FRIENDS OF THE
ROSWELL LIBRARY

ABOUT THE FRIENDS

Our purpose:

The purpose of the Friends of the Roswell Library is to provide financial assistance to the library, to promote the library as a learning center for all citizens in the community, and to act as an advocate for improved library services.

Who we are:

The Friends of the Roswell Library were formed in 1984 when several concerned Roswell citizens sought to supplement the needs of their local library. We are a non-profit service organization dedicated to supporting the Roswell Regional Library, a branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System in Fulton County, Georgia. Our purpose is to build and maintain a closer relationship between the community and the library system. We seek to promote knowledge of library services and resources, as well as enjoyment of the library.

What we do:

We provide volunteer and financial assistance for special library needs and events. This assistance provides supplemental support for the Roswell Library. Financial assistance is raised through book sales, membership dues, and donations.

Over the years, the Friends have sponsored book sales and library programs. They have donated volunteer hours, purchased books and other items for the collection, replaced keyboards and computer mice, and purchased special equipment such as a digital camera, an LCD projector, and a laptop computer. Every summer, the Friends purchase prizes for the library's summer reading programs. We also provide books for children's book discussion groups.

The bookmarks you receive when you check out materials are also purchased by the Friends.

The Friends have donated time and materials for library improvements such as lobby renovations and the grounds around the library, including brick pathways and park benches in the wooded area in the center of the parking lot.

The Friends are also a proud sponsor of the Roswell Reads community-wide reading event!

When we meet:

The general membership of the Friends of the Roswell Library meets once a year. At this meeting a new Board of Directors is elected, new Officers are selected, and a special program is offered.

The Board of Directors meets every other month throughout the year to carry out the business of our organization.

How you can help:

Your support makes a difference! Members are invited to help in a variety of ways: working at book sales, helping with programs, advocacy, staff appreciation, refreshments, and helping to maintain the ourdoor plantings. Members are also welcome to volunteer their time by helping library staff through the library system's volunteer program.

How to become a Friend:

Click here to go to the Membership Page to learn about the different categories of membership and the annual dues.