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Friends President -
Newsletter Editors:
Circulation Manager - Francenia Wilson
Membership Chair - 507.282.4352
Library Staff Liaison - 507.328.2343
Friends Membership
Each One Reach One
The Friends of the Rochester Public Library are looking for new volunteers to work as store clerks, sorters, and book sale helpers. Current Friends will be asking you to volunteer your talents. Please consider joining the Friends. Contact Mary Barrett (Bookstore manager) 507.328.2306 or Gail/Marilyn (Volunteer Coordinators) 507.328.2341.
What does my Friends' membership help to do?
- Directly support and enrich library services
- Promote early childhood literacy with "Read with Me" book bags for babies
- Sponsor library programs for children, teens and adults
- Operate the Friends' used book store which contributes proceeds in excess of $50,000 annually to the library's collection
Why should I join the Friends?
- Receive Friends' newsletter 4 times per year
- Early Admission to most Friends' book sales
- Discount at the Friends' Bookstore
Membership Levels
- Book Collector $100 and over
- Book Lover $50 - $99
- Book Reader $20 - $49
- Bookworm* $10 - $19
*Full-time Student/Senior over 65
Click here for a printable membership form.
Membership renewal letters are usually mailed out in September. Thank you very much for your renewals!
Please remember to supply your email addresses for online delivery. This saves the Friends substantial postage costs.
Volunteering at the library
Get Connected! Volunteers assist, enhance, and support the work of the Rochester Public Library. Listed below are library volunteer opportunities which are ideal for anyone interested in people, books, libraries, and the community. Qualification requirements range from high school students with little job experience to people with professional degrees and many years of experience. All positions require individuals with good organizational and communication skills. For information call 507.328.2341.
The library has opportunities where you can:
- Work with People
- Work with People and Computers
- Work with People and Books
- Working with Computers
- Work on Special Projects
Apply to Become a Volunteer at the Library
Application Form (in PDF format)*
For more information, call 507.328.2341, or send comments to Communications Staff
*Adobe Acrobat Reader required to open PDF documents. If your computer does not have it installed, download it here.
Last updated: 9/2/10
Friends' 60th Anniversary Party