fabulous events to raise funds and awareness for the library. When more in-person events can be held, we do look for volunteers.
Volunteers helped at past events such as:
- Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee
- Victorian High Tea
- Euchre Tournament
- Sutton Fair Spelling Bee
- Author Visits
- Scrabble Tournaments
- Games Night
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| What have our events provided for the library? |
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Some of our events raise money. We have been able to fund:
- LEGO building blocks and LEGO Robotics Kit (Mindstorm)
- Jazz in the Library
- Audio Cine Films Inc. movie license for Keswick Branch
- Games
- Display plinths and materials
- MakerBot Mini 3D printer
- Playaway Launchpads
- Digital Bulletin Boards
- Sewing Machines
- Tools
- DVD display spinners
- Blinds for Peter Gzowski (Sutton) and Keswick Branch
- Furniture for Pefferlaw Branch
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| Friends of the Library Book Bags |
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No time, but want to show your support? Buy one of our popular Friends of the Library book bags for $10.00 each.
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Services Supported by Friends of the Library
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