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.

25th Annual Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival
Saturday, September 19 from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
The White Home in Old Town Rock Hill, SC

York County Library and the Friends of the York County Library are pleased to present the 25th Annual Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival this Saturday, September 19 from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM at The White Home in Old Town Rock Hill, SC.

Experience the magic of storytelling through one-of-a-kind performances from national and local performing artists, Sheila Arnold, Carlo Dawson, Andy Offutt Irwin, DJ Pre-K, The Dynamo Dogs and more, as our community comes together to celebrate a time-honored tradition. The festival will include free admission, parking, and activities for all ages. Participating food truck vendors include Chick-fil-A and Whit’s Frozen Custard.

For more information about this year’s Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival, use this link.

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 (currently closed for renovations)
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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