Friends of the Anoka County Library
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Board of Directors, Friends of the Library, 2008
Len Powell, Doug Zbikowski, Diane Racette, Karla Gedell, Kari Lohse, Chris Wysocki, Betsy O'Berry, Nancee Halling, Bob Overturf.
Absent: Dennis Shanley and Kim Halberg
History of the Friends
In April 2003 book lovers from various backgrounds joined together to create Friends of the Anoka County Library. The Friends are a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the library's programs and services.
Mission of the Friends
Working in partnership with Anoka County Library staff, the Friends' mission is twofold:
- To increase public awareness, understanding and use of the library.
- To organize public support for library services, programs and facilities through fundraising, membership development, and special programs and events.
Activities & Initiatives
- Library anniversaries and open house celebrations.
- Programs for adults: author readings, book club events, and senior services.
- Co-sponsorship of children and teen events.
- Annual financial gift to the library.
Why join the Friends?
The Friends' efforts help ensure the library's continued ability to purchase materials and to create special events and programs which enhance and enrich the lives of library users.
Your membership dues and active involvement will help the Anoka County Library continue to be an outstanding Minnesota library for many years to come.
Friends@anoka.lib.mn.us