About

Friends of the Tyler Public Library

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 through the Tyler Public Library. They include:

  • Protecting Pieces of the Past for the Local History & Genealogy  Room 
  • Purchasing laptops for use in the library 
  • Children’s story time activities & supplies
  • Summer and Winter Reading Challenge software and supplies
  • Spanish language materials
  • Makerspace experiences
  • Special speakers & performers
  • 3D printer & supplies
  • Public copiers
  • Library upkeep
  • Recreational spaces 

Our Board of Directors

President, Kaley Sullenger
Vice President, Chelsea Payne
Treasurer, David Hocker
Secretary, Katie Orton
Director, Jon Sanders
Director, Aaron Handley

EIN: 75–1379329

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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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