Who Are The Friends?

The Friends of the Library (FOL) is an organization that supports the library, its mission,
and its programs. We do this through raising funds, encouraging use of the library,
advocating for the library, organizing programs for the library, and assisting the library
staff with library events. Membership is open to all individuals. Specifics about membership
and FOL activities can be found by navigating through our links on the left sidebar.

People join FOL to support the library and to have fun with people of similar interests. The
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is an award-winning institution, and it is
the hub for cultural activities in Alpena. The Friends offer members many different ways
to participate and many levels of participation. In fact, it is not necessary to volunteer at all;
your membership funds will be used wisely to keep the library a vibrant place. (See the link
“What We Do” to see how membership funds were used in the past years.) For those with
more time, it is an opportunity to participate in activities that interest you—with a group
of Friends. So, do you : Like discussing books? there’s Book Talk; Like reading to
children? there’s Grandma Bear; Like parties? there’s the summer carnival…

FOL is all about how you can help keep your library a vibrant place for the community
while having fun with a “society of friends in support of the arts and humanities.”

Who are Friends? It can be you! JOIN and make a positive impact on your community.