Silent Book Auction




The Friends of the Library is a group of local citizens dedicated to the improvement of the Smiley Library.  The Friends chief activity is raising funds to augment the collections and services of the Library.  Most of the money raised is from the sale and auction of quality books that are donated by a generous public.

The Friends, in conjunction with the Library, sponsor the appearances of speakers and programs which are concerned with cultural issues, history, and literature.

Membership



Annual dues are important toward the achievement of goals.  Dues range from $5.00 to $1,000, but any amount is acceptable.  Members are offered discounts on all books and Bookstore items.

Volunteer


Volunteers are needed to work in the bookstore, to assist with the auctions and to help shelve books.  Volunteers also help with publicity, mailings, and with hospitality at meetings.

In reviewing the first 30 years of the Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library, “extraordinary” is the only word appropriate to describe my feelings. Those original charter members were all community leaders and veterans of a variety of organizational participation.  Their experience and enthusiasm lent spirit and results in forming the Friends organization in 1973. The Friends have supplemented Smiley’s collections, benefited staff morale, made special selections and research available to the patrons, and ask for nothing in return.

Larry E. Burgess
Library Director