Friends of the Library
Membership Information
Membership Information brochure
Mission
The mission of the Friends is to foster community awareness of the Monroe Township Public Library's resources, programs and services; to promote its value as an educational and cultural asset to the community; and to support the library with membership dues and fundraising activities.
Why is the "Friends" needed?
Although the Library is a tax-supported institution, there are many important programs and services that can not be funded through its regular operating budget. This is where the Friends step in to help. Using funds raised by its annual membership drive, donations and various fundraisers, the Friends organization is able to assure that these services are provided.
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Activities
Current Activities
What the Friends do:
Current Activities Gardens at the Library
International Film Festival International Film Festival will begin again in March 2010. All showings are on Thursdays at 2 and 6:30 PM. Tickets are $1.00 each.
Gardens at the Library This remarkable expansion offers more opportunities for gardens. The Friends have committed to developing gardens in the entrance area of the Library property. Other gardens could be donated by someone who wants to leave a living legacy in their name or the name of a special loved one. Details are available at the Library. Free Museum Pass Program If you are looking for something to do this weekend, check out the Monroe Library’s Free Museum Pass Program. The Library has two (2) passes available for each of the following museums:
American Museum of Natural History, NYC 212-769-5000 Pass includes admission for 2 adults & 2 children.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Children's Discovery Museum Address: 2040 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 From New Jersey turnpike Phone: (856) 424-1233 Hours Monday: 9:30 - 5:30 Tuesday: 9:30 - 5:30 Wednesday: 9:30 - 5:30 Thursday: 9:30 - 5:30 Friday: 9:30 - 5:30 Saturday: 9:30 - 5:30* Sunday: 9:30 - 5:30 * Saturday hours are 9:30 - 8:30 from October through April every year. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ Pass includes admission for 3 people.
To check out a pass, Monroe Library patrons ages 18+ must be in good standing and their Library card can not have any overdue items, lost items, and outstanding fines. The patron must call the Library for pass availability one (1) day prior to pickup and if the pass is available, it will be held for that patron for pickup the following day during Library hours. The pass must be returned to Library within four (4) days of being checked out and the return must be done in person at the Circulation Desk. There will be a $5.00 late fee each day the pass is past due, with a maximum fine equal to the pass replacement cost. The patron is responsible for the full replacement cost of the pass if it is lost. Visit the Circulation Desk for complete information regarding this program.
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