Friends of the Library
Who We Are
The Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Library and its relationship to the community.
The Friends are enthusiastic supporters united by a common concern for the well-being of the Library.
The activities of the Friends are managed and directed by a Board of Trustees.
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Friends of the Library Board of Trustees
Board President: Margo Eastby
Vice-President: Wendy Garmatter
Secretary: Marjorie Weaver
Treasurer: Beth Opperman
1st Trustee: Betty Clark
2nd Trustee: Bob Balcomb
As a Friend, your annual dues will enable special Library programs to continue and expand. The Friends also welcome donations, gifts, memorials and bequests for the enhancement of the Library.
Donations are also most welcome to the Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund at The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.
Why You Should Be A Friend
Your contribution of time and money not only benefits the Library but also your community!
You will be invited to a special preview sale for members only during our annual book sale.
You will be given advance notice of upcoming Friends' events and receive our newsletter.
Your annual membership dues and gifts are tax deductible.
The Friends of the Library own and maintain two coin-operated copy machines that also generate money for the Library.
What We Do
Our Friends help promote the Library, develop activities, present special programs, and encourage reading and use of the Library.
We sponsor special Library programs, staff development and staff recognition.
We raise funds through membership dollars and gifts, sales in the Book Cellar, and proceeds from the Library's copy machines.
We manage and staff the Book Cellar where we sell gently used books and audio-visual materials.
MONDAY
10am-7:00pm
WEDNESDAY
10am-5pm
FRIDAY
10am-3pm
We conduct a used book sale in the spring with a special advance sale for Friends members.
We meet three times each year: February (our annual meeting), May and September. We encourage your attendance at these meetings to share ideas, volunteer for programs, and keep up-to-date on the Library's activities.
Membership Dues
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Membership Dues
$5.00 - Full-time student
$15.00 - Individual
$25.00 - Family
$5.00 - Senior Citizen (60+)
$35.00 - Contributing
$50.00 - Sustaining
$100.00 - Patron
$250.00+ - Benefactor
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
Many years ago, the Friends of the Library contributed $10,000 to The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation (TCF), a fund that has grown considerably since that time through appreciation and further donations from patrons.
These funds allow TCF to meet the changing needs of our community by supporting programs that may solve a crucial problem or fill a gap in existing services. TCF is a publicly supported, tax-exempt corporation; all gifts are tax deductible. Please consider contributing to the Friends endowment fund and put a lasting personal imprint on your community.
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
101 W. Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840
Join the Friends
If you enjoy the Library and want to support its programs and its role in your community, please consider joining our Friends Group, you can download a copy of our membership form in .pdf format here.