The Friends of the Library provide an invaluable source of friendship for both the library & the greater community.
Our Mission:
The Friends of the Malvern Public Library was organized with the purpose to maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on the library; to stimulate the use of the library's resources and services; to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community, including projects of a special nature which cannot be otherwise funded; and to support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Library Association Bill of Rights.
The Friends pride themselves in being just what the name implies: friends. They work hard and respect the goal of seeking more attractive surroundings for the library--to search for sources to provide materials and inspiration for reading and learning. The Friends are constantly seeking sources to support the goal of reducing building fund debt. Grants have played a crucial role in the search for monies, with an annual application for Endowment Grants for special projects not supported by the library's annual budget.
Become a Friend:
Take part in annual fundraising campaigns, support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community and find fun ways to focus public attention on the library. Interested in joining? Membership is free to all.
Give us a call at 712-624-8554 to learn more today!
The Friends of the Malvern Public Library was organized with the purpose to maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on the library; to stimulate the use of the library's resources and services; to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community, including projects of a special nature which cannot be otherwise funded; and to support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Library Association Bill of Rights.
The Friends pride themselves in being just what the name implies: friends. They work hard and respect the goal of seeking more attractive surroundings for the library--to search for sources to provide materials and inspiration for reading and learning. The Friends are constantly seeking sources to support the goal of reducing building fund debt. Grants have played a crucial role in the search for monies, with an annual application for Endowment Grants for special projects not supported by the library's annual budget.
Become a Friend:
Take part in annual fundraising campaigns, support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community and find fun ways to focus public attention on the library. Interested in joining? Membership is free to all.
Give us a call at 712-624-8554 to learn more today!
The Malvern Public Library sells a large selection of gently used books, CD's and DVD's during regular business hours.
From A-Z, fiction to nonfiction galore, kids books and more -- we'd love it if you'd make them a part of your own library:
PAPERBACK 25 ¢
(BUY 6 for $1.00)
HARDCOVER 50 ¢
VIDEO $1.00
CD $1.00
AUDIOBOOK $1.00
FILL A BAG WITH BOOKS FOR $5.00!
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library!
From A-Z, fiction to nonfiction galore, kids books and more -- we'd love it if you'd make them a part of your own library:
PAPERBACK 25 ¢
(BUY 6 for $1.00)
HARDCOVER 50 ¢
VIDEO $1.00
CD $1.00
AUDIOBOOK $1.00
FILL A BAG WITH BOOKS FOR $5.00!
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library!
EVENTS
Our first food drive was a GREAT success!
Friends of the Library 2019 - Festival of Trees Entry
FIRST PRIZE!
FIRST PRIZE!
Malvern's 2019 Sesquicentennial
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"Telling Tales" storytelling event
Front Row, L to R: Allen Hall, Tina Bakehouse, Anderson Bakehouse Back Row, L to R: Bill Blackburn, Mike Formhals, Shelby Hindman, Lisa Formhals |
"Telling Tales" storytelling event
Pictured from L to R: Allen Hall, Lisa Formhals, Anderson Bakehouse, Bill Blackburn, Tina Bakehouse, Mike Formhals, Shelby Hindman |
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Historical Diorama of Downtown Malvern, by artist Phyllis Bruce
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Friends of the Library mounting the historical photo of Main Street in Malvern, Iowa.
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Fundraising Event - Historical Lecture Series
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Lori Vicker, "Remembering the Orphan Train" Lecture
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Danny Steiber, "The Barn Quilt" Lecture
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