Friends of the Bonfield Public Library

Contact

  • Heather Henry – Chairperson – 705-776-7692
  • Gail Snook – Secretary – gasnook@bell.net
  • Karen Dickson – Treasurer – ottisetter@netscape.net

Goals of the Friends

Friends of the Library assist in heightening awareness of Library resources available to the local community. Another important function of the group is fundraising through the hosting of local events. These funds are used by the Library for special programs and initiatives. They could be as varied as: assisting with physical needs of the library, providing food and refreshments for adult or kid’s programs at the library, presenting shows for the community and/or members assisting with in-house projects which the Library budget cannot accommodate.

Message from “Friends”

We are always looking for new members for our Friends Group. If you have an interest in the Library and have a few hours a month, please join our group. We meet once a month: the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM at the Township Hall. Meetings are approximately 2 hours. We have about four fundraisers a year. We have fun while contributing to the Library, in turn contributing to your community. Come join us!

Friends By-Laws

  • Contributions to the Bonfield Public Library

2020

  • Graphic Novel Pool

2019

  • Birds of Prey show by Thomson Bird Control
  • $100 Cineplex Gift Card prize for TD Summer of Reading Program
  • Purchase Cricut Maker
  • Financial Support of the 2019 Overdrive License Fee

2018

  • Custom made Interlibrary Loan cupboard
  • Subsidized the St. John’s Ambulance Babysitting/Home Alone Course
  • The Magic of Christophe
  • DVD series
  • Eight (8) Staples Mesh Chairs
  • Two (2) Balt Flipper Training Table with casters

2017

  • Made in Canada book collection
  • Prize for the TD Summer Reading Program – Hatchimals
  • Tealia Carrier Tickled Teals Balloon Animals and Face Painting
  • Christmas Wish List for the Library Collection

2016

  • Prize for the Early Bird New Library Card Registration -Samsung Galaxy Tablet – Winner Dorothy M.
  • Prize for the 2016 TD Summer Reading Club – BB-8 Star Wars Remote Control Droid – Winner Saoirse F.
  • Reptilia’s Stage Show
  • Little Free Library
  • $50.00 for the 2016 Photo Scavenger Hunt – Winner Heide B.
  • $100.00 of new Christmas Books
  • Financial Contribution to Start up the Bonfield Seed Lending Library
  • Christmas Raffle – Winners –
    • 1st Pyramid Paint Ball for 4 – Judy C.
    • 2nd Tablet, Tablet Case and Cushion – Stacey C.
    • 3rd $150 Tranquility Spa – Dan H.

2015

  • Large Print Book Pool (Francais)
  • Librarian Tea Party
  • Library Main Telephone
  • The Paws Up Crew (Stunt Dog Show)
  • Prize for the TD Summer Reading Club
  • New Adult, Children and Teen Books
  • Raffle – Winner –
    • 1st Afghan – Taryn H.
    • 2nd Cookware Set – D. Lois M.