The Friends of the York County Library is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) volunteer organization formed in 1975 to provide advocacy and financial support for the York County Library. The Friends raise funds via memberships and through sales at library branches, online, at the organization’s bookstore, Friends Books on Main, and other local sites.
Friends Books on Main / Chili’s Commercial
Exciting News! Our bookstore was one of three locations chosen on Main Street in Rock Hill to be used in a commercial promoting National Margarita Day on February 22, 2025. The commercial will be shown in December on several channels including the Hallmark Channel and A&E.
Holiday Gifts
Visit our wonderful bookstore Friends Books on Main for great holiday gifts.
Our Projects
The funds raised by the Friends support a variety of library programs. Follow this link for more information about specific projects.
Become a Friend
Annual memberships start at $10 for students, $15 for individuals and $25 for families.
As a Friend, you’ll receive:
Advance notice of special events
A 15% discount on purchases at Friends Books on Main
Invitation to the annual Volunteer Recognition Event
Follow this link for more information on how to join the Friends.
Volunteer with the Friends
Follow this link for more information about volunteering with the Friends.
Donate Books, Puzzles, CDs, Audio books, and DVDs
The Friends of the York County Library sell donated books and other materials to support library programs. These sales are made possible by tax-deductible donations of gently used (or new) Books, Puzzles, CDs, audio books, and DVDs.
Where to take donations
You can take your donation to any York County Library Branch during operating hours:
Rock Hill: 139 East Black Street
Clover: 107 Knox Street, Clover
Fort Mill: 1818 2nd Baxter Crossing
Lake Wylie: 185 Blucher Circle
York: 21 East Liberty Street
Follow this link for details on all our sales locations.
Please note that the Friends cannot accept encyclopedia sets, magazines, Reader’s Digest condensed books, old textbooks, or materials in poor condition.
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