The Friends of the Library are people like you. They are your
neighbors, families and friends in the community who are active
advocates and supporters of Claremont's public library. Through both
volunteer and financial assistance, as well as special fundraisers (such
as the Annual Adult Community Spelling Bee), the Friends help provide
programs, materials, and equipment beyond the means of limited tax
dollars. The Friends' support helps the Library staff to better meet
Claremont's need for quality library services.
The first thing you'll see when you enter the library's East entrance
is a Friends institution, the used bookstore. The Friends operate the
bookstore, many of the books available are in gift-giving condition.
The Friends also host two special book sales (one each in the Spring and
in the Fall) in the meeting room off the East entrance to the library of donated books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds from the used book
sales and other special fundraisers are used to support the Children's
Summer Reading Program, Teen Summer Program, purchase needed equipment
(computers, etc.), purchase books and special collections, support
special performing arts programs for our community youth, and most
recently, a citywide reading program called "On the Same Page".
Become a "Friend" by donating any amount. For more information go to the Donate/Join the Friends page on this site.
Volunteer to help in our Book Sorting area - see Book Sales/Book Store page for more information
