Using Your Library: Supporting Your Library
Friends of the Springfield Public Library
The Friends of the Springfield Public Library and Springfield History Museum is a non-profit organization that focuses public attention on library and museum services, facilities, and needs. Funds raised by the Friends events help to strengthen and expand library and museum services and stimulate the use of both facilities as resource centers for the entire community.
- Friends of the Springfield Public Library Facebook Page
Visit their Facebook page for a variety of information like how to support the friends, when their annual book sale is, and other fun events and happenings. - Friends of the Springfield Public Library Online StoreShop with the Friends of the Springfield Public Library! Become a member, renew your membership, purchase a gently used book, DVD, or unique or collectible book online with easy pickup directly from the library. Store inventory is updated regularly, so check back often for sale items and recent additions!
Springfield Public Library Advisory Board
- Library Advisory BoardMembers of the Library Advisory Board are appointed by the Mayor and City Council who also provide a Councilor as a liaison to that body. The board provides recommendations for future library development and changes to library services and policies.
Visit the Library Board's page to view meeting dates, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
Springfield Public Library Foundation
The Springfield Public Library Foundation secures financial opportunities and cultivates community relationships which grow essential and innovative library services and programs. Visit their webpage to learn more about how to support the library, and about how they support the Springfield community as a whole.
- Springfield Public Library Foundation webpageVisit the Springfield Public Library Foundation's website for more information about projects funded and how to support the foundation.
- Springfield Public Library Foundation Facebook page
Visit the Foundation's Facebook page to stay up to date on current events.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering at the Springfield Public Library is a wonderful way to make a positive impact in your community.
Volunteer opportunities include: shelving materials, working on special projects, and helping out at library programs as well as opportunities to serve on the Springfield Arts Commission, Springfield Public Library Board, Springfield History Museum Committee, or Friends of the Springfield Public Library.
Please contact the library to inquire about current volunteer needs, then apply using the form below.
Springfield Library Volunteer Application
More information about volunteering for the City of Springfield can be found here.
Make a Donation
- Amazon Wish List If you'd like to donate new items to the library, try shopping our Amazon Wish List. All items purchased will be added to our collection or to our collection of games and toys.