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      • SUPPORT FOL FOR FREE!
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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
  • Majority of library programming
  • Computer, software and other equipment
  • Library furniture
  • Landscaping and garden spots
  • Supplies and equipment
  • Refreshments for library events
  • Staff recognition programs
  • 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:
  • $20 membership
  • $30 membership
  • $50 membership
  • $100 membership

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Friends of the Library usually holds board meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 12pm

KEITH MCWITHEY

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ANITA SAUTTER

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STEVE HAMMER

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President

Vice President

Treasurer

MELINDA LANTZ

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Secretary

EMILY POSTON​

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Director

RUTH BARRET

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Director

SUSAN DYER

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Director

JULIE GARBER

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Director

SHIRLEY GLADE

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Director

WENDY ERBAUGH

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Director

MELODY MIRACLE

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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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  • ABOUT
    • HOURS & LOCATION
    • HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD
    • BLOG
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    • COLLECTIONS >
      • COLLECTIONS
      • MAKE A MATERIAL REQUEST
      • EQUIPMENT
      • HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
      • MAKERSPACE-2-GO
      • MOBILE HOTSPOTS
      • SENSORY KITS
    • EMPLOYMENT
    • HISTORY
    • LONG RANGE PLAN
    • POLICIES
    • STAFF
  • CATALOG
  • PROGRAMS
    • CALENDAR & PROGRAMMING
    • KIDS >
      • WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
      • KID'S PROGRAMMING
      • SUMMER READING
    • TEENS >
      • TEEN PROGRAMS
      • SUMMER READING
    • ADULTS >
      • ADULT PROGRAMS
      • SUMMER READING
    • WINTER READING PROGRAM
    • NEWSLETTER
    • TEXT ALERTS
  • SERVICES
    • ANNUAL PASSES
    • BLOCHER COMMUNITY ROOM
    • THE COMMUNITY PANTRY
    • COMPUTER LAB & 3D PRINTER
    • CURBSIDE PICK UP
    • E-LIBRARIES
    • FLAT PLAYGROUND
    • GENEALOGY SERVICES
    • HOME BASED SERVICES
    • INDIANA STATE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS & SERVICES
    • INSPIRE
    • LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
    • MAKERSPACE
    • MANGO LANGUAGES
    • MEETING ROOMS
    • MOBILE PRINTING
    • SEED LIBRARY
    • TOWER GARDEN
  • SUPPORT
    • FRIENDS OF NMPL >
      • ABOUT FRIENDS OFTHE LIBRARY
      • BECOME A FOL MEMBER
      • FOL BOOK SALE
      • SUPPORT FOL FOR FREE!
    • SUPPORT
    • BECOME A NMPL SPONSOR
    • SUMMER READING SPONSORS
    • WINTER READING SPONSORS
  • SHOP
  • CONTACT