Thank You, Friends of the Library, for Everything You Do!

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Celebrate with us. National Friends of the Library Week. October 19-25, 2025

# Thank You for Being a Friend

At libraries throughout Jacksonville, dedicated volunteers work long hours to raise money through book sales, engage in advocacy, and plan pro-literacy events – all for the betterment of the Library and community. We call these volunteers and the groups they are a part of "Friends of the Library." These groups understand the critical importance of libraries and advocate to ensure that our library gets the resources it needs to provide an expansive collection and a wide variety of services to all ages.

During National Friends of Libraries Appreciation Week (October 19-25), we celebrate our amazing Friends and thank them for their passion and dedication to ensuring the Jacksonville Public Library remains a cornerstone of the community! 


Friends Book Sales in October

Proceeds from these book sales are used to enhance and support collections, programs, and other services at your library.

See all upcoming book sales


Even More Fun with the Friends

Join us at one or more of these upcoming events to find out how the Friends support the Jacksonville Public Library every day:

 

# Learn More About Our Friends


In addition to their financial support, these Friends Groups generously donate in-kind supplies and refreshments to support various youth and adult activities, lead and contribute to the landscaping and beautification projects, and sponsor pro-literacy events for the community, such as the annual James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival. 

Do you want to learn how you can make a difference in your corner of Jacksonville? Consider joining one or more of our Friends of the Library groups. Find the full list of groups, along with contact information, by clicking on the button below.

Become a friend of the library