About Us

The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises much-needed funds to help the library provide services.

Friends help the library to better serve and enrich our community!

Friends of the Library are those special people who:

  • Believe in life-long learning.

  • Appreciate the opportunities available through the library.

  • Help as advocates and supporters to meet the library's needs.

  • Enjoy rolling up their sleeves to volunteer at special library events.

  • Enrich our community by supporting efforts to improve library services.

Our Impact

The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library make an impact on the community through our volunteer projects and also through the funds we raise that support a wide range of programs and services offered to Athens residents through the library. In fiscal year 2023-2024 we donated $51,200 to the library in support of its programs. You can read our June 2024 impact statement below.