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Friends of the Library Book Sales and Information
Used Book Sales
Note: There is an ongoing selection of used books available for sale in the entrance of the library. Members of the Friends of the Library also have continuous access to the books in the program room.
To become a member, print out the application, fill it out, and mail it to the address on the application or drop it off at the library with your check.
For other books sales check Book Sales in America
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Friends of the Library Quarterly Book Sales
11:00am – Noon Friends Only
Noon -- 3:00pm
General Public Dates:
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Donate Books
To prepare for the move to the new library, we are limited in the amount of donations we can accept. At this time, we are only accepting two boxes per patron per day. Donations will no longer be accepted after October 15.
The Friends accept donations of 'gently' used books, text books, DVD videos, music CDs, and audiobooks.
Bring your donations to the Circulation Desk. If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please note how many items you are donating.
Sorry, but we cannot accept:
- Books that are damaged, mildewed, stained, or musty
- Reader's Digest Condensed books
- Encyclopedia sets
- VHS or cassette tapes
- Magazines older than 3 months
For more information or to arrange for a large drop off of books, please contact the library at 734-699-3291.
Upcoming Book Sale
Saturday, November 2, 2019
11:00 am – Noon Friends Only
Noon -- 3:00 pm General Public
About the Friends
The Friends of the Library are organized to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for our community. We do this by sponsoring programs and providing financial support.
We have raised funds by:
- Collecting and selling used books
- Membership dues
- Art show fundraisers
- Sale of Friends merchandise
- Donations
The funds are used for:
- Building enhancements
- Adult and youth programming
- Books
- Shelving
- Outdoor book return
- Other building improvements
The benefits of becoming a member:
- Purchase used books at any time rather than just at book sales
- Be involved at any level you wish, either financially or actively
- Help support the importance of reading
- Bring new ideas and encouragement to the team
- Help ensure the success of the library
Friends Board Meetings
Saturday, October 5, 2019, 10:00 AM
Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10:00 AM
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10:00 AM
Held in the library tutoring room. Open to all Friends members.
Contact the Friends
President: Donna Gilkey-Lavin
Vice- President: Katerina Tyner
Secretary: Rika Regentin
Treasurer: Manuel Lavin