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Become A Friend of Christchurch City Libraries / Ngā Kete Wānanga-o-Ōtautahi

The purpose of the friends is:

To maintain an association of people interested in books and libraries
To promote public use of the Christchurch City Libraries and appreciation of its value as an asset to the community
To encourage the extension and improvement of library services
To advocate and encourage strong library support to make a positive difference
To assist in maintaining the Christchurch City Libraries as a free public library service

Who are Friends of the Library?

Friends of the library is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the public library system
Friends of the library are people who know that a community with a first rate library is a better place to live
Friends of the library bring together involved, caring people who are willing to work for excellent libraries

Rewards for being a friend:

The good feeling that comes from knowing you are helping to spread the joy of reading and the love of books
An opportunity to buy at library booksale previews
Regular lunchtime speakers with popular introductions to a range of subjects
A regular newsletter with information of coming events, library services, book notes and other interesting material

How do friends enrich the library?

By broadening community awareness and use of library services and resources
By supporting and promoting one of our community's great assets
By supporting the freedom to read and access to information for all

Friends of the Library value, support" and promote the Christchurch City Libraries

The Christchurch City Libraries enhance and strengthen the knowledge bases available for all Christchurch citizens