The Friends of the Staunton Library provides volunteer support and raises funds that enhance the programming, technology and collections of the Staunton Public Library. 

Terrace Project

Big things are happening in the library’s backyard! We’re excited to announce that the Friends of the Staunton Library will conduct a renovation of the library grounds. Click here to read more about the Terrace Project. 

Book Sale

Book and Media Donations 

Book donations have ended for 2025; See you in spring of 2026! Donations will be accepted at Christ Lutheran Church at 2807 North Augusta Street on designated days and the book sale will be held there in October. Please be sure to leave your donations with a Friend's volunteer on the designated collection days and we will make sure they are put to good use! Just a reminder, the library requests that you do NOT leave donated materials at the library or in the outside drop boxes. This causes a number of issues for the library staff.

Donations that we cannot accept: 

• Items with missing/torn covers, water damage, mildew or loose pages
• Reader's Digest Condensed Books
• Encylopedias
• Magazines or Periodicals
• Items older than 5 years in these subjects: medical & health, travel, and computer and software manuals 

Become a Member or Donate to the Friends

Membership is available at several levels. All memberships run January 1 through December 31. Fees are as follows:

• $10/individual
• $15/couple
• $25/family
• $150/individual lifetime
• $250/couple lifetime

You can join, renew membership, or donate online using a credit card.

If paying by check, please make your check payable to "Friends of the Staunton Library" and write "Membership" or “Donation” in the memo line. Include a note with your name, address, phone number, and email address. Drop off or mail payment to

Friends of the Staunton Library
1 Churchville Avenue
Staunton, Virginia 24401

The Friends of the Staunton Library is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Quarterly Newsletters

The Friends have switched to an email newsletter. When you join the Friends, your email address will be added to our mailing list.

Board Meetings

The Board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month (except in July and December) at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to sit in for any meeting and hope you will consider joining us. If you think you would be interested in joining the Board or attending a meeting, contact any of the Board members or you can email the Friends at folstauntonpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

Annual Meeting

The Friends of the Library meets each fall annually. The meeting is open to the general public and members of the Friends are strongly encouraged to attend. Friends who are not able to attend can assign their vote on Friends' business matters by submitting the proxy form included in the newsletter.

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