Friends of the Scio Public Library
We are a group of volunteers who value libraries and seek ways to enhance and expand the many benefits that our library brings to the Scio community.
New members are always welcome!
April is Poetry Month!
Come join the Friends of the Scio Public Library and local poet John Thornton as he reads some of his poetry and entertains with commentary on today's world.
After serving churches in Wyoming, Washington, Idaho and Oregon and following retirement John (and his wife Janylee ) are busy on their farm in Scio and John continues to publish poetry, sermons and reminisces of interesting people.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
7 PM
Scio City Hall
Learn more about our upcoming events here!
Summer Reading Grant
Thank you to the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Linn County Cultural Coalition for awarding the Friends of the Scio Public Library a grant to support the summer reading program this year! We are excited for this opportunity that brings the gift of reading to our children!
We invite you to learn about what we do and to join us in supporting the Scio Public Library
The primary goals of the FRIENDS are to:
Support projects for community use where other funds are not available
Support the mission of the Scio Public Library and the priorities as described in the library's goals and objectives
Provide support to initiate programs with long term impact
Serve as a goodwill ambassador for the library
MEETINGS
We meet monthly, on the first Monday of each month in Scio City Hall, adjacent to the library. Friends' meetings are open to everyone.
MEMBERSHIP
Individuals can join the Friends for just $20 per year or $100 for a lifetime.
Businesses can join for at least $25 per year.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so membership dues as well as donations are tax-deductible.
Find out how to double your donation and receive a tax credit by donating to the Friends of the Scio Public Library and Oregon Cultural Trust!
How you can help
The Friends help the Scio Public Library in many ways:
Book sales
Bake sales
Refreshment sales
Fun runs
Raffles
Garden tours
Plant sales
Sponsor educational programs for adults
Help to fund the library's Children's Summer Reading Program
Publicize the library's services and needs
Encourage gifts to the library--books, magazine subscriptions, endowments, and bequests
Donate new or used books, audiotapes, DVDs or CDs to be placed in the library’s collection or sold at the “little book store” or at the Friends’ book sale.
Assist with the Summer Reading Program or help with a fundraising event.
Join a library work party or assist the librarian on your own at a time that suits you.
Become a member of Friends of the Scio Public Library.
Make a tax-deductible monetary gift to the Friends in your own name or someone else’s. Consider a memorial gift.
Visit the Scio Public Library website : Scio Public Library