(219) 873-3042 | 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 | Open Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friends of the Library
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 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.
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!
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.
The 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.
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.