Friends of the Library

The Library Friends are volunteers who raise money for their respective libraries, primarily through book sales. Each is an independent, 501c3 organization and donations to the Friends groups are tax deductible. The funds raised through the book sales are used to enhance library services and collections.

The Friends accept donations of gently used books during library open hours. Donated materials are first reviewed for addition to the collection, before being sold. Call your library in advance if you plan to make a large donation.

Anyone can join the Friends.


Friends of the Columbia Public Library

Membership Brochure & Application
(573) 817-7110
P.O. Box 1267, Columbia, MO 65205-1267

cplpals@gmail.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheColumbiaPublicLibrary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/columbialibraryfriends/

The Columbia Friends accept donations of hardback books, paperbacks, children’s books, music CDs, audiobooks and DVDs. (No magazines or VHS tapes, please.) Please limit your donations to a maximum of four boxes at a time.


The Columbia Friends hold 4 large weekend sales each year, themed First Wednesday Sales each month and smaller lobby sales every Wednesday and Saturday.

See a list of upcoming sales at the Columbia Public Library.


Friends of the Callaway County Public Library

Membership Form
(573) 642-7261
P.O. Box 853, Fulton, MO 65251

If you have questions about joining or donating, or you would like to receive sale reminders, email the Friends of the Callaway County Public Library at friendscallawaylibrary@gmail.com.

The Friends of the Callaway County Public Library accept donations of hardback books, paperbacks, children’s books, music CDs, audiobooks and DVDs. (No magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes, please.) Please limit your donations to a maximum of three boxes at a time.

See a list of upcoming sales at the Callaway County Public Library.


Friends of the Southern Boone County Public Library

Membership Brochure & Application
(573) 657-7378
P.O. Box 258, Ashland, MO 65010

The Friends of the Southern Boone County Public Library accept donations of hardback books, paperbacks, children’s books, music CDs, audiobooks and DVDs. (No magazines or VHS tapes, please.) Please limit your donations to a maximum of two boxes at a time.

See a list of upcoming sales at the Southern Boone County Public Library.