Why? To meet people, contribute to your community, have fun, and make our library even more special than it already is!

Volunteers help with the many library programs, events and everyday needs. Give as much or as little time as you wish!

Celebrate, honor and remember friends and loved ones through donations in their names.

The Friends hold five book sales each year, raising thousands of dollars for the library.

The Books for Babies program provides free literacy kits to the parents of all babies born in Eau Claire during National Library Week (the second week of April.)

During the holiday season, the Give‑A‑Kid‑A‑Book (GAKAB) project distributes books to children in the community who might not otherwise have books to call their own.

Love to read and not sure what to read next? Love to learn more about authors and their works? Love to meet people and discuss interesting books?

Find out what Friends do, who we are, and how to contact us. Read our newsletters, meeting minutes and mission statement.