Friends of the Athens Public Libraryc/o The Library USED BOOK SALES: Donations of books for the book sales are welcome at the Athens Public Library (please no textbooks) Modern public library
service in Athens dates back to 1905 when the Carnegie Library was
established at Ohio University to serve both the university and the
village of Athens. |
About The Friends...The Organization - The Friends of the Athens Public Library are volunteers who encourage the continuing development of the library's resources and its involvement in the community. The Goals - The Friends are committed to accomplishing these goals: Creating public support for a growing library program through gifts, endowments and donations to the library. Providing financial assistance to the library. Increasing community awareness and use of the library. Sponsoring programs for children and adults. The Need - The Friends need assistance in making the Athens Public Library a center for community use and cultural growth. You can help by volunteering and by becoming a member. The Volunteers - The Friends of the Athens Public Library raise money by conducting book sales and volunteers are vital to the success of this fund-raising activity. Volunteers help store the books and prepare, organize, and hold the book sales. If you have books to donate, save them for the Friends book sale and drop them off at the Athens Public Library. How to Join - Simply send a check made payable to The Friends of the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens, OH 45701. All memberships are tax-deductible as a donation to a 501-c-3 educational nonprofit organization. Any donation is welcome; the following membership levels are suggested: Life Member $100 |
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