Friends of the Library
Formed in 1979, Friends of the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries Inc. is one of the longest lasting and most active public library friends’ groups in New Zealand.
Our aims are to maintain free library services, organise entertaining book events, support the three Kapiti Libraries – Paraparaumu, Waikanae and Ōtaki –as requested by the District Librarian, and make representations to the Kāpiti Coast District Council on library matters.
We’re a non-profit organisation able to raise funds from a variety of sources, including sponsorship. In recent years we have donated over $40,000 to the libraries. This money has been used to buy popular books, large print books, art works reference books, CDs, cassettes, videos, DVDs and library furniture. The
Historic Photo Collection and the increasingly popular Summer Reading Programme for children have also benefited from grants made by us. The Friends oppose annual subscription and fees for borrowers but recognise there may be a need to charge for some services.
We support district rates being used as the principal form of library funding but as there are now 20,000 active district-wide borrowers, there is a need for
voluntary public donations of time and money to ensure the libraries provide the services the community needs. You can help by becoming a Friend. You could also pass a copy of this brochure to one of your friends!
Member’s benefits include:
- invitations to events featuring local and national authors, stimulating speakers and book launches for local writers,
- our annual dinner and drinks.
- Off the Page Literary Festival 14 - 16 August 2009
- Body in the library - Waikanae Library 22 June 2009
- Second Hand sale to raise money for the new Kāpiti Writes Collection held 6th September 2008.
- The Personal Essay Writing Workshop was held at Paraparaumu Library July 26th & 27th 2008 with convenor Lindsay Rabbitt and special guest Fiona Kidman.
- Funding for the childrens' annual Summer Reading Programme.
- Commissioning a carving for the Waikanae Library to highlight the art space and Māori Collection.
- Advocating for improved audio visual resources, free internet access and an upgrade for the Waikanae Library.
- Making submissions to the Kāpiti Coast District Council when it reviews its Annual Plan and Long Term Community Plan.
Subscription forms with addressed envelopes are available at Paraparaumu, Otaki and Waikanae Libraries.
- Annual Subscription of $10.00 is due in November each year.
- Donations of $5.00 and over are tax deductable and very welcome.
For more information please contact:
Janet Secker ph. 902 1173
Hilary Wooding ph. 297 9704
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