The FRIENDS of the James Kennedy Public Library invite you to be a FRIEND!

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS:

• The Friends would like to give a big THANK YOU to everyone that has submitted for membership.  Also, it is not too late to submit for membership so if you are interested please contact the Friends!
• Thursday, July 19 - Monday, July 23: Friends of the Library Summer Used Book Sale. The Friends of the James Kennedy Public Library will be holding their summer used book sale July 19-23. Sale hours are: Thursday, July 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm; Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Monday, July 23 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. On Monday, all items are $1.00 per bag!

What is FRIENDS?

FRIENDS is an organization of interested citizens who desire to promote the services of the James Kennedy Public Library and who work together to strengthen its various programs.

As FRIENDS of the James Kennedy Public Library, we conduct book sales, help with library programs, interpret needs of the library to the community, and provide volunteer service.

When you become a FRIEND of the James Kennedy Public Library, you'll have the year-round satisfaction of knowing that your willingness to be a FRIEND enhances library services for the entire community.

History of FRIENDS:

The James Kennedy Public Library FRIENDS organization was initiated in May, 1988.  At that time, a steering committee consisting of the Library Board of Trustees requested public support to help with the formulation of a FRIENDS group.  The resulting organization of families, individuals, and businesses has grown over the years.  FRIENDS of the Kennedy Library have provided equipment and services which benefit the entire community.

Examples of Activities:

• Annually sponsor Children's Book Week programs
• Annually sponsor Summer Reading Program events
• Sponsor or co-sponsor various special programs such as author visits and speakers.
• Sponsor movie and film presentations, including providing refreshments
• Provide refreshments for library programs
• Sponsor adult education classes such as basic computer and craft classes
• Funded purchase of Wii console and Wii games for gaming events
• Provide start-up funding for the Play-away audiobook collection

Examples of Fund-Raising Activities:

• Annual membership drive
• Used book sale
• Taste of the Midwest Food Fair
• Sale of book bags

Yearly Membership Costs:

$1 - Student (K-12)

$5 - Adult

$10 - Family

$20 - Organization

$50+ - Golden

Book Bags:

JKPL book bags are for sale and can be purchased at the JKPL.  Large book bags are $6.00 and small book bags are $4.00.

Donation items the FRIENDS will accept for the book sales:

• All books
• All DVDs
• VHS movies (Disney, Children's, or Classic movies only)
• All CDs (audio, game, or music)
• All magazines that are no more than 2 years old
• All donated items must be in good, usable condition
  

Recent programs and items funded by the FRIENDS:

Early Literacy Children's Computers                     $3,000 ((to match the DRA grant the JKPL applied for):

Tickled to Death – Book Discussion Series:            $500.00

The following programs are being funded for the 2012 Children's Summer Reading Program: 

The Night Sky - Grout Museum - Planetarium         $240.00

Mad Science – Science facts & experiments          $350.00

Musician Darrell House – Music & humor              $300.00

Steve Couch - musician                                     $275.00

Night Birds - MacBride Raptor center                   $190.00

End of Summer Reading Program Pool Party $250.00

To contact the FRIENDS please send an email to:  friends@dyersville.lib.ia.us

If you are a reader, a learner, a writer, a thinker, a researcher, a browser....Join us and become a FRIEND!