Friends of the Main Library

Friends of the Library Williamson County logo with books on shelf.

The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to enhancing the library experience for all Williamson County residents. 

What We Do

  • Sponsor used book sales.
  • Provide books and FOL merchandise in the Friends' Main Library Book Store.
  • Promote online book sales through Amazon.
  • Encourage gifts, endowments, and memorials.
  • Host BOO! Books, a children's Halloween event.
  • Assist in Library events whenever needed.
  • Provide continuing education assistance for Library staff.
  • Honor Library staff with a luncheon on Annual Library Workers Day.
  • Enhance community knowledge of the library's functions, resources, and services.
  • Offer volunteer opportunities for book lovers.

Ways You Can Help

  • Bring your enthusiasm to the following:
    • Sort and organize book donations. 
    • Help with book sales--Set up, customer service, cashier, break down, etc.
    • BOO! books and other special events have a variety of ways to help.
    • Communications--Create a monthly newsletter and send out press releases when needed.
    • Fundraising--Generate ideas and/or help as needed.
    • Hospitality--Plan the Friends' Annual Luncheon and the Annual Library Workers Day Luncheon. 
    • Membership--Participate in membership recruitment activities.
    • Publicity--Contact media as necessary and post notices of upcoming events.
    • Share special skills and talents.

Contact Us

To volunteer or for more information please contact Mary Aaen, Membership Chair for Friends of the WCPL Main Branch, library.friends@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.