Friends of the Brookfield Library

Friends News

Friends of the Library Newsletter Available!

We're pleased to make available online the first issue of the Friends newsletter.

The Friends Announce New Officers

The Friends welcome incoming President Sandra Baumgartner, Vice President Betty Matthias, Secretary Karen Moul, and Treasurer Teresa Bross.

Join the Friends

Join the Friends now by filling out the form here and mailing it in with your membership dues. Welcome to the FOL!

Fall Book Sale A Success!

The Fall Book Sale, held on November 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., was a great success. Thanks to all our volunteers and members of the community for helping out and buying books in support of the Library.

Other News & Highlights:

• In 2006, the Brookfield FOL joined the nationwide support organization Friends of the Library USA to benefit from ideas and resources of other FOL groups across the country.
• The Friends have a new email address; contact us at friends@brookfieldpubliclibrary.info

Taste of Brookfield @ Your Library

The Friends recently sponsored the second annual Taste of Brookfield @ Your Library. Thank you to all the volunteers, food and prize donors, and community members who make these events successful. We couldn't do it without you!

Remember to shop online and raise funds for the Friends!

Whenever you make a purchase at shopforthelibrary.net, a portion of the sale goes to benefit the Brookfield Public Library. Thank you for your support.

Friends FAQs

Who are the Friends?

The Friends of the Brookfield Public Library are members of the community who love our Library.

What do they do?

Our mission is simple: to help the Library prosper and grow. We raise funds though membership dues, the Book Nook and our Book Sales. All the money we raise goes to the Library, and here are two recent examples.

• We have helped fund the new magazine racks in the Adult Services area, which showcase the Library's magazine collection.
• We have funded a new shelving cart for the Library.

When are the meetings?

The Friends meet at the library on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. All meetings are open to both Friends and the public at large. We will meet on the following days:

2008

• January 9
• February 13
• March 12
• April 9
• May 14
• June 11
• July 9
• August 13
• September 10
• October 8
• November 12
• December 10

Who can join?

If you enjoy - and appreciate - your Public Library, you are already one of us: a friend of the Library. And now is a good time to make it official. Become a Friend with a capital "F" and join the Friends of the Brookfield Library.

How can I join?

Please leave us your name and phone number by either stopping by the library's Reference Desk or calling at (708) 485-6917, or download a membership application here, fill it out, and mail it in. You can also send us an email in care of the Friends by using the contact form here. A Friend will get in touch with you.

Read the Constitution and Bylaws of the Brookfield Friends of the Library...