Friends of the Staunton Library

10/20/2026

Tonight, the Friends of the Staunton Library were honored with the Virginia Library Association’s 2026 Friends of the Library Award at a ceremony in Norfolk. Selected for their work to build the terrace, years of lunch music concerts, adaptive fundraising, and their participation in the city’s Adopt-a-Spot litter clean-up program, the Staunton Friends demonstrate community stewardship that goes beyond the walls of SPL. Congratulations to the best Friends a library could ask for!

10/19/2026

📚 It’s National Friends of Libraries Week!

Behind every great Library is an awesome community, and we want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible volunteers with Friends of the Staunton Library!

From funding special programs and running book sales to donating their free time, our Friends do so much behind the scenes. They are the backbone of the library, ensuring it remains an active, welcoming space for both patrons and staff. We truly appreciate everything they do.

Thank you, Friends!

10/19/2026

10/09/2026

The ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 10, we hope to see you soon!

10/08/2026

Get ready for the Friends of the Staunton Library's Fall Book Sale!

Head to the Gypsy Hill Park Gym from Mon., Oct. 12 through Fri., Oct. 16 to shop thousands of used books, movies and more. Most items are $1 or less, and every single purchase helps fund library events, services and improvements. Public shopping hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday. Just make sure to bring your own bags or boxes to carry your haul, and you can pay with cash, check or PayPal.

Want to score the best stuff first? The Members Preview is on Sun., Oct. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. Membership starts at just $10 a year, and you can sign up online or right at the door. See you there!

*Gypsy Hill Park Gym is located at 116 Regimental Rd., Staunton.
Learn more about the FOSL: https://bit.ly/4AMrQFs

10/05/2026

📚 Help us prepare for the Book Sale! 📚

Our Annual Book Sale is almost here, and thousands of donated books need to get from Christ Lutheran Church to the Gypsy Hill Park Gym. We could use your help.

📅 Saturday, October 10th
🕤 9:30 a.m.: Loading at Christ Lutheran Church
🕚 Around 11 a.m.: Unloading at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym

You're welcome to join for loading, unloading, or both. Many hands make the job go fast.

To sign up, please message us. Thank you for helping us get ready for our biggest fundraiser of the year!

10/02/2026

Join us next Friday, Oct. 9 as the Friends of the Staunton Library will host the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long-awaited Terrace renovation project from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The public is invited to explore the newly improved space, which was made possible by a generous estate gift from former board member Julia Kiessling. The event will feature brief remarks from board members and Mayor Michele Edwards, followed by a picnic reception with light refreshments and music by Afton Crossing.

09/18/2026

This is such a huge honor! 🏆 Thanks to the Virginia Library Association and to the Staunton Public Library for the nomination.

Congratulations to the Friends of the Staunton Public Library, recipients of the 2026 Virginia Library Association Friends of the Library Award! 🎉

Building on nearly 70 years of service, the Friends have gone above and beyond to support Staunton Public Library through a major accessible outdoor renovation, adaptable fundraising efforts, and service to the Staunton community. Their commitment demonstrates the lasting difference a strong Friends organization can make for a library and the people it serves.