The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization engaged in a variety of activities to raise money for and support the programs and events at Herrick District Library.
The Friends' support activities include:
- Running the Book Nook, a book store on the lower level of the Library that sells books for $2 or less
- Organizing annual book sales at the library
- Contribution to the Robert Sherwood endowed scholarship at Wayne State University, which supports education for local librarians
- Sponsorship of an annual library staff and volunteer appreciation event
Friends Membership includes:
- Quarterly newsletter with exclusive information and updates
- Special "Friends only" discounts, offered periodically throughout the year on items in the Book Nook
- Early entry into Book Sales to pick out the best finds
To join the Friends of the Library, please fill out the membership form, opens a new window.
For Book Nook questions, or to volunteer, call Mary Doak at 616.355.4941
For all other inquiries, please e-mail President Ken Horner at ken.horner@gentex.com
Book Nook
The Book Nook is a used book shop located on the lower level of the main library. It is operated by volunteers from the Friends of Herrick District Library. Most books are on sale for $2 or less!
Library staff at the Information Desk will accept donated materials for the Book Nook that meet their donation guidelines. DONATIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTED DUE TO THE RENOVATION, BUT WILL BE SOON. Please watch for more information.
The Friends of HDL are happy to receive the following types of materials:
- Books
- DVDs
- Magazines less than 1 year old
The Friends of HDL cannot accept:
- Encyclopedias
- Vinyl records, cassette tapes, or VHS
- Magazines over 1 year old
- Books with highlighting or underlining
- Reader's Digest condensed books
- Donations in poor condition, torn, or dirty
- Donations that smell of mildew, mold, or smoke
- Boxes that smell of mildew, mold, or smoke
- More than 2 boxes or bags per donor, per visit to the library
For information or to volunteer, contact Book Nook manager Mary Doak at 616.355.4941.
The Book Nook is open during these hours:
- Mondays: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Tuesdays: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Wednesdays: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Thursdays: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Fridays: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Saturdays: 10 AM - 5 PM
Used Book Sale
The Friends of HDL hold a book sale each summer. Check herrickdl.org/events beginning in May and search the public events to find this year's date and time!
