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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.

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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 programs and events, including Hill Country Authors Series and Fish City Grill fundraisers. We sponsor special campaigns throughout the year, such as membership drives and Giving Season.

GIVE through general monetary donations and legacy gifts. 

Recently Funded Projects

  • Monthly Sunday Music in the Library
  • Multifunction Scanner
  • 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 Print Edition 
  • Library Long-Range Plan
  • Computer Area Furniture
  • Children’s Area Projector & Speakers
  • Stage Riser

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.

2026 Board of Directors

Back row from left: Carolyn McAndrew, Connie Mayes, Wayne Talbot, Angela Bryant McGlothin, Josie Talbot, and Chuck Collins.
Front row from left: Mary Ouellette, Janet MacFarland, Kathy Yancy, Karen Harrison (President), Judy Arnold, Ricki McMillian, Mindy Klein

Not pictured: Don Ballard 

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