The Franklin Township Friends of the Library

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Our Purpose:

The Franklin Township Friends of the Library is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1998. Our purpose is to promote and maintain a membership of people supportive of the Library; to focus positive public attention on the Library; and to encourage gifts and financial support for the benefit of the Library.

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The Friends sponsor various community programs:
  • Alex's Lemonade Stand
  • Bus Trips
  • Co-sponsor annual Health Fair each August
  • Lectures
  • Summer Reading Program

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 2008 Officers

President Pat Conti
Vice President Diane Stockinger
Treasurer Georgianna Anderson
 Secretary Jill Bradway

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Types of Membership:
 
  • "Active Friend" ..............................................................................$10.00
    • Entitles you to voting privileges and requires annual attendance at two meetings and one fundraiser.
  • "Contributing Friend" ....................................................................$20.00
    • Non-voting, with no meeting or fundraiser attendance required.
  • "Book Lovers".................................................................................$50.00
    • Non-voting, with no meeting or fundraiser attendance required. You may choose a book, or request that the library choose a book, that will have a book dedication seal affixed to the inside cover inscribed with your dedication. 
  • "Business Friend" ..........................................................................$100.00
    • Entitles you to voting privileges but no meeting or fundraiser attendance is required. You may choose a book, or request that the library choose a book, that will have a book dedication seal affixed to the inside cover inscribed with your dedication.

Friends' Privileges:

  • 10% discount on Friends-sponsored bus trips
  • 4 coupons for free DVD/Video rentals at the Library

Click here for the Friends' Application Form:                   http://www.ftlnj.org/friendsapplication.pdf

 

 

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The Friends sponsor various fundraisers, which include 3 book and bake sales a year
From fundraising efforts, the Friends purchased:
  • In the Children's library - a portion of the mural, custom bench, and mushroom stools
  • In the Children's Garden - trees and an all-weather bench
  • Art Display Panels
  • Collection Display Cases
  • Laminator Machine
  • Microfilm Machine
  • The ceiling fans found throughout the library
  • Book cart
  • Staff copier
  • CD/DVD repair machine

 

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Franklin Township Friends of the Library
PO Box 98
Franklinville, NJ  08322

www.ftlnj.org/friendshomepage.htm