The Friends Of The Library ...What Goes Around

Years before I began working here at the Lakewood Public Library I would on occasion attend a Sunday with Friends Program and think how great it was that this was available to the public and moreover, that it was free. Ah, love those things that are free.

I would also religiously go to The Friends of The Library Book Sales and buy books I might not otherwise purchase because I wouldn’t want to spend the money if I wasn’t sure. At these prices, however, I could load the trunk of my car with troves and treasures sure to delight the whole family.

Regardless of what I read or was told, I never really saw the relationship of these two library activities until I began working here. You see, it is because of that donated book, DVD, CD or record album that you just no longer have room for that the Friends of the Library are able to present so many programs. But now I think these programs are better than just “free” because I know they didn’t just get paid for in some phantom economical way. These programs are made possible by everyone here in the community through The Friends of The Library. So what goes around………..

While we are grateful, we are also boldly opportunistic and want to take full advantage of everyone’s generosity so that we can continue to have the funding for the services and programs offered here. So please, bring us all the books, DVD’s, CD’s, and the like that you have outgrown. And come to our Friends of the Library Book Sales to see for yourself the volume and variety of material available to you at prices that are almost nil. Our next Book Sale is Saturday December 3 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Friends also offer special preview sales available only to members. (Guess what, you can join the Friends for just $2 at the door.) You can also check out our website and program guide for upcoming events and when you do, remember that in a way, you made it possible because…you know …what goes around, comes around.