Library Friends

Every Library Needs Friends....

July 2008 Newsletter

Dr Alan Bundy
President - Friends of Libraries Australia (FOLA)
Paper - The modern public library: the very best investment your community can make.

Mission Statement

The Friends of the Great Lakes Library Service Inc. is an association of community members who value our library and demonstrate support through membership and volunteer participation.

Who are Friends?

Friends are an organised, independent group, working to encourage the extension and improvement of library services in the Great Lakes Shire.

Friends are people who know that a community with a first-rate library is a better place to live.

Friends love books and enjoy meeting people with similar interests.

Friends of the library bring together involved, caring people who are willing to work for excellent libraries.

More information is available on the Friends of Libraries Australia (FOLA) web address: www.fola.org.au

What do Friends do?

	Provide community based support for the Great Lakes Library Service.
	Act as advocates for the Library to ensure its value to the community is appreciated by those responsible for its funding.
	Arrange for authors, journalists, and other interesting people to speak about their work at various types of functions.
	Assist with Library Booksales.
	Improve lines of communication between the library service and the public.
	Initiate and assist with projects related to the Library.
	Raise funds to support the Library Collection.

History

Many Friends of the Library groups were formed during the 20th century, in England, France, Canada, United States, New Zealand, France the Netherlands, and of course, Australia, where our local group is part of a nation-wide association:

Friends of Libraries Australia was launched in 1994 by Mr Justice Michael Kirby who is the Official Patron of FOLA.

Friends of the Great Lakes Library Service (FOGLLS) was established on March 25, 1997. Dr Romney Newman is our Patron and the distinguished poet, Mr Les Murray, is an Honorary Member and Literary Patron.

Contact

FOGLLS Office Bearers 2007-2008

President: Helen Duggan
Phone: 6554 7781

Vice President: Helen Tompson
Phone: 6555 3839

Treasurer: Jane Hulme
Phone: 6555 6523

Secretary: Audrey Semon
Phone: 6554 8507

Email: asemon@bigpond.net.au

How can I join the Friends?

Membership is open to all persons who support the aims of the Friends and pay the annual membership $10.00 (or $30.00 for three years).

Complete the form, print it and either pay at the Library or send it, with your cheque, to:

The Treasurer, FOGLLS
PO Box 726, FORSTER, 2428