In 2024 the Friends of the Library received a grant from the Ontario Government through the Seniors Community Grants program to support programs through the Friends at each of the six branches. Read more in the Picton Gazette: https://pictongazette.ca/post/community-investment.

The Ameliasburgh and Consecon branches of the Library are supported by a dedicated and long-running group known for their Ameliasburgh Fair and Consecon Day book sales, special historic displays and more. To get involved, contact Gisa at 613-392-1106 (Consecon Branch) or 613-968-9327 (Ameliasburgh Branch).

The newest group of “Friends”, this group hit the ground running in 2024 and has already participated in the Bloomfield Recreation Committee picnic and Jumpstart fundraiser at Canadian Tire. The group held an extremely successful 101st birthday party for the branch. Read more at County Live: https://www.countylive.ca/bloomfield-library-celebrates-101-years-of-community/.

Chair: Denise Boos.
Call the branch 613-393-3400 or email friendsbloomfieldlibrary@gmail.com.

The Friends of the Milford Branch organize several annual events including a book sale and Lego table at the Milford Fair as well as book and bake sales at the library. The group also contributes a regular column to the South Marysburgh Mirror.

Chair: Dorothy Speirs-Vincent.
Branch Phone Number: 613-476-4130.

The Picton Branch Expansion committee has worked tirelessly in support of the renovation and build at the library. As that project is complete, an opportunity exists for a new group to support the Picton Branch.

Anyone interested in supporting the Picton branch through a Friends group should contact Barbara Sweet at 613-476-5962.

The Wellington Branch Library has long enjoyed the support of a dedicated Friends group. Their annual Pumpkinfest and Canada Day book sales have supported many projects at the branch including physical upgrades to the building, the print collection, and the plants both inside and out.  Their popular annual Passions series invites local residents to share their passions with the community.

Chair: Nancy Puddy.
Branch Phone Number: 613-399-2023.