about
friends of the Georgetown public library
Our Mission
We fund projects that are outside of the library’s budget and support the Georgetown Public Library’s mission of engaging, enlightening, and empowering the community.
Who We Are
The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library’s primary goal is to raise money to support the library’s needs. Our task is to ensure that the library continues to serve our growing and diverse city with programs, materials, and services that enhance the quality of life in our community.
What We Do
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of over 1500 committed volunteers who
- staff and maintain Second-Hand Prose
- manage fundraising events, such as the Hill Country Authors Series
- fund adult programs and music concerts
- allocate funds based on library needs
How to Help
JOIN and become a Friend today! Volunteer opportunities abound!
SHOP at Second-Hand Prose used bookstore, located on the second floor of the library, and online at our eBay store. We also accept book and media donations.
ATTEND our fundraising programs and events, including Hill Country Authors Series, Fish City Grill and Firo Pizza fundraisers. We sponsor special campaigns throughout the year, such as membership drives and Giving Season.
GIVE through general monetary donations and legacy gifts.
Recent Funded Projects
- Monthly Sunday Music in the Library
- Multifunction Scanner
- WOW!Mobile/WOW:HD
- USB- & Outlet-Equipped Benches
- Teen & Tween Space Upgrades
- Eric Lashley Trailblazer Award for Librarian Projects
- Sensory Story Time
- Spanish Language Book Club
- Archivist in a Backpack
- Little Poppy Learners
- Reading Aids Program
- BookPage Digital Edition (click to read the latest edition)
- Library Long-Range Plan
FOL NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
FOL FUNDED PROJECTS include the Eric Lashley Trailblazer Award for Librarian Projects, Tween Space Upgrades, Sunday Concerts and WOW!mobile Wrap.
The Trailblazer Award honored Eric Lashley who pioneered [library] programs not tried before. It honors innovative and creative programs that benefit patrons of our library. 2024 recipient Colleen Ellis offered just that with her Reading Aids Program. It provides aids to help those struggling with eyesight and other impairments. Some are to check out and some are to keep.
Our Board
Pictured from left to right: Carolyn McAndrew (Director), Mindy Klein (Director), Jody Patterson (Director), Ricki McMillian (Director), Angela Bryant McGlothin (Director), Josie Talbot (Director), Kathy Yancy (Secretary), Wayne Talbot (Past President), Karen Harrison (Director), Connie Mayes (Director)
Not pictured: Don Ballard (Director), Chuck Collins (President), Mary Ouellette (Treasurer)