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.

York County Library is thrilled to continue celebrating 50 years of the Friends of the Library with a special author event on Saturday, July 19, at 1 p.m. Join us at the Fort Mill Library as we welcome award-winning, bestselling author Amy Clipston to discuss her newest novel, Second Chance at Sunshine Inn.

Set in a small-town seaside bed-and-breakfast, this heartwarming standalone romance mixes charm with a grumpy/sunshine trope, described as Netflix’s Falling Inn Love meets Debbie Macomber. A Q&A session will follow, along with a chance to chat with Amy during a book signing. Copies of her books will also be available for purchase. Come meet the author and take home a great summer read! Registration opens July 7; sign up online or call 803-547-4114.

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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