Friends of the Library Book Sale
November 3-5, 2011
 
Thursday, November 3, 2011
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friends of the Library
Preview Sale
for Members Only
Membership Form

Green Ruler Bar

North Platte Genealogical Society
Cemetery Directory Fundraiser
Bake Sale & Afghan Raffle
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Green Ruler Bar

NPPL Foundation
Gift Baskets on Sale!
Special gifts for Christmas or any occasion.
Previous Book Sales

Friday, November 4, 2011
Previous Book Sales 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friends of the Library
Public Book Sale

Green Ruler Bar

North Platte Genealogical Society
Cemetery Directory Fundraiser
Bake Sale & Afghan Raffle
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Green Ruler Bar

NPPL Foundation
Gift Baskets on Sale!
Special gifts for Christmas or any occasion.

Saturday, November 5, 2011
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of the Library
Public Book Sale

Green Ruler Bar

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friends of the Library
$2.00 Bag Sale
We provide the bag, you fill it up!

Green Ruler Bar

North Platte Genealogical Society
Cemetery Directory Fundraiser
Bake Sale & Afghan Raffle
9:00 am - Until the goodies are gone!

Green Ruler Bar

NPPL Foundation
Gift Baskets on Sale!
Special gifts for Christmas or any occasion.
Previous Book Sales

About the Coordinating Organziations

Friends of the Library (FOL)


FOL raises funds through membership dues and annual or bi-annual book sales. Membership Form
Donations of materials for the book sale are taken all year long through the library.
The FOL provides refreshments, room setup, and speaker fees for Brown Bag Luncheons.
Organization: Friends of the Library (FOL) is a membership based organization.
Goals: To provide special programming and assist the library in offering quality services.
Current Project: Window replacment for North side windows.
Future Project: Exterior enhancements.
Recent Projects: Refinishing and re-covering hardwood chairs within the building and re-covering comfortable reading chairs in the reading area.
Recent Donations: Contributed $200 at the request of the Children's Librarian for new baby reading kits.
Typical Meeting Time: 2nd Monday of the Month at 4:00 pm at the North Platte Public Library.
Giving Options: Library Legacy Fund at Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation; FOL also maintains their own checking account to handle donations; We always need volunteers!
Website: http://www.npplfoundation.org/fol
For more information on how to become actively involved in this group, please contact Cecelia Lawrence, Library Director at 308-535-8036.

North Platte Public Library (NPPL) Foundation


North Platte Public Library (NPPL) Foundation is a fundraising based organization. NPPL Foundation raises funds through fundraising events.
Organization: NPPL Foundation is organized as a Board of Directors overseeing event coordination.
Goals: To raise funds for a future library facility.
Current Events: Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament (January), Cemetery Tours (September), Basket Sales (Fall Holidays)
Future Events: Cemetery Tour (June), Guided Group Downtown Walking Tours (during NEBRASKAland and on demand)
Past Events: Mother's Day Fudge Sales, Gardens & Gables
Typical Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 5:00 pm at the North Platte Public Library. This organization is lead by a board of directors.
Giving Options: NPPL Foundation Fund is a capital fund at Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation; We always need event day volunteers!
Website:http://www.npplfoundation.org For more information on how to become actively involved in this group, please contact Cecelia Lawrence, Library Director at 308-535-8036.

North Platte Genealogical Society (NGPS)


North Platte Genealogical Society (NPGS) is a membership based organization. NPGS houses their genealogical collection of materials at the North Platte Public Library. Organization: NPGS is a membership based organization.
Goals: To enhance, promote, and help others in the preservation of family history.
Current Projects: Fundraising for an electronic directory at the North Platte City Cemetery; Organizing and digitizing their obituary collection.
Future Projects: Undetermined at this time.
Past Projects: Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) records index for the Stephen A. Douglas Post 69, North Platte, NE; Scott Abstract Probate Records index.
Typical Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday (September - November and January - May) at 7:00 pm at the North Platte Public Library. This organization is lead by a board of officers.
Giving Options: NP Cemetery Directory Fund at Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation; If you like family history, we would love to see you at our meetings!
Website: http://npgs.nesgs.org For more information on how to become actively involved in this group, please contact Jan Bollish, President, c/o North Platte Public Library, 120 W 4th ST, North Platte NE 69101.

North Platte Area Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)


North Platte Area Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a volunteer service organization. Volunteers have provided goodies for the bake sale and workers to help with the event.
Website: http://www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/volunteer/rsvp