The Friends are a separate support organization for the Library. We help purchase items that enhance the library programs. We meet two times a year and are looking for younger individuals to keep this organization going. The Book Sale during Bennington Daze is our busiest fund raiser and takes some time to set up and work. The Friends supply the desserts for the Lions Club Rib fed to be held September 25th, 2021. Our other fund raising event is Bennington Gives, November 29, 2021 with early giving on-line starting November 1. If you are interested in attending a meeting please contact the Friends benningtonlibraryfriends@gmail.com or fill out this form to be notified about the September meeting. The friends could not function without the help of our volunteers. Ways to get involved: Bake Sale in conjunction with the Lions Club Rib Fed September 25, 2021 Donation of Baked goods for Bake Sale at Lions Club Rib Fed September 25, 2021 Organization and assistance of the community Book Sale during Bennington Daze in June 4th and 5th Parade float, Bennington Daze in June 5th. Summer Reading Donation Volunteering for library activities Social/Communications Director Donation of used books for the community book sale, drop off at the library anytime. PR Volunteer Opportunity Are you social media savvy? Do you enjoy spreading the word about events? Do you have a passion for the Bennington Public Library and community? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? The Friends of the Bennington Public Library is in need of a PR/communications volunteer to devote time throughout the 2020 year to create flyers advertising Friends events, as well as publishing events and posts on the Friends’ Facebook, Website and Twitter accounts. If you are interested, contact the Library staff or email: benningtonlibraryfriends@gmail.com Thank you volunteers for helping at the Book Sale June 3-5, 2021 this summer.