Join the Friends
Becoming a Friend of the North Plains Public Library is simple and there are no obligations or required commitments. Yearly Friends membership dues may be tax deductible and directly supports the North Plains Public Library. Membership dues help fund new materials, engaging programs, technology upgrades, and other essentials that keep our small library thriving
New memberships begin the month you join and remain active for twelve months. Yearly memberships will automatically renew after 12 months. Memberships can be updated or cancelled at any time by visiting the customer dashboard or contacting the Friends.

Short Story – $15
Just like a short story, this level proves that even a few pages can hold tremendous meaning. Your contribution adds a bright, impactful moment to the library’s ongoing narrative, helping us share more stories with the community.
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The Short Story membership level could fund:
1 summer reading book OR
1 children’s book for the library OR
1 graphic novel for the library OR

Novel – $25
A novel invites readers into a deeper, richer world — and so does your support. At this level, you help expand the library’s chapters with more programs, more resources, and more opportunities for discovery.
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Supporting literacy for all
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Garlic Festival Pre-Sale Entry
10% off at Garlic Festival Book Sale
The Novel membership level could fund:
2 summer reading books OR
1 children’s book for the library OR
2 graphic novels for the library OR
1 adult book for the library OR

Epic – $50
Epics are grand, sweeping adventures filled with courage and heart. Your gift empowers the library to take on bold initiatives, champion literacy, and create heroic experiences for readers of all ages.
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Voting rights
Supporting literacy for all
Tax receipt
Garlic Festival Pre-Sale Entry
10% off at Garlic Festival Book Sale
10% off at the Friends Bookstore
The Epic membership level could fund:
3 summer reading books OR
3 children’s book for the library OR
4 graphic novels for the library OR
2 adult books for the library OR

Trilogy – $100
A trilogy brings a story to life across multiple volumes, each building on the last. Your generosity sustains the library through many chapters — from early literacy to lifelong learning — ensuring the story continues for everyone.
Friends Sticker
Voting rights
Supporting literacy for all
Tax receipt
Garlic Festival Pre-Sale Entry
10% off at Garlic Festival Book Sale
10% off at Bookstore
Holiday Sale pre-sale entry
The Trilogy membership level could fund:
7 summer reading books OR
6 children’s book for the library OR
8 graphic novels for the library OR
4 adult books for the library OR

Publisher – $250
Publishers make stories possible, and so does our local business community. Support from our business members helps the library bring new ideas into the world, expand collections, and amplify the voices and stories our community needs most.
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Voting rights for corporate designee
Supporting literacy for all
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Garlic Festival Pre-Sale Entry for all employees
The Publisher membership level could fund:
19 summer reading books OR
15 children’s book for the library OR
21 graphic novels for the library OR
11 adult books for the library OR

Autobiography – $1000
An autobiography is a story shaped by the life of its author — and this level reflects the powerful mark you leave on the library’s future. Your extraordinary support becomes part of our shared legacy, helping write the next generation’s story of learning and imagination.
Friends Sticker
Voting rights
Supporting literacy for all
Tax receipt
Garlic Festival Pre-Sale Entry
20% off at Garlic Festival Book Sale
20% off at Bookstore
Holiday Sale pre-sale entry
The Novel membership level could fund:
76 summer reading books OR
60 children’s book for the library OR
86 graphic novels for the library OR
45 adult books for the library OR
2 OLA conference registration fees
How we help
Yearly membership dues help provide additional funding for the North Plains Public Library. See below for some of the annual contributions made by the Friends
01
Materials
The Friends provide an additional $10,000 annually for the North Plains Public Library to add to the library collection.
02
Summer Reading
Each child who enrolls in the North Plains Public Library summer reading program receives a free book purchased with funds from the Friends.
03
Staff Development
Additional funds from the Friends help send library staff to the Oregon Library Association (OLA) and other conferences to meet and collaborate with library peers.
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