2026 Annual Appeal
Last year, your contributions helped the library make substantial and lasting changes inside the building. In 2026, our goal is to focus on enhancing the beauty and function of the outdoor space by building a permanent outdoor structure for library events. Your gift, no matter the size, will help bring this vision to life. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.
Upcoming Friends Events & Fundraisers
All year long, the Friends group holds engaging programs to bring friends and neighbors together while raising money to support the Olive Free Library.
Volunteer Opportunities
All our fundraising efforts and events are made possible by volunteers. Here are a few ways you can get involved.
Volunteer at events by emailing friends@olivefreelibrary.org
Provide snacks, desserts and beverages for events.
Share your unique skills, talents, or expertise.
Join our organizational and planning teams.
Donate money to the Friends Group to help us support the Olive Library.
Book Sale
Come visit the Friends Group Book Sale on the lower level, open year-round.
Thanks to donations from within the community, the Friends Group regularly refreshes the selection, so you never know when you’ll find your new favorite! Prices range from $1 to $3, with all proceeds benefitting the library.
For book donations up to 4 boxes per person, please contact the library directly. If you have a larger donation to make, reach out to Tom Asher, Chair of Friends Book Sale Committee (tomasher@mac.com).
Want to get involved? The Friends Group is always looking for book sale volunteers to sort and organize new donations. Please reach out to Tom to learn more today.
Meeting Schedule
The Friends of the Olive Free Library meet on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.
2026 Fundraisers
Music Cafes - March through November
Square Dance Hootenanny - April 11th
Library Fair - June 6th
Annual Appeal - July/August
Olive Day - September 12th
Holiday Craft Fair - December 5th
Past Events
About the Friends of the Olive Free Library
The Friends are a volunteer group whose mission is to benefit the Olive Free Library by raising money, providing volunteers for Library events and programs, raising community awareness of the Library, and advocating on behalf of the Library.