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Friends of the Library

Support your Library by becoming a member or volunteer of the Friends.

Bookshelves full of books next to the text Join the Friends of the Library. Help raise funds for the library programs and materials. Support your local library!

Who are the Friends of the Library?

Friends of the Library logo

The Friends of the Library (FOL) are a support group for the Library and we manage the Evergreen Bookshop. We provide financial assistance by supplementing the library’s income in the purchase of specific equipment and materials for library use. Friends provide volunteer assistance for special events including the annual Summer Library Program, legislative events, and special projects.  Anyone can be a Friend of the Library.

Individual membership: $3.00 annually
Family membership: $5.00 annually

Membership Benefits

  • Early, members-only access to the latest inventory at the monthly Evergreen Bookshop sales. 
  • Exclusive volunteer opportunities at both the library and the Evergreen Bookshop. 
  • Access to the Friends Annual Meeting, featuring engaging speakers and discussions. 
  • A subscription to the Friends of the Library quarterly newsletters. 
  • By contributing through annual membership dues and participating in revenue-generating initiatives, you help increase the financial resources that support MRCPL. This ensures that the library remains a valuable resource for everyone, now and for generations to come.


Download an application here. Membership applications are also available at any library location and at the Friends’ Evergreen Book Shop.

Volunteer to Help the Friends!

Do you love books as much as we do? Do you have some spare time or just love to help people? WE NEED YOU! We are always looking for volunteers to help with our Evergreen Bookshop in multiple capacities. If you’re interested, leave a message for the store by calling 419.526.4352. Or, download, complete, and submit the volunteer application here

Contact Us

For further information about the Friends of the Library, please call the store at 419.526.4352, or find us on Facebook.

Our By-Laws & Constitution 

Evergreen Bookshop

The Evergreen Bookshop is a resale bookshop, managed by volunteers from the Friends of the Library.  The bookshop is located at 37 N. Walnut Street (corner of 3rd and Walnut Streets).

We now accept credit cards!

Hours
Hours are subject to change. See the Evergreen Bookshop page for up to date monthly and pop-up sale information.

  • Pre-Sale (Members-Only)
         First Thursday of the Month
  • Public Sale
         First Friday following the first sale date
         First Saturday following the first sale date

Current prices for book sale items:

  • Adult Paperback- $.50/1.00 (Higher priced books are newer books)
  • Adult Hardback- $1.00 (Higher priced books are newer books)
  • Pocket Paperback Books – $.50
  • Children’s Books- $.25
  • Teen Books- $.25
  • Audio Books/MP3- $1.00
  • Music CD’s- $1.00
  • DVD’s/Blu-ray Movies- $1.00
  • Video Games $5.00
  • Records- $.1.00
  • TLC Books- Price as Marked

*It is the policy of the Friends of the Library that no commercial scanning will be permitted during the Members’ Pre-Sales on Thursday nights. Scanning is allowed only during public sales.

Happy Holidays! All library locations will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. All locations will close at 5 PM on Dec. 31. (Our Richland Mall Ontario branch will close at 4 PM). First Call 2-1-1 is available 24/7, 365 days a year.