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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

FREE Comic Book Day

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

Summer Reading 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?

Financials 2025

January February March
April May June
July August September
October November December

Meeting Minutes 2025

January February March
April May June
July August September
October November December

2025-26 Leadership Team

These are our member-elected officers and trustees.

FOTL President

Mike Kirsten

President
Vice President

Lois Nellis

Vice President
FOTL Secretary

OPEN POSITION

Secretary

John Rock

Treasurer

Chrystal Lilly

Membership Secretary

Dave Nellis

Trustee

Valerie DeVaney

Trustee

The 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

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.

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

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