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Friends of the Library

Friends support our libraries

Across the county, several libraries have volunteer Friends Groups who serve as key advocates for both the library and their communities. These volunteers work hard to ensure that the library can continue to host programs, keep the building well-equipped, and remain an integral part of each library’s York County community.

What do Friends of the Library do?

  • Promote community support and use of the library
  • Inform members and the community about issues affecting libraries
  • Sponsor special events and provide program funding
  • Raise funds for supplemental materials, programs, or equipment
  • Help support literacy projects, funding and advocacy

Friends help us keep our doors open!

Why Become a Friend?

Friends of the Library groups are made up of community members like you who are interested in supporting services offered by the library and raising funds for additional programs and services.

As 501(c) non-profit organizations, Friends strive to grow and promote the use and enjoyment of the library and sponsor special programs and activities.

Our Friends

Contact your local library for more information!

Our Friends in Action

  • Glatfelter Friends Group Photo

    The Friends of Glatfelter Memorial Library proudly represent their library and the community

  • Friends Of Kreutz Creek Doing Outreach During Open House

    Friends of Kreutz Creek Library doing what they do best - advocating for the library! Friends Vice President Linda Nevers and Friend Betty Bell support the library during Kreutz Creek’s Open House in 2022.

  • Dover Library Friends President Handing Out Books To Child

    Dover Friends president, Lisa Byerts, hands out free books to kids at a Dover SummerQuest event.

  • Child Making Craft With A Friend Of Glatefelter Library

    Friend of Glatfelter Memorial Library, Janine Roberts, volunteers at a craft table during a special Harry Potter read-a-thon event at the library!

  • President Of Glatfelter Friends Reading Harry Potter In Cloak And Hat

    Yer a Wizard, Friend! Glatfelter Memorial Library’s Friends President reads Harry Potter to a room full of children during a special read-a-thon fundraiser.

  • “Getting involved in the Friends is one of best things I have done in a long time. All the Friends are great people, devoted volunteers, passionate about Glatfelter Library. What better volunteer activity can one want? I appreciate our involvement in the Spring Grove community and GML’s assorted programs for all ages.”
    Ronnee Greenstein
    Friend of Glatfelter Memorial Library
  • “It is extremely fulfilling to be a member of the Friends as we accomplish a lot for the Dover Community Library. I would attribute the success of the Dover Friends to the wonderful and dedicated volunteers we have, and the support we receive from the Dover Library staff and our community.”
    Michele Bollinger
    Vice President, Friends of Dover Area Community Library
  • “I like being a Friend of Glatfelter Memorial Library because it's a way to give back and share my love of reading with others. We are an inclusive group that fosters creativity. We are all driven to make our library a vibrant and inviting part of our community.”
    Ann Hayes
    Friend of Glatfelter Memorial Library

Become a Friend of the Library

Membership is open to all adults over 18 who want to be involved in the Library. You can support your Friends Group with your time, ideas, and donations.