Friends of the
Brentwood library

THE FRIENDS OF THE BRENTWOOD LIBRARY BOARD -- Seated from left: Pat Buzzell, Mayron Huddleston, Kathy Fankhauser, Mary Lou Montague.

Standing from left: Mayor Joe Reagan, Karen Anderson, Carl Thorman, Manny Buzzell,  Commissioner Bill Youree, Joan Lawler, Dick Fankhauser, Bill Ousley, Dennis Beyer, Lu Whitworth.

friends overview

The Friends of the Brentwood Library is a nonprofit (501c3) service organization dedicated to the advancement of our community through its library.

The Friends have recently celebrated 25 years and are honored to have worked side by side with the Brentwood Library from its humble beginnings to what it is today - - inside and out! The Friends have accomplished much in those twenty-five years.

Friends' Contributions to the Library

The Friends sponsor book sales four times a year and donate countless hours of volunteer service. All monies from the book sales go directly back into your library! Following are some examples of contributions the Friends have made:
In the Children's Library: The Friends help fund the children's summer reading program, including instructors and performers, supplies, printed materials and prizes. When the library was built, the Friends paid for the murals decorating the walls of the Children's Library.

In the Periodical Reading Room: The Friends funded "The Tree of Knowledge," a metal sculpture hanging over the fireplace.

Technical Support: The Friends have provided funds for extra computers, scanners, software, web page development and other enhancements which help the library stay abreast of changes in technology.

Books and Materials: Thousands of volumes of books and audio-visual materials have been added to the library thanks to contributions from the Friends.

The Friends' Art Gallery: To promote the arts, The Friends arrange with local artists to display their work. Eleven different exhibits are featured annually. Each artist donates a piece of their artwork to the library's circulating art collection for the pleasure of any borrower.

Friends of the Library art gallery

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY showcase DISPLAY

Exhibitors display artwork/collectibles at the Brentwood Library's Friends of the Library Showcase Display in the lobby of the library.  The display is on view at the library for two months.

used book sale

Year-round the Friends seek donations of used books for our quarterly book sales. Simply drop small donations at the check out counter at the library during the library's hours. If you have a large donation please call ahead and arrange for someone to meet you at the back door with a cart (phone 371-0090, ext. 824). Your contributions are always appreciated.

Book sales begin on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Come early for the best selection!

~2008 Book Sale Dates~

January 16 through January 19

April 16 through April 19

July 16 through July 19

Wednesday  1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Thursday  9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 15 through October 18

contact the friends

• You may contact Friends of the Library President Manny Buzzell by leaving a telephone message at 371-0090, ext. 834, or by sending e-mail.

• Membership dues are $20 annually for individuals, $30 for families, $50 for civic groups and $200 for a lifetime membership. Dues may be paid at the library or mailed to the Friends at 8109 Concord Rd., Brentwood, 37027. New members are always welcome.

• If you are an artist or collector interested in exhibiting your work in the Friends Art Gallery please fill out the attached application form. 

• The Friends actively recruit volunteers for the book sales and other service to the library. Please call Volunteer Coordinator Cindy Chambers at 371-0090 ext. 886 or e-mail a message about your interest and availability.

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