Friends of the York County Library

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.

Author Judy Kurtz Goldman Presentation
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 2:00 p.m.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the York County Library, the Library has invited author and Rock Hill native Judy Kurtz Goldman to speak on her new memoir, The Rest of Our Lives. The book focuses on how old age is a lot like all the important stages we pass through on our way from then to now.

Judy will speak for approximately 30 minutes, then take questions from the audience. After, Judy will sell and sign her books while chatting with her fans. This is your chance to buy a copy of the book prior to its official release on May 6. Cash, check, or card accepted.

The presentation will be at the York County Library main branch at 138 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 2:00 p.m. Registration is available on the library’s website or by calling 803-981-5825, and begins Saturday, April 19.

Friends on Books on Main
Bookstore Ninth Anniversary

Our nine year anniversary is April 15, 2025! We hope you can come to our wonderful bookshop and see our huge selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books for all ages. Friends Books on Main is located at 206 E. Main St. in Old Town Rock Hill and is open to the public on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

See our book store page for details on this beautiful watercolor of our store by a local artist.

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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