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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Library (FOL) helps the North Manchester Public Library extend and expand its services in the community in many ways. Since 1979, FOL has funded a variety of library programs and purchased items not covered by the library's budget.

The money comes from FOL sponsored fundraisers, the sale of FOL merchandise and memberships. Memberships are an important source for FOL funding of library programs, purchases and projects.

The purpose of Friends of the North Manchester Public Library is to:
  • maintain an association of persons interested in libraries
  • focus public attention on the library
  • stimulate the use of the library’s resources and services
  • encourage gifts, endowments and memorials for the library
  • provide direct financial assistance for buying special items which would  benefit the library, but cannot be funded from the normal operating budget
  • support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community
  • sponsor programs designed to enrich the cultural life of the community
  • support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Library Association Bill of Rights.

Library Projects, Purchases and Programs Funded by FOL:
  • Summer Reading programs
  • Computer, software and other equipment
  • Library furniture
  • Landscaping and garden spots
  • Children's Department events, supplies and equipment
  • Coffee and Book Programs
  • Refreshments for library events
  • Staff recognition programs
  • Library volunteer recognition programs
  • Craft workshops
  • Printing and binding publications of community interest
  • Library newsletter postage
  • and more!

MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS

Friends of the Library rely on members to assist in fund raising activities, such as the book sales. These events benefit the library in countless ways, including funding the summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults and other projects that are beyond the means of the library’s regular budget. By joining Friends, you contribute to this effort. Your participation can be as big or as little as you choose, both monetarily and physically.

All memberships are tax deductible. All members receive an extra DVD check out (for a total of four DVDs per check out) as well as special discounts on NMPL merchandise during National Library Week!

Members at the Silver level or above may attend a special pre-sale on the evening before the FOL Book Sale. Click HERE to join FOL!

The following levels of membership are available:
  • Active $15.00
  • Silver $25.00
  • Gold $50.00
  • Benefactor $100.00
  • Bless Your Heart $500.00 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Friends of the Library usually holds board meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

SHIRLEY GLADE

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President

STEVE HAMMER

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Secretary

SUSAN TROWBRIDGE

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Treasurer

DEB MANGES

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Director

BUD TULLY

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Director

ANITA SAUTTER

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Director

KEVIN WALTER

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Director

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WHAT OUR PATRONS ARE SAYING
​"Fantastic programming for all ages, staff that remember patrons' names and interests, a wide range of books, movies, music, and periodicals. The NMPL is definitely at the heart of the community."

​"Amazing resource for this small community! The mobile hot spots you can check out make those long summer drives great for everyone's high tech gadgets!"

"It is unusual for a town of our size to have a library of this caliber! The children's department is second to NONE! Couldn't be more proud!"

"I love that kids are allowed to be kids in their section of the library! Fun memories = children who will love books forever, Keep up the awesome work!"

"One of the best small town libraries in the country."

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  • News
  • ABOUT
    • HOURS & LOCATION
    • NMPL SERVICE STRATEGIES DURING COVID
    • HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD
    • COLLECTIONS
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    • EMPLOYMENT
    • HISTORY
    • LONG RANGE PLAN
    • MERCH
    • NEWSLETTER
    • POLICIES
    • STAFF
    • STAFF REVIEWS & BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS
  • CATALOG
    • CATALOG
    • COLLECTIONS >
      • COLLECTIONS
      • MAKERSPACE-2-GO
      • BINGE BOXES
      • EQUIPMENT
      • HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
      • MOBILE HOTSPOTS
      • NEW ADULT MATERIALS
      • NEW YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS
      • NEW CHILDREN'S MATERIALS
      • SENSORY KITS
    • MATERIAL REQUEST
  • PROGRAMS
    • CALENDAR & PROGRAMMING
    • WINTER READING PROGRAM
    • KIDS >
      • WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
      • KID'S PROGRAMMING
      • PROGRAMMING PHOTOS
      • HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
      • SENSORY KITS
      • SUMMER READING
      • NEW CHILDRENS MATERIAL
    • TEENS >
      • TEEN PROGRAMS
      • NEW YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS
      • SUMMER READING
    • ADULTS >
      • ADULT PROGRAMS
      • SUMMER READING
      • NEW MATERIALS
    • PROGRAMMING NEWS
    • NEWSLETTER
    • TEXT ALERTS
    • PHOTOS & VIDEOS
    • MAKERSPACE-2-GO
  • SERVICES
    • MOBILE PRINTING
    • BLOCHER COMMUNITY ROOM
    • THE COMMUNITY PANTRY
    • COMPUTER LAB, 3D PRINTER & CONVERSION STATION
    • CURBSIDE PICK UP
    • FLAT PLAYGROUND
    • GENEALOGY >
      • GENEALOGY SERVICES
      • INDIANA ROOM FINDS
    • HOMEBOUND SERVICES
    • INDIANA STATE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS & SERVICES
    • INSPIRE
    • E-LIBRARIES
    • LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
    • MAKERSPACE
    • MAKERSPACE-2-GO
    • MEETING ROOMS
    • SEED LIBRARY
  • SUPPORT
    • SUPPORT
    • BECOME A NMPL SPONSOR
    • SUMMER READING SPONSORS
    • WINTER READING SPONSORS
  • FRIENDS OF NMPL
    • DONATE
    • ABOUT FRIENDS OFTHE LIBRARY
    • BECOME A FOL MEMBER
    • FOL BOOK SALE
    • SUPPORT FOL FOR FREE!
  • Contact