Friends of the Library

A panoramic mural depicting historical figures, citrus industry workers, and landscapes in arched frames.

Who are the Friends of the Library?

Founded almost 60 years ago, we are a group of supporters including dedicated, enthusiastic, book-loving volunteers who cherish our Library.

What do active Friends do?

Volunteers work diligently to sort, shelve and sell thousands of donated books in the Back Stacks and in the main Library.
FOL issues funds to the Library for many needs and improvements.
FOL participates with community events and donates books where needed.

Back Stacks

Enter the main book collection on the north side of the Library.

Hours

Wednesday – 12-4 PM
Thursday and Friday – 12-2 PM
First Saturday of the month – 10 AM – 2 PM

Prices

Youth Books: $0.50 or less
Hard Cover Books: $2
Paperback books: $1
Mass Market Paperbacks: $0.50
Collectibles: Priced as marked

How can YOU be a Friend of Library?

Become a member!
Donate funds to the 501(c)(3) organization
Volunteer in a variety of ways:
- Sort and shelve donated books
- Help with Back Stacks sales
- Stock the in-Library Book Mart
- Bring in and initiate new ideas!
- Participate with the FOL Board and committees
- Assist with FOL/Library services, programs, projects and events
- When purchasing from Amazon, do it from AmazonSmile and name Friends as a beneficiary – they’ll donate 0.5% to FOL

Website Accessibility Statement

Blanchard Community Library (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

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