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Updated: 16 May 2008 

 

 

 The Friends of the Warren Public Library started 1970 as Citizens for Library Action, and their purpose was public participation in libraries. In 1972, the group was incorporated as the Friends of the Warren Public Library. Their first book sale, the primary fund-raiser for the group, was held in October 1972.

Who are the Friends?

A non-profit corporation chartered by the State of Michigan and organized:

  • To support the Warren Public Library with funds, gifts and services
  • To encourage community support for all Warren Public libraries
  • To promote the cultural and educational advancement of the community

What do the Friends do?

  • Share - A conviction that good library service is essential to everyone in the community
  • Work - To provide materials and programs not available with library funds. Friends have contributed more than $350,000 since 1975.
     
  • Support - Library programs such as the Summer Reading Club, craft programs, movies, animal shows, and more.
  • Sponsor - Weekly Used Book sales, programs for Children and Adults, Children's table at the Warren Art in the Park, and the Warren Reading Group Book Discussion.

  • Assist - Library staff as needed, helping at the Summer Reading Club picnic and special programs.

Click here to join the Friends

Officers of the Friends
of the Warren Public Library

2008-2009

President: Chris Burk
Vice-President: Barbara DeWid
Secretary: Fran Tarkowski
Treasurer: Genie Palmer

Members of the Board

Sharon Barr (2010)
Chris Burk (2010)
Joanne Casale (2010) 
John Craig (2009)
Barbara Dewid (2010)
Kathy Fish-Gilbert (2009)
Kathleen McCaughna (2010)
Naida Okray (2009)
 

Dick Palmer (2009)
Genie Palmer (2010)
Helen Seidel (2009)
Carolyn Sherwood (2010)
Donna Stewart (2010)
Fran Tarkowski (2009)
Kathy Tasich (2010)
Charlene Tistle (2009)
Representing Warren Libraries:
Director Amy Henderstein

Representing Library Commission
 

 Honorary Board Members:
Joan Cortright

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