The Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, improving, and expanding library services. Through funds raised by its used bookstore, the Amazing Bookstore, the Friends offers financial support to a broad range of library activities and outreach programs.
In addition to providing one million dollars toward the construction of the new Mendenhall Valley Public Library, the Friends provide annual funding for youth and adult library programs, furnishings, and pilot programs for new collections and services. The Summer Reading Program, author visits and speaker stipends, the annual bookmark contest, film showing, games nights, family nights are all funded by the Friends. The Friends funded the first collections of DVDs, video games, and graphic novels. As furnishings wear out or are damaged, the Friends fund repair or replacement. The Friends also provide advocacy and public information about libraries.
The Friends believe that libraries can provide much more than books to our community – they can bring together neighbors, inspire creativity and help make Juneau the best place it can be.
To Donate
Donate by credit card using the link below or make your checks payable to: Juneau Community Foundation, 350 North Franklin Street, Suite 4, Juneau, Alaska 99801. Please call us at 907-523-5450, or email info@juneaucf.org for information on donating stock, wiring funds, establishing a Fund, gifting a portion of a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA, or naming the Juneau Community Foundation in your will as a designated beneficiary.
