Challenges and Opportunities in Public Libraries:

A Focus on Small and Rural Communities

with Jonna Ward, CEO, Seattle Public Library Foundation

Annual Member Meeting

Saturday, May 4th, 2-5pm, La Fonda on the Plaza, Lumpkin Ballroom

Explore the dynamic landscape of public libraries, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities of small, rural libraries. Jonna Ward's influence extends beyond Seattle through the Library Support Network, a resource for library leaders and fundraising professionals that includes the International Public Library Fundraising Conference and #LibraryGivingDay.

Behind the Scenes

at the Library

Circulation Matters

Member series

Wed, May 15th 6-7:30pm

Main Library, 145 Washington Ave

What are the issues involved with managing the Santa Fe Public Library? Join the Friends for a discussion with Library professionals from the circulation department.

Please register

Upcoming Book Sale

Main LitFest & Specials

Sat, May 18th, 9:30am-2:30PM

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Enjoy lunch with Friends and a presentation by the award-winning author of Ladies of the Canyon and the Harvey Girls, Lesley Poling-Kempes.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets!

Support your local Library - buy a gently used book at one of the Friends Book Stores

Main Library Bookstore

145 Washington Avenue

Open Mon-Sat 10-4

Closed Sunday

Southside Library Bookstore

6599 Jaguar Drive

Open Mon-Sat 10-4

Closed Sunday

Go to the Santa Fe Library Website

The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library is an independent non-profit organization. Its mission is to advocate for and to support the public library by providing funding for programming, services and materials that enrich our diverse community.

The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library strongly support every citizen's freedom to read and the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill.