Meeting Times:

The Friends of the Library meet quarterly with special meetings as needed. The meetings are usually held at 10:30 on the second Saturday at the Gunn Memorial Public Library and are open to the public.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Friends of the Library shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in books and libraries; to focus attention on and to stimulate public interest in library services, facilities and needs; to stimulate gifts, endowments and bequests; to encourage increased usage of the library facilities and services; and to recruit and train volunteers to assist with library operations.

Goals and Objectives:

• Support and fund library programs;
• Maintain an organization whose members acknowledge the power of books and the influence of Gunn Memorial Public Library on the quality of life in Caswell County;
• Focus attention on and stimulate public interest in libraries;
• Promote and encourage gifts, endowments, bequests and grants to meet library needs;
• Encourage increased usage of the library facilities and services;
• Recruit and train volunteers to assist with the library operations.

Previous Accomplishments:

• Sponsored Children’s Programs;
• Sponsored Dial-A- Story (336) 694-6465;
• Purchased over $10,000 in equipment, including circ desk, refrigerator, and library marquee sign;
• Sponsored Bartlett Yancey and Dillard Special Needs Programs;
• Sponsored Birdhouse Decorating Contest;
• Organized fundraisers, including library dance and numerous book sales;
• Sponsored “Let’s Talk About It” community book and film discussions;
• Sponsored After School Programs.
  
  

Become a Member:

Membership forms can be obtained at the Gunn Memorial Public Library.

Volunteer!

We are always looking for patrons who are willing to help:

• Shelve materials
• Straighten shelves
• Assist with programs
• Teach basic computer classes
• Book talks and discussions 
• Work in the Butterfly Garden!
  
  

Donations!

• Books, DVDs, Audios (If we cannot use your donated materials in the collection, we put them in the book sale and use that money to fund other necessities.)
• Summer Reading Prizes
• Monetary gifts are tax deductible and are used to support library services and programs
  
  

Attending Programs!

• The library is always providing programming for children and adults. We encourage you to participate in library programs.
• If there is a program that you are interested in leading or that you would like to see the library host, just let us know!