What the Friends do

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Friends of the Ocala Library provides funding for many Library programs and fulfills many needs of the Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, the Fort McCoy Library, and the Reddick Library? In the last few months, with the Friends help, we have been able to provide assistance in many ways, including the following:

  • “Born to Read” program that provides books for children
  • “Brag Tags” for the Children’s Reading program
  • Monthly Netflix membership
  • Monthly Zoom access
  • NEFLIN annual subscription
  • Program supplies provided for Reddick and Fort McCoy
  • Producing and printing WORDS newsmagazine for the entire county, which provides information about all of the branches and their programs
  • Graphics for rotating screen at BCC

Each upcoming issue of WORDS will list some of the many library projects that the Ocala Friends help to subsidize.

To become a member of the Friends, click the button below or visit the Book Market.

FRIENDS Upcoming Events

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06dec1:30 pm3:30 pmWINTER BOOK SALE - December 2024Friends Members Only

Event Details

It’s almost time for the next book sale — Friday, Dec. 6, 1:30-3:30 for Friends members only, and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10-2 for the public.

Memberships can be purchased at the door on Friday. Prices are 25¢ for paperbacks, all children and young adult books; and 50¢ for all hardbacks.

Cash and checks only.

Time

(Friday) 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Location

HQ-Ocala Public Library, Meeting Rooms A, B, & C

2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida

07dec10:00 am2:00 pmWINTER BOOK SALE - December 7, 2024Open to the Public

Event Details

It’s almost time for the next book sale — Friday, Dec. 6, 1:30-3:30 for Friends members only, and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10-2 for the public.

Memberships can be purchased at the door on Friday. Prices are 25¢ for paperbacks, all children and young adult books; and 50¢ for all hardbacks.

Cash and checks only.

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Location

HQ-Ocala Public Library, Meeting Rooms A, B, & C

2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida


The Charlotte Ponder Memorial Fund

The Charlotte Ponder Memorial Fund has been established in memory of Ocala native Charlotte Ponder to raise funds to maintain and expand the Marion County Public Library System's audiobook collection.
Scan this QR code with your mobile phone to donate to the Charlotte Ponder Memorial Fund.
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