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Friends of the Big Rapids Community Library

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Supporting books, learning, and connection in our community.

The Friends of the Big Rapids Community Library is a welcoming group of community members who believe in the power of stories to inspire, educate, and bring people together. Our mission is to support and enhance the Library so it remains a vibrant, inclusive space for learning, creativity, and connection—for everyone.

Through fundraising and volunteer efforts, we help make meaningful programs, resources, and improvements possible for readers of all ages.

 

How We Support the Library

 

Thanks to the generosity of our members and donors, we proudly support programs and services such as:

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• Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults

• Catch ’em in the Cradle, providing newborns with their first books

• Homebound Delivery for patrons who are homebound or elderly

• Books, technology, and other library materials

• Preschool Story Time and early literacy programs

• Book discussion groups and lifelong learning opportunities

• Indoor and outdoor library space enhancements

 

Get Involved

There are many ways to support the Friends of the Big Rapids Community Library—and every contribution makes a difference.

 

Become a Member

Memberships start at just $10 and directly support library programs and improvements.

 

Volunteer

Share your time and talents by helping with book sales, summer reading, outreach events, homebound Delivery, and more.

 

Donate

 

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations are tax-deductible and help strengthen our Library and community.

 

Join Us

We invite you to be part of the Friends of the Big Rapids Community Library.

General membership meetings are held in April and November, and board meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Library. Everyone is welcome.

Together, we can inspire curiosity, foster a love of reading, and build a stronger, more connected community.