The Friends of the Slater Public Library is a non-profit group that provides volunteer support and funding for projects and events through the Slater Public Library. The Friends operate independently of the library and all donations are allocated to library projects which are voted on by the Friends membership.
Ways you can support the Friends of SPL:
- Attend a meeting! We keep meetings short and sweet so you’re in and out in one hour. Typically the 4th Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
- Like the Slater Public Library on Facebook and follow them on Instagram.
- Email us at friendsofspl@slaterlibrary.org and ask to be added to our email list and stay up on all the happenings.
- Donate by cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo.
The Friends of the Slater Public Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
Current and Recent Projects
New Library and Community Center
The Friends are working with the Library, Slater Community Club and City of Slater to help raise funds for a new library and community center, with its main focus on furnishings and technology for patron use. For more information on the building project click HERE.
Free Little Libraries
In the fall of 2020, the Friends collaborated with Raising Readers of Story County to install Free Little Libraries in Slater and Kelley. The Friends will use book donations to fill the libraries to provide reading materials for children and adults. Slater’s little library is located on the playground at Nelson Park, and in Kelley you will find one located next to the school bus stop.
Easter Egg Hunt
In 2024 the Friends gave out approximately 200 books and prizes to the children who attended the Easter Egg Hunt.
Summer Reading Program
Friends fund special programs and some of the prizes for the Summer Library Program for elementary school-aged children and for preschool-aged children. The special live presentations are both educational and entertaining. Reading encouragement is featured throughout.
Concert on the Porch
WHERE: 401 Marshall Street, Slater
WHEN: July 3rd, 7-9:30pm
WHO: Get off My Lawn feat. Classic ‘60-’70 Rock
WHY: All free will donations will benefit the new Slater Library. Bring a lawn chair, a beverage, and your wallet! Enjoy live music, meet with friends, play some bags, and invest in the future of the Slater Public Library. We hope to see you there!
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for the Friends of SPL's 2nd Annual Slater Library Fundraiser Golf Tournament to be held at the Ballard Golf and Country Club on Saturday, August 24, 2024. This will be a 4 person best shot tournament. There will be games on several holes and some fun pin prizes. Hot breakfast and lunch will be provided! All proceeds will go toward the community center and library building project.
Click the link below for registration!
Gather: A Farm to Table Experience
Gather 2024 will be held on Saturday, September 21. This will be the third annual Farm to Table meal held on Slater's Main Street with a gourmet meal, drinks, live music and more! Be sure to watch for ticket information to be available in August 2024. All proceeds will go toward the community center and library building project.
Officers
President – Lora Gibson
Secretary – Tiffani Brendeland
Treasurer – Suzanne Sernett
Join HERE!
Use the donation link above or send a check to:
Friends of the Slater Public Library
105 N. Tama P.O. Box 598
Slater, IA 50244-0598
Membership
Friends of the SPL Donor Tiers
$20.00: Friend
$50.00: Good Friend
$100.00: Dear Friend
$250.00: Great Friend
$500.00: Best Friend
$1000.00+: V.I.P. Friend
Contact
If you would like to contact the friends, send an email to: friendsofspl@slaterlibrary.org