Friends of the Knox County Library
The Friends of the Library (FOL) are dedicated to fostering a love of libraries, books and reading in the Knox County area by community outreach, advocacy and support of the Knox County Public Library system and staff.
"A library is richer than Fort Knox and everybody has the key."
- Robert Morgan, author
working together
The Knox County Public Library is consistently ranked at the very top of all county services and the Friends of the Library enjoy an exceptional position in our community. Through our volunteer efforts and financial support, our members foster literacy, education and lifelong learning, all strong indicators of overall quality of life. FOL is a nonprofit organization open to everyone who believes that a strong library system demonstrates a community's dedication to these values.
contact
info@knoxfriends.org
500 W. Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-8775 (P)
865-215-8772 (F)
Stay in the loop: to receive
e-mail notices about
specials at the book shop
and other Friends of the Library events,
send us an e-mail!
Dig Into Reading! The 2013 Children's Festival of Reading is right around the corner:
SAT, MAY 18, 2013
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
World's Fair Park, Knoville, TN
All the cool kids are doing it: GET YOUR FOL TOTE BAG FOR JUST $2! Exclusively at book sales and the Friends@Rothrock Used Book Shop in Lawson McGhee Library.
CLICK ON THE "CALENDAR" TAB OF OUR MENU FOR EVENTS
Families who browse books together, read together!
join the Friends here!
FRIENDS OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES:
"Tennessee Friends groups are working hard to close the gap between what our libraries need and what their funding provides."
Become a Volunteer
The Friends value volunteers and so does the library community. Our volunteers realize our work in many ways, such as staffing book sales and community events, serving on fun committees and advocating for library support. learn more...
Donate Today
FOL is a nonprofit organization dependent on the generous donations of others. make a donation...
