Grab & Go Book Sale
The Friends of the Library host an ongoing book sale in the Library lobby. The selection is regularly restocked. Stop by and pick up some books for your own collection!
Friends Events
Through dues and donations, the Friends of the Library help supplement the Library’s programs and services. The Friends sponsor 10-12 programs each year, including a yearly Kentucky Humanities Council program. In past years, Friends of the Library have provided a fall and spring film series featuring classic movies free of charge.
The Friends also sponsor two large book sales each year, as well as an on-going book sale. The money earned from the book sales provide the major part of funding for the various projects of the Friends of the Library. For example, in 2019 the Friends supported “A Universe of Stories” kids’ summer reading program. Special staff requests for that summer program included: 1,200 books used as giveaways, a camera, and copies of a reusable software program, Kerbal Space Program for teens. Friends funds also covered the cost of sponsorship for the Great American Swing Dance held at the library in June. (Due to COVID-19, the Friends have been unable to hold their large book sales.)
Past Events:
If you missed the Friends' March 4th program about the Danville-Boyle County African American Historical Society's History Center on Second Street, click HERE to see a recording of the virtual tour that was made for the DBCAAHS's Facebook page.
Join the Friends
Members of the Friends of the Library receive information about library events and volunteer opportunities through mail delivery of The Bookmark, our newsletter published three times a year, as well as by occasional email messages.
Members can also receive a 10% discount on all Friends purchases (including the book sales) by showing their current membership card.
To join the Friends of the Library, please submit a completed form (available below, in The Bookmark, or at the Circulation desk) along with your dues (and an additional donation, if you desire) to the Circulation desk or mail them to:
Friends of the Library
307 West Broadway
Danville KY, 40422
Memberships are good for one year from the date of joining. You will receive a renewal reminder near the end of that time.
Click here to download the Friends of the Library Membership Form
