• People just like you who want to support the library financially and/or by volunteering
• Exist to raise much-needed funds for the library's programs, special equipment and services, and to promote the library in the community
• Raise funds through the semi-annual book sales, the bookstore, and memberships. Donations of gently-used books are accepted at any time.
• Volunteer at the book sales and bookstore, and represent the library at a variety of community events during the year
• Award an annual scholarship to a high school senior who works or volunteers for the library, assisting him or her with college expenses
• Host the Art Wall in the main lobby area, a display of works by a different local artist each month. Pieces can be purchased at the bookstore, and the Friends receive a percentage of the sales.

Membership entitles you to:

• One free book from the Friends Bookstore
• Admission to members-only nights at the book sales (April & October)
• Quarterly newsletter mailed to your home
• 10% off Art Wall purchases
• Participation in Friends social events
• Opportunities to volunteer for the library

And perhaps most importantly, as a Friend, you belong to a group of fellow book lovers who know and appreciate the value of reading, literacy and the library in our community.

The following is a small sampling of the many library programs and services the Friends fund:

• Summer reading programs for all ages
• Adult winter reading program
• Young Adult Battle of the Books programs
• Family Read Aloud Month
• Carmel Clay Reads
• Things-That-Go Rodeo
• Monthly movie nights
• Back to School Night
• Downloadable audiobook service & collection