The Manistee County Library
Friends of The Library
Welcome to the “Friends of the Library” page, where community spirit and a love for literature converge in support of the Manistee County Libraries. Our dedicated volunteer organization is passionately committed to fostering the invaluable role that libraries play in our community.
The Friends of the Library serve as enthusiastic advocates, actively engaging in a myriad of fundraising activities, including book sales. Through these endeavors, we aim to enhance library resources, contribute to special programs, and promote a vibrant culture of reading and learning.
Join us in our mission to celebrate and fortify the vital connection between our community and the wealth of knowledge, imagination, and inspiration that the Manistee County Libraries offer. Your participation and support are instrumental in making our libraries thrive as dynamic hubs of enlightenment and community engagement.
Everyone is welcome!
Friends Board of Directors
- President: Marian Jarvinen
- Vice President: Cheryl Staszczak
- Secretary: Jan Timms
- Treasurer: Diane Opalka
Book Sales
The Friends of the Manistee County Library have been dedicated fundraisers to support special library projects outside of our annual budget for many years. We are fortunate to announce that during these years the Friends of the Manistee County Library have been the main supporter of our Children’s Summer Reading Programs, that serve the entire county of Manistee to help support literacy and advancement during the summer months. In addition to their invaluable support of summer literacy programs, they also provide our library with the funds to distribute free books during the winter holiday season, as well as decorate our Manistee Main building in time for Sleighbell Weekend.
Membership Form
Print form and send to the Friends of the Library at 95 Maple St. Manistee, MI 49660
All donations are tax deductible.
Email: friendsofmcl.mcl@gmail.com
Messages for the Friends of the Library Board members may be left at 231-723-2519