VOLUNTEERING
and the friends
Our purpose is threefold:
Provide financial assistance to the library
Promote the library as a learning center
for the community
Advocate for improved library services
WHO WE ARE
The Friends of the Roswell Library was formed in 1984 when several concerned Roswell citizens sought to supplement the needs of their library. We are a non-profit service organization dedicated to supporting literacy and the Roswell Library, a branch of the Fulton County Library System in Fulton
County, Georgia. Recently, we also assisted several other branches, those without
Friends’ groups, with their Summer Reading programs.
OUR PROGRAMS
WHAT WE DO
The Friends provide volunteer and financial support for special library needs and events. Our assistance complements and expands what the County provides. Our funds are raised through the sale of donated materials (books, puzzles, educational games, etc.) in our bookstore and at periodic book sales; membership dues; and monetary donations.
Over the years, the Friends have conducted multiple book sales and donated thousands of volunteer hours to support the library. Often members can be seen working in the bookstore or helping out in the library. The Friends have purchased books and DVDs for the collection, and equipment (book trucks, carts, a printer and supplies, revolving bookcases, stools, bookmarks, etc.) to support staff and patrons. We purchase books for children's and adult book discussion groups and, every summer, the Friends support the Summer Reading Program by buying books and prizes for children, young adults and adult participants as well as providing funds for supplemental programs to increase the breadth and depth of the very popular, summer event at the library. We support art classes and a variety of yoga classes. The Friends also underwrite both Roswell Reads, a community-wide reading event, and the Atlanta Authors programs. We are a busy group.
WHEN WE MEET
The general membership of the Friends of the Roswell Library meets once a year in May. At this meeting, new directors are elected and the Board and officers are introduced.
The Board of Directors meets every other month throughout the year to carry out the business of our organization. Board meetings are open to the membership.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Your support makes a difference. Members are invited to help in a variety of ways: you can work at periodic book sales or in the bookstore, help with staff appreciation (often a luncheon), outdoor planting and upkeep, or in various other capacities. Members are also welcome to volunteer their time by helping library staff and/or patrons through the Fulton County Library System Volunteer Program.
CONTACT US
Questions? Please email us at roswellgafriends@gmail.com (If clicking on this email address doesn’t
automatically open your email, please copy and paste the address into an email manually.)
