Isaiah Murray of the Youth Advisory Committee volunteers his time to read during the children’s story hour at Les Cheneaux Community Library in Cedarville Wednesday, June 2. Listening to the story are (from left) Annika Kroll, Lillianna Cason, Hailey Kohlman, Ben Davis, and Zinnia Burks. (Les Cheneaux Community Library photograph) Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library in Cedarville are preparing for their annual book sale. Proceeds from the annual book sale go toward facility operations. The book sale will take place Tuesday, July 6, and Wednesday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the front porch of the Library. Admission is free.

A presale will be Monday, July 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission to the presale is $5.

Friends also hope to supplement library funds by asking everyone who enjoys and uses the library to join its “Friend of Friends” (F.O.F.) membership group. For their $10 per single ($5 for students and seniors) or $20 per family membership fee, members receive a 10% discount on all purchases at Safe Harbor Books in Cedarville (with presentation of membership card) and a chance at a monthly drawing for a $10 gift certificate at Safe Harbor.

“If everyone who takes advantage of all the free services available at the library, including high speed Internet and interlibrary loan service, chose to become a member of Friend of Friends, our operating funding problems would be solved,” said member Lisa Dunn. “Instead of asking a few people to give a lot, we’re asking for everyone to give a little – that way the burden is spread among everyone who uses the service. Last year our membership drive provided much needed funding for administrative needs so we are hoping everyone will renew their memberships.”

Membership forms are available at the library.

Many improvements were made to the library over the winter, Friends of the Library reported, including expanded usable storage space in the attic, parking lot improvements, and work on the thermostat system, much of the work through volunteer efforts.

Volunteers also assist the library staff, fundraising and leading program activities such as story hour. The Les Cheneaux Youth Advisory Committee has selected Story Hour as one of its community service projects. Story hour volunteers read several stories and then assist the children with completing a craft project.

Those interested in learning about volunteer opportunities at the library may stop by the front desk and talk to the staff.