Current and future Friends are invited to fall down the rabbit hole into the library courtyard where music, hors d’oeuvres, henna artists, flamingo croquet and lots of surprises await. Featuring a cash bar with signature craft cocktails by Valentine Vodka and more. We’re all mad here, but the best people usually are. Please join us for literary fun, meeting fellow book lovers, and dancing under the stars. There will be excellent photo opportunities at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party so wear a hat, any hat, to fit right in among your wonderland Friends.

Free admission for current members. Become a member by joining here for only $20.

This garden party will be a fun and funky celebration of the Ferndale library and of the classic Alice in Wonderland novels by author Lewis Carroll. Most importantly, it’s a chance for the Friends of the Ferndale Library to thank current members for their support and an opportunity to invite new members to join the Friends. More information and tickets are available through Eventbrite or by visiting the Facebook event page. The Ferndale Area District Library is located at 222 E. 9 Mile Rd.

See you on the other side of the looking glass!

Always wanted to volunteer?  Love Ferndale’s Pig and Whiskey Festival?  Join us for a few hours and pour drinks on behalf of the Friends of the Ferndale Library.  The only experience you need is to have fun.  Click below to select a time on VolunteerSpot.

“We engage the community and raise funds to support the library.”

This is the FFL’s new mission statement as decided by the Friends Board during the 2015 strategic planning meeting.

Test your courage at the Ferndale Reads Fear Factor, inspired by the Ferndale Reads 2015 selection Bird Box. You could win a free copy of the book, if you are brave enough! *cue evil laughter*

Ferndale Reads page

Ferndale Reads 2015 event schedule

Thanks to donations from FFL members and fundraising volunteers, the FFL was able to give $1,400 to the children’s learning area for safe, wipe down-able, young childrens’ toys. These toys were specifically selected because they intrigue developing minds and encourage exploration.

Please join us at 1:00pm this Saturday, January 17 in the youth section of the Ferndale Area District Library for the grand opening.

Jeff Milo of the Ferndale Public Library wrote this wonderful press release praising the work the Friends of the Ferndale Public Library has done.  Thank you Jeff!

Link to PDF:  NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeekPR

Next Tuesday, July 29 from 4 – 9 pm, the WAB will donate 15% of your bill to support the Ferndale Library.

All you have to do is mention “Friends of the Ferndale Library to your server.  It’s no extra cost to you, and it helps the FFL a lot.

Your membership dues and donations allowed the FFL to donate $8,000 to the Ferndale Public Library this year.

Got books to donate? The library will take them this Saturday June 7, from 10am – 1pm! Drive up and drop off in the East parking lot.

Please no:
Magazines
Text books
Computer guides
Health books
Encyclopedias
Anything that is dirty, water-stained, musty, moldy, or radioactive.

It is with deep regret that the Friends of the Ferndale Library cancels the Pride Prom which was to kick-off Ferndale Pride on May 30. A special thank you to all those that bought advanced tickets. Your show of support for the Ferndale Library and for Ferndale Pride means the world to us. Your payment was refunded shortly after this statement was released. Another special thank you from the FFL to local businesses who donated generously to help keep the Ferndale Library a media and community center: Blumz, The Woodward Avenue Brewery, Pinwheel Bakery, Jimmy Johns, and Treat Dreams.

If you are interested in helping the library consider an inexpensive $20 membership to the Friends of the Ferndale Library. The FFL is a non-profit which supports, fundraises for, and raises awareness for the Ferndale Public Library. Money we raise is gifted to the library to buy media, host events, and for day-to-day operations. For a one year, non-renewing membership, please visit http://ferndalefriends.org/join-us/

The decision to cancel was made due to lack of advanced ticket sales. The advanced ticket sales goal was not met, and rather than risk the event being something that guests would not enjoy, the money intended for the prom will be used to help the library with its recently announced budget deficit.

Look forward to fun events this summer at the Ferndale Public Library which will continue to enrich our vibrant community.

This Friday and Saturday, May 2 & 3, from 9pm-Midnight, we need volunteers to act as bartenders, sell t-shirts, work the door and help setup and clean up. If you can volunteer, please click on the VolunteerSPot.com link below to register. You’\ will have a great time while listening to some great music and supporting a great library!

Please click here to sign up!

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Farrah at 248-227-3270.

FERNDALE, Mich. (Feb. 5, 2013)–The Ferndale Public Library’s monthly rock-centric concert series, First Stop Friday, will feature all emerging female musicians at its Mar. 7 show. The Heaven & Hell Cotillion, a gothic do-wop quartet with old country influences and Juniper Baby, a space folk trio out of Ypsilanti will each play a set.
As always, First Stop Friday shows are free, begin at 7pm and are open to all ages.

For more information about The Heaven & Hell Cotillion: https://www.facebook.com/theheavenandhellcotillion

For more information about Juniper Baby: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Juniper-Baby/133462460032939
Or check out the event Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/642581409133401/

Make the library the first stop of your music-filled weekend! Every first Friday of the month, catch two great local bands for free!

The Ferndale Public Library is pleased will host a variety of programs about The Affordable Care Act throughout November and December. The library has partnered with different organizations who will help you understand and even navigate the Insurance Marketplace.

On Nov. 6, 2013 at 6:30 pm, FernCare Free Clinic and  MICHUHCAN Chairperson Marge Mitchell will present comment/question session on the  Affordable Care Act – Michigan. This presentation is designed for people who are curious, as well as people who are interested in enrolling in either the Insurance Exchange or the enhanced Medicaid program.

Throughout November, the library will host Certified Application Counselors from Advantage Health Centers. The Certified Application Counselors will assist community members with the Insurance Marketplace application process. They will be in the library’s community room on Nov. 13, 2013 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and on Nov. 22, 2013 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. This is a walk-in program. No registration will be taken.

Then on Dec. 4, 2013 the Department of Insurance and Financial Services will present The New Health Care Law: What it Means for You. This program will expand on the Affordable Care Act, shedding light on what this means for people today and how it will affect health coverage in the future. More information will also be provided about the Health Insurance Marketplace. Please register for this program with the reference desk, in person or over the phone at 248-546-2504 ex. 3.

June Axelrad will be honored as a Distinguished Volunteer Nov 13 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the National Philanthropy Dinner at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.

June Axelrad, a volunteer who runs the Ferndale Public Library’s Friends’ Bookstore will be honored as a Distinguished Volunteer at the upcoming Annual National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Dinner, Wed., Nov. 13, 2013. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Detroit Chapter will host the dinner which recognizes advocates, leaders, and mentors whose passion for their respective causes inspires philanthropic action and community involvement in southeast Michigan.

June Axelrad is best described as “enthusiastic.” June sorts through all of the book donations received, keeps the bookstore organized, and make the schedule for all the other volunteers. “She is always there when she is needed, and is every bit as reliable and dependable as an employee.” says Ferndale Library Director, Jessica Keyser, of June. “She’s part of our library family.”

The money raised in the bookstore pays for library programs and materials. The entire Ferndale community benefits from the work of June Axelrad.

Join us in thanking June for her contributions to our community at the AFP Greater Detroit Chapter NPD Dinner on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. To purchase your tickets for NPD and learn more about the AFP Greater Detroit Chapter, visit www.afpdet.org. Every November, NPD is observed by 200+ AFP chapters across the country to recognize the contributions of philanthropy and volunteerism of those people active in local nonprofits. The event is presented by Crain’s Detroit Business.