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FRIENDS
Wichita Public Library
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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: ​​
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provides critical funding to the Library
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creates opportunities to volunteer and share your love of books
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ensures the library system continues to create a place for community and personal growth
How to join the Friends
Purchase your membership below or in the Friends Used Bookstore, located inside the Advanced Learning Library.
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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
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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