Virtual 5K
Run, walk, bike or swim anytime, anywhere, from September 22 to October 21. $30 per person or $50 for a family of 4.
Friends of SPL General Membership Meeting
Want to learn more about the Friends of SPL? Join us at our General Membership Meeting on Monday, October 21 at 6:00 PM at Grove City Library to learn more.
Flyers Pizza Fundraiser
When you place an order from Flyers Pizza Grove City North on Tuesday, September 24, mention you are calling to place an order for the “Library Fundraiser” AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PHONE CALL, and Flyers will donate 15% of your order’s total to the Friends of the Library. To order, call (614) 871-9000.
Flyers Pizza Fundraiser
When you place an order from Flyers Pizza Grove City South on Tuesday, September 24, mention you are calling to place an order for the “Library Fundraiser” AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PHONE CALL, and Flyers will donate 15% of your order’s total to the Friends of the Library. To order, call (614) 931-0888.
Flyers Pizza Fundraiser
When you place an order from Flyers Pizza Galloway on Tuesday, September 24, mention you are calling to place an order for the “Library Fundraiser” AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PHONE CALL, and Flyers will donate 20% of your order’s total to the Friends of the Library. To order, call (614) 870-7777.
Big Book Sale
Buy one of our tote bags for just $10 and fill it with as many books as you can carry at our Friends of SPL Big Book Sale on Thursday, September 19, from 12 noon to 7:00 PM.
Exclusive Members-only Event!
Members of the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries are invited to enjoy early access the very best selection of books, CDs, and DVDs from our Big Book Sale during our exclusive pre-sale event on Wednesday, September 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Grove City Library. Fill one of our tote bags for just $10 with as many books as you can carry.
Book Donation Drop Off Day
Donate your gently used books to the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries.
Friends of Southwest Public Libraries Meet & Greet
Join us on Thursday, May 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the Grove City Library to learn how you can get involved with the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries.
Anniversary Celebration
SWPL is celebrating 100 years as a publicly-funded library at both Grove City and Westland Area libraries on Saturday, November 4, 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
Event is free an open to the public.
Library Trivia Night
Test your library IQ at Library Trivia Night!
Free and open to the public.
Event in conjunction with the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries’ Annual General Membership Meeting.
Sharing the Business of the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries
Learn more about the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries by attending the Friends’ Annual General Membership Meeting.
Free and open to the public.
Stepping Back in Time: Interesting Cookbooks from Past and Present
Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
Event in conjunction with the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries’ Annual General Membership Meeting.
History of Grove City's Library Walking Tour
Join Bev Babbert as she takes us on a walking tour through Grove City Public Library’s history! Tour is limited to 16 guests. Registration required.
Free and open to the public.
Event in conjunction with the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries’ Annual General Membership Meeting.
What My Library Means to Me: A Centennial Paper Quilt
A very special quilt created by members of the SPL community called “What My Library Means to Me” will be on display at Grove City’s Library from October 16 - 31 in celebration of SPL’s 100 years!
Free and open to the public.
What My Library Means to Me: A Centennial Paper Quilt
A very special quilt created by members of the SPL community called “What My Library Means to Me” will be on display at Westland Area Library from October 1 - 15 in celebration of SPL’s 100 years!
Free and open to the public.
Buy-the-Bag Book Sale!
Join us for the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries Annual Big Book Sale! How many books can you fit in a tote bag? You can find out for just $10 a bag at our Big Book Sale!
Sale is open to the public.
Credit cards accepted.
City BBQ Fundraiser
Visit City BBQ, and City BBQ will donate 20% of the proceeds to the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries! Offer good on dine in, take out, delivery, drive thru, and pick up orders! (Orders from third-party apps, i.e. GrubHub, do not qualify for this fundraiser.)
How to participate:
Phone Orders
Call City BBQ at 614.423.3757 and mention that you are with Friends of the Library before placing your order. (Orders through third-party apps, like GrubHub or Uber Eats, do not qualify.)
Online Orders
Visit citybbq.com and use promo code “FundA.” (Orders through third-party apps, like GrubHub or Uber Eats, do not qualify.)
In Person Orders
Visit City BBQ at 2261 Stringtown Rd, Grove City. Mention that you are with Friends of the Library before placing your order.
Questions? Contact us at friendsofswpl@gmail.com.
Create a Centennial Quilt Craft Session
Create a paper quilt square to be added to SPL’s Centennial Paper Quilt. The Quilt will be displayed at WAL from October 1 - 15 and at GCL from October 16 - 31.
The Quilt’s theme is WHAT MY LIBRARY MEANS TO ME. Your quilt square might convey fond memories of the library, a favorite library program, or favorite book. You might want to illustrate how the library makes you feel or what makes SPL special to you. It’s up to you!
Supplies will be provided.
Event is free and open to the public.
Create a Centennial Quilt Craft Session
Create a paper quilt square to be added to SPL’s Centennial Paper Quilt. The Quilt will be displayed at WAL from October 1 - 15 and at GCL from October 16 - 31.
The Quilt’s theme is WHAT MY LIBRARY MEANS TO ME. Your quilt square might convey fond memories of the library, a favorite library program, or favorite book. You might want to illustrate how the library makes you feel or what makes SPL special to you. It’s up to you!
Supplies will be provided.
Event is free and open to the public.
Create a Centennial Quilt Craft Session
Create a paper quilt square to be added to SPL’s Centennial Paper Quilt. The Quilt will be displayed at WAL from October 1 - 15 and at GCL from October 16 - 31.
The Quilt’s theme is WHAT MY LIBRARY MEANS TO ME. Your quilt square might convey fond memories of the library, a favorite library program, or favorite book. You might want to illustrate how the library makes you feel or what makes SPL special to you. It’s up to you!
Supplies will be provided.
Event is free and open to the public.
Create a Centennial Quilt Craft Session
Create a paper quilt square to be added to SPL’s Centennial Paper Quilt. The Quilt will be displayed at WAL from October 1 - 15 and at GCL from October 16 - 31.
The Quilt’s theme is WHAT MY LIBRARY MEANS TO ME. Your quilt square might convey fond memories of the library, a favorite library program, or favorite book. You might want to illustrate how the library makes you feel or what makes SPL special to you. It’s up to you!
Supplies will be provided.
Event is free and open to the public.
Labor Day Celebration: History of Grove City's Library Walking Tour (11 a.m.)
Join Bev Babbert as she takes us on a walking tour through Grove City Public Library’s history!
Free and open to the public.
Event in conjunction with Grove City’s Labor Day Celebration.
Labor Day Celebration: History of Grove City's Library Walking Tour (9:30 a.m.)
Join Bev Babbert as she takes us on a walking tour through Grove City Public Library’s history!
Free and open to the public.
Event in conjunction with Grove City’s Labor Day Celebration.
Create a Centennial Quilt
This fall the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries invites you to help us create a very special paper quilt to commemorate SPL’s Centennial. You may participate in any of our craft sessions, where you will decorate your very own quilt square to be added to SPL’s Centennial Paper Quilt. The Quilt will be displayed at WAL from October 1 - 15 and at GCL from October 16 - 31.
The Quilt’s theme is WHAT MY LIBRARY MEANS TO ME. Your quilt square might convey fond memories of the library, a favorite library program, or favorite book. You might want to illustrate how the library makes you feel or what makes SPL special to you. It’s up to you!
If you cannot make it to one of our craft sessions, take-home kits will be available at both libraries through September 17. Finished squares are due on or before Wednesday, September 20.