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Support the library through advocacy, volunteering, and community programs.

We invite all who love the library to join our group! We welcome new members and look forward to getting to know you. It’s easy to join the Friends, with annual membership dues of $10 for those 65 and older; $15 for an individual; $20 for a family; $50 for a patron and $100 for a business or sustaining member. (If you are on a budget, you can volunteer in place of some of that cost.)

Become a Friend

Membership is open to individuals, families, and businesses who want to support the library. Membership packets and committee sign-ups are available. The Friends of the Library meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 11 am in Multipurpose Room B, guests are welcome! For more information, email the Friends of the Library.

4friendsnpl@gmail.com

Bookstore Hours

Mon: 12pm-4pm
Wednesday: 10:15am-4pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 12pm-3pm

Book Donations

Donate books by bringing them to the Friends of the Library Bookstore during open hours. For large donations, contact 4friendsnpl@gmail.com to arrange pickup.

Books are sold in our lobby bookstore, at the Nampa Seniors’ Center each month, online, and at other locations. Proceeds support the library.

Online Bookstore

Meetings

Friends meetings are open to members. The Friends of the Library meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:00am in Multipurpose Room B.

Volunteer with the Friends

The Friends of the Nampa Public Library offer many opportunities for volunteering. Get to know new people who share your interest in books and in the library. We are a welcoming group and always look forward to new Friends volunteers! If you are interested contact the Friends of the Library

What the Friends do

Funds raised by the Friends may support:

  • Library programs

  • Summer reading activities

  • Equipment and technology

  • Special events

  • Collection enhancements

Why join

As a Friend of the Library you can:

  • Support library services in your community
  • Volunteer at events

  • Help with fundraising activities

  • Meet others who support the library

  • Stay informed about library initiatives

Cash Contributions

You can send tax-deductible cash contributions to the Friends who will use those gifts to support library programs and purchase of new resources. You can also support the Friends through payment of annual membership dues. Members receive regular library press releases and newsletters as well as quarterly Friends of the Library newsletters.

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FAQs

The Friends of the Library is a group of community members who support the Nampa Public Library through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer efforts. Their work helps fund programs, materials, and special projects.

The Friends of the Library typically support day-to-day programs, events, and fundraising activities, while the Library Foundation focuses on long-term funding and major initiatives.

You can join by completing a membership form and paying the annual membership fee, if applicable. Visit the Friends of the Library page for current membership details.

Friends of the Library members may:

  • Organize book sales
  • Raise funds for library programs
  • Support special events
  • Advocate for the library in the community
  • Volunteer for library initiatives

Funds raised by the Friends group help support:

  • Library programs and events
  • Collection enhancements
  • Community outreach efforts
  • Special projects not covered by the regular budget

Benefits may include:

  • Supporting your local library
  • Connecting with others in the community
  • Opportunities to volunteer
  • Participation in library events and initiatives