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Friends of the Library
Who are we?
The Friends are members of the Friends of the Chesapeake Public Library, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving your Library's services and resources. Members help support the Library through activities including volunteer service, cultural education and recreational events, and financial assistance for the continuing improvements of library facilities and programs.
Friends support the freedom to read philosophy of the American Library Association Bill of Rights.
What's in it for me?
- • The opportunity to plan and be part of fund-raisers and other special events for the Library branch of your choice.
- • The opportunity to demonstrate special support to your Library in appreciation of the times you have enjoyed the Library's free services.
- • You get first shot at selecting books to purchase during the annual Book Fair.
- • The Friends Newsletter sent to your home.
Your membership helps provide such services and equipment as:
- • VCRs - VCR/TV Combos
- • Furniture
- • Movies & Videos
- • Plastic book tote bags for inclement weather
- • Puppet Stages
- • National Library Week Programs
- • Laminators
- • Summer Children's Reading Program
- • Computers for patron us
- • Copy machines
- • Holiday decorations
- • Reading incentive prizes
- • Literacy Programs
- • Sponsor prominent children's authors
- • Typewriters for public use
- • House plants & containers
- • Refreshments at events
- • Kitchen equipment
- • Help sponsor Poetry Festival
How else can I support my Library?
The Chesapeake Public Library needs volunteers to perform numerous tasks at the various locations. Volunteer assignments range from a regular shift at a library to the occasional volunteer who works only at special events. Tasks include filing, shelving books, caring for the magazine collection, book mending, creating bulletin boards, plant caretakers, reader advisors, advisors to assist patrons in the use of library equipment, PC advisors, floor monitors, children programming assistance and numerous other projects that need the touch of a caring person. See your Branch Librarian for more information about volunteering.
How do I join?
Obtain a membership application at the library. Fill out the application and mail it with the appropriate funds to: Friends of the Chesapeake Public Library, Central Library, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Support the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Chesapeake Public Library have enrolled in the Food Lion Shop & Share program. This is an easy and convenient way for the Friends to raise money. But they need your help to make it work. All you need to do is link your MVP card to the Friends of the Chesapeake Public Library. You can do this online at http://www.foodlion.com/IntheCommunity/ShopAndShare. From the menu select Register MVP Cards. Click on the Select Organization button then Select state: VA; Select City: Chesapeake; and Select Organization: Friends of the Chesapeake Public Library. Once you enroll, simply shop at Food Lion and scan your MVP card at the checkout. A portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to the Friends.
Become a Friend of the Chesapeake Public Library today - not just an acquaintance.