EOPL - Friends of the Library

WHAT WE DO

Many people ask "Who are the Friends of East Orange Public Library? and What do they do?" The Friends is an alliance of business leaders, community leaders, civic leaders, and concerned citizens, just like you, who are dedicated to making the library a better place.

When you join the Friends, you help provide a bridge between the library and the community. Friends help organize reading groups, sponsor cultural affairs, host book signings, organize fund raising, and publish a newsletter. In short, Friends help make the East Orange Public Library the cultural center of the community. Everyone should consider becoming a Friend. We need involvement and support in preparing our library for the 21st century.

GOALS

Over the years, the members have been very visible and aggressive in their continuing mission of support to The East Orange Public Library. Through their Annual Book Sale, the Friends have greatly assisted the Main Library, its branches, and the public by making funds available to replace outdated video, audio, and reading materials, as well as co-sponsoring the Cultural Affairs Concert Series that has highlighted local talent in the areas of music, art, dance, and poetry. The Friends are committed to meeting the needs of the community and are therefore eager to hear your concerns and focus on your needs. It is through your involvement that your needs can be met. Membership leads to ownership in the type of support that the Friends offer to the East Orange Public Library and the community. Many people ask "Who are the Friends of East Orange Public Library? and What do they do?" The Friends is an alliance of business leaders, community leaders, civic leaders, and concerned citizens, just like you, who are dedicated to making the library a better place.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the year, the Friends sponsor or co-sponsor many activities that have a very positive effect on the East Orange community and the library patrons in general. Some of the SPECIAL EVENTS are:

ANNUAL BOOK SALE
CULTURAL AFFAIRS CONCERT SERIES
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CONTRIBUTOR

FUND RAISING

The cost of maintaining the Library's level of excellence poses a continuing challenge. The prices of hardcover books and magazine subscriptions have skyrocketed. The Library's collection keeps growing and changing. It now includes videos, books on tape, online access to databases, and magazines.

The Library's main building is in need of major rehabilitation and renovations, including a new roof, heating and air conditioning system.

Computers have revolutionized the way information is stored, retrieved, and disseminated. Keeping pace has created new demands for equipment, materials, and technical skills.

The Friends is committed to help raise funds to help meet these challenges as we begin the Library's next century of service.

BENEFITS OF FRIENDSHIP

The Friends need your help to continue its good work. Besides helping to ensure that its many activities continue, a Friend's membership entitles you to:

Receive noteworthy publications and invitations to special events.
Deduct you membership dues and additional contributions from your Federal Income Tax.
Discounts on video rentals, book sale items, and promotional library material.
Reduction on accessed fines.
Complimentary "THANK YOU" tote bag.

JOIN THE FRIENDS

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MEMBERSHIP FORM

___ Yes! I want to be a Friend of the East Orange Public Library!
Name Address Home Phone Work Phone E-mail Address Fax Phone Employer (optional)	_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________	________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________
Does your employer have a matching gift program? _____ Yes _____ No

MEMBERSHIP CHOICES

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP		CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
___ Patron	$100.00	___ Benefactor	$5000.00
___ Special Friend	$75.00	___ Corporate Friend	$2000.00
___ Best Friend	$50.00	___ Sponsor	$1000.00
___ Friend	$25.00	___ Affiliate Sponsor	$500.00
___ Club/Association	$25.00	___ Patron	$250.00
___ Senior Friend (+ 60)	$15.00	___ Business	$100.00
___ School Friend (in sch.)	$10.00

Please print this form, fill it out and send it along with your payment to:
The Friends of the East Orange Public Library
c/o The East Orange Public Library
21 South Arlington Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
For further information contact: Ms. Carolyn Ryan-Reed, Director - (973) 266-5607.