Friends of the Library

Friends of Larsen Library Look Ahead to 2025 

The Friends are a volunteer group. If you are interested in learning more about any of the items you see below, please email to friends.larsen@gmail.com 

MISSION: 

The Friends are excited to continue to serve their mission to: 

• Promote literacy for all ages.
• Provide support for the library.
• Encourage the community to know and use the library’s valuable resources.

MEMBERSHIP / HELPER-SHIP: 

Individuals who are interested in supporting our library and community are welcome to help in a few different ways.  

• Some may be interested in becoming a member of the organization, attend monthly meetings and participate in organization decision-making. 
• Some may want to help on occasion and for special events by volunteering for a single event, day, or activity. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY (ECL) COMMITTEE:

The ECL committee of the Friends was created specifically to help bring literacy to children. The Committee identifies, purchases and distributes books to children aged birth to 9 years to area day care centers, Head Start programs, and community resource agencies. The intent is to encourage young people to read and to help them create their own home libraries. Since its creation in 2014 the ECL Committee has donated nearly 7000 books to area youth.

MEETINGS: 

The Friends meet the second Thursday of every month but January. Meetings are held in the Community Room at the library, 1-3pm. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends is welcome to attend. 

EVENTS IN 2025: 

• The Friends will host four book sales between April and October. Check the website as new sales are scheduled. 
• Friends will help to celebrate Library Week – April 6-12.
• Author Events this year will focus on local contributors and authors with a special eye toward going and growing green. 
• Gandy Dancer Day Book Sale and Children’s Book Fair – August 9, 2025.
• “Christmas at the Forts” Bake Sale in December 2025 – date to be announced.