FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Chapter One

The Friends of the Valentine Public Library was founded to provide volunteers to assist the library, to provide volunteer support and to provide a channel for individuals to express ideas for library use and services.  Friends will also help the library in raising funds to meet special library needs that fall outside of the annual budget.  They will aide the library in promoting knowledge of library programs and special events.  Friends are a part of the process of building up the importance of the library in the community.  Friends of the Valentine Public Library are just that, FRIENDS.

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The following are just a few of the ideas proposed by members of the Friends of the Valentine Public Library.  We encourage you to become a "Friend" and join in the fun.

     Gift Baskets...The Friends of the Valentine Public Library are creating book-centered gift baskets that will be for sale at the library.  There are baskets available for all ages and occasions.  One of these baskets may be the perfect gift for someone you know.  All proceeds from the sale of the baskets will go to Friends and benefit the library.

     Rejuvenation Building Fund... As with all public facilities, the Valentine Public Library is in need of some building upgrades.  The present facility is almost 50 years old and needs attention to make it an optimum facility for today.  The Friends of the Valentine Public Library are planning to lead the fundraising efforts to make these wishes come true and keep the Valentine Public Library as a facility that the community take pride in.

Annual membership is available at three levels in the Friends of the Valentine Public Library.  Members are encouraged to join at the level that is most comfortable for them.

• Friend------------------------   $10.00  per year
• Good Friend-----------------  $25.00  per year
• Best Friend------------------  $50.00  per year

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