The Salina Public Library will be closed October 13 for staff training.

Friends of the Library


The Friends of the Salina Public Library is an organization of volunteer members dedicated to providing visible support for Salina Public Library by raising and donating funds to the library, initiating and sponsoring activities and events, and providing volunteers for library activities.

Membership Levels & Annual Dues

  • Student – $5
  • Individual – $10
  • Family – $25
  • Benefactor – $50
  • Single Lifetime – $100
  • Family Lifetime – $250

Membership Form (pdf)

You can also pick up a membership form at the Library’s adult circulation desk.

Perks of Membership

In addition to supporting the library, Friends members enjoy these benefits:

  • Incur no daily late fines on library items. Friends are responsible for lost or damaged items. Items are considered lost once 28 days overdue.
  • Attend the Friends Book Sale Preview Night.

Friends Board

The Friends Board includes 12 members who are elected to three-year terms.

The officers and board members for 2024-25 are:

President: Jan Schmidt
Vice President: Mary Shaffer
Secretary: Teresa Weaver
Treasurer: Mike Mattson

Board Members
Mary Ellen Burgardt
Margie McGreevy
Becky Shulda
Cheri Thummel
Laura Rhodenbaugh
Judy Kohman
Betty Garrison
Jessi Divibliss

Email the Friends at friends@salinapublic.org.

Friends Board

The Friends Board includes 12 members who are elected to three-year terms.

The officers and board members for 2024-25 are:

President: Jan Schmidt
Vice President: Mary Shaffer
Secretary: Teresa Weaver
Treasurer: Mike Mattson

Board Members
Mary Ellen Burgardt
Margie McGreevy
Becky Shulda
Cheri Thummel
Laura Rhodenbaugh
Judy Kohman
Betty Garrison
Jessi Divibliss

Email the Friends at friends@salinapublic.org.

Membership Levels & Annual Dues

  • Student – $5
  • Individual – $10
  • Family – $25
  • Benefactor – $50
  • Single Lifetime – $100
  • Family Lifetime – $250

Membership Form (pdf)

You can also pick up a membership form at the Library’s adult circulation desk.

Perks of Membership

In addition to supporting the library, Friends members enjoy these benefits:

  • Incur no daily late fines on library items. Friends are responsible for lost or damaged items. Items are considered lost once 28 days overdue.
  • Attend the Friends Book Sale Preview Night.

Joe McKenzie Youth Scholarship

The Friends of the Salina Public Library award scholarships for Teen Library Volunteers. Applicants who meet the requirements will be considered for scholarships from $500-$1500.

Learn More

Friends of the Library Sale

Thursday, October 16 | Friends Preview Book Sale
4-7 p.m.


No sale Friday, October 17


Saturday, October 18 | Book Sale
10 a.m.-3 p.m.


Sunday, October 19 | Book Sale
Noon-3 p.m.

Joe McKenzie Youth Scholarship

The Friends of the Salina Public Library award scholarships for Teen Library Volunteers. Applicants who meet the requirements will be considered for scholarships from $500-$1500.

Learn More

Friends of the Library Sale

Thursday, October 16 | Friends Preview Book Sale
4-7 p.m.


No sale Friday, October 17


Saturday, October 18 | Book Sale
10 a.m.-3 p.m.


Sunday, October 19 | Book Sale
Noon-3 p.m.

Projects Support Volunteer
  • Maintaining the Friends’ book sale shelf located in the lobby
  • Working at book sales
  • Offering scholarships for teen volunteers
  • Offering scholarships for library staff
  • Supplying books for Little Free Libraries
  • Our summer kickoff party
  • Summer reading
  • National library card  sign-up month
  • Summer volunTEEN T-shirts for summer volunteers
  • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Some volunteer activities for the Friends Members include hosting at special library or Friends’ events, helping to organize and run the FSPL book sale, and helping with receptions.

Find current volunteer opportunities here.