Become a Friend of the Christchurch City Libraries
Ngā Hoahoa o Ngā Kete Wānanga-o-Ōtautahi

The purpose of the Friends of the Christchurch City Libraries is:

• To maintain an association of people interested in books and libraries
• To promote public use of the Christchurch City Libraries and appreciation of its value as an asset to the community
• To encourage the extension and improvement of library services
• To advocate and encourage strong library support to make a positive difference
• To assist in maintaining the Christchurch City Libraries as a free public library service

Who are Friends of the Christchurch City Libraries?

• Friends of the Christchurch City Libraries is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the public library system
• Friends of the Christchurch City Libraries are people who know that a community with a first rate library is a better place to live
• Friends of the Christchurch City Libraries bring together involved, caring people who are willing to work for excellent libraries

Rewards for being a Friend of the Christchurch City Libraries:

• The good feeling that comes from knowing you are helping to spread the joy of reading and the love of books
• An opportunity to buy at library booksale previews
• Regular lunchtime speakers with popular introductions to a range of subjects
• A regular newsletter with information of coming events, library services, book notes and other interesting material

How do Friends of the Christchurch City Libraries enrich the library?

• By broadening community awareness and use of library services and resources
• By supporting and promoting one of our community’s great assets
• By supporting the freedom to read and access to information for all

Friends of the Christchurch City Libraries value, support and promote Christchurch City Libraries
Christchurch City Libraries enhance and strengthen the knowledge bases available for all Christchurch citizens

• Details in CINCH
• Pamphlet
• Membership Form
• Strategic Directions September 2008