Friends of the Ericson Public Library

 

     Become a Friend of the Library!

 

Annual Membership

Our Mission: The Friends of the Ericson Public Library was formed in 1986 with the mission of helping the local library. Why does the library need help? The library provides services for all individuals, families and organizations within our community. At this time the state and local funding is not enough to support all of the library's programs and outreach. The Friends of the EPL members provide financial and community support to help the library. We gather funding through community programs, fundraising events, and private donations. 

To be a Friend of the Library is to become a friend of the community. 

 

 

 

To become a member, you can stop in the library to fill out a membership form and drop it off at the library or mail it to:

Friends of the Ericson Public Library
702 Greene Street
Boone, Iowa 50036

OR

Visit our online membership option to join as a member today and pay your membership fees with online payment options! 

 

Membership tiers:                                                                   Funding Supports:

  • $25 - Supporter                                                               WiFi Hotspots

  • $50 - Scholar                                                                    Baby Packets for Parents and Newborns

  • $100 - Loyal Patron                                                        Online Research Databases

  • $150 - Basic Business Member                                   Book Discussion Books​​​​​​​

  • $200 - Premier Business Member                             Bridges and Online References​​​​​​​

  • $300 - Elite Business Member                                    Boone County Little Cubs Program

                                                                                                      Large print books

(Contributions to the Friends are qualified for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.)

 

If you would like to make a donation, please consider donating online by making a one time or recurring donation!  
We appreciate donations of all sizes.  It's easy and convenient!

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Mail/drop off donations to: 

Friends of the Ericson Public Library

702 Greene Street Boone, Iowa 50036

 

For more information, follow us on our 

FaceBook page           or donate online!      

 

 

The Friends of the Ericson Public Library is a  non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that helps support the Library through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy.

 

Board Membership

Interested in being on the Friends’ board?  We are looking for a few library enthusiasts to join the Friends.  The Friends Board meets quarterly in March, June, September and December.  They are involved in fundraising to support library programs and services as well as celebrating library staff and helping with various community outreach programs.  Join the Friends to make your voice heard and help contribute to your community.

Endow Iowa Foundation

The Friends have established the "Friends of the Ericson Public Library Endow Iowa Fund" through Endow Iowa.  Contributions to this fund help the Friends support the library's children's programming, the summer reading program, e-resources, and technology.  Donating to the fund allows you as a taxpayer to receive a 25% Endow Iowa tax credit in addition to normal federal charitable income tax deductions for certain charitable gifts. Your contribution will help us maintain the wonderful library services Boone depends on.  Thank you for your generosity and your support.  For more information on contributing to the Endow Iowa Fund, please contact the Library Director.

Volunteer with the Friends

The Friends welcome new volunteers!  We especially need help with the book sale room and book sales and special events and fundraisers throughout the year.  If you would like to help us, please leave your contact information with the Library Administration or e-mail eplfriendsgroup@gmail.com 
For more information on volunteering, please see this brochure!  Thank you!

Book Donations

We are currently not accepting book donations at this time.   Our book storage room is being organized.  Please check back in 2025 for a timeline of when we will be accepting donations.

 

Book Donation Info