The Friends of the Oskaloosa Library is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps the library through Fundraisers and Friends Memberships. Contributions are tax deductible.

Mission Statement: "The 'Friends of the Library' will help provide funding and programs for special needs or projects of the library".

Vision Statement: "The 'Friends of the Library' is an organization of members who will promote life-long learning, reading and self improvement skills to the people of Mahaska County".

You can become a FRIEND by purchasing a yearly membership.  Individual memberships are $10, Family memberships are $25 and Business memberships are $100.  The money from the fundraisers and memberships goes to support the following: Books for Babies and special Library needs or projects.  The benefits of a Friends Membership include:

• Extended Checkout (books, magazines, audiobooks & music for 3 weeks instead of 2 weeks and movies for 7 days instead of 3 days)
• Discount (present your membership card at the Book Vault for a 15% discount on regularly priced books)
• Supporting Your Community (you are helping the library offer more materials and extended services to the community). 
  

For further information about the FRIENDS group, please email them at: friends@oskaloosalibrary.org or call Keith at 641-673-3672 or attend a monthly meeting, held at 4:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month in Meeting Room C.

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Fundraising Projects:                  The Oskaloosa Public Library Reading Garden Bricks                                                                         You can be part of the garden by purchasing an Engraved Brick for the Library Reading Garden Walkway                                                                    This is a sample of how the Bricks will look.  To purchase a brick: Click Here to print a brick order form Fill out the form and bring it to the 1st Floor Circulation Desk along with your $50 in cash or check.

Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library Book Bags Can be purchased at the 1st Floor Circulation Desk for $7.50 each