The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library is committed to developing quality programs, materials circulation, enrichment classes, and community relationships. Our knowledgeable staff of librarians, specialists, archivists, and volunteers are eager to help and share their expertise. FLPL has a used bookstore operated by the Friends of the Library that uses its proceeds to support the maintenance and growth of the library.
Executive Director
Abby Carpenter
Library Board
Evan Thornton - Chair
Michael Carr - Vice Chair
Craig Casiday
Dion Johnson
Ann Taylor Wilson
The Library Board of Directors will meet with the library's Executive Director on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm in the Library's Board Room. Library Board meetings are open to the public.
Meeting Agenda:
Library Foundation
Bentley Anderson
Ann Taylor Wilson
Jackie Hendrix
William Smith
Andy Betterton
The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Foundation was created in 2002 to provide long term financial support to the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library and to demonstrate the community's commitment to the creation of excellence in their public library.
Friends of the Library
2025 Friends of the Library Officers
President: William Smith
Vice President: Shinika Byrd
Secretary: Kathryn Thigpen
Treasurer: Brenda Baker
Bookstore Manager: Anne Smith
The Friends of the Library is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to enhancing the holdings of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library through membership pledges, fundraising, and endowments.
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