We love our Library!
Promoting literacy, lifelong learning, volunteering, and the joy of reading!
Supporting Our Library, Helping Our Community
We are a diverse group committed to the support and enhancement of the Tempe Public Library. We advocate for and financially support library programs for readers and learners of all ages.
We sell used books through our in-library and online bookstores, manage our lively coffee shop, the Connections Cafe, and host lifelong learning classes through our partnership with Arizona State University. Community volunteers come together daily to accomplish our goals!
Mission Statement:
The Friends of the Tempe Library promotes and supports the Tempe Public Library, facilitates community involvement and encourages lifelong learning. Dedicated volunteers come together daily to accomplish our goals!Our Contributions!
- Build Special Spaces: Children’s Learning Lab, The Adobe Playhouse & The Mill meeting space.
- Enhance the Puppet Theatre, Colorful Toddler Manipulatives and Toys
- Sustain Summer Reading Program Materials and Prizes
- Construct Computer Learning Stations for Families
- Distribute Awards for annual Writing Competition