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WELCOME
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The Friends of the Longview Public Library is a non-profit organization established to support the programs and services of the Longview Public Library. Specifically, we support, assist and promote Library activities and help fund the Summer Reading Program and other presentations such as author visits, puppet programs and book fairs, etc. We also maintain an ongoing used book sale located at our bookstore with proceeds benefiting the Library. As we look to the future, the Friends of the Longview Public Library will continue to be a vital resource for the Library.
Learn more about the Friends group below and apply for membership today!
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TWICE SOLD TALES
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The Friends bookstore is open to the public. Come in Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 and browse the wide range of used books and other items which are donated by the Longview Library and community. Prices for bargain books, condensed books and occasional
specials start out at .10 cents, with paperbacks starting at $1.50 and hardbacks at $3.00. The money is used for additional purchases of books, materials, equipment as well as children and family programs.
We invite you to come visit our bookstore. We are conveniently located at 207 S. High Street, almost directly behind the library.
Click on the logo to the left for more information about our Twice Sold Tales bookstore.
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DONATIONS
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The bookstore depends entirely on the donation of books. The Friends accept items that are fairly new and in good condition.
Book donations should be brought to the following locations:
Bank One - 2606 Judson Road
Fastsigns - 1713 W Loop 281
Twice Sold Tales - 207 South High Street
American Classifieds - 118 Johnston Street
Longview Public Library - 222 W Cotton Street |
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MEMBERSHIP
Individual $5 Family/Organization $15 Patron $25
Sponsor $50
Benefactor $100
Life $250 and up
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The Friends invite your membership. Through the work of many dedicated, hard-working volunteers, the Friends of the Library has been instrumental in helping make Longview Public Library the finest in East Texas.
The Friends of the Longview Public Library welcome as members all who value the key educational role played by the Library in the life of a progressive community. Please join us today to help keep our Public Library viable. Anyone is eligible to become a member.
You can contact the library for a membership form or click the Join Now! button to the left. |
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
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Storytimes bring language to life, and opens up the world of other people and places to children. Please join the Friends at the Library for good stories, rhymes, music and fun. Don't forget to check out the colorful decorations and
art murals in the children's department. |
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FAMILY EVENTS  |
Our family programs captivate audiences with storytellers, authors, artists, puppet shows and other events. These programs will educate, inform, enlighten, enrich and entertain! Come join us at the Library!
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ORRLINE SHIPPEY SCHOLARSHIP
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Mrs. Orrline Shippey who lived from 1914 to 1994, was director of the Longview Public Library for many years while the library was housed in the Nicholson building on Green Street. A memorial scholarship was established in her honor and the funds are distributed to library staff personnel who wish to work on continuing their education or towards their degree/certification.
The Scholarship also provides funding to library staff to attend the Texas Library Association Conference.
Those wishing to donate to the Orrline Shippey Scholarship may do so through the Friends of the Longview Public Library. |
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