Friends of the Portage Public Library
Welcome Friends of the Portage Public Library
The Friends of the Portage Public Library began in 1988 to support library services in our community. Our dues and the annual book sale support the library by assisting in the purchase of books, recorded books, DVD’s, and other items for the library, and to support children’s programs. We also assist with volunteer support.
Some of the Friends past contributions include the purchase of: computers, computer software, children’s program rewards, DVD’s, recorded books, a beverage machine, activity tables, book bins and furniture. We also support the library’s book discussions, newsletter, children’s program presenters, homebound book delivery, annual book sale and annual dinner meeting.
We thank our current members and welcome new members in joining to support the Portage Public Library. Stop in the Library and pick up a brochure explaining our areas of service and membership. The Friends membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st.
Susan MacLeish, President
Friends of the Portage Public Library
Friends of the Portage Library 2011 Book Sal
"If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries." - John F. Kennedy
Renew Your Membership
It's time to renew your Friends of the Portage Public Library Annual Membership so you don't miss out on valuable information. The membership year runs from January through December. Please renew today by filling out a membership form and returning it to the library on your next visit. Be sure to include your email address so that we can email our newsletters to you rather than mailing them. That will help us save money on postage.
Individual $5, Family $10, Business/Organization $25, Patron $30 or more. Dues are tax deductible.
Brown Bag Book Discussion: Presidents
January-April: the 3rd Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m.
Join the Friends of the Library for an exciting new book discussion series-
the Presidents! This year, the group will focus on Presidents George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Discussions will start at 5:30 p.m. We're inviting participants to bring something to eat (brown bag it). Coffee and tea will be provided.
Date Book Title Discussion Leader
January 16 His Excellency (Washington) Ron Knecht
by Joseph Ellis
February 20 American Lion (Jackson) Hans Jensen
by Jan Meacham
March 19 Thodore Rex (T. Roosevelt) Morgan Foster
by Edmund Morris
April 16 Lyndon B. Johnson, Portrait of Charles Bradley
a President by Robert Dallek
Some copies of the book are being held behind the front desk.
*Inclement weather: if the schools are closed, the discussion is postponed until the following Monday.
Sign up at the front desk.