Friends of JCPL
The Friends of Johnson County Public Library work to provide funding for programs and advocating support for the community's
most valuable asset – their Library.
You Can Help the Friends
Since 1979, the Friends of the Johnson County Public Library have raised funds to support Library programs and services. In 2016, the Johnson County Public Library Foundation was established in partnership with the Friends, expanding community support to help ensure the Library continues to inspire learning, discovery, and connection for generations to come.
If you are passionate about making your Johnson County Public Library an invaluable resource to the community, then sign up to volunteer with the Friends of JCPL!
There are several ways to become a Friend:
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help out at an upcoming Friends of JCPL book sales (2-10 hours per year)
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stock one of the Little Free Libraries throughout the county (2-3 hours per month)
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apply to serve on the Friends Book Sale Committee (30-40 hours per year commitment)
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The Friends work to recycle donated materials, provide extra resources, boost support for Library programming, and advocate for JCPL. The funds raised by contributions and from the Friends of JCPL Book Sales support Library programs and events.
Link your Kroger Plus card to the Friends of JCPL in Kroger Community Rewards in your Plus Card account. The rewards translate into CASH to support the Friends. You’ll still receive your Kroger discounts and points. When linking your card, type “Friends of Johnson County Public Library CY705” in the search box. If you do not have Kroger Plus Card, they are available at the service desk in-store.
With this program, the Friends receive over $1,000 annually from local Kroger shoppers to support JCPL! ❤️
Shop at the next Outdoor Book Sale!
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The next Friends of JCPL Book Sale is
Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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This huge sale features a wide variety of thousands of books, many movies, puzzles, music and audiobooks.
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There will be a special-price collection sale in the Community Room, too!
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The first Booktique, in honor of Philomena Ross, a founding member of the Friends, was placed at the Clark Pleasant Branch Library. The Friends of JCPL now have four Booktiques, an on-going book sale at each JCPL Branch.
These curated collections of the best of the Friends used books are just $2 each. Cash, checks and credit/debit cards are accepted.
Show your support for the Friends of JCPL with this fun tote bag. Carry your books, your groceries or beach supplies in this heavy-duty tote. The bag highlights all the JCPL Book Discussion groups.
Friends of JCPL tote bags are available at the Booktiques in all four JCPL Branches.
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The Johnson County Public Library is happy to receive your donations. Most donated materials are used for the Friends of the Library book sales. Proceeds allow the Friends of JCPL to fund library programs. You may drop off donations at any JCPL Branch during normal business hours. If you have a large donation, deliver materials to the Franklin Branch, 401 State St., Franklin, if possible.
Upon request, a receipt acknowledging your donation can be provided at the time of the donation. JCPL is unable to provide valuations or appraisals of any items donated.
We Accept:
Books and other items in good condition, clean, dry and mold-free, commercially recorded items: music CDs, audiobook CDs, movies on DVD and Blu-ray, Vinyl records, puzzles and games.
We Do Not Accept:
Items that are dirty, moldy, smelly, burnt, damp, etc., magazines, Readers' Digest Condensed Books, textbooks or encyclopedias more than five years old, VHS tapes, law books, music cassettes, computer software, items with original covers torn off or marked "Galley Proof," "Not for Sale," or "Advance Reading Copy."
FRIENDS BOOK SALE COMMITTEE
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Johannah Pollert, Chair
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Lauren Workman, Book Sale Coordinator
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Marti Ramsey, Treasurer
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Nancy Patton, Secretary
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Lisa Lintner
- Eric Jenkins
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Tanya Pugh
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Chrissy Robertson
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Amber Turner
Book Sale Committee Volunteers Needed! Apply here.
Interested? It's approximately a 30-40 hours per year time commitment with these types of activities:
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Committee meetings a few times per year
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Sorting incoming donations
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Work all book sales events: setup, restocking, assisting customers, and teardown
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Plan logistics and organize huge seasonal outdoor book sales and "pop-up" sales events
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Help manage volunteers
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Research collectible or rare books and sell online for Friends