Friends of the Library

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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!


Through dues and donations, the Friends of the Library help supplement the Library’s programs and services. The Friends sponsor an annual meeting each year, as well as other programs, most notably the Summer Reading Program.

The Summer Reading Program is the library’s biggest multi-generational program series of the year. The library staff are very thankful for the Friends of the Library (FOTL) who are major financial contributors to the Summer Reading Program, and who helped turn program planning dreams into reality while providing countless hours of volunteer work.

 SRP 2024 was a record success with 1,208 active readers who earned over 2,950 prize books. Library staff planned and presented over 130 events in the 60 days of Summer Reading. That ambitious schedule simply couldn't have happened without the tireless efforts of staff and of the Friends of the Library members. Beyond being the major financial sponsor of the Summer Reading program, Friends members showed up every week to help with Starlight Movie Nights, to help with the Thursday FunDay events held at Danville High School’s Gravely Hall (in June) and at Boyle County Performing Arts Center at Boyle County Middle School (in July), and in countless other ways. Their support was essential to the success of the summer events.

Friends funds have also covered the cost of sponsorship for the Great American Swing Dance, formerly held at the library each June.

 

Upcoming Friends Events

 

Join the Friends

Members of the Friends of the Library receive information about library events through an email newsletter and emails about volunteer opportunities from the library's volunteer coordinator.

To join the Friends of the Library, please submit a completed form (available below, in the book sale area, 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 Friend of the Library Membership Form

Friends Meeting Display