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About the Friends of the Library
Attend the Friends' Annual MeetingOpen to current members of the Friends of the Library, we invite you to attend our annual meeting... Wednesday, November 8 at 11:45AM 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. |
2023 Friends of the Library Board Members
Becky Crowe President | Susan Anderson | Tom McAlister | Cheryl Sawyers Abilene Gives Co-Chair |
Mary K. Huff Past President | Justin Crowe | Suzanne Melbourne Book Sale Co-Chair | Sheila Scevers Ricki Brown Award Chair |
Rene McAden President Elect | Kathy Curtis Hospitality Chair | Jeannie Oldham | Cameron Sikes |
Sherri McAuliffe Secretary | Chloe Jonas | Kregg Pierson | Andrelynn Stephens Abilene Gives Co-Chair |
Brooklyn Rendall Treasurer | Spencer Kasselman | Dennis Regan Parlimentarian Chair | Paula Tallant |
Colette McCloskey Membership | Roxanne Klump | Caleb Robinson | Terry 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!
Make Book Donations to the FriendsThe Friends accept donations for the annual Book Sale throughout the year. Here's some general information to consider when donating!
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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. |
Friends’ Membership Levels
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL | AMOUNT | BENEFITS OF EACH LEVEL |
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Individual Friend | $20.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters |
Family Friends | $30.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters |
Caring Friend | $60.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co. |
Generous Friend | $100.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co. |
Noble Friends | $250.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby |
Lifetime Friends | $500.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby |
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP | AMOUNT | BENEFITS OF EACH LEVEL |
Bronze | $100.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display |
Silver | $250.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display |
Gold | $500.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display |
Platinum | Over $500.00 | Admission to Preview Sale (Book Sale); Newsletters; $10 gift certificate to Texas Star Trading Co.; Recognition in Lobby; FOL Window Decal to Display |