Friends Of The Pella Public Library

About

The Friends of the Pella Public Library is a charitable organization founded in 1989 to help support the Mission of the Pella Public Library and to promote interest in and use of its services and resources. Through a variety of fundraisers our all-volunteer organization supports ongoing literacy and cultural programs, subscriptions to electronic media, one-time equipment purchases, Adventure Passes, the Summer Library Program, aviary maintenance, and much more!

Annual Support & Volunteer

Participation in the Friends of the Pella Public Library is open to all persons who support the work of the Library. If you are interested in contributing to the work of the Friends of the Pella Public Library, please take a look at our Brochure and then complete this Form. You may also follow this Link to fill out a Google form to contribute and either follow the Venmo link or bring your donation to the Pella Library. For more information, email us.

The Friends operate an ongoing book sale in the Book Nook. In addition, larger sales are held in April, July and October. Donations are always welcome and can be dropped off at the Library Circulation Desk. Please see our donation guidelines (PDF) for more information about the kinds of materials we accept.

Board

The Friends of the Library Board has eight elected officers consisting of volunteers who are committed to supporting the work and mission of the Pella Public Library. In addition, the library director serves as an advisor and a non-voting member. The Board of the Friends of the Library generally meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Library. Board members can be elected to two consecutive two-year terms but cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. The Friends of the Pella Public Library operate on a fiscal year starting April 1 and ending March 31.