The Friends of the Ontario City Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization started in 1973 that supports the Ontario City Library’s mission to serve its patrons and our community through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteerism. We raise money through fundraisers, book sales, membership dues, and direct donations. This funding then goes on to provide critical support for educational and cultural programs for library users of all ages.


Being a Friends of Ontario City Library member is a great way to support your Ontario City Library. Click here to become a Friend! Note: you will be directed to create an account through MemberPlanet

Annual membership levels:

  • Individual: $15.00 per year
  • Individual with tote bag: $25.00 one-time fee, then $15.00 per year
  • Family (2+ members in the same household): $30.00 per year
  • Business: $50.00 per year

Lifetime membership levels:

  • Individual lifetime: $150.00
  • Family lifetime (2+ members in the same household): $350.00

Click here to become a Friend! Note: you will be directed to create an account through MemberPlanet


Other ways to support the Ontario City Library:

To donate funds, please click the donate button below. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. We prefer donations via check or Zelle, but also accept donations via PayPal.

Please use our focl22@hotmail.com email address for Zelle payments.

Tax ID: #23-7344500

To donate books, please visit How to Donate.

To volunteer your time, please visit Volunteering with FOCL.

Shop the Friends of Ontario City Library book store! Each library branch has a FOCL book store. Your purchases help fund library programs and services!