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Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Novi Public Library is a dynamic group of individuals dedicated to supporting the Novi Public Library. Almost 575 members strong, the Friends assist the library through fundraising activities, volunteer work, and public presentations. |
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Friends of the Library Newsletter
"Among Friends" is a quarterly publication of the Friends of the Novi Public Library.
Current Newsletter:
Fall 2008 Newsletter
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Friends By-Laws
To learn more about the Friends By-Laws go here.
Join the Friends
Do you know that the Friends of the Library are one of the biggest supporters of the library and that they provide funds for special programs, as well as other library needs that your tax dollars do not cover? Find out today how you can become an individual Friends of the Library member for just $10 or include your whole family for just $15. For more information, call Boni Trush at 248-344-1533.
Membership Categories:
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Friends Memberships |
Corporate Memberships |
| Individual $10/year |
Friend $50/year |
| Family $15/year |
Contributing $100/year |
| Contributing $30/year |
Sustaining $150/year |
| Sustaining $50/year |
Patron $200/year |
| Benefactor $100/year |
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Print out a copy of the Friends of the Novi Public Library membership form.
Friends Leadership
- President: Vicky McLean
- Vice President: Carol Bauer
- Treasurer: Bob Marten
- Recording Secretary: Karla Gibson
- Corresponding Secretary: Kathleen Jolly
- At-Large Members: Jerry Bauer, Sue Bebb, Lee BeGole, Robert Cutler, Bonnie Howitz, James McLean, Boni Trush.
Book Sale Fundraiser
In recent years, the Friends' fundraising activities have raised over $14,000 for the library. The Friends' major fundraiser is the library's ongoing used book sale, located in the library's meeting room.Proceeds from Friends' fundraising events have been used to purchase furniture and computer equipment, as well as to support our summer reading program for children. The Friends also sponsor a scholarship for graduating seniors at Novi High School. Book sale prices effective August 20, 2007.
Book Sale Prices:
| Hardcover book |
$1.00 |
| Paperback book |
$0.50 |
| Magazine |
free |
| VHS |
$0.25 |
| DVD |
$1.00 |
| Book-on-Tape |
$1.00 |
| Compact disc |
$1.00 |
| Audiocassette |
$0.25 |
| *Full bag of books |
$6.00 |
*Effective Sunday, November 2, 2008, the Friends Bag Sales will be every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday only.
Upcoming Friends Programs
The Friends of the Novi Public Library sponsors an ongoing series of special programs. These unique, entertaining presentations feature something for everyone! All programs are free. Seating is limited, so please register online, at the library, or call the library for reservations at (248) 349-0720 or contact the Friends.
"On the Road: The Changing Character of Rural America"
- Thursday, January 22, 2009 7-8:45 p.m.
- Popular lecturer, author and oral historian Glenn Ruggles, returns with stories drawn from small towns and rural communities along one well-traveled Oakland County Road. Ruggles shares what he learned - the notable, quirky and humorous - as told to him by those he met "on the road."
"Camera? Crew? Why Not You?"
- Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7-8:45 p.m.
- Do you find yourself clicking through the channels and not seeing what you want on television? Put down your remote and go behind the cameras with award-winning producers Brian Golden and Katherine Georgas from SWOCC Studios. Participate in the creative side of public access television! Learn how to take your own ideas from inspiration to finished production.
"Hidden Stories"
- Tuesday, March 24, 2009 7-8:45 p.m.
- Ann Johnson, from the Detroit Institute of Arts, will show a new perspective on familiar works from the collections of the DIA. Uncover the clues hidden in the artworks themselves that reveal stories about the pieces and the artists who created them.
"The Saline Fiddlers: A Community Friend-raising Concert"
- Sunday, May 3, 2009 3 p.m. at the Novi Middle School Auditorium
- From the West coast to the White House, the toe-tapping, hand-clapping music of the Saline Fiddlers has wowed audiences of all ages! The music - a fusion of folk, bluegrass, and western swing seasoned with a dash of Celtic flair - is presented in a high-energy performance with thirty musicians, dancers and singers on stage delivering a thoroughly engaging and totally entertaining program of family favorites.
- Tickets cost $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.
- Tickets are available as a benefit of membership to the Friends of the Novi Library. Tickets will be available beginning March 15. Please contact the Friends of the Novi Library at friendslib@hotmail.com or the Novi Public Library at 248-349-0720 to reserve your tickets.
- Please register in advance for this program.
Contact the Friends
Do you have questions, comments, or ideas for the Friends? We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what's on your mind with the comment form below.
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