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ABOUT FRIENDS

Funds from our used book sales, special events and your donations go toward much needed programming, equipment, and services at the Brighton District Library. Some of our past and current acheivements include:

We Sponsor: Spring Book Fest Library Newsletter Holiday Open House Youth Services: Summer Reading Program and special youth events Furnishings and equipment Teen Services: Summer Reading Program incentives and materials Poetry Slam Teen space refurbishment in 2006

Adult Services: Summer Reading Program "Next Reads " an online readers advisory service Presentations by authors and other speakers Subscription to Live Homework Help which provides free tutoring for grades 4-12 and college intro Children's Garden Library defribillator purchased in 2004

Used Book Sales:

Book Nook: There is always an ongoing book sale in the "Book Nook" across from the Circulation Desk along with special overstock sales. Check the link to the sale calendar for information. In addition, the Friends sponsor two large book sales in the spring and fall of each year.

Spring 2008 Used Book Sale

• Wednesday, March 12; 6-9pm - Friends Only Pre-sale ( memberships may be purchased at the door).
• Thursday, March 13; 10am-9pm - General Sale
• Friday, March 14; 10am-5pm - General Sale
• Saturday, March 15; 10am-5pm - Bag Day
• Sunday, March 16; 1-4pm - Free Book Day (All left over stock is free, does not include items from the Book Nook)

Fall 2008 Used Book Sale

• Wednesday, September 17; 6-9pm - Friends Only Pre-sale ( memberships may be purchased at the door).
• Thursday, September 18; 10am-9pm - General Sale
• Friday, September 19; 10am-5pm - General Sale
• Saturday, September 20; 10am-5pm - Bag Day
• Sunday, September 21; 1-4pm - Free Book Day (All left over stock is free, does not include items from the Book Nook)

MEMBERSHIP 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.

PARTICIPATING SPONSORS FOR 2007-2008

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer opportunities abound at the library! The Friends’ Used Book Committee is looking for volunteers to help with used book sales. To help, please leave your name and phone number with the Circulation Desk.

FRIENDS OFFICERS

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

To contact Board Members please call the library at (810)229-6571 and leave a message, including your phone number or leave a note at the Circulation Desk in the library.

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