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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library is an active group of men and women who believe in the importance of the library to the people of the Mount Pleasant area. Membership in the Friends means that you appreciate the vital services which the library provides to the community. Join with us to strengthen our library, and therefore, our community.

The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library meets the third Monday of each month at 7 :00pm at Veterans Memorial Library.

The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library annual Book Sale is the first full week in October. Check 'events' at crdl.org for exact dates and times.


  • Our purpose is:
  • to strengthen the association of people who understand the value of our library
  • to encourage community use of our library facilities and its many informational services
  • to improve public awareness and understanding of the library
  • to assist the library with its specific needs
  • to promote gifts to the library
  • click here for a membership form
  • Projects of the friends include:
  • Purchase of special equipment for the library such as audio visual equipment, display racks, storage units, and folding tables.
  • Acquisition of library materials.
  • Contributions of special items for the children's department.
  • Sponsorship of performances and activities such as authors, musicians, storytellers and actors.
  • Co-sponsorship of Jazz at the Library.
  • An annual book sale which makes many of the foregoing possible.
  • The Eleanor M. Dawson Memorial Fund to support programs for children and young adults.
  • The Huntington Fund for Art.
  • The Memorial-Commemorative Fund.
  • Care of greenery in the library and the funding of the library newsletter.
  • Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library:
  • Helen Thomas, President
  • Ed Helwig, Vice-President
  • Diane Current, Treasurer
  • Mary Obuchowski, Recording Secretary
  • Jo Palm, Corresponding Secretary
  • Perks of being a friend:
  • Early access to the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
  • 10% discount at the Bookmark in Mt. Pleasant
  • Membership fees are tax deductible
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    Click to visit the Friends of Michigan Libraries website

    Getting Involved
    Volunteering at CRDL

    Volunteer Policy

    Literacy Volunteer Tutors

    Teen Advisory Board

    Friends of the Library

    FOL Membership Form

    CRDL Running Team

    Veterans History Project

    2009 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Book Collection Dates:

     

    Monday, September 28 10am-4pm

    Tuesday, September 29 10am-7pm

    Wednesday, September 30 10am-4pm

    Thursday, October 1 10am-7pm

    Friday, October 2 10am-4pm

    Saturday, October 3 10am-2pm

    Monday, October 5 10am-4pm

    Tuesday, October 6 10am-7pm

     

    All donated items must be dropped off in the CRDL Annex Meeting Room during the advertised hours only. Please contact Jo Palm at 989.772.0140 for more information


    2009 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Dates:

     

    Friends Members Only

    Wednesday, October 7 noon-8pm

     

    Public Welcome

    Thursday, October 8 10am-8pm

    Friday, October 9 10am-5pm

     

    Buck-A-Bag Day

    Saturday, October 10 10am-5pm