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Mary Vinson Memorial Library, HQ 
151 South Jefferson Street
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061

Friends of the Library

What is the Friends of the Library?

The Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library is an organization whose sole purpose is to assist the Library in its efforts to raise funds, expand the Library's facilities, develop the Library's collections, encourage reading programs for children, and promote the Library as an educational and cultural resource for Milledgeville and Baldwin County.  For more information about the Friends of the Library, please feel free to call Barry Reese at 478-452-0677 ext. 25.

How Do I Join the Friends?

Becoming a Friend of the Library is easy. Membership forms are available at the Library, or click here for a .doc or here for a .pdf copy of the form which you may print out. Simply fill out the form and return it, along with your dues and contributions to the address listed below, or simply mail in your membership form and pay your dues online through Paypal: 

Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library
ATTN:  Membership Services
151 South Jefferson Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061

Yearly membership dues are as follows:

• Junior (under 18):  $10.00
  Must mail in the membership form found above or come to the library and join.
   

• Individual:  $25.00

• Family:  $50.00

• Patron:  $100.00

• Sustaining:  $300.00 (Best Value:  5 year Individual Membership)
  

• Lifetime:  $500.00
  

  

• Non-Profit:  $50.00
  

  

• Corporate:  $100.00
  

  

Friends Rewards

By being a member of the Friends of the Library you will receive all of the following benefits:

1. Membership card reflecting membership status

2. Invitation to special "Friends Only" events

3. 10% off total purchase at the Library Fair (must have membership card present)

With an Individual or Juvenile membership you will receive:

• Friends of the Library newsletter subscription

With a Family membership you will also receive:

• Friends of the Library newsletter subscription

• $5 gift certificate to Frank's Friends Store

With a Patron, Corporate, or Non-profit membership you will also receive:

• Friends of the Library newsletter subscription

• $5 gift certificate to Frank's Friends Store

• Autographed copy of EITHER Remembering Milledgeville:  Historic Tales of Georgia's Antebellum Capital by Hugh Harrington OR From Skies of Blue:  My Experiences with the 82nd Airborne During World War II by James Baugh

With a Sustaining membership you will also receive:

• Friends of the Library newsletter subscription

• Three (3) $5 gift certificates to Frank's Friends Store

• Autographed copy of BOTH Remembering Milledgeville:  Historic Tales of Georgia's Antebellum Capital by Hugh Harrington AND From Skies of Blue:  My Experiences with the 82nd Airborne During World War II by James Baugh

With a Lifetime membership you will also receive:

• Five (5) $5 gift certificates to Frank's Friends Store

• Autographed copy of BOTH Remembering Milledgeville:  Historic Tales of Georgia's Antebellum Capital by Hugh Harrington AND From Skies of Blue:  My Experiences with the 82nd Airborne During World War II by James Baugh

• A paperback copy of each title the Old Capital Press publishes for life!

How Can I Help the Friends?

You can help yourself, your family, and your community by joining the Friends of the Library. You can help even more by becoming active in the organization as a Friends board member. Good leadership is essential for implementing the programs and services that the Friends provides to the Library. Or perhaps you would be interested in chairing a committee or working as a volunteer. And remember, your contributions are tax deductible. We encourage you to invest in Milledgeville and Baldwin County by supporting the improvement, growth, and expansion of a vital resource -- your Public Library!

Frank's Friends Store

Here you will be able to purchase new and used books as well other items.  The finest in gently-used books, movies and gifts will be available on the second floor of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library.

Visit our online bookstore on Half.com!