Mission Statement

The Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is a volunteer-powered organization that raises funds and provides support for library services in our communities.

What began as a simple idea--that neighbors could come together to strengthen their local library--has grown into one of the most meaningful community efforts in our region.

At the heart of it all is the used book sale, where thousands of donated books are transformed into dollars that fund the library's public programming.

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2026 FALL BOOK SALE

LOCATION: 300 Albemarle Square

Sat, Oct 3 through Sun, Oct 11
10am - 7pm each day.

1/2 price days at the sale:
Sat, Oct 10 and Sun, Oct 11

MEMBERS PREVIEW SALE:
Fri, Oct 2. 5-7pm

Individual members may purchase up to $75 at preview sale
Family (2 members) may purchase up to $150 at preview sale
Join/renew online, by mail, or at the door

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Last day to donate books prior to the fall book sale -- Fri, Sept 18
Taking donations again Mon, Oct 19

The money raised allows the Friends to support JMRL programs at all our library branches including summer reading, book clubs, author visits, community outreach, bookmobile, and numerous library events. 

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

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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.