Friends of the Mobile Public Library

Through advocacy, we increase awareness of the needs of the Mobile Public Library among public officials and government bodies.

Our volunteer activities raise funds and provide assistance to increase and improve the resources and services of the Mobile Public Library.

Our public information efforts inform the general public about Friends’ programs and activities, as well as facilities and services of the Mobile Public Library system.

We underwrite the cost of a storyteller or entertainer to perform as part of the Library’s summer reading program for children. Also, many of our members volunteer to work with this program.

Produce special events including the Annual Membership Meeting featuring a Southern Author, Student Seminars and the Annual Writing Contest and the Annual Spring Luncheon fundraiser.

We make it possible for The Mobile Public Library to provide a wide range of online reference databases. Whether you are seeking information from a Reference Librarian or doing research on your own, these databases are an invaluable tool for the modern public library and its users.

Provide funds to support the Library’s Employee of the Year program, as well as the employee length-of-service recognition awards.

Special purchases of materials including eBooks, PBS video series, Compact discs, Audio Books, Health Books, and Large Print Books.

Matched the grant funding needed to purchase the new bookmobile: The Sprinter Bookmobile.