A Friends of the Library group is made up of community members to promote and encourage their local library. This is done through a number of activities that include: Fundraisers - like book sales; Advocacy - both on the local and state level; and Raising Community Awareness - by sponsoring special programming.

Contact your branch for more information on how to become involved.

Bemidji Public Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
Friends of the Bemidji Public Library operate the Red Door Bookstore in the Bemidji Public Library at 509 America Avenue, Bemidji. It is open to the public and staffed by Friends volunteers. Merchandise includes quality used books, sound recordings, and videos at prices from 10¢ to $6.00.
Hours:
Tuesday 10:30 - 4:30
Wednesday 12:30 - 4:30
Thursday 10:30 - 4:30
Saturday 10:30 - 3:00

To join the Friends, make your check payable to the Friends of the Bemidji Library and mail to: PO Box 1151, Bemidji, MN 56619. Annual dues support library programs and help to purchase books for the library. Membership levels are:
Student/Senior - $3
Individual - $5
Family - $10
Sustaining - $25
Business -$30
Supporting - $100
Lifetime - $300

For information on volunteer opportunities stop by the Red Door Bookstore or contact Deb Johnson at 218-751-8747 or d2johnson@charter.net
The Friends Board meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 10am in the Red Door Bookstore and is open to visitors.


Blackduck Public Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
No official Friends Group.

Brainerd Public Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
Meets the first Monday of each month at 6pm.
Donations accepted and appreciated throughout the year!

Cass Lake Community Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
No official Friends Group.

Margaret Welch Memorial Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
Active Chapter: Two meetings per year.
President: Dennis Ploeger (218) 682-2560
Many fundraisers!

Friends Events in 2008:
05/24 - Book Sale
06/28 - Book & Bake Sale
07/24 - Book & Bake Sale and Fluff & Puff
08/08 - Taste of Longville
Bridge Tournament (date to be announced)
09/17 - Fall Meeting 9:00 am at YAH Club
09/20 - Book Sale

Park Rapids Area Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
Meet the first Thursday of the month in the library basement 9:30 - 10:30am

SCHEDULED BOOKSALES FOR 2008:
Thursday, Feb 14th 8am-6:30pm
Thursday, May 8th 8am-6:30pm
Thursday, Jul 24th 8am-6:30pm
Friday, Jul 25th 10am-5pm
Thursday, Oct 9th 8am-6:30pm

Pine River Public Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
Friends of the Pine River Library Foundation
Friends meet twice a year - spring & winter
Foundation email address: prfoundation@krls.org
Foundation website: http://www.prlbf.org

Wadena City Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
Friends of the Wadena City Library
304 1st Street SW
Wadena, MN 56482

Marge Leslie, President; 631-4005
Sharon Squire, Treasurer; 631-5903
Marilyn Higgs, Secretary; 631-2526

Walker Public Library - Directions to Library
Friends:
Regular Meetings: May November
Irregular meetings throughout the rest of year. Ask your librarian for more information.