Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library is an organization of persons interested in libraries who advocate for and support the library as a group and individually. Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library has raised over $824,000 and counting for St. Mary’s County Library. They hold an annual book sale at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds every Spring, an annual brunch in Winter, and an annual dinner in May.
Book Sales
Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library has opened an online shop where you can browse, order, and purchase items! All sales are PICK-UP ONLY behind the old Leonardtown Library at 23250 Hollywood Rd. in Leonardtown. Find all the details on their shop! Questions? Call (240-561-9828) or email (folstmarys@gmail.com) the sorting room!
Annual Spring Book Sale
Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library Annual Spring Book Sale at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds offers thousands of gently used books at amazing prices! Cash, check, credit cards accepted.
Friday, May 17, 12 – 8 p.m.: Members Only Day. Join online or at the door.
Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 12 – 4 p.m.
Membership
Members receive newsletters and early buying privileges at the Spring Book Sale before the sale opens to the public. Membership runs January through December. If you join or renew after October 1, your membership will be through December of the following year.
Donations
Current Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library Board
- President: Lloyd Timberlake
- Vice President: Rebecca Vanecko
- Secretary: Ellynne Brice Davis
- Treasurer and Finance Chair: Louie Pectol
- Membership Chair: Jon Baake
- Webmaster: David McGowan
- Newsletter and Facebook Editor: Mary Rossi
- Sorting Room Chair: Amy Harvey
- Assistant Book Sale Chair: Julia Nichols
- Library Liaison: Laura Boonchaisri
- Other Board Members:
- Kathy Ellis
- Carolyn Guy
- Lilyanne Ohanesian
- Michael Blackwell – Library representative