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.


Friends of JMRL Fall Book Sale

Location: 300 Albemarle Square Shopping Center (the old Northside Library location)
Saturday, October 5 - Sunday, October 13
10am - 7pm each day

Member's Preview Sale:

Friday, October 4 - 5pm to 7pm
Please remember - no use of scanners/electronic devices permitted at the Member's Preview Sale on Friday or from 10-1 on Saturday, Oct 5.


Thousands and thousands of adult, YA and children's books, LPs, DVDs, CDs, games and puzzles!!

We keep restocking throughout the sale!


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.