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 $924,000 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
Shop Online
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!
Spring Book Sale 2025
St Mary’s County Fairgrounds
Friday, May 16: Members Only Day, 12 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 17: Open to the Public, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 18: Open to the Public, 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
- Recording Secretary: Ellynne Brice Davis
- Treasurer and Finance Chair: Colin Burns
- Membership Chair: Jon Baake
- Webmaster: David McGowan
- Newsletter and Facebook Editor: Mary Rossi
- Facebook Co-Administrator: Carolyn Guy
- Facebook Co-Administrator: Lilyanne Ohanesian
- Sorting Room Chair: Amy Harvey
- Spring Book Sale Chair: Danita Boonchaisri
- RSVP Liaison: Kathy Ellis
- Library Liaison: Laura Boonchaisri
- Michael Blackwell – Library representative
