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Friends Fundraisers

The Friends raise funds for the library through many avenues, including:

  • Membership dues and donations
  • Book and magazine sales
  • Refreshment sales at Movies at the Park
  • Annual Collector’s Corner Breakfast
Collector's Breakfast

Collector's Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, April 20, 9:30 AM

St. John United Church
Fellowship Hall
101 St. John Road
Michigan City, IN 46360

The Friends of the Library’s fundraiser Collector’s Breakfast is Saturday, April 20, at St. John Church Fellowship Hall in Michigan City. Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk or from Friends of the Library board members. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Each person can bring one item for appraisal by Martin Papke of Kathy’s Antiques in Chesterton. Portofino’s will cater.

Book Sale

Friends of the Library Ongoing Book Sale

Visit Michigan City La Porte Office
(La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Marquette Mall
4073 S. Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360

Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Stop by the Convention & Visitors Bureau to visit the Friends’ ongoing book sale!

Hardback books: $1
Paperback books: $.50
Children’s books: $.25
Magazines: $.25
DVDs: $.50

All proceeds support the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library and are used to benefit the library.

About the Friends

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that raises money to contribute to library needs and promotes community awareness of the library. They advocate for robust funding of the library, and support the freedom of individuals to read what they wish.

Frozen image - license for Movies in the ParkThe Friends sponsor the library’s annual Writing Out Loud series and Movies in the Park series. They pay for the library’s annual film license and support a variety of programs for children and adults.

Friends work with the library staff to help provide electronic resources, books, and media for library patrons. They directly contribute to the children, youth, and adults attending its programs by acting as ambassadors and advocates with elected officials.

 

Dremel Digilab 3D printer in Makerspace. Photo by: Paul Kemiel Photographics.

The Friends have purchased many enhancements for the library, including:

    • 3-D printers for the Makerspace
    • Butterfly chair
    • Courtyard water feature

Support from the Friends provides funding for staff continuing education and professional development, volunteer recognition, and other needs that can’t be met in the library’s operating budget.

Become a Member

Sign up now to become a member of the Friends of the Library! There are three levels of membership:

Individual - $10 a year
Business - $50 a year
Patron - $100 a year

You can sign up to become a Friend of the Library at the Circulation Desk. Join us in helping the library provide education and entertainment to our residents!

If you have any questions about the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library, please contact Robin Kohn, Public Relations Department, at rkohn@mclib.org or by phone at (219) 873-3049.

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