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.

Sale Extended with New Pricing
Paperback Bag Sale at Friends Books on Main

Don’t miss our $5 Mass Market Paperback Bag Sale January 23-25, 2025. Fill a grocery-size paper bag (supplied by the bookstore) with mass market paperbacks for only $5.

The sale does not apply to hardbacks, trade paperbacks, or children’s books. Proceeds benefit the York County Library.

Friends of the York County Library Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 26, 2025, starting at 2 p.m.

Friends of the York County Library members are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting at the Main Library at 138 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC on Sunday, January 26, 2025, starting at 2 p.m.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of our organization! Our guest speaker is Susan Millar Williams, author of A Devil and a Good Woman, Too, the biography of South Carolina author Julia Peterkin. Peterkin was awarded the 1929 Pulitzer Prize for her controversial book, Scarlet Sister Mary. See this flyer for more information.

Reservations are encouraged, but not required, to help us plan for this special event. The event will be opened to the public and there is limited seating.

You can register using this link:
https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/friends-library-annual-meeting-13761

Or this QR Code:

Alternatively, you can register by sending an email to yorkcountyfriendsofthelibrary@gmail.com and we will register you and any guests you list.

We would love to see all of you at this special event!

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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