Friends of the Library —
Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing closer relations between the Idaho Falls Public Library and the community, to promoting library services, and to improving library programs.
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- Open Hours & Book Sales
- Friends of the Library Open Meetings
- Donating Materials
- Friends Newsletter
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Membership Registration
- Endowment Fund
- Contact the Friends
Open Hours & Book Sales
Book sales are hosted, and regular hours are run, by Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls in the basement of the Idaho Falls Public Library. Friends current hours of operation during the week are: Tues/Thurs 7:30p-9:00p, Wed 3:30p-6:00p, Sat 2:00p-5:00p. There are 2-day book sales held on Fridays and Saturdays with extended hours from 10:00a-5:00p. Temporary closures may affect regular hours of operation. To learn more about upcoming book sales, please visit their Facebook page or send an email to ifplfol@gmail.com.
The 2025 2-Day Book Sale dates are:
- February 7-8
- April 25-26
- August 1-2
- October 17-18
- December 5-6
Friends of the Library Open Meetings
What is Friends of the Library? What do they do? If you are interested in knowing more about us, please join us during our open meetings in the backroom of the Friends area in IFPL. To learn more about upcoming our meetings, please send an email to ifplfol@gmail.com.
Our 2025 meetings dates are:
- January 29
- April 9
- July 23
- October 8
- December 3
The open meeting dates are on Wednesdays and start at 6:30pm. If you wish to attend and Friends entry door is closed, please ring the bell.
Donating Materials
The Idaho Falls Public Library and Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls welcome donations of new or used books and such items as audiobooks, movies (DVDs and/or Blu-ray), music (CDs and/or vinyl), and so on. All donations to Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls are tax deductible. For instructions about dropping off donations, please call (208) 612-8460 or visit the kiosk desk by the children’s library entrance.
The Idaho Falls Public Library reserves the right to review donations and add items to the library collection. Items not added are then available for Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls for their book sales. Any individual who wishes to purchase and donate a title specifically for the library collection should speak to the library director before making the purchase.
Friends Newsletter
Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls publishes a bi-annual newsletter featuring valuable information about upcoming events related to both the Idaho Falls Public Library and Friends. The newsletters will also include information relating to Friends meetings, potential projects, and future activities or fundraisers to help promote library and community relations.
If interested in Friends current events for this year, please download the following newsletter:
Volunteer Opportunities
Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls is based around the help of volunteered time and talents. If you would like to volunteer with the Friends, please email ifplfol@gmail.com. or complete and return the following form:
Membership Registration
Want to become a Friend of the Library of Idaho Falls? Any individual or organization interested in supporting the Idaho Falls Public Library and Friends of the Library is eligible for membership in the Friends. Bring your ideas, maybe even a friend, with you and join the Friends as they help make a difference in the community.
To become a member of Friends, please download the following form and return to Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls with the applicable dues:
To know more about membership perks, please email Friends at ifplfol@gmail.com.
Endowment Fund
The Friends of the Library of Idaho Falls Endowment Fund, established with the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) in 2011, was created to institute a permanent income stream to support the Idaho Falls Public Library. Donors may give cash, securities, real estate, life insurance, gifts by wills, and memorial gifts. If making a significant donation and are in need of help, please contact ICF for assistance. All donations are tax deductible.
To make a contribution to this endowment fund, please download and remit the following form:
Contact the Friends
To contact the Friends, please send an email ifplfol@gmail.com or send a message through their Facebook page.