Friends of the Library Policy

The term Friends of the Library refers to a volunteer group of individuals with a common interest in helping and supporting the library. Membership is open to any interested member of the public. Library Staff serve as ex-officio members representing the PEI Public Library Service. The PEI Public Library Service welcomes the establishment of Friends of the Library groups as a means of supporting its work.

Friends of the Library Committees will:

• support the local library in various capacities such as assisting with programs and organizing fundraising events to purchase craft materials, furnishings, or other equipment identified by library staff and following library guidelines
• as a non-profit committee, may apply for grants to support libraries, and funding to sponsor summer student position for library in consultation with library staff
• assist library staff in promoting the library in the community or by attending local community events
• assist with advertising library events with posters, local newsletters, etc
• advocating for the library and raising awareness of the library in the community