In 1984 ten women, interested in expanding the library’s services and providing more learning opportunities in the community, founded the Friends of the Art Circle Public Library. Over the years the friends membership has grown steadily and now several hundred Cumberland County residents continue to carry out the ideals and hopes of the founders through membership in the Friends of the Library.
In 2010 through their fund raising efforts in the community the Friends were able to donate $90,000 to the then NEW Library.
In 2011 the Friends of the Art Circle Library were presented the very first "Friend of the Year" state wide award sponsored jointly by the Tennessee Library Association and the Friends of Tennessee Libraries.
The Friends of the Art Circle Public Library continue to foster citizen's interest in supporting a superior library, one equipped with staff, collections, programs and facilities to serve the cultural needs of an expanding community.
As a Member - Simply fill out the membership form and send it to the FOL along with your check to cover the type of membership you desire.
Through a Donation - Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated by the Friends and will be used along with other funds to support library activities.
Kroger Community Rewards - The Friends are registered with Kroger to receive funds every time you shop at Kroger’s and use your Kroger Plus Card
By Volunteering - Friends volunteer in the book store, at book sales, and special events
The Friends contribution to the Library is achieved primarily through memberships along with other incremental funding.
Monies which the Friends raise during the year have helped fund many of the following library related programs and projects in the past: