FRIENDS OF JCPL

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OUR SIX GOALS

  1. To encourage understanding and appreciation of the work of the library.

  2. To build up a greater realization of the library's importance to the community's future development.

  3. To attract bequests and gifts of books, manuscripts, money, and other appropriate materials beyond the resources of the library budget.

  4. To serve as a medium through which Friends of the Library may become acquainted with and share their enthusiasm for books, and cultural and educational activities.

  5. To support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Association Bill of Rights.

  6. To promote the development of library affiliated programs for various groups in the community, e.g. the elderly and children.

BOOK SALE DATES 2026

March 10th-21st (9th members only)

June 9th-20th (8th members only)

September 15th-26th (14th members only)

December 8th-19th (7th members only)

MISSION STATEMENT

The Friends of Jennings County Public Library is dedicated to championing, preserving, and expanding access to the library through funding, mobilizing local resources and public engagement to ensure it remains a vibrant, essential hub for our community.

MEMBERSHIP

Memberships are annual (January-December), but we gladly take memberships year-round. Membership forms can be printed out and sent in with a check or filled out at the library.

Contributions are tax deductible!

Download Annual Friends Membership Form (.PDF)

OTHER FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY RESOURCES

For information on the State, Friends Organization go to FOIL (Friends of Indiana Libraries)