Brighton District Library - Friends of the Library

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The next Friends Board Meeting is Thursday, December 4th at 7:00pm in the Library.
We welcome you to attend!

Become a Friend! Click here for a membership form.

ABOUT THE FRIENDS

The Friends of the Brighton District Library is a non-profit organization that supports the Library throughout the year. Funds from our used book sales, special events, and membership donations provide much-needed programming, equipment, and services at the Brighton District Library.

The Friends underwrite the cost of the Library’s newsletter, the Holiday Open House and Spring Fest events, and maintaining the Children’s Garden. We also fund the Summer Reading program and other special events, Live Homework Help for students in grades 4 -12, Teen Poetry Slams, the NextReads online reader advisory service, presentations by authors, historians and other speakers, and classes on topics ranging from one-stroke painting to computer spreadsheets. In addition, the Friends provide funding for special equipment such as digital cameras and software. Each year, thousands of people make use of Library services made possible by the activities of the Friends.

A Short List of Things the Friends Have Sponsored in 2008:
Summer Reading Programs for Youth, Teens, and Adults Licenses to show films for Teen Movie Night The Library's Spring Fest event Distribution of the Library Newsletter Purchase of digital audio recording equipment for oral history projects Toys to foster early literacy Video Gaming equipment Jazz and folk music concerts	Presentations by authors and speakers, such as: Writers workshops with Mike Ball Travelogue of China and Mongolia Music for children Hemingway and Fly Fishing Urban Legends storyteller Bats of the world Magic of Jim Carmody Poetry by Christine Rhein

MEMBER BENEFITS

Opening night for our used book sales is exclusive to Friends Members. Just show your membership card at the door.
Your Friends dues and contributions may be tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Your membership card can be used for discounts at the participating sponsors.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The participation of our members is crucial to our continued success. Please consider:

Assisting with Used Book Sales

Helping at Special Events

Serving on the Friends Board

Working in the Children's Garden

FRIENDS OFFICERS 2008

President: Kelly Raskauskas
Vice President: Bonnie Riutta
Treasurer: Michael Toth-Purcell
Used Book Committee: Chuck Rhein

To contact Board Members please use our online form.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Book Nook

There is always an ongoing book sale in the "Friends' Book Nook" in the library lobby, along with special overstock sales. In addition, the Friends sponsor two large book sales in the spring and fall of each year.

Spring 2009 Used Book Sale

Wednesday, April 29; 6-9pm - Friends Only Pre-sale (memberships may be purchased at the door)

Thursday, April 30; 10am-9pm - General Sale

Friday, May 1; 10am-5pm - General Sale

Saturday, May 2; 10am-5pm - Bag Day (fill a bag with books for $3)

Sunday, May 3; 1-4pm - Free Book Day (All left over stock is free, excluding items from the Book Nook)

Fall 2009 Used Book Sale

Wednesday, September 30; 6-9pm - Friends Only Pre-sale (memberships may be purchased at the door)

Thursday, October 1; 10am-9pm - General Sale

Friday, October 2; 10am-5pm - General Sale

Saturday, October 3; 10am-5pm - Bag Day (fill a bag with books for $3)

Sunday, October 4; 1-4pm - Free Book Day (all left over stock is free, excluding items from the Book Nook)

Book sales are made up of gently-used, donated books. Donations are accepted whenever the library is open. If you are bringing in more than 3 large bags or boxes please call and leave a message at the circulation desk. We do not accept Magazines, Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Encyclopedia sets published before 1998, or moldy, smelly, or water damaged books.

PARTICIPATING SPONSORS FOR 2008-2009

BSG GIFTS
Gifts and Consignment
312 W. Main Street, Brighton
10% off Godiva Chocolates

COUNTRY LANE FLOWER SHOPS
Retail Florist
300 West Grand River, Brighton
729 S. Michigan Ave., Howell
10% off cash-n-carry

HEALTHY EXPOSURE
Health Food Store
134 W. Main Street (next to Yum Yum Tree), Brighton
10% off all purchases (excludes sale items)

HOMESPUN COUNTRY CREATIONS
Home Décor and Gifts
332 W. Main Street, Brighton
Free scoop of potpourri with any purchase over $5.00

LEO’S CONEY ISLAND
Restaurant
8280 Movie Drive, Brighton
10 % off all purchases (excludes sale items)

MIXED ELEMENTS
Art, Antiques & Affordable Gifts
128 West North, Brighton
10 % off all purchases (excludes gallery items)

PORTRAITS BY ALEX
Portrait Studio: Children, Family, Maternity & High School Seniors
113 East Grand River Ave., Brighton
Complimentary studio session plus 8 x 10 portrait

QUAKER SHOPPE
Gifts and Florals
210 Hyne Street, Brighton
10% off all purchases over $25 (excludes sale items)

WILDERNEST
Bird Feeders & Houses & Nature Related Items
205 W. Main Street, Brighton
10% off all purchases (excludes sale items)

WRITE IMPRESSIONS
Custom Invitations, Stationery & Unique Gifts
118 East Grand River Ave., Brighton
10% off all purchases (excludes spec. orders & sale items)

Please show your appreciation to our sponsors for their generous support of the Friends and our community.
Discounts do not apply to prior purchases.

ABOUT THE FRIENDS

MEMBER BENEFITS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FRIENDS OFFICERS 2008

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Book Nook

Spring 2009 Used Book Sale

Fall 2009 Used Book Sale

PARTICIPATING SPONSORS FOR 2008-2009

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