Friends of the Library - Michigan City Public Library

Friends Fundraisers

The Friends raise funds for the library through many avenues, including:

Membership dues and donations
Book and magazine sales
Refreshment sales at Movies at the Park
Annual Collector’s Corner Breakfast

Tickets on Sale Now for the Friends of the Library Collector's Breakfast

Saturday, April 22
9:30 AM

Location:
St. John U.C.C. Fellowship Hall
101 St. John Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360

Tickets: $25 each
Available for purchase at the Circulation Desk or from Friends of the Library board members

Do you have a hidden treasure in your attic that you would like to have appraised? Then mark your calendars now for the Friends of the Library Collector’s Corner Breakfast. Each ticket holder will be allowed to bring one item to be appraised by Mr. Martin Papke of Kathy’s Antique Shop in Chesterton. Tickets are available from a Friend board member or at the Library’s Circulation Desk for $25 each. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Each person at the event can bring one item for appraisal by Martin Papke of Kathy’s Antiques in Chesterton. No weapons will be considered for appraisal. Catering is by Portofino’s of LaPorte. Join us for this entertaining event! The breakfast will be held at St. John’s U.C.C. Fellowship Hall in Michigan City and proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library’s efforts to provide services and programs at MCPL.

Leeds Public House has chosen the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library as the beneficiary of their March Project Heart Initiative. Throughout March, the Friends will receive 50% of proceeds from the sale of the "Matcha Man" libation. Also available as a mocktail! Leeds is located at 401 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN.

Tickets on Sale Now for the Friends of the Library Collector's Breakfast

Throughout March

Leeds Public House has chosen the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library as the March beneficiary of their Project Heart Initiative. Throughout March, the Friends will receive 50% of proceeds from the sale of the “Matcha Man” libation. Also available as a mocktail!

Leeds is located at 401 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN

Friends of the Library Book Sale

La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Marquette Mall
4073 S. Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360

Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Stop by the Convention & Visitors Bureau to visit the Friends’ ongoing book sale!

Hardback books: $1
Paperback books: $.50
Children’s books: $.25
Magazines: $.25
DVDs: $.50

All proceeds support the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library and are used to benefit the library.

About the Friends

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that raises money to contribute to library needs and promotes community awareness of the library. They advocate for robust funding of the library, and support the freedom of individuals to read what they wish.

The Friends sponsor the library’s annual Writing Out Loud series and Movies in the Park series. They pay for the library’s annual film license and support a variety of programs for children and adults.

Friends work with the library staff to help provide electronic resources, books, and media for library patrons. They directly contribute to the children, youth, and adults attending its programs by acting as ambassadors and advocates with elected officials.

Dremel Digilab 3D printer in Makerspace. Photo by: Paul Kemiel Photographics.

The Friends have purchased many enhancements for the library, including:

- 3-D printers for the Makerspace
- Butterfly chair
- Courtyard water feature

Support from the Friends provides funding for staff continuing education and professional development, volunteer recognition, and other needs that can’t be met in the library’s operating budget.

Become a Member

Individual - $10 a year

Business - $50 a year

Patron - $100 a year

You can sign up to become a Friend of the Library at the Circulation Desk. Join us in helping the library provide education and entertainment to our residents!

If you have any questions about the Friends of the Michigan City Public Library, please contact Robin Kohn, Public Relations Department, at rkohn@mclib.org or by phone at (219) 873-3049.