Meeting Times:
The Friends Board meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 10am.
Annual Events:
Used Book Sale held in June or July; Red Door Bookstore, open year round, various hours.
Information:
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 25¢ to $6.00.
Hours:
Tuesday 10:30 – 4:30
Wednesday 12:30 – 4:30
Thursday 10:30 – 4:30
Friday 12:30 – 4:30
Saturday 10:30 – 3:00
Application:
To join the Friends, fill out an application, make your check payable to the Friends of the 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 – $5
Individual – $8
Other Support Levels:
– $30
-$50
– $100
– Lifetime – $300 (one-time payment)
For information on volunteer opportunities stop by the Red Door Bookstore or contact Sharon Geisen at sharon.geisen@gmail.com
The Friends Board meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 10am in the Library Meeting Room and is open to visitors.