Friends of the Olive Free Library
Upcoming Fundraiser
Join us on April 26th for a Dolly Parton-filled evening. Learn more.
Mission Statement
The Friends are a volunteer group whose mission is to benefit the Olive Free Library by raising money, providing volunteers for Library events and programs, raising community awareness of the Library, and advocating on behalf of the Library.
Get Involved:
Donate money to the Friends Group to help us support the Olive Library.
Volunteer at events such as Olive Day, the Holiday Craft Fair, or the Book Fair.
Set-up or clean-up after events.
Bake cookies or provide snacks for events.
Perform music at fundraisers.
Join our organizational and planning teams.
Attend monthly Friends meetings.
Share your unique skills, talents, or expertise.
Want to join us? Sign up to be a Friend. Get in touch with us at: friends@olivefreelibrary.org
Library Friends groups are cropping up all over the country. Their activities add an extra level of engagement and support to library goals and programs.
We are looking for volunteers to be a part of the fun and satisfaction of helping this wonderful community resource, The Olive Free Library!
2025 Fundraisers
Dolly Forever Special event – April 26
Annual Appeal - May
Library Fair - June 7
Garden Tour - July 19
Olive Day - September 6
Holiday Craft Fair - December 13
Meeting Schedule
The Friends of the Olive Free Library meet on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.
2025 Friends Meeting Schedule
January 9
January 25 Annual Meeting
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4
Volunteer Opportunities:
Community Yard Sale - May 3 (coordinated by the Library; Friends Group provides Volunteers)
Road Race - End of September (Library coordinates; Friends provides volunteers)
To volunteer, please get in touch: friends@olivefreelibrary.org
2025 Budget
Approved at the annual meeting January 25, 2025
Book Donations: If you’d like to donate books and/or dvd’s, please read our Book Donation Guidelines and email booksale@olivefreelibrary.org before dropping them off. Please do NOT drop any boxes with books, etc. on the porch outside the door when the Library is not open.