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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Novi Public Library is a dynamic group of individuals dedicated to supporting the Novi Public Library.  Almost 575 members strong, the Friends assist the library through fundraising activities, volunteer work, and public presentations.

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Friends Newsletter Upcoming Programs
Friends By-Laws Book Sale Fundraiser
Join the Friends Contact the Friends
Friends Leadership  

Friends of the Library Newsletter

 

"Among Friends" is a quarterly publication of the Friends of the Novi Public Library.

Current Newsletter

 Fall 2011 Newsletter

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Friend's By-Laws/Budget

To learn more about the Friend's By-Laws, go here.
To view the Friends' 2011-2012 Budget, go here

Join the Friends


Do you know that the Friends of the Library are one of the biggest supporters of the library and that they provide funds for special programs, as well as other library needs that your tax dollars do not cover? Find out today how you can become an individual Friends of the Library member for just $10 or include your whole family for just $15. For more information, stop by the Book Nook or contact friends@novilibrary.org

New categories of special family and business Friends' memberships will be offered as part of tan ambitious membership drive.  A new website will be created to help publicize all of the 50th Anniversary Jubilee activities.  Watch for more details to follow!

Membership Categories

Friends Memberships Corporate Memberships

Individual » $10/year

Friend » $50/year
Family » $15/year Contributing » $100/year
Contributing » $30/year Sustaining » $150/year
Sustaining » $50/year Patron » $200/year
Benefactor » $100/year 
Teen » $5/year
 

Print out a copy of the Friends of the Novi Public Library membership form.

Friends Leadership

  

  • President: Patrick Brunett
  • Vice President: Vicky McLean
  • Treasurer: Robert Cutler
  • Secretary: Marilyn Amberger
  • Trustees: Carol Bauer, Barb Brunett, Carol Hoffman, Jim McLean

                                    

Book Sale Fundraisers

Book Nook Book Sales

In recent years, the Friends' fundraising activities have raised over $14,000 for the library. The Friends' major fundraiser is the library's ongoing used book sale. Proceeds from Friends' fundraising events have been used to purchase furniture and computer equipment, as well as to support our summer reading program for children. The Friends also sponsor a scholarship for graduating seniors at Novi High School. 

Book Nook Price List 

Merchandise 
Recent Hardcover
Price 
$3.00
Hardcover
Large Softcover
$1.00
$1.00
Softcover
Softcover Romance
$0.50
$0.50 or 3/$1.00
Children's Hardcover
Children's Softcover 
Children's in Tub
$1.00
$0.50
$0.10 or $0.25
VHS  $0.25
DVD $2.00
Book-on-Tape $1.00
Compact Disc $1.00
Book-on-Disc               $1.00/disc or 
  price as marked

Specially Priced Books
Newer Fiction and Non-Fiction, Specialty and Gift Quality Books - price as marked in glass cases.

Friends Kaleidescope Lecture Series 

The Friends of the Novi Public Library sponsors an ongoing series of special programs. These unique, entertaining presentations feature something for everyone! All programs are free. Seating is limited, so please register online, at the library, or call the Library for reservations at (248) 349-0720.

     Hiding in Plain Sight:  Encountering Michigan's Past in Unlikely Places
     January 23, 7-8:30pm
     Register/More Information

 

     Tracking the Underground Railroad Through Novi and Neighboring Communities
     Feb 29, 7-8:30pm
     Register/More information

 

     Reimagining Detroit:  Opportunities for Redefining an American City
     Mar 20, 7-8:30pm
     Register/More Information

 

Friends Monthly Meetings

Friends Board Meetings are held from 7-9:00 pm in the Board Room, on the second Wednesday of each month.  

Contact the Friends

Do you have questions, comments, or ideas for the Friends? We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what's on your mind by sending us an email at friends@novilibrary.org.  

 

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