Friends of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

Our Purpose

The principal purpose of the Friends of the Library is to raise additional funds for the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library so that:

  • children and adults at all branches may enjoy programs to enrich their learning
  • the various collections of the library system may be enhanced
  • library branches may receive donations and funding assistance in emergencies

Proceeds from our Spring and Fall Book Sales benefit the Library’s programs and special projects.

The results are in….. the Spring 2025 book sale was a SUCCESS! 

Thanks to all our volunteers and book sale management team, The Friends raised over $168,000 during the Spring Sale. 

A big thank you goes out to all our donors and customers who made the record breaking Spring 2025 sales possible. The funds will support JMRL programs, library materials, reading programs and more!

Please check out jmrl.org to see all that you - the community - make possible!

   

Library Director, David Plunkett, congratulates the book sale volunteers on a spectacular sale and commends their dedication and commitment to the promotion and support of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library.

 

Great Books, at Great Prices, for a Great Cause

The Friends now manage the Books Behind Bars program. Volunteers find and ship books to Virginia inmates at no cost to the inmates. Expenses are paid through private benefactors and Red Light Management. Financial and book donations to this effort can be sent to the Friends. Donate online today! Be sure to put Books Behind Bars in the Designation box, so we know what your donation is intended to support.