Friends of the Library

Friends of Hickory Public Library

Friends of Hickory Public Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and service to the Library.

Friends provide the following services:

Hold seasonal book sales
Operate "Friends of the Library Corner Book Store" all year
Support Summer Learning Programs
Provide non-budgeted items and special materials and electronic products for adults and children
Support Senior and Preschool Outreach services
Support children's authors, adult programs and special events
Support NC Public Library Director's legislative initiatives
Provide library staff appreciation
Volunteer time and energy!

Friends' members receive the following benefits:

First access to annual book sale
Invitations to special events
Opportunity to volunteer for special library activities

The Friends' organization is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors elected by the membership annually. The Board meets monthly to review Friends' goals, projects, and finances.

Friends of Ridgeview Library

Friends of Ridgeview Library is an organization providing support to the library. Friends donate their time, energies, and money to help provide the best possible library service in the Ridgeview community. The Friends provide the following services:

Support Summer Learning Programs
Purchase special non-budgeted materials and equipment
Sponsor special programming, such as guest speakers
Provide library staff appreciation

Friends' members receive the following benefits:

First access to October book sale
Invitations to special events
Opportunity to volunteer for library activities

Membership & Fees

Membership in the Friends is open to anyone interested in supporting Friends' activities and goals.

Fees:
Student/Senior Citizen (65) $10.00
Individual $15.00
Family $25.00
Good Friend $50 - $99
Sponsor $100-$199
Patron $200-$299
Benefactor $300-$499
Bibliophile $500 & up