Friends of the Library - What We've Done

In the past 19 years, our Book Sales have raised over $120,000! These are just some of the items donated by The FRIENDS to the library since 1991...

Annual Continuing Sponsorships

• Library Science Degree Scholarship
• Library Page Scholarships
• Youth Summer Reading T-shirts program prizes
• Adult/Teen Summer Reading Program Prizes
• Summer Outdoor Concert Series
• New Books for New Babies Program
• Bi-Annual Staff AED/CPR Training
• Professional Photographs for Teen Scene decor
• Eco book bags for circulation

RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS!

• Display Cabinet for artifacts from the Algonquin Historic Commision
• Two 42" Flat Panel Televisions
• 2 Display Towers for Adult Services
• Portable Electronic Piano
• Digital Graphic Tablet
• New Monument sign at Eastgate Branch & landscaping
• Playaways Unabridged books on Mp3 players
• Badge-Maker
• Microphone/Amplifier for Programs

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

• 2 AED Defibrillators for Harnish & Eastgate
• 200 Circulation Canvas Tote Bags
• Public Information Boards at Harnish & Eastgate
• Story Time seat cushions
• Freight Cart for Friends and Library
• Harnish Youth Salt Water Aquarium
• World Globes for Harnish & Eastgate
• CD & Video Display/Storage Racks
• Free Standing Paperback Display
• 4 Folding Tables for the Public Meeting Rm.
• 35mm camera
• Display/Storage Book Bins
• Computer Work Stations
• Display Table for Adult Services
• Display/Storage Racks for Adult Services
• Cassette Players for Youth Services
• The Librarys First Television Set and VCR!
• TV and VCR Mobile Cart
• Color Printer for CD ROMs
• Librarys 75th Anniversary Gift Book Baskets
• Paperback Spinner Children's Department