November 1, 2011
Dear Friend,
As we renew ourselves and enjoy refreshing fall weather and colors, we ask you to renew your support of one of our finest public resources, the Lake Bluff Library.
The Friends of the Lake Bluff Library’s mission is to support and promote the library and to raise funds for special projects, programs and building needs as they arise. Here are some of the improvements that the Friends of the Library have funded, through your generous donations in the past few years, culminating in the recently completed interior renovation:
- assistance in funding the monthly newsletter
- assistance in funding the website redesign
- displayers for CDs, DVDs and magazines
- furnishings and carpeting in the children’s department
- ergonomic staff chairs
- checkout desk
- laptop counter in 2nd floor balcony area
- new book displays
This year our goal is to raise money to fund these 3 projects: 1.) Expand the library’s digital collection via MyMediaMall 2.) Purchase & install a separate air conditioning unit in the computer room 3.) Purchase a second cart to move books from the bookdrop into the library.
Please help us to continue to improve our library. These enhancements will help the library continue to be an inviting atmosphere and we would deeply appreciate your participation in this community-wide fundraising effort. Won’t you take a moment to complete the Friendship reply envelope enclosed? Optionally, you can contribute online by using the DONATE button on the Friends of the Lake Bluff Library web page (http://www.lakeblufflibrary.org/friends.htm). Please remember to include your companies matching donation form if they match. Either way, you can watch your dollars make a difference.
Thank you for your support!
Friends of the Lake
Bluff Library Board
Linda Schwartz, Eileen Laack, Mary Dahlmann, Eva
Javier, Margaret Abel, Linda J. Beck, Pat Curren, Linda Kennett, Benita Myles, Pat Nissen,
Missy Romanoff
The Friends of the Lake Bluff Library was organized for the following purposes:
- To be engaged in benevolent activities connected with the donation of funds and items of personal property for use by the Lake Bluff Public Library
- To represent the library at civic events
- To support volunteer recruitment and advocacy of the Lake Bluff Library initiatives
Successful 2009 projects include:
- Ergonomic chairs for the library staff.
- Carrels for public
access computers in Audio-visual room
- Upholstered Chairs & Shelving in the Audio-visual & Computer
Room
Wish-list for 2010 projects include:
- Upgrade Carpeting & Furniture on the Main Floor & Mezzanine
- Replace Display Shelfing opposit Main Circulation Desk
- Sprinkler System for the West Lawn Area
