If you would prefer to download the application so that you can fill out and mail, please click the button below. Download the FRIENDS Application Become A Friend! The mission of the Friends of the Ocala Public Library is to provide supplemental funds to support the many programs and resources at the Headquarters-Ocala, Reddick, Fort McCoy, Sankofa, and Silver Spring Shores Library branches. We accomplish our mission through membership dues, donations, and our Book Market and Bi-Annual Book Sales. As a member of the Friends of the Ocala Public Library, you will experience the satisfaction of knowing you make a difference to one of Marion County’s foremost literary institutions. Members receive the WORDS quarterly publication and early admission to our book sales.CHOOSE YOUR ‘FRIEND’ LEVEL (Annual Membership)Friend: $20Patron: $50-100Family (up to 4 people): $35Business: $300Lifetime: $500Other: You choose $ amountPatronSelect between $50 and $100OtherChoose any amount ($1 min)TOTAL:$The Friends of the Ocala Public Library accepts online payments via PayPal, which permits you to use your PayPal account, your Venmo account, PayPal Pay Later service, or your debit/credit card. We do not accept debit/credit cards directly.TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF* is a required field.Type of Membership: *NewRenewalDate *First Name *Last Name *Street Address *Apartment, suite, etcCity *State *ZIP Code *Email Address *Phone Number *VOLUNTEER & COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIESThank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Friends of the Ocala Public Library. We value your commitment to literacy and your service to the community. We welcome and encourage our Friends members to also volunteer in one or more different capacities. Please indicate below your interests in which you would like to volunteer, and we will contact you or call the Book Market at 352-368-4590.Are you interested in volunteering or being on a committee? *YesNoVolunteer Areas of InterestBook StoreBi-Annual Book SaleBook Crafts / SewingGraphic DesignHospitalitySocial Media / MarketingCommunity OutreachFundraisingMembershipBook DonationsOtherConsent *By checking this box and submitting this form, I consent to my personal data, such as phone and email address, being retained by the Friends of the Ocala Public Library.org, for the purpose(s) of processing my payment and future communication about events, marketing, or promotions, either by phone or email. I Want To Be A Friend!