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Board Application

Join the Board

Thank you for your interest in joining the Friends of the Library. Our board consists of a maximum of 27 members who can serve up to two three-year terms and are expected to participate actively in the functioning of the organization.

Please consider all of your obligations and weigh the amount of time you have available. Among the responsibilities of Board Members are the following:

  • Attend monthly meetings, traditionally scheduled the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30pm at a Metropolitan Library System location
  • Use email as a primary form of communication among board members, staff, and volunteers
  • Serve on at least 1 committee and attend committee meetings as required
  • Hold an active paid membership to the Friends of the Library (annual or lifetime)
  • Participate at Booksale and Friends events as a volunteer, particularly the last Thursday in February, annually, for Volunteer Shopping Night

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Please include dates of service, the organization and any role or title you held. Boards and committees can be business, civic, community, fraternal, political, professional, recreational, religious, or social.
If yes, please list the individual(s).

“Thanks to caring friends like you, Metro Library’s programs create stronger stories for our community. More than 92,000 adults participated in 3,500+ programs last year—exploring new skills, sharing ideas, and building friendships. Give today to strengthen lives, sparks curiosity, and brings people together—one learner at a time.”

– Scott Garrison, Adult Services Manager

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The Friends of the Metropolitan Library Sort Site is currently closed.

The Sort Site will not be accepting donations at this time and will reopen on Monday, July 1.

For questions, please contact development@metrolibrary.org.