Get Involved!. January 2012  Download Newsletter (.pdf) The County Public Library System is consistently ranked at the very top of all county services and the Friends of the Library enjoy an exceptional position in our community. Through our volunteer efforts and financial support, our members foster literacy, education and lifelong learning; all strong qualities of overall quality of life. We are a non-profit organization open to everyone who believes that a strong library system demonstrates a community's dedication to these values. What do the Friends of the Library Do? We sponsor programs to enhance the cultural awareness of the community as well as focus attention on the Library, such as author lectures and book signings, book discussions, exhibitions and special programming for adult and young readers; Provide volunteers to run book sales; and Encourage memorials, endowments and gifts of all kinds to further enhance the Library's services. What's in it for you? Advance notice of special library programs; A subscription to "Among Friends" quarterly newsletter; Invitations to special events; An opportunity to become involved in library activities; "Let's Talk About It" reading and discussion group. Become a Friend: Make your check payable to "Friends of the DeLand Library". Fill out a membership form and mail to: Friends of the DeLand Public Library 130 East Howry DeLand, FL 32724

The Next Friends of the Library BOOK SALE April 12, 13, 14, 2012 SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS We are changing our news letter to a new electronic format, and we need e-mail addresses from each of you. This will Not be shared with anyone else and is only for Friends of the Library news mailing list. Please e-mail your e-mail address to: delandfriends@yahoo.com, as soon as possible. Thank you for your help. This does not apply to FOL board members. We already have your e-mail addresses). BECOME A VOLUNTEER The Friends value volunteers and so does the Library Community. Become a volunteer and help with our book sales. DONATE TODAY The DPL is a nonprofit organization dependent on the generous donations of others.