Friends
Friends Mission
Friends of Argos Public Library is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that works to provide extra resources for library programming and to boost community-wide support for one of Argos’s most valuable resource. Membership is open to all who share these goals.
Who Are the Friends of APL?
The Friends of the Argos Public Library are your friends, neighbors, co-workers and members of the business community – a dedicated group of citizens working to support the library in many ways. We welcome new friends and invite you to join us, participate in our activities and have fun while getting satisfaction of supporting your community. Joining the Friends says to everyone that you care about your library and value its resources. Each new member makes us stronger. Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting our mission. APL Friends organized in 2006.
What Do the Friends Do?
The Friends group holds 3 events each year; a plant sale in May, a book sale during the week of the Marshall County Fair, and al Sweet Treats sale in early December that coincides with a visit from Santa for young patrons. The money made by the organization helps provide:
- Winter reading program prizes and special events
- Summer Reading Program prizes and special events
- Craft materials at a variety of programs
- Special projects
Donations
Donations of Money
- If people wish to donate to the library, they can do so in person or by mail.
- Stop at the downstairs desk to drop off a cash or check donation made out to “Argos Public Library.”
- If by mail, please make sure that a letter is attached telling us that this is a donation.
- Receipts are available at the downstairs circulation desk for any money donations.
- Please let us know if you would like the donation to be used for a specific purpose such as towards buying materials, furniture, programs, etc.
Donations of Materials
- The library does accept donations of various materials to add to the collection (books, movies, etc.), but reserves the right to discriminate which materials will ultimately be added into the collection based on condition, currency, shelf space, types of materials, and other factors.
- It is the discretion of the Director as to what to do with donations that are not processed and added into the collection.
- Donations may be placed with other weeded materials for patron book sales.
APL Friends
Friends Officers:
- Chairperson: Cheri Hoffer
- Vice-chairperson: Kathryn Thompson
- Secretary: Beverly Barrett
- Treasurer: Barbara Peden
How to Join:
Attend any meeting or event or stop at the library and complete an application form, or click here to download a brochure. Dues help to support the group and the following annual schedule is currently in effect:
- Students: $2.00
- Single Adult: $5.00
- Family: $10.00
- Organization: $25.00
- Life Membership: $100.00 (Includes Businesses or Individuals)
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