Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library play an important role in supporting and strengthening the Johnson County Library. Through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and generous contributions, they help provide resources, equipment, and improvements that enrich the Library experience for everyone. By promoting Library services and supporting educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities, the Friends help make the Library an even more vibrant and welcoming place for the people and families of Johnson County.

What Do the Friends Do?

The Friends of the Library play an important role in supporting the activities and programs offered by the Johnson County Library. Their generosity and involvement throughout the year support lifelong learning, literacy, and community enrichment by bringing people together.

How the Friends Support the Library

Books & Babies: Started in 1995, this special program welcomes each baby born in Johnson County with a handmade book bag, a board book, and a list of fun books to enjoy together.  It's a wonderful way to introduce our youngest community members and their families to the joy of reading!

Book Sales: Book sales are held two to three times a year in the Library's meeting room. Proceeds help fund Library programs and activities, while giving donated books and other materials a chance to find new homes.

Art in Bloom: This spring silent auction fundraiser showcases the talents and generosity of local artists while raising funds to supprt the Library. Are you a local artist interested in participating? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact the Library Director before March.

Library Programs & Reading Challenges: The Friends provide full funding for the library's programming, including summer and winter reading challenges, children's Story Time, and after-school programs and activities. Their generous support makes it possible for the library to offer crafts, snacks, prizes, and featured special guests, creating fun and engaging opportunities for children, teens, and adults to learn, explore, and enjoy the library.

Annual Library Week Open House: Hosted during National Library Week, the Friends welcome community members with refreshments and information about Library services, programs, and resources.  It's a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what's happening at your Library.

A Welcoming Library: Friends volunteers select, plant, and care for the flowers at the Library entrances, helping create a warm and inviting first impression for everyone who visits.

Won't You Join Us?

The Friends of the Library are a welcoming group of community members who share a love of libraries and a passion for supporting their library and the community it serves. Whether you enjoy volunteering, have a passion for fundraising and events, supporting Library programs, or meeting others who share your interests, there's a place for you!

Friends of the Library - Meeting Information

The Friends welcome anyone interested in supporting the library and its programs. Meetings are held at 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year in the Johnson County Library meeting room. No meetings are held in June, July, August, or December.

To learn more or get involved, email the Friends of the Library at jclibraryfriends25@gmail.com.

Friends of the Library Book Club - Book Club Information

Enjoy good books and friendly conversation? You're invited to join the Friends of the Library Book Club! Meetings are held at 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year, just before the Friends' business meeting.

You don't need to be a member of the Friends to participate. Everyone is welcome!