On May 15, 2009, Marie Jordan, former President and long-time member of the Friends of the Library, received one of three Outstanding Friends Awards at the Friends of Tennessee Libraries annual meeting held at the Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, Tennessee. Marie was also recently honored for her contributions by a Joint Resolution of the Tennessee State Legislature signed by Governor Phil Bredesen.

WCPL Director Janice Keck, left, and Marie Jordan at the FOTL Annual Meeting.

The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library (Friends of the WCPL) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 service oriented organization dedicated to the advancement of our community through its library. Friends’ contributions, fund-raising activities, and volunteer efforts support adult and youth programs, maintain and increase collections, and provide new technologies, equipment and other improvements. The Friends also support continuing education for library staff through the Jane Langston Continuing Education Fund. Friends-sponsored book sales are held three times a year with all monies going directly back into the library.

What We Do:

• Volunteer time and talent
• Help purchase books and needed materials
• Provide continuing education for Library staff
• Sponsor used book sales
• Encourage gifts, endowments, and memorials
• Promote the Library in our community

2009 Officers

• President -- Kay Bjork
• Vice President -- Sharon Eddy
• Treasurer -- Debbie Miller
• Secretary -- Marifran Hiltz
• Book Sale -- Charles Hambrick
• Membership -- Lori Scarbrough
• Communications/Publicity -- Mary Herring
• Hospitality -- Joan Cox

Friends of the Library Book Sales

In 2009, Book Sales will be held Thursday through Saturday, April 2 - 4, August 19-22, and November 11-14. Hours are: Thursday, 9:30 AM-7:00 PM; Friday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM. Books are half-price on Saturday. A Friends Members-Only Preview Night for each book sale will be held on the Wednesday evening prior to the opening day of the sale from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Used Book Donations

The Friends appreciate all who gift the Library with gently used books and other materials. Materials that are accepted benefit the Library in several ways. Donated items are often used either to supplement the Library's collection, or to replace damaged or missing items. Materials that are not appropriate for these purposes are transferred to the Friends to be placed in the Book Sale. See the Gifts and Donations guidelines for more information.

Gift Donations

The Friends encourages interested patrons to purchase new books for the library. Cash and check donations can be accepted by the library to purchase new books for the collection. Patrons may also donate books to honor an individual, give as a gift, or to commemorate a special event. Library staff will acknowledge donors and honorees/memorials when the donation is received. A book plate will be placed in each book(s) purchased with a donation of $20. For more information, contact the Acquisitions Librarian.

Contact Us

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Friends Membership Chairman Lori Scarbrough at 591-0577 or email friends@williamson-tn.org.

Join the Friends

Membership applications are available in the library or by clicking here.