Established 1972
The Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library, established in 1972, was the first “Friends” group in the D.C. Public Library system. Originally, the Friends was formed to advocate for the continuation of the second floor children’s room. The Friends of Tenley-Friendship Library participates in the DC Federation of Friends, a city-wide association of Friends councils.
Provides Support
Today, we continue supporting the library in many ways:
- Raising funds for library programs, services, books and equipment
- Sponsoring author programs to involve the community in library activities
- Advocating on behalf of the library to the Mayor, City Council, Congress and the library adminsration
- Supporting the freedom to read as expressed in the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights
Sponsors Events
The Friends help sponsor library events that include:
- Film and Book Groups
- New Technology
- Local Author Talks
- Gardening Lectures
- Children’s programs — including storytime, crafts and summer reading programs
- Other special events