About Us

The Friends of the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library was formed in 1990 to bring together people who share an enthusiasm for the library, to promote and encourage public awareness and appreciation of the library, and to support the work of the library in our community.

The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Board believed a Friends of the Library group would enhance the delivery of library services. On October 16, 1989, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Board unanimously endorsed the formation of a Friends of the Library organization, pledging $2,000 towards start-up costs.

Following a public meeting in early 1990, a working group was formed which drafted a constitution and membership structure. The first official meeting of the newly formed Friends of the Library was held on September 18, 1990, at which time the Friends adopted a constitution and elected an Executive.

Since their formation in 1990, the Friends of the Library have raised over $300,000 for the purchase of new library materials, for magazine subscriptions and for sponsorship of numerous library programs.

Friends volunteers generously donate countless hours for the various activities they undertake each year. They also advocate for library services when the need arises.

The Friends of the Library are an active and dedicated group of volunteers whose passion for the public library is evident in their enthusiasm and support of library services in our community.

Friends Executive - 2007

President - Dorothy Macnaughton
Vice President - Cindy Donaldson
Secretary - Carolyn Pouw
Treasurer - Richard Macnaughton
Book Store Coordinator - Sandra Downs
Book Store Volunteer Coordinator - Judy Millar

When do we meet?

Everyone is welcome to attend Friends meetings!
Informal Friends Board meetings are held in January, April, June, September, and November on the second Monday of the month. Meetings are held in the Board Room of the Main Library, 50 East St., starting at 7:00 p.m.
An Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Library is held every February.

Friends Activities

Operate a used Bookstore located downstairs at the Main Library
Sell books in book bins inside the library
Sponsor various library programs
Hold book sales throughout the year at various locations in the community
Other Fundraising: garage sale; bake sales; chocolate evening
Lobby for the support of Library Service in conjunction with the Library Board
Contribute to Turning the Page, the Library's bimonthly newsletter

Yearly Events

January: Antique and Collectable Book Sale
February: Mardi Gras Chocolate Evening
March: General Book Sale - Station Mall
May: Garage & Plant Sale
June: General Book Sale - Station Mall
July: Rotaryfest Book Sale
August: Week Long General Book Sale in the Story Room at the Main Branch; Antique and Collectable Book Sale - Station Mall
October: Harvest Bake Sale
November: Children's Book Sale - John Rhodes Centre; Bake Sale - Station Mall

How Funds Are Used For Our Library

To cover the annual cost of the Visunet Canada Partners program which provides enhanced services to everyone in the community who is print-disabled
To purchase books and magazine subscriptions for all Library Branches
For prizes, costumes and other items for children’s programs
For specialized projects identified by the Library Board

Volunteer with the Friends and help out in the book store, with book sales or other interesting fundraisers. You'll have fun and meet some great people!!

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