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Welcome to the Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library!
About Us
The Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library are a non-sectarian, politically neutral, nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
The purpose of the Friends shall be to focus public attention on the educational endeavors of the Library and to encourage charitable donations, gifts, endowments, and bequests to the Library, thereby stimulating increased usage and enhancement of Library resources and services, and thus helping enrich the lives of the local community.
All Friends’ members have one thing in common- they love the Middletown Library! They are constantly seeking to support and extend the Library’s capacity through fundraising, advocacy, and stewardship. This may look like:
- Securing materials and resources that are beyond the command of the ordinary Library budget
- Informing the public of available resources
- Gathering information and analysis of community needs
- Planning and hosting educational, cultural, and community events
- Contributing to special projects that enhance public enjoyment of the Library
Click here to view the Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library’s Bylaws.
Membership
Interested in supporting the Library and giving back to the Middletown community? Join the Friends of the MTPL! The Friends are always inviting and accepting new members. The Friends welcome new ideas and feedback and encourage active participation and involvement. Membership in this organization shall be open to individuals, organizations, and businesses in agreement with its purposes.
Annual Membership Categories:
| Individual | $10 |
| Household | $25 |
| Senior (65+)/Teen (13-17) | $5 |
| Business | $50 |
| Patron/Benefactor | $100 |
*Sponsored- a current member of the Friends may sponsor a member in any membership category.
Click here to view the Friends of the MTPL membership application. Submit to the front desk or email to alindner@mtpl.org
2024 Meeting Schedule & Executive Board
The Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library will meet in person in the Library Community Room at 5:30pm on the first Tuesday of every month. The dates are as follows:
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd*
August 6th
September 3rd
October 1st
November 5th
December 3rd
The Executive Board for the Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library for 2024 is as follows:
Library Director: Kathryn Hammond
President: Terry Ruane
Vice President: Virginia Adair
Secretary: Gretchen Hawkins
Treasurer: Tricia Curtin
October 1, 2024
Agenda — Minutes
November 5, 2024
Agenda — Minutes
December 3, 2024
Agenda — Minutes
2023 Meetings
Interest Survey
The Friends of Middletown Township Public Library would like to offer more events and activities for the community as a way to support the Library. We are looking for suggestions on themes, topics, and types of programs the public is interested in. Thank you for participating and for your continued support of Middletown Township Public Library!
Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/mL7ohjDQwkKQxnNy5
Upcoming Events
Please note that tickets to solely benefit the library fundraiser will be sold through the Friends of MTPL.
A portion of the proceeds will be used to support Library programs.
Tickets will be sold at the library at the Book Sale on Saturday, May 18th.
Any additional questions please submit through the contact us form found below.
Old Monmouth Chocolate Bars
Pure Milk Chocolate
Pure Milk Chocolate with Caramel Filling
Pure Milk Chocolate with Rice Crisps
Pure Milk Chocolate with Roasted Almonds
Pure Dark Chocolate
$3.00 each sold at the Circulation Desk
Friends of the Library Long Sleeved T-Shirts
$20.00 each sold at the Circulation Desk
Friends of the Library Tote Bags
$10.00 each sold at the Circulation Desk
Contact Us
The Friends of the Middletown Township Public Library want to hear from you! Please fill out the form below.
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