Friends of the Library
Who are members? We are professionals, nonprofessionals, students, and neighbors who believe in our public library system’s mission of “opening doors for curious minds, fostering a love of reading, encouraging exploration and discovery, enabling learning, and inspiring creativity by connecting people with information, ideas, and each other.”
We are committed to focusing attention on the importance of public libraries. We lend our voices of support to the library and raise money for library programs, resources, and materials through special events, book sales, projects, and the Friends Bookstore.
Bookstore Information
***The Bookstore is currently NOT accepting donations of items for resale at this time.***
Friends of the Muskingum County Library System operate a bookstore as a fundraising project. Opened in the Fall of 1992, the bookstore is located on the main level of the John McIntire Library.
Used books, magazines, and other materials are available for purchase. The bookstore is operated by volunteer members of the Friends of the Library. Proceeds are used to support library programs, resources, and materials at the six library branches in Muskingum County.
The bookstore is at the
John McIntire Library
HOURS
Tuesdays 4 PM–6 PM
Wednesdays 11 AM–1 PM
Saturdays 10 AM–12 PM
About the Friends of the Library
Established in 1989, the Friends of the Library (FotL) is a non-profit organization committed to supporting and strengthening the Muskingum County Library System (MCLS).
It is this group’s goal to collaborate with the MCLS Board of Trustees, Leadership Team, and Staff to maintain an association with community members interested in libraries.
The FotL is directed and managed by an Executive Committee made of elected officers and appointed members-at-large. The MCLS Executive Director is a non-voting member and the Outreach Manager is the library liaison between the library and the Friends group.
Contact Us
Contact our Human Resources Department at 740.453.0391 Ext. 133 to learn how you can become a volunteer for the Friends of the Library.
For more information about the Friends of the Library, contact our Marketing & Community Relations Department at marketing@muskingumlibrary.org.