Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library sponsor activities in support of The Brandon Public Library. Ongoing activities include:

  • VandeWalle's Chocolate Candy Bar sales arounds Brandon and the surrounding area.
  • Brat Fry in Brandon
  • Annual meeting and program

New members are always welcome! Please stop by the library for a membership/volunteer application, or print out an application and bring or mail it to the library. It's FREE to join!

Brochure/Membership Application


Current Friends Board Members

  • President - Pastor John Tilstra
  • Vice President - Lisa Parks
  • Secretary - Nic Mattheis
  • Treasurer - Ann Mulder 
  • Directors - Bill Block, Verlyn Rebelein (Expansion Treasurer), and vacancy
  • Library Liaison - Christy Ross

Fun Facts About the Friends

  • The Friends of the Brandon Public Library was organized and became a 501(c)3 organization in 2018
  • The Friends have assisted the Library with the following items:
    • Purchase of public computers
    • STEM kits
    • Purchase of WIFI Hotspots and service
    • Purchase of Rokus and streaming services
    • Summer Reading Program support for prizes and events
    • Sponsor the Library Craft Nights throughout the year

The Friends Board typically meets at 6:30 pm the fourth Tuesday of the month when posted. The group holds its annual meeting in April. 

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