Support

The Winter Haven Library plays a vital role in our community, serving as a welcome center of social and cultural enrichment. Since the construction of the Winter Haven Public Library, Kathryn L. Smith Memorial, virtually everything about learning, accessing information, and the very nature of libraries themselves has changed.

While the world around us continues to change, the library's mission remains the same: to improve the quality of life of our community and promote lifelong learning and access for all. Your continued support allows us to carry out this mission.

Donations

City and State funding pays only a portion of the Library's expenses. With the support from the Friends of the Library and generous individuals like you, the Library is able to ensure a well-rounded collection of books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, and more, as well as online resources and state-of-the-art technology.

Donate now via an online form.


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Become a Member

Support the Winter Haven Public Library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Library. Membership dues start at $10 a year, or for only $100 you can become a Friend for Life!

With your membership, you can do as little as just paying your membership dues, to volunteering in the Friends of the Library Bookstore. You can also become involved in the events and programs that are scheduled throughout the year.

To become a member, please fill out the online Friends of the Winter Haven Library Membership Application.

Friends of the Library meetings take place on the second Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the library multi-purpose room.

Friends of the Library Bookstore

Friends of the Library Bookstore

335 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 292-0540
whfolbookstore@gmail.com

Hours
Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Located in the lobby of the library, the Friends of the Library Bookstore is a volunteer run shop that raises funds for the Winter Haven Public Library.

We accept donations of books, CDs, and DVDs in good condition. Our books are shelved by category. Rare books are located in the glass display cases. These books are typically priced at 40% off the online asking price.

Storewide half-price sales are on the 3rd Saturday of every month!

Visit our eBay store! https://www.ebay.com/usr/friendsofthewinterhavenpubliclibrary

Volunteer Activities

Support the Winter Haven Public Library by volunteering your time for services that facilitate library activity. Some of these services include:

  • Working in the Friends of the Library Book Store
  • Shelving materials
  • Mending books
  • Assist with adult, teen, or kids programs
  • Assist with community outreach programs
  • SEEDLab to assist the instructor or teach a class

We will work with you to find the right fit for your skills and availability.

Apply to be a Volunteer

If interested, please complete the Volunteer Form.

Once received, we will keep your information on file and contact you if we have any opportunities for you.

Apply to be a Presenter

If you are a presenter and interested in doing a program at the Library, please complete the Presenter Application.

We will keep your information on file and contact you if we are interested.