Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library

General Information

The Friends is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that supports the library in numerous ways – hosting Café au Libris author events, Live@the Library concert series, and book sales at the Athens-Clarke Library. Additionally, they provide supplemental funding for a wide array of programs such as the Summer Reading program. Interested in joining the Friends? Need to know more about a Friends’ sponsored program? Visit our website friendsofacclibrary.org

The Friends Board consists of 21 members, with a 7-member cohort rotating off the board each year. The term of service is 3 years. New members are elected at the annual May meeting (vacancies are filled throughout the year as needed). The Board meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like to share your time and talents in support of the library by serving on the Friends Board, please complete the Friends Board of Directors Application.

Board Members

• April McDaniel, 2023-2024 President
• Bowen Craig
• Carla Eaton, 2023-2024 Treasurer
• Cathy Wisenbaker
• Emily Clary
• Jackie Sherry
• Joan Curtis
• Karen Stubbs
• Katherine Winslow
• Kristen Linthicum, 2023-2024 Secretary
• Linda Groarke
• Pat McAlexander
• Peggy Kreshel
• Rebecca Burns, 2023-2024 Vice President
• Rosemarie Goodrum
• Sarah Jantzi
• Sharon Campbell
• Tobe Sachs
• Troy Hicks