The Friends of the Oberlin Public Library

The Friends Booksale is Back!

Anyone can join the Friends

The Friends of the Oberlin Public Library is a 501 (c)(3) organization designed to help staff and trustees provide the best public library for the Oberlin community.

Become a member of the Friends by completing an annual membership form. Membership starts as low as $10 for seniors and students. Members receive a bi-annual newsletter, get special invitations to members’ events, and have the satisfaction of knowing that their financial support helps make the library an essential part of the community.

What do the friends do?

The primary purpose of the Friends of the Oberlin Public Library is to financially support special purchases and educational programs and projects that enhance the library’s services. Membership fees are a large part of the special funds that make these programs and projects possible. The Friends support: 

• Beautification projects to the garden area and the entrance to the lobby.

• The library’s Summer Reading Program, including patron prizes and presenter fees.

• The mural wall, part of Oberlin ’s annual Chalk Walk

Friends’ activities are coordinated by a volunteer board. Anyone interested in serving on the board should mark their interest on their annual membership renewal card.

How to Help

• Join as a Member

• Volunteer at the Book Sales (and shop!)

• Volunteer at the Book Cart

• Join the Board

• Thank the library staff for their hard work!

Looking for more information? Contact the Friends at fopl.oberlin @ gmail.com