Friends
We a
ppreciate your generous donations!
To Join or Donate: Please use our convenient PayPal button or respond to our Friends 2021 Brochure.
We would also like your input on the Book Nook items. BOOK NOOK SURVEY FORM
While the library is closed for renovations, the Friends continue to run mini or Pop-Up sales in the entry hall and outside. Every month we run specials! Please stop by to browse!
Who 
We Are
Organized in 1984, the Friends are Brainerd Memorial Library supporters who work to enrich library services in the community through volunteering, fundraising, and serving as advocates for the Library’s mission.
This is the Friends PayPal button to accept your generous donations!
Click to Access PayPal. Scroll for Membership & Merchandise button. There is no fee. Thank you!
Please visit the Book Nook [when it re-opens] for the Best Deals on books and media year-round! For your convenience, you can pay for your items at the Circulation Desk with cash, checks, or credit cards.
Books of Hope for Challenging Times
If you sometimes fee
l overwhelmed by angry, grim news, turn to these books to lighten your spirits and restore hope. Chosen by BML Friends, staff, and trustees, these titles feature courage, redemption, positivity and insight, and just might make your day. Click sign for books and descriptions. Some of the books are available or can be requested from another library.
Our Goals
· Focus attention on Brainerd Memorial Library
· Stimulate use of Library’s resources & services
· Aid in providing adequate library facilities
· Support the Library in developing library services & programs in the community
· Continue to support the freedom to read & free access to information
What We Do
· Promote the Library at community events
· Maintain the Friends’ Book Nook to sell used books & audio visual materials· Offer BML merchandise [visit our mini shop in the rotunda!]
· Purchase special gifts for the Library
· Conduct monthly planning meetings
How We Help
· Support library programs
· Fund staff development
· Purchase recorded books
· Support the Museum Pass program
How You Can Help!
Friends’ membership is open to anyone interested in supporting & improving the service facilities of the Library. Membership categories are listed below in our PayPal menu & forms are available at the library or here:
Membership Form: Please fill out and return
Please consider attending a meeting. Willing volunteers are needed to help with activities, especially the maintenance of the Friends’ Book Nook.
The Friends usually meet each Thursday at 10:00am in the Community Room.
Here is Dee Link!
She is a long-time member of the BML Board of Trustees & Friends. The Friends and BML staff wish Dee a Happy 100th Birthday! Dee’s birthday is February 5th. Along with her photo is a bio from her daughter.
Dee Link’s Life Story: Read here