Friends of the BU LIbrary | Bethel University

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smiling woman with pencil working ing in the stacks

Spiral staircase in the Bethel Seminary library.

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Smiling friends at computer in library lab

Student reading a book standing in a aisle of bookshelves

What the Friends Do

We enhance the quality of the library collections, facilities, and services by encouraging gifts, awareness of library resources, and participation in library programs. (Our Bylaws)

How the Friends Enhance the Library

Host events like Primetime @ the BU Library
Add to library collections
Celebrate library student workers with the Connie J. Larson Memorial Scholarship
Collaborate with the Library Student Council
Support the annual Library Research Prize

Become a friend

Members of the Friends become part of this community with their personal participation, and on-going financial support. They recieve the Among Friends newsletter and notification of Friend's sponsored events.

Make a Gift

You can make a financial contribution without becoming a friend, or add to your support by making a one time gift to the Friends of the Bethel University Library.