Friends of the Amy Van Andel Library

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Follow the Friends to hear about our gently used bookshop, book sales & events in Ada, MI. Become a “Friend,” Donate, or Volunteer!

Visit us at the Ada Farmers Market, Women’s Nights & more! 📚

Love the Ada library? Learn more at adalibraryfriends.com ✨

11/01/2026

Happy Daylight Savings Time to those who celebrate.

Enjoy your extra hour of reading time tonight and don't forget to reset your clock.

10/26/2026

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It's nice to go somewhere where you don't need to spend money.

10/26/2026

That’s a wrap on National Friends of Libraries Week 2026!

A huge THANK YOU to all the Friends groups, libraries, and library supporters who celebrated, shared stories, welcomed new members, and showed their communities what Friends can accomplish together. Your dedication makes a difference for libraries and the people who depend on them all year long!

📣 Keep the momentum going! Here are two ways to stay involved and support your Friends group beyond NFOLW:

🏆 Apply for the National Friends of Libraries Week Awards! Applications open in November, with a Dec. 1 deadline. https://bit.ly/3EfnTuZ

💰 Explore grant opportunities with United and Penguin Random House! Friends of small and rural libraries can apply for grants of $500 or $1,000, or a $500 book donation grant. Sign up to be notified when applications open--plus get resources, news, advocacy tools, training, funding opportunities, and ideas to help your Friends group thrive. https://bit.ly/4i8A8R0

Thank you for everything you do to champion your libraries and communities!

10/24/2026

As we wrap up , thank you to everyone who has donated gently used books, shopped our Lucky Find Bookshop, volunteered, and attended book sales and community events like our Fall Social, Ada Farmers Markets, and Ada Women’s Nights! Every little bit helps support our mission. 📚 🙌🏻 📚

If you’d like to become an official Friends Member, please consider donating here: adalibraryfriends.com/join-donate 🫶

10/24/2026

Today wraps up - thank you to Kent District Library and Amy Van Andel Library - KDL for shining a spotlight on the many ways we help our local libraries! 🫶

If you’ve been hoping to get involved or give back, please visit our website to learn more (adalibraryfriends.com). ✨

It’s also just a simple $30 donation ($15 for seniors) to become a Friends Member (adalibraryfriends.com/join-donate). Your donation directly benefits your favorite library in Ada! 📚❤️📚

Want to make a difference in your community? Become a Friend of the Library!

Friends groups support libraries through fundraising, advocacy, volunteer work, and community-building. There are so many ways to get involved, and every contribution helps.

This , discover how you can support your library and help it thrive.

10/23/2026

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Have you visited The Lucky Find Bookshop at the Amy Van Andel Library? Run by the Friends of the Amy Van Andel Library, our used bookshop gives pre-loved books a new home while helping support the library and its programs, services, and enhancements.

Thanks to donations from our generous community and the hard work of our Friends volunteers, readers can discover their next favorite book without breaking the bank. Whether you’re searching for a new-to-you novel, looking for a hidden gem, or adding to your ever-growing TBR pile, you never know what lucky find is waiting for you. 📖✨

Every purchase helps the Friends continue supporting the library and making wonderful things happen for our Ada community!

The next time you visit the library, stop by The Lucky Find Bookshop and see what treasures you can uncover. Happy reading! 💙

Interested in supporting the Friends or volunteering? Learn more here: https://www.adalibraryfriends.com/get-involved

10/21/2026

The new Gallery in the Stacks art exhibit featuring Matt Plescher’s vibrant paintings will be available to view through the end of December 2026. Next time you’re browsing the Amy Van Andel Library or the Lucky Find Bookshop, please peruse Matt’s beautiful work on the first floor 🎨

10/20/2026

Have you ever returned a book using our indoor book return, stopped to admire the artwork in Gallery in the Stacks, or added a few pieces to our community puzzle? These are just some of the wonderful enhancements made possible by the Friends of the Amy Van Andel Library!

From children’s area rugs and toys to our Lucky Find Bookshop, community event supplies, and so much more, the Friends help make our library a welcoming, engaging place for everyone.

Their generosity helps us create meaningful experiences for our patrons both inside the library and throughout the Ada community. We’re so grateful for everything they do to support our library! 📚✨

Thank you, Friends, for helping our library thrive!

Want to learn more about the Friends or get involved? Visit https://www.adalibraryfriends.com/get-involved

10/20/2026

Thanks for sharing, Amy Van Andel Library - KDL - we love supporting the library and our Ada community. If you’re looking for simple ways to give back, check out our website to learn more: adalibraryfriends.com 📚

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the Friends of the Amy Van Andel Library and celebrating all the wonderful ways they support our library and the Ada community!

The Friends are a nonprofit organization that raises funds to enhance the programs, facilities, and services offered at the Amy Van Andel Library. From toys and play features in the children’s area to our community puzzle table, rotating Gallery in the Stacks art exhibits, sled dog visits, and so much more, their contributions help make the library a special place for everyone.

Throughout this week, we’ll be celebrating the people, projects, and contributions that make this group such an important part of our community. Thank you, Friends, for all you do!

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Ada, MI
49301

Website

https://www.adalibraryfriends.com/join-donate

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