The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library was founded in 1998 after a steering committee comprised of East Penn citizen-volunteers met periodically to lay the foundation for the new group. A charter was drawn up, and Julia Brooks was appointed the president of the fledgling organization.

Friends work to fulfill the goals in the Mission Statement through six established committees. They are Program, Development, Hospitality, Finance, Governmental Relations, and Special Projects. Committee members meet at various times during the month as agreed upon. The membership-at-large meets once a month.

JOIN THE FRIENDS FOR AS LITTLE AS $10!

Click here to submit your application form online
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HOLIDAY BOOK SALE

~~~ SAVE THE DATE ~~~
Friday, December 1, 2023
6-8 p.m. at the library
Free (Friends of EPL members only); join at the door for just $10!

Enjoy some time with friends and pick up gifts for everyone on your holiday list!
Shop from a great selection of gift-worthy books, DVDs, puzzles and bookish gifts, all at great prices.

Please note the library is CLOSED during this event.

BOOK SALE NOOK

Shop the Friends’ Book Sale Nook in the library’s adult lounge all year long for gently used and nearly new books (for adults, kids and teens) — as well as puzzles, DVDs and CDs.

Prices start at just a quarter and inventory is refreshed weekly. Also be sure to check out the monthly specials in featured categories!

Memberships

If you’d like to get involved in supporting the library and joining a fun and worthwhile group, consider becoming a Friend. Membership is open to everyone, and you don’t need to live in an area served by the Emmaus Public Library or be a member of the library to join. There are various levels of membership (you may join for as little as $10), and all donations may be treated as charitable contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes.

$10 – Friend
$15 – Contributing Friend
$25 – Supporting Friend

$50 – Patron Friend
$100-$249 – Author
$250-$499 – Critic

$500-$999 – Publisher
$1,000-$2,499 – Best Seller
$2,500 – Literary Society

Members receive invitations to special events and receive the newsletter Friend to Friend. If you would like to join the Friends, call the library at 610.965.9284 or stop in and pick up a brochure containing a membership application. Here’s just a sampling of what your contribution will make possible:

  • $15 = A new children’s book OR a music CD
  • $20 = Reference materials OR an educational video
  • $30 = Fiction/non-fiction additions to the adult collection
  • $50 = Reference Books
  • $75 = An unabridged book on tape
  • $100 = Computer software
  • $300 = An annual local newspaper subscription
  • $450 = Financial services, such as Morningstar
  • $500 = An out of area newspaper subscription
  • $1,000 = Computer, Printer, or other Electronic Devices