Friends of the Library 

Help enrich the Longview community by becoming a Friend of the Longview Public Library!

   

WELCOME

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. 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!
   
DONATIONS

The Friends accept items that are fairly new and in good condition. Book donations should be brought to the following locations:

Longview Public Library - 222 W Cotton Street
Bank One - 2606 Judson Road
American Classifieds - 118 Johnston Street
   

MEMBERSHIP

Individual $5 Family/Organization $15 Patron $25
Sponsor $50
Benefactor $100
Life $250 and up


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

 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.
   
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!
   

ORRLINE SHIPPEY SCHOLARSHIP

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.