Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries

Mission

The purpose of this Organization shall be to contribute to positive relations between the Library and its constituents by working within the Library Director’s guidelines and the Library’s current objectives to stimulate gifts to the Library and promote support and knowledge of, and inform interest in the resources, services, facilities and needs of the library.

Join the Friends

Anyone may join FOPCPL at a cost of $10.00 for individuals, $15.00 for family membership, and $100.00 for life membership.  Membership forms are available at the Libraries or you can download a copy here.

Friends of the Libraries Board

  • Diana Blanton, President
  • Rebekah Morse, Vice President
  • Robin Rice, Secretary
  • Joan Beck
  • Marcie Dowling, Library Director
  • Martine House
  • Jodie Jackson
  • Lois Machida
  • Kim McCool
  • Garland Rice
  • Ruth Richardson
  • Cynthia Strickland

Book Sale

The Friends have established an ongoing book sale at the Columbus Library during regular operating hours. New titles are added weekly so check back often!

The Friends gladly accept lightly used hardback and paperback books, music CDs, and DVDs. Friends members are available to receive donations at Columbus Library on Mondays from 10am-12pm and Wednesdays from 9-11am. Library staff are unable to help unload donations, but can provide a cart for use in moving items. 

History of Polk County Libraries

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Libraries of Polk County, A History, that includes stories of how all the Polk County libraries came into being, from the Sidney Lanier Library of the late 1800s to the modern Polk County Public Library building finished in 2006. It celebrates the many individuals who have given so much to provide good literature, sources of information, cultural enrichment, and entertainment to the community.

The book sells for $15.00 and is available through the Friends of the Library.

Contact the Friends

Email: friends@polklibrary.org

Mailing address:
1289 West Mills St.
Columbus, NC 28722