Friends of the Library

Are you passionate about your local library?

Would you like to be more involved?

To talk to one of the library staff or phone us on 486-8600 and ask for your local library. We look forward to seeing you.

Why have a Friends of the Library group?

Everyone needs friends -- institutions as well as people need them for support.

What can the Friends of the Library do?

Promote the interests of the Library to the City Council and the local community
Encourage our Library Staff who give us excellent service
Help with local history projects
Host activities in the library, for example author visits
Assist with community learning projects using library resources such as our learning centre

We are proud of North Shore Libraries, we are the hearth of your community. As a "Friend" your involvement can be active or passive according to your wishes. Whichever way, your support will be greatly valued by the library staff and the community.

Did you know?

We cater for learning and leisure, work and pleasure for the whole family
The online catalogue is easy to use -- you can locate books and order them from the seven North Shore City libraries
The library welcomes borrowers' suggestions for additions to our collection
Books can also be ordered through interloan from the National Library and other libraries at a small charge
Most libraries hold regular lapsit and storytime sessions, and have picture books and puzzles
Craft and story programmes are offered during school holidays
There are educational books, videos, DVDs and fiction for children and teenagers and schools can mount displays of work
The latest adult fiction releases are available, also large print
The library holds a local history document collection but is always glad of new contributions

If you would like to become a Friend of your local Library please email the webmaster.

Friends of the Library Group and Committee

Each North Shore Library has an active Friends of the Library group and committee.

As a Friend of the Library you can...

Receive information and invites to up-coming library events
Enjoy the fellowship of other interesting library users

As a Friend of the Library Committee Member you can...

Support and promote the libraries within the community
Take part in library events and activities
Arrange speakers and demonstrations
Promote books and reading

Anyone of any age can join for a very small annual subscription. Pick up a Friends of the Library membership pamphlet from your local library. All correspondence may be addressed to "The Chairperson, Friends of the Library" at your local library.

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