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The Friends

U.P. Notable Author Zoomchats

June 11, 2026: (6:00 pm) author Jon C. Stott discusses Wild Blueberry Summer: More Upper Michigan Moments and Memories.

July 9, 2026: (6:00 pm) author Helen Raica-Klotz discusses Superior Stories.

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 6/30/2025.

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 almost $24,000 to and for the library.

Friends members Scott Austin, Peg Padilla, Addy Strong, Mary Ann Keil and Debbie Deuter present Librarian Evelyn Gathu (middle) and library staff member Jason Anderson (far right) with a "check" representing the total donations the Friends contributed to the library during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

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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