About the Friends
The Friends of the Library help raise funds for Library services and projects. The Friends support our library year-round through special events, fundraisers, and volunteer efforts. Their contributions help make possible a wide range of additions to library services including prizes, programs, material subscriptions, summer concerts, and more! The Friends also maintain various Little Free Libraries around the Bartlett community.
Perpetual Book Sale
The Friends of the Library proudly manage the Perpetual Book Sale located in the library lobby. All proceeds go toward funding free programs for library patrons and purchasing new materials and equipment for the Youth and Adult Services departments.. The ever-changing offerings include generous community donations and items recently withdrawn from the library’s own collection.
The Friends of the Library also host special sales including their periodic jigsaw puzzle sale! Check the Library event calendar or our newsletter to keep track of any upcoming sales!
The Friends of the Bartlett Library are looking for donations!
If you are looking to downsize your book or DVD collection or make more space in your basement or spare room, the Friends of the Bartlett Library is looking for DVDs and books in very good condition. The Friends are currently collecting books that fall under one of the following categories:
- Cookbooks
- Hard cover Adult Fiction or Non-Fiction books 2006 or newer
- Adult Paperbacks
- Hard cover Children Books
Let us help you by helping us in our Perpetual Sales area. Donations can be dropped into the large donation box in the lobby. Larger donations can be packed in boxes or bags and placed near the donation box.
The Friends also welcome monetary donations in any amount. Donations can be online or in-person at the library. The Friends of the Library is recognized as an IRS 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions made out to them are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Receipts for both monetary donations and the donations of goods can be claimed at the circulation desk.
No longer accepted: VHS tapes and CDs
General Meetings
The Friends of the Bartlett Library meet on the second Tuesday of the following months at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. All are welcome!
- January
- March
- May
- July
- September
- November
How to Join
If you want to support the Library in their efforts to provide quality services and programs, then being a Friend of the Library is for you! Become a lifetime member or Annual membership dues are collected at the start of each year, directly support upcoming projects and initiatives.
Membership Dues
- Individual: $10
- Family: $25
- Business/Organization: $50
- Lifetime: $100