About The Friends of The Georgetown Public Library

The Friends of The Georgetown Public Library has existed since the library began in 1965.  Records indicate that the organization did not seek 501(c)3 status until 1992.  From then until 1997, the members were predominantly young mothers whose children participated in the library's programs.  As the children grew up, the interest in the Friends waned; and by 1995, the active membership only included about a dozen or so persons.  In 1999, the group disbanded. 

In her July 18, 1999 column in the Williamson County Sun, library director Sheila Henderson mourned the loss of the Friends and asked for someone to "step forward to lead in the resurrection" of the Friends.  Within weeks a group of retired men and women contacted the director and indicated their willingness to take over the organization.  Since then, the Friends have become the library's most dependable benefactor, raising funds through a wide variety of programs.  Current membership in the Friends is over 400 with annual membership fees ranging from $10 for an individual to $500 for a life member.

Friend (frend) n.

1.  an ally or supporter

2.  one that favors or promotes something

3.  one attached to another by affection