2800 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Main Desk (614) 486-9621
Reference (614) 486-3342
Info Line (614) 486-3770

1945 Lane Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 459-0273

1901 Arlington Avenue
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43212
(614) 488-5710

Friends of the UAPL

There are many ways to support your library. The Friends of the UAPL offer opportunities for volunteering, donations of items for book sales, and membership donations.

Through their funding, the Friends provide adult and children’s programs as well as much-needed library equipment. Call 486-9621 to find out how you can get involved!

The Friends of the UAPL book sale dates for 2010 are:

• February 21–March 7
• May 23–June 6
• August 22–September 6
• November 14–November 28

All sales are held in the Atrium of the Main Library.

The Friends of the Upper Arlington Public Library was formed in 1977 as a nonprofit organization with membership open to anyone wishing to support the library. Today, with over 500 active members, the organization has become integral to the success and growth of the UAPL by promoting the library system in the community, funding adult and children’s programming, and providing the library with many thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment. Membership donations and funds raised from book sales have enabled the Friends to buy new shelving, furniture, book drops, computers and even vehicles.

Book Sales

The Friends’ book sales have become a tradition in Upper Arlington! The Friends recycle gently used books, magazines, and audiovisual materials, donated by individuals or discarded by the library, and resell them to the public. In addition, they maintain a bookstore in both the Main Library and Lane Road Branch locations.

All proceeds generated from the book sales and bookstores benefit the library in the form of needed equipment, services, and funding for programming.

Programs

Throughout the year, the UAPL offers a wide variety of programming designed to appeal to all ages and interests. It is through a generous programming budget provided by the Friends that the library continues to present quality programs such as:

• The Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Series
• Book Discussion Groups
• The Summer Book Club
• Holiday Happiness
• The Adult Program Series
• The "Crime Time" Program Series

Volunteers

Volunteerism is one of the Friends’ strongest areas. Staffing weekly book sales, assisting with library programs, and serving on the Board of Trustees, Friends volunteers play an important role in the success of the organization. The Friends constantly strive to increase their volunteer corps. To become a Friends member or volunteer, call 486-9621.

"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Donate Online to UAPL Friends of the Library

Through your support, the Friends provide adult and children's programs as well as small furniture and equipment needs.

For questions about your donation to the UAPL Friends of the Library, contact Nancy Roth at (614) 486-0900 or nroth@ualibrary.org

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