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Junior Friends of the Library

What is Junior Friends?

Junior Friends is a library service organization for students in the sixth (6) grade and above.

What is the organization's purpose?
To promote an appreciation for the library and proper care of its materials by accomplishing tasks and helping staff.

What are the requirements?
A student must complete only one (1) hour training session held on Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3 or April 7 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. when school is in session.

A student must complete fifteen (15) hours of service throughout one year (September thru August). A student cannot work more than two hours per week. Students qualify for the following awards per year:

twelve (12) hours	- bowling / overnighter at the library on the last day of school in June
fifteen (15) hours	- first year - bronze medal
	- second year - silver medal
	- third year - gold medal
	- fourth year and on - $25 gift certificate at local bookshop

What to do to join?
Pick up a permission slip at the library. Return the signed permission slip to the youth department staff. Come to a one (1) hour training session with the youth services librarian on the first Thursday of the month (Sept. - Apr.) 4 - 5:00 p.m
NOTE: NO TRAINING MAY, JUNE, JULY and AUGUST.

What to do to start?
Do service hours after school, evenings, Saturdays, and/or during school vacations. Sign in, wear a Junior Friend pin, ask a librarian or staff person for tasks to do, write down tasks accomplished and sign out. Return pin.