
Friends of the Chesterfield TWP Library
Supporting our community library
About...
There are a few details about the Friends you'll want to know.
Volunteer Led
The Friends group is 100% volunteer led and operated; no paid staff.
We are an IRS designated 501(c)(3)
On October 9, 2003, the Friends was officially recognized by the IRS as a legal 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Look us up: our EIN is 56-2368383.
Our Mission is Simple
We support our Chesterfield Township Library. With our time and with our efforts we are devoted to supporting our community library.
$11,500.00 - 2025
Our goal is to donate $11,500 and then to increase this amount each subsequent year by $500.
Info
Volunteer Opportunity
May 3, 2025
The library has requested help with the Comic Book Event. If you are interested, please contact Lois Nellis for details.
Volunteer Opportunity
June 12, 2025
The Library is looking for volunteers to help out with the Summer Reading Kickoff event on June 12, 2025, from 12-2 p.m. Please contact the Library if you would like to help.
Volunteer Opportunity
August 7-10, 2025
Cheers to Chesterfield Festival featuring Bassmaster Elite
The Friends are getting together to man a tent at the Cheers to Chesterfield Festival this year. If you would like to be a part of the team, contact Carol Scarsella.
COMING UP
June 20, 2025
Blind Date with a Book
Blind Date with a Book grab bags are back! Get ready for summer with a beach read. What book will you get?
2025-26 Leadership Team
These are our member-elected officers and trustees.

Mike Kirsten
President
Lois Nellis
Vice President
OPEN POSITION
Secretary
John Rock
Treasurer
Chrystal Lilly
Membership Secretary
Dave Nellis
Trustee
Valerie DeVaney
TrusteeThe Schedule
June 2025
Book Sale
- Friday, June 20, 9:30am-3:30pm
Members Meeting
- Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-7:30pm
Library Trustee Meeting
- Wednesday, June 18, 6:30-7:30pm
July 2025
Book Sale
- Thursday, July 17, 4:00-7:30pm
- Friday, July 18, 9:30am-3:30pm
Members Meeting
- Tuesday, July 15, 6:30-7:30pm
Library Trustee Meeting *
- Wednesday, July 17, 6:30-7:30pm
* friends' quarterly donation meeting
August 2025
Book Sale
- Thursday, August 21, 4:00-7:00pm
- Friday, August 22, 9:30am-3:30pm
Members Meeting
- Tuesday, August 19, 6:30-7:30pm
Library Trustee Meeting
- No library trustee meeting in August
Donate & Membership
General Donation
$your choice
- General gifts are always welcome and appreciated
- Please let us know if you require an official IRS charitable gift receipt.
Student/Senior Membership
$10 / year
- Special discounted pricing for students and seniors!
- Voting Rights for One
- 10% Discount on every $5 spent on Book Sale purchases.
Individual Membership
$15 / year
- Voting Rights for One
- 10% Discount on every $5 spent on Book Sale purchases.
Family Membership
$25 / year
- Voting Rights for Two
- 10% Discount on every $5 spent on Book Sale purchases.
Business Membership
$50 / year
- Voting Rights for One
- 10% Discount on every $5 spent on Book Sale purchases.
Lifetime Membership
$450 / year
- Voting Rights for Two
- 10% Discount on every $5 spent on Book Sale purchases.
Contact Info
Friends' Mailing Address
PO Box 571, New Baltimore, MI 48047