There are many ways one can volunteer here in Crestview. We have many worthy organizations and churches that can use our time and talents.
One such organization is the Friends of the Library, which supports the Robert L.F. Sikes Library here in Crestview.
Friends of the Library holds semi-annual book sales whose proceeds benefit the library by purchasing needed items. These include large-print books, funding for special events, children's programs and so on.
The Friends of the Library’s next meeting is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21 at the library. New members are welcome; annual dues are $10 per year for a single or $15 for a couple. The year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.
Speaking of the library, the Children's Summer Reading Awards will be held 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at the Crestview Community Center. Children who have read all summer will be awarded "funny money," which they can use to purchase gifts. What a great program for the children, and what great rewards for reading!
On Monday, Aug. 1, there will be an open house called "Tell Your Story,” 5-8 p.m. at the library. Crestview area groups can showcase their events; state their mission; and tell about their current projects as well as future projects.
There is such a variety of organizations here in Crestview; I hope that many groups will turn out, and that we get a good representation of all the opportunities we have here in town. The Friends of the Library will provide pizza, punch and dessert. This is a free event to both participants and attendees.
The next book sale will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Warriors Hall, 201 Stillwell Blvd., Crestview.
I am an avid reader and love getting great books at a bargain. I always enjoy attending the book sales — you never know what gem you may find!
Janice Lynn Crose, a former accountant, lives in Crestview with her husband, Jim; her two rescue collies, Shane and Jasmine; and two cats, Kathryn and Prince Valiant.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: CROSE: A case to volunteer with Crestview's Friends of the Library