Support the Library

Our library has relied heavily on community resources since its founding in 1930. Every time the library burned down (it’s happened twice!), community members stepped up to house the library in their homes and churches until we could build a new library.

That rich heritage continues today. We couldn’t provide the high level of service we do if it wasn’t for our community members, who donate money or books, or our volunteers, who help us process, shelve, or repair library materials.

If you’re interested in contributing, stop by or give us a call at 928-368-6688. We’d love to hear from you!

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library is a 5013C, nonprofit organization consisting of volunteers who help the library through fundraising, grant applications, and projects designed to promote reading education. All proceeds go towards literacy and library programs. New members are always welcome. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am. 

Monetary donations

We use monetary gifts to support our mission. You can make checks payable to the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside or Friends of the Library.

Used book donations

We generally accept new or gently used items for our library collection. We evaluate all gifts in accordance with the criteria applied to purchased materials so we may refuse items that do not meet our objectives and collection development guidelines. If we don’t add a donated item to our collection, we’ll either sell it in our Bookstore or recycle it.

Volunteer

We encourage the participation of community members to achieve our mission. We provide opportunities for volunteers to help with both routine operations and special programs or projects at the library. Tasks which volunteers may perform include:

• Shelving
• Repairing
• Processing
• Straightening/facing/dusting
• Restocking Bookstore
• Providing technical assistance