Friends of WCPL
The Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library assist the Library with general advocacy and raise funds for specific, short-term projects. The group hosts book sales, plans and implements fundraising events and provides volunteers for some Library-sponsored events.
Membership Options
Friends of WCPL is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Membership dues and contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Memberships expire annually on December 31.
Local Friend: $5 (residents of Centerville/Washington Township only)
Membership includes:
- One membership
- Free admittance to Members Only Book Sale
- Special invitations to Library and Friends sponsored events.
- Local Friend memberships may be purchased at Centerville Library or Woodbourne Library, or complete the membership form and mail, with payment, to: Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, OH 45458.
Friend: $10
Membership includes:
- One membership
- Free admittance to Members Only Book Sale
- Special invitations to Library and Friends sponsored events.
- Friend memberships may be purchased at Centerville Library or Woodbourne Library, or complete the membership form and mail, with payment, to: Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, OH 45458.
Author's Circle Member: $20
Membership includes:
- One membership
- One $5 book sale coupon
- Free admittance to Members Only Book Sale
- Special invitations to Library and Friends sponsored events.
Publisher Circle Member: $35
Membership includes:
- Two memberships (must reside in same household)
- Two $5 book sale coupons
- Free admittance to Members Only Book Sale
- Special invitations to Library and Friends sponsored events.
Patron: $50, $75, $100
Membership includes:
- One membership
- One $5 book sale coupon
- Free admittance to Members Only Book Sale
- Special invitations to Library and Friends sponsored events.
For more information, contact the Friends by calling 937-610-4420 or email wcplfriends@gmail.com.
Friends Board
President - Marilouise Beeman
Vice-President - Pete Jones
Treasurer - Chris Wysong
Recoding Secretary - Eileen Carr
Corresponding Secretary - Karin Seymour
Book Sale Chair - Kadie Crawford
Events Co-Chairs - Barbara Gerla
Membership Chair - Leslie Pavlak
Member at Large - Marilyn "Tink" McTaggart
Member at Large - Lucy O’Hare
Friends Awards
The Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library have won the 2016 Ohio Friends of the Library Recognition Award. This prestigious award recognizes innovative Friends groups across the state that support library programs, increase community awareness, and promote the mission and core values of the library. Read the OLC annoucement and news release for more details.
Thank you for supporting the Washington-Centerville Public Library. For more information, contact the Library at 937-433-8091 or send an email to: Library Administration
