Friends of MPL
Updates:
Welcome new Friends Board members!
Elaine Carmichael
Suzette Jensen
Myra Lynch
Montana Book Award
The Friends of MPL established The Montana Book award in 2002 to honor books by Montana authors or set in Montana. To find out more, including this year’s winners visit The Montana Book Award website
New items now in The Store
T-shirts and tote bags featuring artwork by Stella Nall and Aspen Decker with all proceeds going toward Native American programming.
Also new hats, canvas totes, and notebooks with the MPL logo.
How to Donate
Gifts can be sent to: Friends of the Library at 455 E. Main St, Missoula, MT 59802
Board Members
President: Barbara Theroux
Member: Alice Daily
Member: Kristina Hurley
Member: Nora Morris
Member: Minie Smith
Member: Lois Welch
- We've been active since April 28, 1969.
- Our meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month.
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It's easy to become a Friends member and support Missoula Public Library. Fill out a membership form (pdf) and mail it in or drop off at The Store at MPL.
Please note: for your computer to be able to read and print the application form, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your machine.
What We Do
The Friends of the Library provided the seed money for and continues to support the library’s growing Book Kit collection. Perfect for book groups, these discussion kits include 10 copies of a title, plus discussion questions, author information, reviews, and more! Learn more about Book Kits.
Creativebug is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters and makers. Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. With your library card, you can stream online art & craft classes at home or in the library.
In July 1998 the Friends developed and sponsored the Library’s Reach Out! Project. Staff and volunteers make visits to senior residence homes bringing library materials to individuals who may have difficulty visiting the Library. The result is new library users, books in the hands of readers, and a renewed commitment to all Missoula residents.
The Friends of the Missoula Public Library are pleased to announce the creation of the Montana Book Award. Begun in 2002, this annual award recognizes literary and/or artistic excellence in a book published during the year. Eligible titles will be set in Montana, deal with Montana themes or issues, or be written, edited, or illustrated by a Montana author or artist. Books for all ages will be considered for the award. MPL’s Tony Veazey Montana Room houses a permanent collection of the award-winning titles. Visit the Montana Book Award website.
Second Wednesday Book Group
Summer Reading Program
Poetry workshops
Children’s and young adult programs
Large type books
Library book gabs
Remote book drops
Special events
Staff celebrations
National Library Week events
Montana Book Award
Lawyers for Libraries
Missoula Reads
Volunteer celebrations
Shelving
Photocopiers
Staff room improvements