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The current organization is a product of the gentle evolution of those early individuals and their spirit of volunteerism. In the early years, the “Friends” assumed many roles. When the library staff took over those responsibilities, that freed up the volunteers to focus on other needs. One of those needs was fundraising. Fundraising has become one of the Friends’ main goals. Funds raised have helped support library events, provided technology upgrades, updated worn-out furniture, and even enhanced the property with the addition of “Grandpa’s Gift.” Over the years, the Friends have hosted bake sales, tennis tournaments, author events, and jewelry sales to raise funds. After the library’s basement was updated, the Friends hosted their first used book sale, which has evolved into The Book Cellar—a year-round used book “sale” and primary fundraiser for the group. In 2015, the volunteer group officially became Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are focused on and determined to do all we can to make the Elk Rapids District Library an asset to the communities we serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d433feff05fa08d6cac532/1643135242208-8VWHSUIBZKH5KGFYVWJS/unsplash-image-EMZxDosijJ4.jpg About Us - How your support makes an impact Giving to the Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library helps the library grow and offers engagement opportunities in the local community in a variety of ways, including: 2010 – Technology upgrades and Director’s computer 2011 – Upgrades to lower-level work area 2012 – Library magnets, eBooks and extra books for the book club 2016 – Helped fund “Grandpa’s Gift” sculpture, Baffling Bill the Magician & Community Dinner 2017 – Early Literacy Computer, Holiday craft, storytelling, and song fest for kids 2018 – Blizzard of Books for Village Market Holiday Giving Tree Annual Events: Harbor Days Kids’ Program Summer Reading Program https://www.friendsoftheelkrapidslibrary.org/contact daily 0.75 2026-04-27 https://www.friendsoftheelkrapidslibrary.org/the-book-cellar daily 0.75 2026-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d433feff05fa08d6cac532/1643137529320-SNBEDP6A1GC2WHANEBBD/unsplash-image-sfL_QOnmy00.jpg The Book Cellar - The Book Cellar Open year-round during library hours—take a book, leave a donation! The funds raised will support the Friends and library functions. Discover a unique and interesting selection of used books and media, including: Novels Biographies Cookbooks Children’s books DVDs & CDs Puzzles, games & more! Donate your gently used books, then pick up a new favorite. Leave your cash “thank you” at the front desk or use the QR code to pay via credit card. 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