Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library (BBCL) is a nonprofit organization of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who volunteer their time and talents in new ways to support the Library.

Ways to Serve in the Friends

Friends of the Library Bookstore
Friends members staff and manage the Friends of the Library Bookstore, a full store of books, DVDs, and other items for sale at discounted prices. This store is open all year and located by the main entrance of the Library.

Youth Programming Support
The Friends of the Library provides funding for the annual Summer Reading program, which encourages youth and teens to read through the summer with fun challenges and programs.

Brown Bag Speaker Series
Every January to March, the Friends of the Library host the Brown Bag Speaker Series. Speakers from various backgrounds come every Monday to present fun programs for library patrons. Past speakers have included artists, musicians, photographers, authors, and more.

Book-A-Year Endowment
A book endowment is an enduring and growing tribute to a special person or group. It can be started as a tribute to recognize a special birthday or anniversary, honor a retiring employee, or express sympathy. These gifts, provided from investment-generated income, allow the Friends to purchase books for the Library. An endowment can be started for a minimum of $500. Additional funds can be added to the endowment at any time. A commemorative bookplate is placed in each book that is purchased through an endowment acknowledging the honoree and the donor.

Planned Gifts
Planned gifts through your estate provide the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library a meaningful way to support the Library's youth and adult programs and the purchase of books, DVDs, and CDs. Through advance planning with provisions in your will or trust, planned gifts can be made to the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Additional Ways to Get Involved

Library Tours
Assist with welcoming new patrons and community groups by helping guide friendly, informal tours of the Library.

Event Planning
Help brainstorm, coordinate, and set up events that bring the community together and showcase the Library’s programs and services.

Fundraising Committee
Support the Friends' mission by helping plan and promote fundraising activities throughout the year.

Books and Brews
Be part of the team that organizes this social fundraiser—pairing books, local breweries, and lively conversation to raise funds for Library programs.

Annual Brown Bag Lecture Series
Lend a hand with logistics, hospitality, or promotion for this beloved seasonal speaker series that draws a loyal daytime audience.

Literacy Brunch
Support a relaxed weekend gathering that celebrates literacy and lifelong learning—with great food, meaningful conversation, and a good cause.