Friends of the Library

WHO WE ARE
The Friends of the Seminole Library are a vibrant group of volunteers who care about the library and its service to the community. We are a 501c3 charity that assists the library to fulfill its role as a valuable informational, cultural and educational center of the community. As it is not feasible for the tax-supported library budget to include all the necessary funding for the library, the Friends’ provide financing for these items through membership dues and revenues generated from sales in the Friends' Shoppe as well as our E-bay store, on-line re-sellers and annual fundraisers.

WHAT WE DO
The Friends' Shoppe is located on the first floor of the library and sells new and gently used books, CDS, DVDs, magazines, jewelry, greeting cards and miscellaneous small items, which have been donated by generous patrons. The blue bookshelves in the library lobby contain items which may be purchased outside of Shoppe hours. Cash payments should be deposited in the red honor box near the Shoppe entrance."
The shoppe is run by Friends’ volunteers 7 days a week. Friends of Seminole Library “Shoppe” Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm
  • Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm
  • Sunday, 12:00pm-4pm

MEMBERSHIP and VOLUNTEERS
MEMBERSHIP and VOLUNTEERS- come join us...as a member and/or volunteer you can help us:

  • Support & Strengthen Services: Members help fund essential materials, including new books, special collections, audiobooks, and technology upgrades.
  • Fund Programming: Friends sponsor children's storytellers, summer reading programs, and adult workshops.
  • Volunteering & Community Engagement: You get hands-on opportunities to support library operations, such as helping with book sales and community events.
  • Community Partnership: Friends act as a bridge between the library and the community, bringing together residents who share a love for literacy and learning

Applications are available in the library shoppe or contact us at friends@myseminole.com
HOW WE SUPPORT THE LIBRARY
Funding from the Friends has provided many activities and equipment including:

  • Enhancing library inventory
  • Computer hardware and software and technical purchases
  • Children’s Programs and Movies
  • Adult Programs and Movies
  • Sunday Musicales
  • Professional staff development courses
  • Sewing lessons
  • DVD's, audio books, video tapes, magazine subscriptions, reference books
  • An audio listening center for all patrons

History of the Friends of Seminole Library
In May of 1991, Seminole was awarded a $400,000 grant under the Florida Library Construction Act. Groundbreaking for the new library construction took place in October. The Friends operated a corner counter in that library. In 1999 the Friends of Seminole Library was formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3)Organization. In 2003 the Friends relocated to the Seminole Community Library located on the St. Petersburg College Campus on 113th Street. The current library is an attractive and functional facility that serves the Seminole community and the College.


Friends of Seminole Community Library
9200 113th Street, Seminole FL 33772

Phone: 727-394-6912

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsSeminoleLibrary/


https://www.myseminole.com/website/library-friends.html