UPCOMING EVENTS
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Cheese, Chocolate, and Chardonnay - October 15
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General Membership Meeting - October 18
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Kids' Holiday Party (co-sponsored with PCL) - November 26
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Holiday Book Bundle Sale - Nov. 27 to Dec. 31
Purpose and Benefits
The Friends of Peninsula Community Library is a dedicated group of people who value the presence of a top quality library here on Old Mission Peninsula and volunteer their time to promote and support it. Their efforts enhance literacy and learning throughout the community.
In addition to the opportunity to meet other like minded people, members enjoy early access to book sales & involvement in many fun activities that benefit the local community.
Old Mission residents and visitors alike look forward to the annual summer sale
as well as smaller sales hosted occasionally throughout the year.
Be sure to check out the Friends Shelf next time you stop in the library!
Activities
As a 501(c)3 organization, the Friends raise funds in order to support PCL beyond its operating budget. This year the Friends are contributing over $20,000 to help fund Programs and Services. Most recently, PCL Friends have:
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Funded activities such as Take-Out Craft Bags for children and adults
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Provided equipment and art supplies for the Library
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Provided the subscriptions to Traverse City Record Eagle, New York Times & Wall Street Journal
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Helped cover expenses for Summer Reading Club
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Sponsored speakers and musicians
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Paid performers for Zoom appearances
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Contributed to the new PCL building construction by donating $35,000 to the Capital Campaign Fund
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Contributed to the purchase of the library's new generator
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Contributed to the establishment of PCL's new Library of Things
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The Friends also make plenty of time for fun activities like hosting the Summer Solstice Picnic every June 21st. Talented performers Doc and Donna Probes drew a crowd this year with their lively Irish tunes and wonderful voices.
How do the Friends make money?
The Friends benefit greatly from generous donations from PCL patrons and yearly membership dues. In addition, most Friends’ activities involve donated books...collecting them, organizing them, storing and selling them.
The 2023 Friends Book Sale was a success! Thank you to all who helped make it happen. Donations for the 2024 book sale will start January 15, 2024.
Friends and library fans have a lot of fun and provide a great community service every year at the Bayshore Marathon.
The Friends receive a significant donation from the Bayshore Marathon for OPERATING AN AID STATION during this Memorial Day weekend event and are always looking for volunteers for this fun experience.
