Become a Friends member or
renew your membership

Do you have a shirt that says “I’d rather be reading”? Are you a collector of books? Become a Friend!

A Friends membership

provides critical funding to the Library
creates opportunities to volunteer and share your love of books
ensures the library system continues to create a place for community and personal growth

3 ways to join the Friends

Online: Purchase your membership online below
In person: Visit the Friends Used Bookstore, located inside the Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd St. Wichita, KS, 67203. For speedier service, print and complete the membership form and bring it with you to the Used Bookstore.
By mail: Print out and complete the membership form and mail with a check. Mailing instructions are included on the form.

New membership levels debuted Nov. 1

To better support changing library needs and to offer more flexibility for Friends members, we have adjusted our membership levels. If you are a Silver, Gold or Platinum member, your membership is valid until your renewal date.

Have questions?
Read our FAQs about the new levels.

Choose from our four membership levels

Levels range from $15-$150 - perfect for any budget.

Bookworm ($15)
15$
Get in on the ground level and support literacy and the Wichita Public Library. A $15 helps add three new board books to the collection.
Valid for one year
- Insider newsletter
- Volunteer/networking opportunities
- Community connection with library supporters
- Exclusive "first view" at Friends Book Sales
- Invitations to member-only events
- $3 Friends Bookstore coupon*
Avid Reader ($35 level)
35$
If you have a shirt that says "I'd rather be reading," this is the level for you! A $35 membership covers the cost of a Book a Librarian appointment for research or technology help.
Valid for one year
- Insider newsletter
- Volunteer and networking opportunities
- Community connection with library supporters
- Exclusive "first view" at Friends Book Sales
- Invitations to member-only events
- $3 Friends Bookstore coupon*
- A free book of your choosing from the Friends Bookstore**
Bibliophile ($75 level)
75$
Do you love books or collect them? Join other bibliophiles and support the library! A $75 membership provides an e-book for one year.
Valid for one year
- Insider newsletter
- Volunteer/networking opportunities
- Community connection with library supporters
- Exclusive "first view" at Friends Book Sales
- Invitations to member-only events
- $5 Friends Bookstore coupon*
- A free book of your choosing from the Friends Bookstore**
Library Champion ($150 level)
150$
Expanded support for our most loyal library supporters. A $150 membership funds a Book Bus stop at a school, park, or community site.
Valid for one year
- Exclusive insider newsletter
- Volunteer/networking opportunities
- Community connection with library supporters
- Exclusive "first view" at Friends Book Sales
- Invitations to member-only events
- $5 Friends Bookstore coupon*
- A free book of your choosing from the Friends Bookstore**
- Nameplate on a Library item of your choosing

*Bookstore coupon is single use only. No cash back given if full amount is not used.
**Regular priced book. Excludes speciality items and merchandise.

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Become a Friends member or
renew your membership

Do you have a shirt that says “I’d rather be reading”? Are you a collector of books? Become a Friend!

A Friends membership

provides critical funding to the Library

creates opportunities to volunteer and share your love of books

ensures the library system continues to create a place for community and personal growth

3 ways to join the Friends

Online: Purchase your membership online below

In person: Visit the Friends Used Bookstore, located inside the Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd St. Wichita, KS, 67203. For speedier service, print and complete the membership form and bring it with you to the Used Bookstore.

By mail: Print out and complete the membership form and mail with a check. Mailing instructions are included on the form.

New membership levels debuted Nov. 1

To better support changing library needs and to offer more flexibility for Friends members, we have adjusted our membership levels. If you are a Silver, Gold or Platinum member, your membership is valid until your renewal date.

Have questions?
Read our FAQs about the new levels.

Choose from our four membership levels

Bookworm ($15)

Avid Reader ($35 level)

Bibliophile ($75 level)

Library Champion ($150 level)

Become a Friends member or renew your membership

Do you have a shirt that says “I’d rather be reading”? Are you a collector of books? Become a Friend!

A Friends membership​​

provides critical funding to the Library

creates opportunities to volunteer and share your love of books

ensures the library system continues to create a place for community and personal growth

3 ways to join the Friends

Online: Purchase your membership online below

In person: Visit the Friends Used Bookstore, located inside the Advanced Learning Library (711 W. 2nd St. Wichita, KS, 67203. For speedier service, print and complete the membership form and bring it with you to the Used Bookstore.

By mail: Print out and complete the membership form and mail with a check. Mailing instructions are included on the form.

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New membership levels debuted Nov. 1

To better support changing library needs and to offer more flexibility for Friends members, we have adjusted our membership levels. If you are a Silver, Gold or Platinum member, your membership is valid until your renewal date.

Have questions? Read our FAQs about the new levels.

Choose from our four membership levels

Bookworm ($15)

Avid Reader ($35 level)

Bibliophile ($75 level)

Library Champion ($150 level)

Become a Friends member or
renew your membership

A Friends membership

Have questions?
Read our FAQs about the new levels.