Friends of Columbia County Public Library

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Founded in 1975, we are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the Columbia County Public Library, its programs and services at all locations.

Friends of the Library:
- foster the library's mission to educate, entertain and enlighten
- provide programs of interest to its members
- expand awareness and appreciation of and support for library services in Columbia County, Florida

Fundraising activities include an ongoing used book sale at the Main location of the Columbia County Public Library, 308 NW Columbia Ave., Lake City, FL 32055.

10/30/2026

Free Career Online High School scholarships are available for Columbia County adults, age 19 and up, while supplies last. Don't wait! Call the library at 386-758-2111 or click the link below to start your life-changing journey to your high school diploma.

https://fl.careeronlinehs.org/are-you-ready-survey/

10/08/2026

Are you ready to Jumpstart Your Future? Earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate FREE through your library!

Columbia County Public Library is pleased to offer adults the opportunity to earn a free, fully accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through the Career Online High School program.

Find out more by visiting https://ccpl.aspendiscovery.org/cohs or by calling the Library at 386-758-2111.

This project was funded through a grant awarded to the Friends of Columbia County Public Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

09/15/2026

Career Online High School Is Back! 🎓🥳

Columbia County Public Library is pleased to offer adults the opportunity to earn a free, fully accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through the Career Online High School program.

Find out more by visiting https://ccpl.aspendiscovery.org/cohs or by calling the Library at 386-758-2111.

This project was funded through a grant awarded to the Friends of Columbia County Public Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

08/12/2026

Career Online High School Is Back! 🎓🥳

Columbia County Public Library is pleased to offer adults the opportunity to earn a free, fully accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through the Career Online High School program.

Find out more by visiting https://ccpl.aspendiscovery.org/cohs or by calling the Library at 386-758-2111.

This project was funded through a grant awarded to the Friends of the Columbia County Public Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

09/23/2025

Have you been by the Main Library to see all the wonderful pieces in this year's Youth Art Contest?

This is the last full week to view the art in all it's glory before judging, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity while you still can! 🎨🖌

Winners will be announced next week on the Columbia County Public Library Youth Services page.

09/22/2025

Join us for a compelling presentation by Project: Cold Case , a nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville, Florida, dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for unsolved homicide cases.

Representatives will discuss the lasting impact on families, the importance of community awareness, and the ongoing efforts—alongside local law enforcement—to bring resolution and justice. This is a powerful opportunity to learn about real cases from our area and the work being done to keep their stories alive.

Join us Saturday, October 4th at the Main Library at 2 PM.

This program is brought to you by the of Columbia County Public Library

09/22/2025

Are you currently caring or preparing to care for a loved one with memory loss and confusion?

The ACTS2 Caregiver Project is offering a FREE caregiver training at the Main Library. Join us Thursday, October 2nd from 11 - 1 PM to learn valuable skills as well as about the services they offer. Everyone is welcome, and lunch will be provided!

Please call (386) 758-2101 to RSVP.

08/13/2025

Did you know? 🐦

Thanks to support from Four Rivers Audubon Society and the Friends of Columbia County Public Library, there are birding backpacks available for check out at each library location. Each backpack includes binoculars, birding books for kids and adults, information on local birding spots, and more!🗺️

Backpacks can be borrowed with an adult card for one week. To check it out, ask at the Circulation Desk of your favorite library location.

03/24/2025

We need your help! 📢 Please take five minutes to fill out our Library Planning Survey, and help us plan for the future. We want to know what you think!

https://www.zipsurvey.com/LaunchSurvey.aspx?suid=94408&key=7E9A4EB6

02/17/2025

The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting featuring The Turpentine Industry in North Florida with Barbara Clark of the Florida Public Archaeology Network will be held on Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 pm at the Main Library. Join us for a brief business meeting followed by the program. We will take a look at the turpentine and naval store industry in Florida and the impacts it had on the state's economy, industry, and history.

Address

308 NW Columbia Avenue
Lake City, FL
32055

Telephone

(386) 758-1018

Website

https://friendsofthecolumbiacountypubliclibrary.wildapricot.org/

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