Become a Friend of the Library

Join now! Free canvas tote with each new membership.

as the spirit of friendship inspires you

Henry Ford once said, "My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me."
But to bring out the best in a community . . . that takes more. More friends, that is. And as the spirit of friendship inspires you, we hope you'll consider joining the Friends of the Library.

friends of the library take action

The Friends of the Library are people just like you who value the library. But more than that, Friends of the Library take action. For example, the bookmobile was purchased with assistance from the Friends of the Library, and our members have opportunities to volunteer in some of the area's most loved programs.

our funds enrich the library experience

Your membership will support:

summer reading kits
puppet shows, and children's programs
programs for teens and adults
guest authors and discussion groups
books, music, movies, and audio books
computers and software
VITAL workshops and material to teach adults to read
Math Homework Help Center
CATS (Community Access Television Services)
preservation of historical Monroe County documents

Our latest Annual Report will tell you more about us and our activities.

joining is easy

The Friends of the Library has annual memberships for everyone.
Please visit our membership page to join online or print a copy of the membership form.

As a member, you will receive:

a subscription to Between Friends, the Friends of the Library newsletter
mailings to keep you posted on library events
opportunities to meet guest authors
an invitation to the Friends of the Library annual meeting and other events

And remember, because the Monroe County Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, your contributions are tax deductible (subject to applicable federal and state limits).