The Friends of the Library

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Friends of the Library

Want to become a Member?

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The Friends of the Library
215 E. Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402

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The Friends of the Library
215 E. Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402

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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library

Who Are The Friends of the Library?

The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library is a nonprofit organization made up of our greatest supporters. They are people who visit their library frequently to check out books, read magazines or look for movies or music. They may have children who use the library for school projects and homework. Maybe they benefit from the library’s resources for businesses or job hunters, enjoy free classes and programs or take advantage of our outreach services for seniors. They all have one thing in common - they believe in the importance of the Dayton Metro Library.

What do the Friends of the Library do?

Volunteer

The Friends of the Library sponsor an active volunteer program. At several libraries, teen volunteers help to coordinate activities and suggest book and movie purchases. Volunteers at the Main Library enter genealogical information into a database used by researchers throughout the area. Booksale volunteers set up and run two large booksales each year. Other volunteer opportunities are available as well. Click here for more information on volunteering at the library. Click here for the volunteer application.

Financial Support

Membership dues, along with money raised by the Friends of the Library booksales, provide valuable support to the Dayton Metro Library throughout the year. Thanks to financial support from the Friends, the library is able to host activities and make purchases that don’t generally fit within the library’s budget. In tough financial times, the library depends on the support of the Friends more than ever.

Some of the things financed by the Friends of the Library include:

Supporting the annual Summer Reading Clubs
Bringing in authors and guest speakers
Purchasing items like beanbag chairs for teen areas at the library
Supporting literacy efforts in the community
Providing cash awards for the library’s annual Poetry Contest

and more!

How do I become a member?

It’s easy! Choose the membership level you prefer, complete the registration form then mail it or drop it off at your nearest library.

What are the membership dues?

$5 for individual membership
$10 for family membership
$25 for organizations/Good Friends
$50 True Friend
$100 Best Friend
Other

Your membership is valid for one year, and renewal reminders will be sent when your membership is expiring. Membership dues are tax deductible! Check with your financial advisor.

More questions?

Feel free to call the Dayton Metro Library’s Community Relations Department at (937) 496-8901 if you need more information about the Friends of the Library.