Friends of Muskoka Lakes Township Library
The Friends of the Muskoka Lakes Library is a volunteer, charitable, organization comprised of individuals from across the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The Friends work throughout the year to provide programs for children and adults, that will be of interest and value to the community. Programs are fun as well as educational and are designed to expand the awareness of the many services provided by the community libraries. It is the Friends' goal to increase the use of the library facilities and services and to help nurture the appreciation of literature and culture in our communities. Through membership fees and fundraising efforts, the Friends not only provide programs but also help to meet the material needs for the Township's libraries.
Programs include entertainment for children, workshops to encourage and improve skill in art, writing and reading for adults and children, educational exhibits to excite the inquisitive minds of all ages, story hours and author visits, as well as an adult book club. All are intended to engage community members in an enjoyable and thought provoking manner.
The Library Board and the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Council are responsible for the operation of the Township libraries. The Friends support the Library Board and Library staff to help make our libraries a comfortable and stimulating place to be.
People wishing to become a Friend of the Muskoka Lakes Library can do so by purchasing a $10.00 membership at The Norma and Miller Alloway Muskoka Lakes Library in Port Carling or printing off the membership form and mailing to Friends of MLTL Box 189 Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0. Life memberships are available for $100.00. Those wishing to serve on the executive should be certain to contact the nominating committee prior to the annual meeting in the summer. Notice of this meeting will be published in the spring/summer Friends of Muskoka Lakes Library newsletter.
Donations are always welcome. pclib@muskoka.com