Friends of the Library

" A Stronger Library for a Stronger Community"

The Friends of the Roscommon Area District Library is a non-profit, charitable group whose mission is to promote the development of excellent library services for all patrons through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteerism. The Friends of RADL was formed in 2010 and is also a member of the Michigan Friends of Libraries. This local group of women and men is composed of friendly neighbors, full-time residents, and snow-birds” who share a fondness for the Roscommon Area District Library. 

Mission Statement:

To promote the development of excellent library services for all patrons through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteerism.

The Friends of RADL support the library by sponsoring programs for all ages, providing refreshments, volunteering as needed, and helping to fund library needs that may be outside the library's budget.

Membership:

  • Membership is open to everyone. 
  • Annual dues are $5.00.  Life-time dues are $100.00.
  • Applications are available at RADL and the Lyon Branch Library.
  •  Currently, meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm.  May through December.
  • Meetings are held at RADL. Pre-meeting social half hour with snacks at 12:30 pm 

Ways to support:

  • become a member,
  • Select RADL as your Amazon Smile charity and
  • Purchase used books from the Friends Used Books shelves at the back of RADL.
  • Donations are welcome!

For more information:

  • call RADL at 989-281-1305,
  • Visit us on Facebook at "Friends of Roscommon Area District Library"
  • email Friends at FriendsofRADL@gmail.com, or
  • write to The Friends of RADL, P.O. Box 311, Roscommon, MI 48653. 

 

Officers and Committee Chairs: 2025-2027:

  • President: Jim Engelhard
  • Vice President: Ann Jordan
  • Secretary: Mary Lou Jennette
  • Treasurer: Lisa Sutton
  • Trustee and Chair of the Nominating Committee: Sue Glover
  • Trustee and RADL Board Liaison: Bobbie Werle
  • Trustee and Member at large: Bev Emery

How We Make a Difference:

  • Battle of the Books Sponsor
  • Roscommon Business Expo
  • Used Book Sales
  • Roscommon Art Fair
  • Summer Reading Program