Frequently asked questions:

Question:  Who are the Friends of the El Progreso
                    Library?
Answer:     The Friends of the Library is a non-profit
                   organization whose members assist the
                   Library through volunteerism and fund
                   raising.

Question:   I have a library card.  Am I automatically
                    a member of the "Friends"?
Answer:     No, in order to become a member you will
                   fill in a membership form and pay yearly
                   dues.  The membership forms are available
                   year round at the library.
                   

Question:  How much are the dues?
Answer:    There are several membership categories.
                  Student--$1.00;  Member--$5.00;
                  Associate--$10.00;  Sponsor--$20.00
                  Benefactor--$50.00; Patron--$100.00;
                  Business Honor Roll--$150.00

Question:  What advantages do I get for joining       
                   "Friends"?
Answer:    Membership is a terrific way to support your
                   local library and be involved in your
                   community.  Through your membership, you
                   promote a love of reading and learning and
                   you actively participate in enchancing
                   library programs and services.

Question:  What are some examples of where the
                   membership dues are spent?
Answer:     The money we make goes to the library for
                   worthwhile projects.  Examples of where the
                   money has been spent in 2008:  New catalog
                   computer system for the library, Summer
                   reading program for children.

Question:  If I join the "Friends" do I have to do any
                   work? 
Answer:     Membership in the "Friends" does not require
                   you to do any work.  We would however,
                   welcome all volunteer support.  Working a
                   few hours a week or month is a great way
                   to help.  We also have special events 
                   that require extra help.  Consider these
                   volunteer opportunities:  deliver books to
                   home bound, shelve books, checkout desk,
                   history room supervision, archives computer
                   data entry.

                                       Be a "Friend"