Upcoming Events Sponsored or Co-sponsored by
The Friends

August 1, 2026: (9:00 am - 3:00 pm) The Friends will host our annual used book sale that includes DVDs, puzzles, and of course, books all for a donation! Everybody is welcome and invited to come check out what we have in stock!

U.P. Notable Author Zoomchats

August 13, 2026: (6:00 pm) author Mikel B. Classen discusses Piracy on the Great Lakes; True Tales of Freshwater Pirates.

Time flies! We ended our third complete fiscal year on 6/30/2026.

We came into existence on October 14, 2021 when the State of Michigan approved our Articles of Incorporation and the Internal Revenue Service assigned us an Employer Identifcation Number. On January 26, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service approved The Friends as a public charity exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3), meaning donations made to The Friends are tax-deductible. So far, the Friends have donated over $40,000 to and for the library.

Friends members (from left) Maureen Elson, Peg Padilla, Debbie Deuter, Mary Ann Keil, Heather Strong, and Addy Strong present Evelyn Gathu (previous Library Director front right) and Shirley Frank (Library Diector back left) with a $17,212.61 "check" representing the total contributions the Friends made to the library during our 2026 fiscal year ending 6\30\26.

Our Purpose

The Friends of the Crystal Falls District Community Library operates exclusively for educational or charitable purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).

The purpose of corporation is to support and enhance the work of the Crystal Falls District Community Library through donations of money, material, and time by
   a) seeking support for the library through monetary donations and gifts of materials and equipment;
   b) stimulating the use of the library’s facilities, resources, and services; and
   c) increasing public awareness of the breadth of library services.

The Friends of the Crystal Falls District Community Library is an independent and distinct organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the programs and activities of the Crystal Falls District Community Library.

Views expressed on this site are those of The Friends and do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, Administration or Staff of the Crystal Falls District Community Library.

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Friends Donate New Book Drop Box to the Crystal Falls Library.

The Friends donated a new outdoor book drop box to the Crystal Falls District Community Library. The newly installed drop box, located in the alley south of the library, provides a convenient, accessible, weather-resistant location for library patrons to return their library books.

“We are proud to dedicate this new outdoor book drop to the memory of Bob Surface, a lifelong Crystal Falls resident, whose love of learning and reading, and career as a mailman, make this the perfect way to honor him.” said Maureen Elson, President FCFDCL. “This new outdoor book drop reflects our commitment to enhancing and supporting the work of the library and making services more convenient and accessible for the community.”

The Friends held a dedication ceremony on July 30th with members of the Friends, Library Board, Library staff, and family of Bob Surface in attendance.