Need a Resolution? Become a Friend

What better way to start the year than by making lots of new Friends!

For only $5 you can join the Friends of VPL and enjoy members-only events as well as a 15% discount at the wonderful Friends-run book’mark, The Library Store at the Central Library and lots of volunteer opportunities.

The store features beautiful and unique gifts (for someone special or for yourself!) and cards. Pop in before Valentine’s Day to pick up something for all the Valentines in your life.

If you have excellent communication skills and would like to volunteer at the store, please contact Christine Forget at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit book’mark, The Library Store for more information.

Starting February 1, Friends membership forms will be available at all VPL branches. Pick one up to enjoy the great benefits and to support the Library.

The annual Friends’ Stay at Home and Read a Book Ball is another way to support the Library with friends or curled up at home with a good book and a favourite beverage. Invitations to the Ball will be issued in early February and to support this fundraising initiative please call 603 331-4049 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

In early 2012, the Friends will also launch a new website, which will make staying abreast of events and activities even easier.

Friends of the VPL was formed in 1995 and has raised over $600,000 to support many Library programs and services. Examples include the Friends invaluable funding of the Library’s Writer In Residence program and the Writing & Book Camp held every summer for youth aged 11 to 16.

With your help, 2012 can be the Friends best year yet. The next time you visit a VPL branch or book’mark, The Library Store, pick up your membership and get ready to meet lots of new Friends!