Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Baxter County Library aid in developing public understanding of the library and making it better known to the citizens of the community. Friends provide funds that would not otherwise be available through membership dues, special contributions, and used book sales. All proceeds are used to benefit the library – purchase furniture, equipments, books and materials and to provide scholarships for library staff. Friends donate their time and hard work in our various programs and services. Friends also encourage gifts of books and materials to the library.

Monthly, except in June, July and August, the Friends hold a program meeting for the interest of the members and their guests. Their used book sales are held as a community service and fund raising project the third Thursday of February, May, August and November. Dues of $5.00 per year are due each September and can be paid at any meeting or at the library desk.

Upcoming Events and Meetings

FOL Meetings
Library Meeting Room
4th Wednesday of each month
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to join in on our monthly meeting and program.

Friends of the Library Book Sales
Pick up several bargains at our book sales

Next Book Sale:
May 20-22 2010

Friends Stay Commited to Raising Funds for Library Friends of the Library Board members move the mark up to $1.75 million on the Campaign Indicator Sign. Pictured are (left to right) Audrey Burns, Alice Feicht, Judy Moen, Judy Purvis, Marie Betzold, JoBelle Zimmerman, Mary Nida Smith, Maureen Rozelle, Mary Lou Duseberg, Jackie Becker, and Barbara Lamb. Not pictured are Margie Kelly, Janet Wheeler, and Joyce Clark. With their recent gift of $15,000 the Friends of the Baxter County Library (FOL) have stepped into the Nell Powell Wright Founder’s Circle of Giving established for donors who have given $100,000 or more. Jo Belle Zimmerman, FOL President said, “I am filled with pride that the Friends can make such a significant contribution to the community.” With recent gifts from the Friends of the Library and others, the Library Foundation is now $250,000 away from their $2 million goal. Used Book Sales The Friends thank everyone for their continued support and for donations of books for their sales. May and August book sales will be in the OLD Library building. Book sale dates: May 20-22 & August 19-21. Hours: Thurs...8:30-6:30 Fri...8:30-5:00 Sat...8:30-1:30. Saturday’s sale offers 1/2 priced items 8:30-noon and after noon $1 per bag. Special moving instructions: donate your used books to whichever Library is open. Friends’ Meetings Enjoy the *Share-Your-Treasures Annual Auction* at 1:30 on April 28 and another interesting program May 26 at 1:30.
Click HERE to see pictures from the FOL trip to Branson

Friends Stay Commited to Raising Funds for Library

Friends of the Library Board members move the mark up to $1.75 million on the Campaign Indicator Sign. Pictured are (left to right) Audrey Burns, Alice Feicht, Judy Moen, Judy Purvis, Marie Betzold, JoBelle Zimmerman,
Mary Nida Smith,
Maureen Rozelle, Mary Lou Duseberg, Jackie Becker, and Barbara Lamb. Not pictured are Margie Kelly, Janet Wheeler, and Joyce Clark.

With their recent gift of $15,000 the Friends of the Baxter County Library (FOL) have stepped into the Nell Powell Wright Founder’s Circle of Giving established for donors who have given $100,000 or more. Jo Belle Zimmerman, FOL President said, “I am filled with pride that the Friends can make such a significant contribution to the community.” With recent gifts from the Friends of the Library and others, the Library Foundation is now $250,000 away from their $2 million goal.
Used Book Sales
The Friends thank everyone for their continued support and for donations of books for their sales. May and August book sales will be in the OLD Library building. Book sale dates:
May 20-22 & August 19-21.
Hours: Thurs...8:30-6:30 Fri...8:30-5:00 Sat...8:30-1:30. Saturday’s sale offers 1/2 priced items 8:30-noon and after noon $1 per bag. Special moving instructions: donate your used books to whichever Library is open.
Friends’ Meetings Enjoy the Share-Your-Treasures Annual Auction at 1:30 on April 28 and another interesting program May 26 at 1:30.

Click HERE to see pictures from the FOL trip to Branson