Friends of the Denton Public Libraries

A nonprofit organization

$2,762 raised by 17 donors

100% complete

$2,000 Goal

The Friends of the Denton Public Libraries raises money to provide materials and equipment for the Denton Public Libraries.

When you make a donation to the Friends of the Denton Public Libraries, your money goes directly to supporting the library system and helping to ensure all community members have access to books, educational materials, and a wide variety of programming, such as the annual Summer Reading Challenge.

2025 Library Projects Funded by the Friends
Thanks to a tremendous year of fundraising and giving, the Friends were able to fund more than $65,000 in much-needed improvements and programs for the Denton Public Library, including:

*Incentive books for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
*Three author events
*Glowforge Filtration systems
*Legacy Lab equipment
*STEAM programming supplies for grade-school educational programs
*Program Collection Books for Toddler time and Story Time
*Refresh of early literacy play area toys at all three branches
*LiteZilla Wall interactive play panel at the North Branch
*Replacement of study room chairs and bookends at the South Branch
*Vox Books Read Aloud Junior Collection
*1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Prizes

In 2026, we hope to continue supporting the Denton Public Libraries with their requests that total about $36,000. The projects include:
*Incentive books for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
*Display cabinets for Discovery Kits
*ScannX Book Scanner
*Special programming for the Adults with Disabilities Advisory Board and 2 Teen Advisory Boards
*Spine label printer
*RFID Pad for interlibrary loan
*New study tables and chairs

Mission

A support group for the library system in its service to the community, the Friends of the Denton Public Library raises money to provide materials and equipment to improve and extend services.