FRIENDS OF THE PLAINFIELD LIBRARY:
The Friends of the Plainfield Library are continuing to
recruit new members. The Friends strengthen the
Libraries resources and services that are not funded
through the tax supported budget. For a nominal yearly
fee, Friends receive first-hand news of all upcoming
programs and library expenditures. The monthly
newsletter states current and future events and gives a
synopsis of the monthly Friends meetings. Meetings are
held the second Monday of the month at 1:30 PM in the
Historical Room. All patrons of the Library are invited
to attend these open meetings.
Membership pamphlets are available at the Library, or
call (616) 647-3930, for further details, and a pamphlet
will be mailed to you. New members are currently needed
to keep the group going. With new members, new fund
raising suggestions, new programs for children, teens
and adults, we can continue to support our library with
current materials and furnishings. For that nominal
yearly fee, you could gain new friends, new programs,
and a vote in how raised funds are spent.
In the past, Friends have provided funding for:
- Many children, youth and adult programs, such as
Family Fun Night
- Speaker system in the community room
- Video security system for the Plainfield Branch
- Restoration of classic furniture pieces in the
library
- Tables and chairs in the Community Room. And
many other projects.
The Friends funds come primarily from membership dues,
book nook, craft shows & annual used book sale. A gift
to the Friends of The Plainfield Library is a unique way
to honor or remember someone special. Your gift to the
Friends is a thoughtful and special tribute to someone
special while bringing enjoyment to the community for
years to come.
When making a contribution, you can also designate how
you would like it spent by suggesting subjects or
titles. When a memorial book is purchased, a bookplate
will be placed inside the cover with the name of the
person being honored or remembered, and your name as the
donor. The library staff will send an acknowledgement to
the family of the honoree, with a copy to you. Your
contribution helps the Friends support the Plainfield
branch of the Kent District Library. Your gift may also
be tax deductible.
If you are interested in making a donation to the
Friends of the Plainfield Library, envelopes are
available at the Plainfield Library. Please make checks
payable to Friends of the Plainfield Library.
