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Upcoming Friends fundraisers

Stay tuned for information on the next Friends fundraiser! Past events have included author talks, a miniature golf tournament, and more in addition to annual Paper Shredding & Sidewalk Book Sale events each spring and fall.

The Friends support a variety of Library programs, including:

  • Youth and family events, such as magic shows, theatre performances, etc.
  • Library outreach events in the community
  • Library book clubs
  • Craft supplies for youth and adult craft programs
  • Snacks for various library events
  • Summer Reading Program for all ages
    • Prizes, book giveaways, decorations, publicity
  • Grant writing to support library programming
  • Born to Read program, which provides every baby born at the Virginia Baptist Hospital with a book to keep

Visit the Library’s event calendar to learn more about their current programs.