About Us

The Friends of the Tyler Public Library is an all-volunteer organization that empowers a vibrant community by supporting the library as a place to read, work, learn, create, congregate, and share ideas.

The nonprofit organization funds and supports more than 70 programs and events each year.

Our Objectives

The Friends of the Tyler Public Library provides community events and activities throughout Tyler and at the library. They include:

Protecting Pieces of the Past for the Local History & Genealogy Room on the 3rd floor
Purchasing 10 Dell laptop computers for use in the library and to teach computer classes for beginners.
Enhancing children’s storytime activities & supplies
Summer and Winter Reading Challenge software and supplies
Adding Spanish language materials
Makerspace experiences
Special speakers & performers
Programming supplies
3D printer & supplies
1st & 3rd floor public copiers, including free scan to USB service
Library upkeep
Creating family and recreational spaces within the library

Our Board of Directors

President, Kaley Sullenger

Vice President, Chelsea Payne

Treasurer, David Hocker

Secretary, Katie Orton

Director, Aaron Handley

Won't You Join Us?

A Friends membership supports programs, supplies and activities at the Tyler Public Library. Please select a level below.

We can all use more Friends

Love the Tyler library? Friends make all the difference by funding programs and activities that the city budget can’t. Want to talk to us about membership, grant or donation ideas, or to volunteer, click below.

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