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Friends groups are important volunteer support groups for the Baltimore County Public Library. BCPL has enjoyed a long history of support from Friends groups, which were organized as far back as the 1930's in order to establish libraries for their communities. Friends bring additional talent, expertise, volunteer support, and financial support to their community libraries. Friends have been known to network with local politicians, convincing them to open new branches or to increase service in communities that needed it. Additionally, they are the voice in the community, communicating the availability of great library programs and services to community residents.
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What Are Friends For?
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Community Outreach/Advocacy
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Friends can represent the library at local community fairs.
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Friends can be involved in local holiday parades and celebrations.
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Friends can represent the library in community organizations.
Volunteering
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Friends can volunteer at the library.
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Friends can assist with library programs and events.
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Friends can become "greeters" to welcome/direct customers coming into the library.
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Friends can participate in library projects such as historical collection preservation.
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Friends of the Arbutus Library
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The purpose of the Friends of the Arbutus Library is to promote and support library services in the Greater Arbutus area; to build up the resources of the Arbutus History Room; to adopt guidelines for its operation; and to promote public interest in its program.
The Friends of the Arbutus Library:
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Maintain the Arbutus History Room by collecting and organizing relevant articles, photographs, genealogies and other documents.
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Plan and present historical programs of interest to the residents of the greater Arbutus area.
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Friends of the Catonsville Library
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Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Friends of the Catonsville Library is to provide support to the services, facilities and resources of the Catonsville Branch; to provide support from time to time to the Baltimore County Public Library System as deemed appropriate by the Board; to maintain and promote the Catonsville History Room at the branch.
Contact Person: Karen Nicolaus, President, 410-788-1056 or kmnicolaus@comcast.net
Projects:
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Provide funding for programs, landscaping and other service and facility enhancements.
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Organize and present an annual reception for local authors.
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Collect and maintain materials for the Catonsville History Room; provide funding for storage and preservation of History Room materials.
Authors' Reception:
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Friends of the Hereford Library
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Hereford Branch Advocacy Information available here.
Mission Statement:
The Friends of Hereford Library (FOHL), a group of community volunteers, provide supplemental funds for the Hereford Branch of the BCPL. In addition, we sponsor a monthly Book Discussion, work to promote and support library services and are actively advocating for a permanent, expanded Hereford library facility. FOHL meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM: new members are always welcome to attend.
Contact Person: Laura Pawlak, FOHL President, 410-343-2249 or laura.pawlak@comcast.net
Upcoming Events:
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Wednesday, March 14 at 7 PM: The Hereford Library - Past, Present and Future
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Thursday, April 19 at 7 PM: (Library) Annual FOHL meeting with historian-speaker Wayne Schaumburg on Baltimore and the War of 1812
Hereford Book Discussion: Generally meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Public invited! Upcoming Book Selections:
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Feb 1 In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larsen (program begins at 12:45 PM)
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Mar 7 Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay
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Apr 4 The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
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May 2 State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
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Jun 6 Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowell
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Friends of the North Point Library
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The Friends of the North Point Library have a strong presence in the programs offered at the library. The Friends conduct storytimes for babies from birth to 22 months. They lead a book discussion group for adults. The Friends welcome additional library supporters to join them.
Contact Persons: Virginia Gallik, 410-285-0253, or Doris Thomas, 410-284-1517
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Friends of the Perry Hall Library
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Friends of the Perry Hall Library, a group of dedicated volunteers, is to provide support to and advocate for the Perry Hall Branch. We strive to promote and expand the library's functions and services for the community.
Contact Person: Jaymee Farinacci, 410-592-9138
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Friends of the Pikesville Library
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Mission Statement:
To serve BCPL and the Pikesville community through advocacy and by striving to enhance the services, facilities and resources of the branch.
Contact Person: Mickey (Muriel) Simon, President, 410-486-8845
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Friends of the Randallstown Library
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Mission Statement:
Through monetary gifts and community outreach,
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Increase the Randallstown Branch's services, facilities, and resources
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Promote the public's use of the library
Contact Person: Richard Vasquez, President, mabvasquez@gmail.com
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Friends of the Towson Library
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Purpose:
To increase and improve the services and facilities of the Towson Library and to educate the public to a fuller appreciation of the function and facilities of the Towson Branch.
The Friends provide ongoing funding for interior landscaping, service and facility enhancements (Teen Central, cafe, castle), for outstanding programs, for the local history project providing preservation and access to historic materials, for incentives for participation in the all-ages Summer Reading Club and more.
An annual book sale is held in April at the Towson Library. The 19th Annual sale will be April 11-14, 2013. Donations of books in excellent condition, including children's titles, DVDs and CDs can be made throughout the year (no textbooks, encyclopedias or LPs please). Bring donations to the Accounts Desk. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request.
The annual meeting of the Friends, featuring a guest speaker, is held the first Tuesday in May at 7 p.m. in the Towson Library Meeting Room; the public is invited. The Board meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month, October through May, at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Room at the Towson Library.
Contact Person: Fay Citerone, President, 410-339-5375, Fay.Citerone@gmail.com
(Information confirmed on July 1, 2011)
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The Foundation for BCPL
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The purpose of the Foundation for BCPL is to mobilize resources to support BCPL's commitment to a superior public library system where opportunities for literacy, reading enrichment, and lifelong learning are available to all.
Contact Person: Julie Saxenmeyer, Development Specialist, 410-887-3282, jsaxenmeyer@bcpl.net
Objectives of the Foundation for BCPL:
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To provide funding for projects that encourage children and young adults to cultivate a life-long enthusiasm for reading and learning.
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To act as advocates for the library to ensure that library services continue on into the future.
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To raise funds for specific programs or projects that enhance system-wide Baltimore County Library goals and objectives.
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