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What is a Friend?
Friends are people just like you who are committed to the development and support of a quality, community-oriented public library system. Throughout the history of DeKalb County Public Library, Friends have been a strong voice for the message that accessible library service is not a luxury, but a necessity in every community and neighborhood.
What do Friends do?
Friends support libraries in many important ways.
Friends:
- Provide volunteer support
- Raise private funds
- Support children’s programs
- Promote literacy and the love of books
- Sponsor cultural and literary programs
- Promote library advocacy in the community and on legislative issues
What are the benefits of being a Friend?
Friends receive several important benefits, including:
- Special invitations to library-sponsored events
- Library newsletter mailings
- Previews to library book sales
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to the enrichment of your community
Which branches have Friends groups?
How do I become a Friend?
To join, stop by your local branch and ask for a Friends of the Library Membership Form. Complete the form and mail it or deliver to the branch with your payment. Annual memberships are $10.00 for individuals and $20.00 for families.
Are there any Friends book sales coming up?
All Friends book sales are listed in the Library’s events calendar.
Additional information about Friends groups is available from the DeKalb County Public Library Friends Liaison at 404-370-8450.
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