Friends of the Library

WHO WE ARE
The Friends of the Seminole Library are a vibrant group of volunteers who care about the library and its service to the community. We are a 501c3 charity that assists the library to fulfil its role as a valuable informational, cultural and educational center of the community. As it is not feasible for the tax-supported library budget to include all the necessary funding for the library, the Friends’ provide financing for these items through membership dues and revenues generated from sales in the Friends' Shoppe.
WHAT WE DO
The Friends' Shoppe is located on the first floor of the library and sells new and gently used books, CDS, DVDs, magazines, jewelry, greeting cards and miscellaneous small items, which have been donated by generous patrons. There are also carts and carousels filled with books, puzzles and CDs and DVDs for sale in the lobby of the library so that patrons can shop after hours and pay at the honor donation box.
The shoppe is run by Friends’ volunteers 7 days a week. Friends of Seminole Library “Shoppe” Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm
  • Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm
  • Sunday, 12:00pm-4pm

MEMBERSHIP and VOLUNTEERS
Membership in the Friends offers an enjoyable opportunity to contribute to the improvement and function of your community library.
Applications are available in the library shoppe.
HOW WE SUPPORT THE LIBRARY
Funding from the Friends has provided many activities, equipment such as:

  • Chess Club Coach
  • Sunday Musicales
  • Children’s Programs and Movies
  • Adult Programs and Movies
  • A piano for the library program rooms
  • Book carts, computer printers, computer stations, and a multi-purpose printer
  • DVD's, audio books, video tapes, magazine subscriptions, reference books
  • An audio listening center for all patrons

History of the Friends of Seminole Library
In May of 1991, Seminole was awarded a $400,000 grant under the Florida Library Construction Act. Groundbreaking for the new library construction took place in October. The Friends operated a corner counter in that library.
In 1999 the Friends of Seminole Library was formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3)Organization.
In 2003 the Friends relocated to the Seminole Community Library located on the St. Petersburg College Campus on 113th Street. The current library is an attractive and functional facility that serves the Seminole community and the College.
For more information or questions e-mail us at: friends@myseminole.com
Friends of Seminole Community Library
9200 113th Street, Seminole FL 33772
Phone: 727-394-6912
www.myseminole.com/website/library-friends.html