About the Friends of the Library

Annual Meeting

Attend the Friends' Annual Meeting

Open to current members of the Friends of the Library, we invite you to attend our annual meeting...

Wednesday, November 8 at 11:45AM
Main Library, Auditorium
202 Cedar St.
Abilene, TX 79601

Lunch will be provided and members will get a look over the past year of what the Friends have accomplished. 

Additionally, hear a presentation by Eddy Smith on the developments at Abilene Heritage Square, and see the presentations of some annual awards.

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2023 Friends of the Library Board Members

Becky Crowe
President		Susan AndersonTom McAlisterCheryl Sawyers
Abilene Gives Co-Chair
Mary K. Huff
Past President		Justin CroweSuzanne Melbourne
Book Sale Co-Chair		Sheila Scevers
Ricki Brown Award Chair
Rene McAden
President Elect		Kathy Curtis
Hospitality Chair
Jeannie OldhamCameron Sikes
Sherri McAuliffe
Secretary		Chloe JonasKregg PiersonAndrelynn Stephens
Abilene Gives Co-Chair
Brooklyn Rendall
Treasurer		Spencer KasselmanDennis Regan
Parlimentarian Chair		Paula Tallant
Colette McCloskey
Membership		Roxanne KlumpCaleb RobinsonTerry Young
Advocacy/Newsletter Chair


Julee Hatton, Library Director & Martha Magee, Book Sale Co-Chair (Ex-Officio Members)

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!

Donation Schedule

Make Book Donations to the Friends

The Friends accept donations for the annual Book Sale throughout the year. Here's some general information to consider when donating!

  • Please bring your donations to the Main Library (202 Cedar St.) following the schedule posted on the graphic to the left.
  • When you arrive, please park in the alley next to a set of double doors. Ring the doorbell and someone will come to assist you. Please Note: We may be working on a different floor, so give us a minute or two to answer the doorbell.
  • If making a bulk donation, please email us and someone from the board will schedule a time for you to drop off your donations. This helps to ensure we have enough volunteers on hand to assist you.

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