In Loving Memory . . .

Our founder, Harriet McIntosh, passed away June 21, 2008 at the age of 93. Harriet was instrumental in creating the Friends, and her dedication to literacy awareness will never be forgotten. Thank you, Harriet, for all you have done - you have been a true Friend.

Read more about Harriet and the amazing legacy she leaves behind.

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The Friends of the Phoenix Public Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the Phoenix Public Library system the best library system possible.  The Friends have been supporting the library since 1977, and have been instrumental in organizing support and raising money for the Burton Barr Central Library and all 14 branches in the Phoenix Public Library system. 

Our members are invited to participate in special events and activities at libraries throughout the city of Phoenix, and memberships start at as little as $20 a year.  Without the support of our members the Phoenix library could not be what is it today, and cannot progress to what it can be tomorrow.  Join us in celebrating the library’s past by becoming a part of its future.