What a year to join the Friends - - the Library is enjoying their 80th year of service to the community, and the Friends are preparing for their 80th year of support of the Library by unveiling their new logo! By making a donation to the Friends, you give them the ability to make donations to the Riverside Public Library. The Library, in turn, uses these donations to provide special services, programs and equipment which benefit all patrons. Friends help friends and everyone wins! This year we are planning a special way of showing our appreciation of your "friendship" with a FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Yard Sign for all households that donate. Donate before April and we will deliver your yard sign to your house after all the election signs are down! As a member of the Friends of the Library, you are also entitled to special perks that include a $10 savings on our Riverside Afghan and a pass to our preview night at our Annual Book Sale. All contributions to the Friends are tax deductible, and any donation over $50 earns the donor a choice of a premium (umbrella, mug, glasses, pack of note cards, lunch bag, pen or bookmark). Donations can also be made with major credit cards or electronic checking through E-Pay.
"In Recognition of a Life"
On November 1, 2008, the Riverside Friends of the Library established a program to honor residents and patrons as they celebrate special life achievements, upon retirement of service to the community or as a permanent memorial upon their death. A book will be selected to recognize the following:
- Riverside library card holder and/or Friend of the Library member upon notification of their death.
- Retirements from the Library Board of Trustees, library employees, Friends of the Library officers, Village of Riverside Board of Trustees, Village of Riverside management officials or Riverside Township officials.
- Monumental birthdays (100 years and over).
- Wedding anniversaries (50 years and over).
- Businesses and Organizations celebrating significant anniversaries.
- Prominent residents of Riverside moving out of town.
A bookplate will be affixed to the donated book which identifies the reason for the donation, and a letter will be sent to the appropriate person/people involved. A list of annual recognitions will be published in the Library Newsletter, as well as on our website, on the Friends of the Library page. For more information about the program or to request a "Recognition of a Life" donation, please contact the Library Director, Janice Fisher, at 442-6366.
On November 1, 2008, the Riverside Friends of the Library established a program to honor residents and patrons as they celebrate special life achievements, upon retirement of service to the community or as a permanent memorial upon their death. A book will be selected to recognize the following:
- Riverside library card holder and/or Friend of the Library member upon notification of their death.
- Retirements from the Library Board of Trustees, library employees, Friends of the Library officers, Village of Riverside Board of Trustees, Village of Riverside management officials or Riverside Township officials.
- Monumental birthdays (100 years and over).
- Wedding anniversaries (50 years and over).
- Businesses and Organizations celebrating significant anniversaries.
- Prominent residents of Riverside moving out of town.
A bookplate will be affixed to the donated book which identifies the reason for the donation, and a letter will be sent to the appropriate person/people involved. A list of annual recognitions will be published in the Library Newsletter, as well as on our website, on the Friends of the Library page. For more information about the program or to request a "Recognition of a Life" donation, please contact the Library Director, Janice Fisher, at 442-6366.
THE SIGN OF FRIENDSHIP! SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!
The Lights for Learning™ provides schools and organizations the opportunity to earn funds by selling energy-efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs). CFLs use 75% less energy than standard bulbs and each CFL can save you an average of $71 over the life of the bulb. The Riverside Friends of the Library plan to offer this program on a monthly basis for at least the next year. Orders submitted by the 15th of the month will be ready by the 25th of the month. Stop by the library to place an order!
