Friends of the Bluffton Public Library 2021 membership drive is underway, according to Deb Beer, Friends president.

The cost of a membership is only $5. According to Beer, the Friends now have over 40 members and hope for the number to increase.

“The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library is a service organization,” she said. “Our main goal is raising money for the library programs that can no longer be funded by the library board due to cuts in state funding.

“In the past year, the Friends have provided funds for library programs, needs and special projects,” she added.

Among these programs include early literacy and youth programs, adult programs, outreach and continuing staff development.

“The Friends are planning to fund several special library projects this year,” she said. “These projects expand and update the serviced the library provides.”

Donations may be placed in the library book drop or mailed to:
Friends of the Bluffton Public Library
145 S. Main St.
Bluffton, OH 4517

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