What do the Friends do?

Since 1983, the Friends of the Russell Library have worked to meet the needs of the Library.

Thanks to money from membership fees, donations, and book sales, the Friends have contributed  $800,000 to improve Russell Library Services.

How the Friends help the library.

The Friends provide funding for programs, equipment, and services that would not be available through the Library’s operational budget, such as the popular Museum Passes, which provide free access or discounts to cultural, educational, and recreational facilities around the state.

Join the Friends – Online Application

Try our easy-to-use online membership form. A family membership to the Friends is $20 per year.

Membership dues support library programs!

The Book Nook

The Friends of Russell Library’s year-round, in-library book sale!

This cozy sales area can be found on the second floor of the library, just off the elevator. This is a self-serve area. Just drop your money in the payment box and take home a new-to-you book. Or sit down on one of the nearby chairs and start reading! Prices range form ten cents to two dollars per book.