What’s Happening with Friends!

Upcoming Event

We were excited last month to share that we achieved 501(c)(3) status, which means donations to the Friends of the Dunlap Public Library may be tax deductible. But we have even BIGGER news to share! Come to the Friends General Membership Meeting Thursday, October 10th from 6-7 pm in the community room in the Dunlap Public Library to hear our exciting news. A virtual option is available; contact us at friends@dunlaplibrary.org for information. In addition to our BIG REVEAL (you’re gonna love it!), we’re starting to plan a winter fund-raiser. We really need your ideas! There will be lots of opportunities to take part as a volunteer as well. 

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What We’ve Been Up To

We held our second General Membership Meeting on July 11th. Members made decisions regarding gifts for the library: 

• Purchased the next gift to the library, a one-year membership to Illinois Libraries Present.  This organization of almost 200 Illinois Libraries provides high quality online events.  Past events include “Thrills and Chills with Stephen Graham Jones,” “Danny Trejo Talks Tacos, Hollywood and Redemption,” and “Romance and Regency with Bridgerton’s Julia Quinn”.   

• Decided our gift giving goal: Tonie Boxes, a screen-free audio player for children that plays stories, songs, and encourages listeners to use their imagination.  Our goal is to raise $1000 to purchase two Tonie Boxes and an annual subscription that provides several new Tonies, the audio component, each month.  Tonie Boxes would be available for checkout. 

To reach our goals, we need help! Members reviewed and volunteered to participate on one of three committees:  

• The Fundraising Committee raises funds to make purchases for the library. 

• The Membership Committee focuses on recruiting and retaining members. 

• The Volunteer Programming Committee creates opportunities for volunteers to provide in person support, such as spring garden bed cleanup and assisting library staff to prepare for events. 

Please help us and volunteer for one of these committees. Contact us at friends@dunlaplibrary.org 

View the meeting slide show and read the minutes for more information. 

Friends by the Numbers

$2,140 Total monies raised from fund raising, donations, and dues 

400 Popsicles donated for the summer foam party 

34 Active members 

•  10 – number of Friends living outside Dunlap 
•  1,112 – miles away from Dunlap for the Friend living the furthest away  

8 Gifts given to the library 

•  5 children’s puzzles 
•  2 charging stations 
•  1 annual subscription to Illinois Library Presents 

1 General membership meeting 

1 Book sale 

1 Logo contest and celebration party