Love the Library?
Join the Friends and make a difference. Money raised by the Friends through memberships, donations, and book sales helps to fund a wide variety of Library events, services, and activities including…
- The Summer Reading Program
- Books for Treats
- Project Requests by Staff
- And so much more!
Support from Friends of the Library members has enriched the library experience for many years!
Membership Benefits include:
- Early admittance to both the Friends Spring and Fall Book Sales
- Invitation to membership meetings
- Special Programs
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends
- and more!
General Membership Meeting
- June 2027
- Monken Activity Room, Second Floor, Elevator Access available
Agenda
- Program of Community Interest
- Call to Order
- Public Comments
- President’s Comments
- Secretary’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Library District Update
- New Business
- Adjournment
More info…
Election of officers is held at the annual meeting each year. The president, vice-president, and secretary serve one year terms (July-June); and the treasurer is elected to a two year term.
2026-2027 Officers
- President: Diana Donahoo
- Vice President: *looking for a current member to serve thru June 2027*
- Secretary: Charessa Sistek
- Treasurer: Ira Kaye Hickam (2)
Fundraisers: The Friends sponsor a used book sale twice a year in May and October; money made from the book sales is used to sponsor library programs, such as the summer reading program for children and reading challenges for adults. The Friends also fund other requests presented to them from library staff. Your annual dues of $15 will help support these programs. The membership application is linked above.
Annual events: Community Resource Fair, held in March & September; used book sales, held in May & October; Books for Treats, held in October; Saturday afternoon movies, held periodically throughout the year.
Membership: The annual membership meeting is held each year in June. The Friends membership year runs from January 1 to December 31. For more information, call (618) 532-5222 or visit the library.
Upcoming events: Fall Book Sale, October 17, 10a-12p; National Friends of the Library Week, October 18-24; Books for Treats, October 30, 3:30-5p; At the Movies, November 7, 2p (doors open 10 minutes before movie time); Community Resource Fair, March 6, 2027.
updated 10.9.26
