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About the Friends
Next meeting
on Tues, Jan. 9 at 8:00 p.m. in the Library Director's Office
Regular
meetings are held on the second Tuesday at 8:00 pm at the library
Please join us
Fair Lawn residents know that our library is one of the best in the area. We know because we use the library, and because visitors from other areas always comment on the fine facilities, materials and service. How is our library funded? The Mayor and Fair Lawn Council provide over 90% of operating expenses from municipal taxes. But these dollars are stretched thin covering basic services. The Friends know that in order to have all the materials and resources the library needs, additional funds must be found. They also want to be more involved and lend their support for library services and activities. As the needs of Fair Lawn's children are close to their hearts, many Friends projects provide enhancements for the Children's Room.
Using money raised through membership dues and booksales, the Friends have funded:
Free Wi-Fi in the library
An Annual $1000 scholarship to a graduating
Fair Lawn High School student
Recent DVDs and Videos
A Digital Camera; two heavy duty laser
printer for color brochures
Computers and Software, including the
educational computers in the Children's Room
Storytellers and Magicians and Puppet
Shows
The Annual Bookmark Contest co-sponsored
with Fair Lawn elementary schools
Children's Author Visits
Musical concerts for children, adults
and families
A Puppet Theater with puppets
Special weekly entertainment for the Children's
Summer Reading Program
End of the Season Celebrations for the
Children's Summer Reading Program
The large-screen video projector that
makes the children's and adult movie programs possible
The Motion Picture License to comply with
copyright laws
The initial investment for the CD music
collection
The initial investment for the Russian
book collection
These are just some of the items the Friends have provided. And just as important is the moral support that the Friends provide the Library and Library Staff. Our Friends are truly friends! Please consider joining. Your contribution of membership dues and support will truly be appreciated. Remember, your contribution is tax-deductible.