Friends of the Library Fundraising Projects

Funds raised by current projects will go toward

  • supporting programs such as the Children's Summer Reading program which helps students maintain their reading skills over the long summer break
  • replacing the lights along the sidewalks at the Library entrance
  • replacing seating in the Adults Services area

"Book It" 5K Family Fun Run

Saturday, May 2, 2020 

Join us for the 3rd annual "Book It" Family Fun Run/Walk sponsored by the Waterford Township Friends of the Library. Pets welcome to participate with owners. Proceeds benefit the Waterford Township Public Library. 

Location & Parking: Race begins/ends at The Warming House on the Waterford Civic Center Campus. Parking available adjacent in front of Waterford Township Hall. 

Course: Race route is on paved roads with some gravel on shoulder and sidewalks. Watch for vehicle traffic on course.

Registration: Opens 1/1/2020. Race shirt included with registration fee (Additional $2 for 2XL and larger). 

  • Online Registration: Begins 1/1/2020 Check back here for link. Entry fee payable by credit card.
  • Mail-in - Postmarked 4/20/2020. Mail completed form and payment to Waterford Township Friends of the LIbrary, 5168 Civic Center Drive, Waterford MI 48329.Checks payable to Waterford Township Friends of the Library.

Start: Race Day Registration Begins at 8:30a. 5k Run/Walk at 10:00a (chip start). fun Run/Walk at 10:005a (not timed).

Award Structure

  • 5k Run: Overall male and female winners. Masters Male and female winners, top three in each age group.
  • 5k Walk: Overall male and female winners. Masters male and female winners, top three in each age group. NOTE: you must walk at all times or be disqualified. 
  • Fun Run/Walk: Ribbons for all participants
  • Pets: Ribbons for all participating pets

Other activities include a Silent Auction of delightful combination packages.  

Interested in supporting this event as a sponsor? Please contact Joan Rogers, Library Director, by email or phone: 248-618-7691.

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Kroger Community Rewards Program

The Waterford Twp Friends of the Library is now one of the Waterford non-profit organizations that Kroger shoppers can designate as a Community Rewards donation recipient. How can you participate?
  • You will need to have a Kroger Plus Card. If you don’t have one already, you can obtain one at the customer service desk at Kroger
  • on your Plus Card profile you need to enroll the Waterford Twp. Friends of the Library (NPO #75619) under the Community Rewards section
  • Each time you shop and swipe your Plus Card a percentage of your purchases will be donated to the Friends.

Gordon GO! at Gordon Foods

Another community rewards program that the Waterford Township of the Library is now approved as a participant organization. How do you credit your purchases? Just ask the cashier as you checkout to credit the Waterford Friends. 

In Development

Check here for updates on the following projects that are currently being planned by the Waterford Township Friends of the Library
  • Dine & Donate opportunities. Details to follow.