The Forsyth County Public Library Friends & Advocates, formerly known as the Forsyth County Friends of the Library, is an organization that supports the programs, resources and staff of the Forsyth County Public Library.

The Library can never have too many Friends. The Friends welcome the application of new members and renewals from current members. The cost of a yearly individual membership is $10.00; a family membership is $15.00. Membership entitles the holder to gain advance entry to semi-annual book sales sponsored by the Friends. Funds generated by the Friends sponsor library programs and resources.

Download Friends & Advocates Application (pdf format)

The Forsyth County Public Library Friends & Advocates organization is registered with the State of Georgia and FOLUSA – Friends of the Library USA. Two general membership meetings are held each year. Meeting minutes and organization bylaws are on public display in the Library. The Friends maintain a separate website at the following address: http://forsythfol.org/

UPCOMING EVENTS

Preview Sale for Friends & Advocates members and volunteers
Friday, October 1, 2010    2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cumming Library

Fall Book Sale
Saturday, October 2, 2010    10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 3, 2010      1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cumming Library

More Book Sale volunteers are needed. Please complete the membership application and indicate volunteer interest.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Donated funds for books used as incentive prizes for the Summer Reading program.

Sponsored Summer Showcase performers at both branches.

Sponsored guest presenters for teen programs.

Sponsors the library team in the Literacy Forsyth fundraiser, Spell Check Live!

Contributed the initial $1,000 donation to the Forsyth County Public Library Fund through the North Georgia Community Foundation.