Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Friends of Opelika Public Library?
The Friends of Opelika Public Library is a nonprofit group that supports and promotes the library by raising funds, volunteering, and hosting events. Our mission is to foster a love of reading, education, and community engagement.
How does the Friends of Opelika Library help the library?
We provide financial support for programs, events, and facility improvements. This includes funding children’s performers, offering refreshments at events, helping with summer reading programs, and more.
How can I become a Friend?
Joining is easy! You can sign up and gain access to our membership portal here. Membership fees help fund our efforts, and members get the chance to be involved in supporting the library through volunteer opportunities and events.
Why should I become a Friend?
If you love reading, if you love helping others, and if you think the library is a vital part of our community, you should become a Friend!
What types of events does the Friends group organize?
We host a variety of events, including the annual CaddyStacks Mini Golf Event, book sales, and other fun community activities. We also support library programs like children’s story time and summer reading programs.
What will I do as a Friend?
We believe in letting people help in the ways that suit them best. So whatever your talents, we’d love to have them help the library! If you’re great at organizing people or events, if you love fundraising, if you’re willing to get in and do what it takes to make the library the best it can be, we want you!
Is my donation to Friends of Opelika Library tax-deductible?
Yes! As a nonprofit organization, all donations made to the Friends of Opelika Library are tax-deductible.
Where do the funds raised by the Friends group go?
All funds raised go directly to supporting the Opelika Public Library. We help pay for events, supplies, equipment, and even improvements to the library building itself.
Where can I learn about events organized by the library?
You can find additional information about events organized by the library by visiting our Events page.