Anyone can join the Friends of the Madera County Library (FMCL). Annual membership runs January 1 – December 31 and is renewable each year in January. New members may join at any time of the year.
Meetings

Non-members are very welcome to come to a meeting to find out about the FMCL. All are welcome to join! Meetings are every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm, at the Madera County Library. Arrive a few minutes early to enter in the front doors. If late, walk around to the side of the building on 5th street to the door marked “Galloway Room.” At our meetings, you can find out about upcoming events, changes and additions to the library, FMCL policy updates, our yearly goals and many other things. We’re a very welcoming group so don’t be shy.
Membership Dues
- Individual ……………… $10
- Family (up to 4) ……….. $20
- Student (with I.D.) …….. $5
- Senior (55+) ……………. $5
Membership Benefits
- Opportunity to join a nonprofit credit union
- Local trip excursions with members
- Discounts on FMCL Events
- Summer Potluck Luncheon & Holiday Potluck with Special Guest Speaker
- Early emails with updates on library events
- Advanced preview to FMCL Annual Book Sale
- Opportunity to attend library events & conferences
People may join or renew membership in four different ways: Through this webpage, at the library’s donation box, in person at one of our meetings or events, or by snail mail. Keep scrolling to find out how.
Becoming A Member or Renewing Online

INDIVIDUAL membership
Individual membership. Annual membership dues to the Friends of the Madera County Library for 2024. Friends of the Madera County Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
$10.00

FAMILY membership
Family of up to four people. Annual membership dues to the Friends of the Madera County Library for 2024. Friends of the Madera County Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
$20.00

STUDENT or SENIOR membership
Annual membership dues to the Friends of the Madera County Library for 2024. If a student, please show student I.D. at first meeting attended. Friends of the Madera County Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
$5.00
Donation Box at Madera County Library
- Print out the Membership Form above and write in the blanks.
- Slip the piece of paper into an envelope, along with your dues donation (cash, check or money order).
- Place the envelope into the Donation Box at the Madera County Library. It is located behind the large wooden staircase.
- We will send you an email once we have processed your membership.


Snail Mail
- Print out the Membership Form above and write in the blanks.
- Slip the piece of paper into an envelope, along with your dues donation (cash, check or money order).
- Address the envelope to:
- Friends of the Madera County Library (FMCL)
c/o Madera County Library
121 North G Street
Madera, CA 93637
- Friends of the Madera County Library (FMCL)
- Post and mail Envelope
- We will send you an email once we have processed your membership.
