Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Twinsburg Public Library group was established in 1994. The group is celebrating 30 years of service to the Library in 2024! Its yearly donation of $20,000 to the Library supports children's and adult programming, including the popular summer reading club. The Friends support and help pass local and bond issues for the Library and run The Friends' Shop. The group offers a $2,000 grant to individual Library staff members for continuing education. With the Friends' help, the Library is also able to purchase subscriptions, equipment, furniture, and other materials as needed.

If you become a member of the Friends and volunteer your time, you will be invited to our annual luncheon for Library staff and volunteers. The group also provides other morale boosters throughout the year.

 

Memberships

Complete the online membership form and then pay here. Alternatively, print the paper membership form and bring it with your payment to the Friends' Shop or any public service desk in the Library. Note: if you pay in person, you will need to bring cash or a check.

• Seniors/Students (annual) — $5.00
• Individual (annual) — $10.00
• Family (annual) — $15.00
• Patron (annual) — $30.00
• Scanner User and Book Research Source (annual) — $30.00
• Business (annual) — $75.00
• Individual (lifetime) — $100.00
• Business (lifetime) — $500.00

Educator Card

All school employees and homeschoolers are eligible to receive an Educator Card that entitles them to receive a 20% discount on anything from the book portion of the Shop. To get yours, bring some form of ID that shows you are employed by a school or home school. Your photo ID badges will do the trick. Educator cards are renewed annually and are free with proof of eligibility. 

The Friends' Shop

The Friends' Shop is entirely owned, staffed, and managed by members of the organization. It is a great place to buy unique gifts, books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and more! The organization makes every effort to maintain the scheduled hours; however, there are times when this is not possible. Call 330-425-4268 x8 to leave a message. The hours for the Friends' Shop are:

Donations

The Friends’ Shop accepts donations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Use the donation slot to the right of the Shop's double doors or bring your donations into the Shop. Large donations (those of more than 3 boxes/bags of items or a carload that requires multiple trips) will be accepted on Thursdays by appointment. To make an appointment,

• Email the Friends
• Message the Friends of the Twinsburg Library Group on Facebook or
• Leave a message with the volunteers in the Shop

Donated items must be in good condition, clean, and suitable for selling. Please do not donate anything that you would not buy yourself.

Friends Board

Board meetings are typically held 6 times a year on the fourth Wednesday (except for November when it is held on the third Wednesday).

• Debbie Kennamer, President
• Vice President (vacant)
• Carla Vondrak, Treasurer
• Jan Huter, Secretary
• Tabby Ogrizek, Friends' Shop Director (Books)
• Leigh Morrison, Membership Director
• Rick Hood, Publicity Director
• Hospitality Director (vacant)