Library book sale is July 14-16.

Library book sale is July 14-16.

LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Friday, July 14, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 16, 1 to 4 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch at 217 East Ludington Avenue.

The Friends of the Ludington Library was organized in 1977 by citizens interested in promoting public support and development of the library.  The organization’s main goal is to supplement the funds the library receives.  Fund raising is a vital part of the Friends’ mission.  Money raised at the used book sale is used to buy materials, programs, or equipment for the library.

In the past, the Friends organization has purchased a camera to record library activities, a portable movie screen, bulletin boards, book ends, furniture for the reading area and children’s area, shelving units, paperback displays, pamphlet holders, CD displays, book carts, and a lighted display case.   In addition, the Friends organization donates funds for the purchase of library materials, including books, DVDs, audio, and children’s materials, and to bring speakers and performers to the library, such as Magician Gordon Russ, and the Traveling Zoo.

Fund-raising efforts from the Friends have also provided matching funds for grants from the Carnegie Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation.  With the financial support of the Friends, the library has received thousands of dollars worth of library materials and equipment from these sources.

Membership in the Friends is open to anyone of any age.  Dues are modest and members are able to set their own level of participation.  Membership forms are available at the library and during the used book sale.

Friends’ officers for the year include Robert Dickson, president; Katie McPike, secretary; Anne Flutur, treasurer; and trustees Cathy Iteen and Joyce Keson.

For more information call the library at 231-843-8465, or email Bob Dickson at rdickson19@gmail.com.