Friends of the Olive Free Library

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.

Friends Donation

There are many ways to participate in the Friends Group. Here are a few:

• Donate money to the Friends Group

• Volunteer 1-2 hours during an event like Olive Day, the Holiday Craft Fair, or Book Fair

• Set-up before or breakdown after an event with other volunteers

• Bake cookies for the Holiday Craft Fair

• Play music for a fundraising event

• Brainstorm or provide organizational support for our fundraising events

• Attend Friends Group monthly meetings

• Share your skills, talents, or expertise

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! Use the link below to let us know how you can help out.

Sign up to be a Friend

Contact the Friends Group at: friends@olivefreelibrary.org

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.

Friends Meeting Schedule 2025

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

Fundraisers for 2025

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

2025 Library Events that will need Friends Volunteers:

Community Yard Sale - May 3 (coordinated by the Library; Friends Group provides Volunteers)
Road Race - End of September (Library coordinates; Friends provides volunteers)

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.