About the Friends of the Library

The Friends is a volunteer group providing support to the Abilene Public Library. Memberships are available to join one of the most active and supportive Friends groups around. The Friends work alongside library staff to help make our system the best it can be through fundraisers, funding library materials & equipment for the library, offering volunteer opportunities, and more.

Questions: Email FriendsOfTheAbileneLibrary@gmail.com | Also Follow Us On Facebook!

2021 Annual Meeting (Full Video)
Donating Has Been Suspended Until July 6
Donation Schedule

Make a Donation

Become a Member

Help support your Abilene Public library by making a donation to the Friends of the Library.
Fill out a Membership Form and mail in with your payment to the Abilene Public Library, in care of the Friends of the Library at 202 Cedar St., Abilene, TX 79601.

You may also join online, using the option below. If you do so we ask that you also submit a Membership Information form before or after paying online. Your online registration will not be complete without it.
   
 
Membership Levels
 

Friends’ Membership Levels

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL AMOUNTBENEFITS OF EACH LEVEL
Individual Friend$20.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters
Family Friends$30.00 Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters
Caring Friend$60.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.
Generous Friend$100.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.
Noble Friends$250.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby
Lifetime Friends$500.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPAMOUNTBENEFITS OF EACH LEVEL
Bronze$100.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display
Silver$250.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display
Gold$500.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display
PlatinumOver $500.00Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display

2022 Friends of the Library Board Members

Mary K. Huff
President		Kaitlin AmmermanRene McAdenCheryl Sawyers
Tiffany Lamb
Past President		Fred BaileyTom McAlisterSheila Scevers
Becky Crowe
President Elect		Justin CroweSuzanne MelbourneCameron Sikes
Sherri McAuliffe
Secretary		Kathy CurtisJeannie OldhamAndreelyn Stephens
Brooklyn Rendall
Treasurer		Terry GrosvenorKregg PiersonTerry Spence Young
Colette McCloskey
Membership		Roxanne KlumpJim Pizzorno*Julee Hatton
Library Director
Martha Magee
Book Sale Chair		Eric Jaron MalletDennis Regan

*Designates Ex Officio Members