Library Friends
MISSION:
The Friends of the Crown Point Library’s mission is to enhance and promote the use and enjoyment of the library. They raise funds to support library programs, services and to help fund items not generally covered in the library’s regular operating budget.
Exciting Changes in 2025
Join us in welcoming our 2025 Board of Officers: President, Vicky Klein, Vice President, Melanie Krcmery, and Treasurer/Secretary, Rose Kendall.
The Friends are making some exciting updates to their membership meeting schedule for 2025! To better accommodate members and encourage broader participation, the organization is transitioning from monthly meetings to quarterly gatherings, and adding an evening meeting time. This change reflects the Friends’ commitment to inclusivity and flexibility, allowing more members to get involved in supporting their local library. Meetings are held at the Crown Point Library in Meeting Room 2 (unless otherwise noted). The 2025 meeting schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, February 11 at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. (Evening meeting)
- Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. (Evening meeting)
- Tuesday, December 9 at 10 a.m.
All meetings will continue offering valuable updates, volunteer opportunities, and a chance to connect with other library supporters.
What we do:
As a Friend, you will play a critical role in your library’s and community’s success.
ADVOCATE – Friends are a voice for the Library on relevant, local, state, and national issues.
ENGAGE – Friends spread the word within the community, stimulating greater awareness of the Library and its resources.
SUPPORT – Friends volunteer at fundraising events, as well as, library events when needed.
FUNDRAISE – Friends fundraising activities, such as Bunco for Books, literary luncheons, bus trips and book sales generate revenue to fund items not generally covered in the Library’s budget, and to sponsor programs such as the summer and winter reading events, author talks, concerts, library book discussion groups, Book Baby Bags, and a variety of literacy outreach services.
Become a member:
As a member of the Friends of the Crown Point Library, you’ll be paid back in a thousand ways – with children’s smiles, the sincere appreciation of the library’s hardworking staff, and the pure satisfaction of knowing you make a difference in your community!
When you join us, you’ll help us:
- Sponsor programs and literacy initiatives for adults, children, and teens.
- Enable lively cultural events that attract non-traditional library users.
- Have volunteer opportunities at our fundraising events, book sales, and library events.
- Support pro-library advocacy to government officials and the general public.
To join the Friends of the Crown Point Library, download and fill out the membership form and return it to:
Friends of the Crown Point Library
122 N. Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
Membership forms are also available at both library locations.
Membership is open to all individuals and families who want involvement in the library. Members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings and to actively participate in book sales, and other events and projects. The membership year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. All dues are paid annually.
The membership dues are as follows:
Life – $150;
Family – $15;
Individual – $10
Meetings:
Curious to see what the Friends of the Library are doing? Attend a meeting! Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month, alternating times at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the meeting rooms at the Crown Point location.
2025 Meeting Dates:
February 11 at 10 a.m., May 13 at 6 p.m., September 9 at 6 p.m., December 9 at 10 a.m.
Download a copy of our 2025 Calendar of Activities
Contact Us:
Call: (219) 663-0270
Email: cpclfriends@gmail.com
