Friends of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

The principal purpose of the Friends of the Library is to raise added funds for the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library so that: children and adults at all branches may enjoy programs to enrich their learning, the various collections of the library system may be enhanced, and library branches may receive donations and funding assistance in emergencies.

Throughout the year some thirty volunteers and a small staff employed by the Friends sort, price and store the donations. Those simple-sounding functions have, over the years, grown into a mammoth task. Many more volunteers are employed during the Spring and Fall sales as Checkers, Cashiers, and Shelvers.

The five local jurisdictions that support the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library system cover the basic services and programs for library patrons.