We are the Christian County Friends of the Library, an active and growing organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the library. Our #1 priority is to provide additional funding for materials and services not covered by the library's budget. Each year, we raise and spend thousands of dollars to support library projects and services that benefit our community.

Thanks to the efforts of our members and volunteers, we have provided funding for Summer Reading Challenges, book bins in the children's areas at every community branch location, a new service desk in Ozark and programming supplies, to name a few.

Raising funds for the library is rewarding work because we know how important a strong library system is for a community. Being an active Friends of the Library member doesn't require a huge time commitment and your help makes a positive impact for everyone. If you love your library, why not join us?

For more information, email us: friendsccl417@gmail.com

Lonnie Brandon

President

Layla Harding

Vice President

Julia Taylor

Treasurer

Dianne Richart

Secretary

Virginia Roberts

Volunteer/Membership Coordinator

We are probably best known for our book sales. Hosting book sales allows the Friends of the Library to raise money to support library projects and services that benefit our community. Make sure to mark your calendars to not miss any events, because we all know how a little bit of help can go a long way.

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Hosting book sales requires dedicated Friends of the Library members, volunteers and donations from you! Money raised during annual book sales provides additional funding for materials and services not covered by the library's county budget. We accept monetary and physical donations all year long at every Library Branch location, so please remember us when clearing your shelves and considering charitable contributions.

We Are Looking For

• Hardcover and Paperback Books
• Audiobooks
• DVDs
• Board Games
• Puzzles
• Bibles 
• Sheet Music

We Can't Accept

• Textbooks (older than 10 years)
• Encyclopedia Sets, Reader's Digest
• Old Medical Books
• Magazines (including National Geographic)
• VHS Tapes, CDs, Cassette Tapes, Vinyl Records
• Computer Games
• Or any materials in poor condition

For large donation amounts, please contact: friendsccl417@gmail.com

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Love your library and want to help? Whether you want to volunteer at Friends of the Library events, sort book donations or become a supporting member— we need you! Members of the Christian County Friends of the Library are invited to the annual Friends of the Library meetings and early access to book sales.

Annual dues are $5 for an individual or $10 for a family. Joining is quick and simple. Take a completed membership application along with cash or check to any community branch location.

Membership Application

Show your Support
T-shirts: $10
Large Bookbags: $8
Available for purchase at each Friends of the Library event.