The Friends of the Kirtland Public Library are a group of dedicated library supporters who raise money in support of the many programs and services offered by the Library.
Some of the programs and services we support are :
Author speaking engagements and other programs such as the Cleveland Historical Society, Xerces Society and many others.
Summer concerts that are free to the public in conjunction with NOPEC and the City of Kirtland
Provide additional funds for other Library programs
Fund the End of the Summer Reading Program entertainment celebration
Provide funding for staff and community appreciation lunches
Kirtland Strawberry Festival sponsor
Support mini golf event sponsored by Delores C. Parsons Endowment Fund and Kirtland Kiwanis
We are able to provide for these events through :
Generous support of membership dues
Book Sales
Basket Raffle
Donations from ongoing sale of the book cart
Donation from NOPEC
50/50 Raffle
And other fundraising events
The Friends meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Deloris C. Parsons Community Room at the Library
Annual membership dues are:
Individual $10
Patron $25
Adopt a book $25 minimum