Libraries Benefit From Friends Groups

How do libraries benefit from Friends groups? They benefit by the expansion of their resources to serve the public. Friends extend a library’s capacity through dollar gifts, volunteer and program support, and through advocacy. Friends are very important and effective for libraries. Friends are advocates by default! Friends are giving their time and energy in support of the library. Every day, friends are making a difference for the library.

As you may know, we are a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to promote community support for the priorities, programs and activities of the Roaring Spring Community Library. Our fundraising efforts include, Boscov’s Back to Class Bash, book sales, and welcomed Santa at Boscov’s.

Why join the Friends? It will give you the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting one of our communities’ greatest assets. Your membership sends the clear message that state-of-the-art library services matter to you and our community. Not only do the Friends provide valuable support for the programs and services the library offers, we assist with facility improvements and the purchase of items not in the library’s operating budget. The library provides expert assistance and free access to an incredible range of materials. From the classics to beloved children’s books; from internet access to biographies; and the latest fiction – you’ll find it at the library! Our library is able to provide special programs and exciting projects because of the generous donations from our membership drive and the efforts of our volunteers who raise and donate money to enrich and enhance our library and community. Those interested in joining the Friends are encouraged to contact Pauline Amick at pamick@roaringsprnglibrary.org. As a “Friend” of the Roaring Spring Community Library you will ensure that the library remains a vital and progressive force in the life of our community.

We also raise funds through sales in The Book Cellar. It is located in the lower level of the Roaring Spring Community Library. The Book Cellar is stocked and operated by the Friends volunteers and the inventory comes from generous donations. The Book Cellar is open four days a week during regular library hours – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. All sales of used books and other materials benefit the library and library programs.