Friends of the Gardiner Library


Join the Friends!
Meets the second Thursday of the month at 3 PM. 


Opportunities include:
Annual plant, book, orchid and jewelry sales
Placing flyers/bookmarks around town
Maintain outdoor planters
Photographers for events/programs
Gingerbread cookie decorating party
Library advocacy
Clothing swap
Open to new ideas to build community


All you need is the desire to give your time and energy and to want to have fun!!
Meet new people. Support your library. Everyone is welcome.
Volunteer as much (or as little) as you want.
Many ways to get involved. 

Mission Statement 

The Friends of the Gardiner Library raise funds for the library, advocate for the library, and invite persons to join as Friends of the Gardiner Library.


Fill out this form to get involved.

Minutes and Agendas can be found here.

The Friends of the Gardiner Library by-laws can be found here.


Past Contributions

Since moving into the new building in 2008 the Friends of the Gardiner Library have contributed and supported many projects including:

A new insulated shed with wiring for electricity, a topiary welcoming visitors to the Gardiner Library, an AV system for the community room, adult and children's programming, books for the library's large print and children's book collections, a Manga collection for teens, a display case for collections from community members, and much, much more.