Friends of the Library
Friends of West Florida Public Library
Founded in 1973, Friends of West Florida Public Library is a nonprofit, community membership organization supporting West Florida Public Libraries for more than 40 years.
Friends of West Florida Public Library is an active group of local citizens who strengthen Escambia County’s public library system through library advocacy, creative learning and literacy support.
Friends' Bookstores are available at:
- Pensacola Library
- Bellview Library
- Molino Library
- Tryon Library
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library host a quarterly book sale at the Pensacola Library. Visit the WFPL Events page for more information.
For more information, or to become a member, visit the Friends website here.
Friends of Southwest Branch Library
Founded in 1998 as a Florida Not For Profit Corporation, the Friends of the Southwest Branch Library Foundation, Inc. supports the mission of the Southwest Branch Library located at 12248 Gulf Beach Highway by donating funds, volunteer hours and materials to Southwest Branch Library. The Foundation supports a variety of programs including:
- Young Adult Social Events
- Adult Book Club
- Make-n-Take crafts
- Preschool Story Time
- Summer Reading Club
- Chair Yoga
- Art Exhibits
- Pet Partners Read to Dogs
Board of Directors:
- Melanie Skaggs, President
- Lionel Williams, Vice President
- Diane Bender, Treasurer
- Sally Bowen, Secretary
How to Join:
To join the Friends of the Southwest Branch Library Foundation, download and complete this form and return it with your payment by mail or hand delivery to:
Friends of the Southwest Branch Library
12248 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
Member Meetings:
Curious to see what the Friends of the Southwest Branch Library are doing? Attend a Member Meeting at Southwest Branch Library. Member meetings are open to the public.
2024 Board Meetings:
January 8th, 2024 at 5:00 pm
April 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm
July 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm
October 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
*Members are welcome to attend board meetings, but must be on the agenda to speak.
2024 Socials:
January 20, 2024 at 11:00 am
April 20, 2024 at 11:00 am
July 20, 2024 at 11:00 am
December 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm
All events will be held in the meeting room at the Southwest Library Branch.
Current Fundraisers
Tree of Life
Donate an engraved brass leaf or acorn to honor a loved one or special event. Forms and pricing are available at the Library during normal hours. Application and images of the Tree of Life can be found here.
Bricks
Donate an engraved outdoor brick to honor a loved one or special event. Forms and pricing are available at the library during normal hours. Application is available here.
