UPCOMING EVENTS
FALL MARKET
The Fall Market, hosted by the First Christian Church of Madera, features arts, crafts, food trucks, giveaways, and more. Friends of Madera County Library will be sponsoring a booth to distribute information and gently used books.
What: FMCL booth at the Fall Market
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; setup/teardown times to be announced
Where: First Christian Church, 2300 Sunset Avenue, Madera
Why: To promote Friends of the Madera County Library, support Madera County Library, and provide books to the public - old and new books, large and small. All genres for all ages, including books for home schooling and other educational books.
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: Event entry is free. Book prices are by donation only. Take a book, leave a donation in the FMCL Donation Jar.
Booth sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library.
TREES FOR CHARITY
Madera Sunrise Rotary is hosting the 40th Annual Trees for Charity in which Christmas trees are decorated then auctioned off to the highest bidder. Friends of the Madera County Library will be meeting at Hatfield Hall in the morning to decorate the FMCL tree. The theme this year is March of the Toys.
What: Trees for Charity tree decorating and auction
When: Tree decorating - Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Banquet & Tree Auction - Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5:30 PM
Where: Madera District Fairgrounds, Hatfield Hall; 1850 W. Cleveland Ave, Madera
Why: To fundraise for charities benefiting those in need
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: Tree decorating assistance is free and greatly appreciated.
For banquet and auction info, visit Madera Sunrise Rotary
Tree sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library
WINTER POTLUCK
The Friends of the Madera County Library holds events each year to recognize the Madera County Library staff and all of the work they do to bring literacy to the community. This event is open only to Friends members and library staff.
What: FMCL Winter Potluck (speaker TBA)
When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Where: Madera County Library - Blanche Galloway Room; 121 North G Street, Madera
Why: To recognize and thank Madera County Library staff
Who: Open to Friends and library staff
Pricing: Free
Sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library.
PAST EVENTS
MADERA OLD TIMERS' DAY
This annual event celebrating Madera features arts & crafts, games & activities, food, and more. Friends of Madera County Library will be hosting a booth to distribute information and gently used books.
What: Books - old and new, big and small. All genres for all ages, including books for home schooling and other educational books.
When: Saturday September 27, 2025; times to be announced
Where: Madera Courthouse Park; 210 W. Yosemite Avenue, Madera
Why: To help support the Madera County Library and the local community while giving books a new home.
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: By donation only. Take a book, leave a donation in the FMCL Donation Jar.
Booth sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library.
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
This Annual Fall Festival Pop-Up Event, hosted by the Madera United Methodist Church, features arts, crafts, bake sale and other food, and more. Friends of Madera County Library will be hosting a booth to distribute information and gently used books.
What: Books - old and new, big and small. All genres for all ages, including books for home schooling and other educational books.
When: Saturday September 20, 2025; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (tentative)
Where: Madera United Methodist Church; 500 Sunset Avenue, Madera
Why: To help support the Madera County Library and the local community while giving books a new home.
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: By donation only. Take a book, leave a donation in the FMCL Donation Jar.
Sponsored by: Booth sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library
HEART OF CALIFORNIA BOOK FAIRE
What: Local authors and illustrators selling/signing books, author Q&A panels, and readings
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Madera United Methodist Church; 500 Sunset Avenue, Madera
Why: To support local authors and illustrators
Who: Open to the public
Mark your calendar for this very special event!
For more information, visit the webpage:
HEART OF CALIFORNIA BOOK FAIRE
Sponsored by: The Friends of Madera County Library & the Central Valley Fiction Writers
FMCL ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
The Friends of the Madera County Library is holding its annual rummage sale at the Madera Tribune parking lot. The sale will feature books (of course), furniture, exercise equipment, a wide variety of household items, and an excellent selection of items of all types. There is no charge to attend, so stop by and find that special something you haven't seen anywhere else!
What: Friends of the Madera County Library Annual Rummage Sale
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025; 7:00 AM - Noon
Where: Madera Tribune parking lot; 2591 Mitchell Court, Madera
Why: To help support the local library
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: Free
Download flyer here.
Sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library.
FOOD WITH FRIENDS
The Friends of the Madera County Library holds events each year to recognize the Madera County Library staff and all of the work they do to bring literacy to the community. This event is open only to Friends members and library staff.
What: Food With Friends
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025; 11:00 AM for setup; event times to be announced
Where: Madera County Library; 121 N G St, Madera
Why: To thank the Madera County Library staff
Who: Open to Friends members and library staff
Pricing: Free
Hosted by the Friends of Madera County Library.
ANNUAL SPRING FLING
This Annual Spring Fling Pop-Up Event, hosted by the Madera United Methodist Church, features arts, crafts, bake sale and other food, and more. Friends of Madera County Library will be hosting a booth to distribute information and gently used books.
What: Books - old and new, big and small. All genres for all ages, including books for home schooling and other educational books.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025; 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Madera United Methodist Church; 500 Sunset Avenue, Madera
Why: To help support the Madera County Library and the local community while giving books a new home.
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: By donation only. Take a book, leave a donation in the FMCL Donation Jar.
Booth sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library.
MISINFORMATION: FACT OR FICTION?
Join us for a discussion on misinformation and information literacy with Maia Gonzalez, Madera College Librarian.
Free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
What: Presentation - "Misinformation: Fact or Fiction?"
When: Thursday, May 8, 2025; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Madera County Library - Blanche Galloway Room; 121 North G Street, Madera
Why: To help support the local community
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: Free
Download flyer here.
Sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library.
MAKE A VASE FOR MOTHER'S DAY
Want to give your mother something unique for Mother's Day? How about a special vase to hold her flowers?
The Friends of Madera County Library is hosting a craft day at the Galloway Room of the Main Library. All supplies will be provided to participants for free. Open to all ages 13 to 100. There is no charge to participate.
What: Craft Day - Make a Vase for Mother's Day
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Madera County Library - Blanche Galloway Room; 121 North G Street, Madera
Why: To help support the local community
Who: Open to the public
Pricing: Free
Download flyer here.
Sponsored by the Friends of Madera County Library.
For additional information on any of the above events, email: friendsmaderacountylibrary@gmail.com
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