Mission
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THE FRIENDS
GET THINGS DONE.
Did you know if it weren’t for the Friends of the Rogers Public Library, there might not be a library in its current location? That’s because in order to buy the land at 711 S. Dixieland Road, a mortgage was needed on the balance of the purchase price. The city couldn't legally carry a mortgage, so the Friends stepped and did so, deeding the land to the city
when it was paid off.
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The little organization that could and does!
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Established in 1964 by Eli Leflar, the Friends were inactive between 1970 and 1984 when it was reactivated and began providing financial support to the library.
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Today, the Friends are approaching the $1 million mark in money granted to the library. Funds pay for:
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Summer reading program
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eCards for students in the Rogers School District
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Services such as tutor.com
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Staff development
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Computers for use by the public
Many Friends members are active volunteers at The Friendly Bookstore, but that is not a requirement.
Join us, and see how rewarding being a Friend can be!
BECOME A FRIEND
To become a Friend, take the link below to the Membership Form; then complete and mail it with your check.
Levels of membership:
Platinum $100: receive a $15 bookstore gift certificate
Gold $50: receive a $10 bookstore gift certificate
Silver $25: receive a $5 gift certificate
Bronze $15: receive a $5 gift certificate
Additionally, members are eligible to shop on special 50% off shopping days open to contributing members only!
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