Please join Friends of the Shaker Library (or renew your membership) now. Friends supports our Shaker Heights Public Library, a treasured community resource and meeting place. Become a member today! It's easy -- use this link —or pick up a membership envelope at either library! (We'll even send you one --read on to learn more!)

Did you know that the Friends helps support library programs by supplying material or paying speakers' fees, selling authors' books, providing refreshments at programs, and helping to boost the spending budget for books, DVDs, and other material for special programs and grants?

Friends has funded more than 40 years of summer reading prizes for children, teens, and adults, and during the pandemic, Friends funded the popular take-it-make-it kits for children and adults. Friends contributed $10,000 to help the Library start its Endowment Fund and made another significant contribution to start the Barbara Luton Art Fund. Three years ago, Friends bought a new van for the library, which you can see motoring up and down Shaker streets delivering material between libraries. In addition to financial support, Friends are advocates for our library.

The Friends offers many ways for volunteers of any age, from any neighborhood, to get involved with a "friendly" group. And Friends' membership has its rewards! Many local shops and businesses offer perks or discounts when you show your membership card.

During the pandemic and the Main Library renovation, Friends suspended its book sales at both the Main Library and Bertram Woods Branch and our budget has come under strain. We have a new and improved Never-Ending Book Sale at Main Library and Bertram Woods Branch.  (Check them out.)

Become a Friend! Memberships start at just $20. Join online today! If you prefer to pay by check, email us and we'll send you a membership envelope. If you are already a member we THANK YOU and ask you to please share the love with your friends.