About the Friends


Who are Friends?

Friends of the Library are people like you who believe in, support, and champion the Wake Forest Library. These volunteers support our library in the following ways:

  • Develop and sponsor library programs, community-interest programs, special events, children’s and teen programs.
  • Promote awareness of library services and programs in the community
  • Act as an advocate for the library with elected officials
  • Sponsor the Teen Library Corps
  • Raise funds through book sales, membership drives and tote bag sales
  • Encourage gifts and contributions to the library
  • Sponsor the Wake Forest Library Book Club

As a Friend

Members of the Friends of the Wake Forest Library will:

  • Receive a copy of our newsletter, Among Friends, to keep you informed of special events and ways you can be an active supporter of your library
  • Gain early entry to our Annual Book Sale (first Saturday in May)
  • Have the pleasure of helping others benefit from popular library programs