Friends of the Drake Public Library met Thursday, April 24, with 10 members present. President Colene Chebu­har conducted the business meeting and Shirley Turner read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report.

Debbie Robinson re­ported on progress made in regards to the new sign for the library and showed pictures of a sculpture to be placed in the library gardens. The purchase of the sculpture was discussed and approved. Robinson will check into securing a message board for the library and she an­nounced that planting will take place the week of May 5 with the Garden Club and Friends of the Library helping.

Plans were finalized for a bake sale to be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Wal-Mart. Tom Lange will provide a tent and all members are encouraged to contribute baked goods. They may be brought to the library on Friday, May 9, before 3 p.m. for pricing.

Walt Downey is donating two afghans to be raffled at the bake sale. All proceeds will go to purchase cookbooks and craft and hobby books for the library.

Chebuhar showed samples of logos for the Friends of the Drake Public Library. It was agreed to pursue a logo. Chebuhar will secure a sample of “Books for Babies” as a possible service to new parents. It was decided not to sell 2009 Book Lovers’ Calendars available through FOLUSA, but to renew the membership. Chebu­har will continue to do a quarterly newsletter to be mailed to members. A garage sale in the fall was discussed.

The library director reported on the success of National Library Week and renovations continuing at the library. Children’s librarian Molly Williams thanks the Friends for funding the summer reading program which will benefit 200 children.

The raffle at the library was a success and winners were:

Don Kirkland, afghan by Judy Parry; Tom Johnson, $5 gift card from Schweser’s; Scott and Cheryl Carlton, two bottles of hair styling foam from In Style Salon; Melanie Hawkins, $25 six-carnation vase from Flower Center; Larry Bettis, $15 gift certificate from Deb Peterso at Reflections; Barb Schwerdfeger, $15 gift certificate from Jim Irelan Men’s Wear; Karen Kissinger, afghan by Walt Downey; Dan Tiemeier, hair cut from Mickey Scott at 1st Impression.

Danny VanHorn, afghan by Walt Downey; Regina Shultz, hair cut from Shelley Cooper at Razor’s Edge; Marcia Meller, $25 gift card from Wal-mart; Carol Bradley, gift certificate from Joni Brosher at Serenity Now for pedicure and “Head Over Heels for Hollywood” kit ($47 value); Ron Keller, $25 gift card from Fareway; Linda Rouse, free oil change/ lube/filter from McCarthy Tire; Wilma Holmes, $20 gift certificate from One of a Kind; Gaylie Johnson, $22 gift certificate for office call at Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic; Ester Davenport, $25 gift certificate from J&K Market; Doris Seat, $10 gift certificate from The Shoe Tree.

Richard Nelson, $25 gift certificaet from Wal-Mart; Lee DenHartog, $50 gift certificate from Wizzard Cleaning Service; Mary Alexander, $10 gift certificate from Manhattan Steakhouse & Buffet; Marilyn Cline, $10 eyebrow wax from Anna Scott at 1st Impression; Marcia Holeman, $10 gift certificate from Centerville Chamber of Commerce; Ginger Barber, free pair of Crocs from Brown’s Shoe Fit.