Friends of the Temple Public Library

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Friends of the Temple Public Library The purpose of the Friends is to promote development of and community support for the Temple Public Library and its literacy efforts. Mrs.

The Friends provide funds to the library so that it may provide the best possible services to the community. Our History
The Friends of the Temple Public Library was organized in March of 1965. Keifer Marshall, Jr., was the first president. By September of that first year, there were 265 members. The first contribution to the library was the purchase of 25 chairs for the library assembly room. Over the next 15 years, the Friends continued to support the library by purchasing books and equipment and by sponsoring events. In 1967, the Friends sponsored a children's reading program that continues today. In 1985, the first Used Book Sale was held at the Temple Mall over the Labor Day weekend. A huge success, the book sale became the major fund-raising event. It was held at the mall every year until 2009 when the sale was moved to the library and expanded to semi-annual events held just prior to Labor Day and in February. Our Purpose
The purpose of the Friends is to promote development of and community support for the Temple Public Library and its literacy efforts. The Friends raise and administer funds to strengthen the library so that it may provide the best possible services to its patrons and the community. Our Impact
Over the years, the used book sales have made it possible for the Friends to contribute close to a million dollars to the library. Major contributions include a $75,000 donation in 1997 to the original renovation of the library building and $100,000 to the 2010 renovation. In 2023, a $83,000 donation was made toward the purchase of a new bookmobile. In addition, the Friends have funded the Librarian’s "wish list" for more than 20 years, providing $20,000 to $35,000 each year.

Did you know you can donate books all year long towards the FTPL book sales? Take them to the circulation desk at the T...
10/01/2026

Did you know you can donate books all year long towards the FTPL book sales? Take them to the circulation desk at the Temple Public Library.

09/23/2026
Renew your FTPL Membership annually to continue to support the Friends! Visit www.friendsofthetemplepubliclibrary.org to...
09/15/2026

Renew your FTPL Membership annually to continue to support the Friends! Visit www.friendsofthetemplepubliclibrary.org to renew today. You can complete the membership form online and make payment online. It's as easy as saying "Pumpkin Spice"! 📚🎃🍁🍂

09/14/2026

Thank you to all the wonderful Friends book sale volunteers, board members and book sale committee members who help each year to make the book sales a success!

09/05/2026

Today is the last day of the book sale. Come grab a bag of books for only $5 per bag!

Last day of the book sale is today! Fill a bag for $5 per bag all day!
09/05/2026

Last day of the book sale is today! Fill a bag for $5 per bag all day!

Address

100 W Adams Avenue
Temple, TX
76501

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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+12542985556

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