Friends of Southwest Public Libraries

08/28/2026

PLEASE SHARE! Volunteers have been working hard on the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries Big Book Sale!

📚 Book Club members, readers, friends and family - join us 10 am to 3 pm, Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Westland Area Library, 4740 West Broad St.

📚 Sponsors, activities and more are in the final planning stages! Watch for updates!

08/25/2026

💗 Today, we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton. 💗

Dolly was more than a beloved artist. She was a champion for children, literacy, and the power of a good book. Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, so many children received books of their own and discovered the joy of reading.

As library friends, we are grateful for the lasting legacy she leaves behind and the countless young readers she inspired.

Today, we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton. 💗

Dolly was more than a beloved artist. She was a champion for children, literacy, and the power of a good book. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, millions of children received books of their own and discovered the joy of reading.

As a library, we are grateful for the lasting legacy she leaves behind and the countless young readers she inspired. Thank you, Dolly, for believing in children and the magic of books. You will be deeply missed.

08/24/2026

Friends! Invite your friends to give blood Friday, Aug. 28, 11A-3P, at the Grove City Library.
🎁 The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region will be saying thank you with a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.
✍️ Schedule an appointment at rcblood.org/4giL3GZ

🩸 Summer can create a sticky situation for the blood supply!
📅 You can give blood on Friday, August 28th at the Grove City Library.
🎁 The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region will be saying thank you with a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.
✍️ Take a pause from your summer plans and book now at rcblood.org/4giL3GZ

08/22/2026

Hey friends, TODAY is the last day of the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries Pampered Chef party. We're so excited and so close to the next reward level. If you need anything, we'd love for you to snag it today.
Order online https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/carolmahon0814
Thank you to everyone who supported this !!

08/16/2026

THANK YOU & REMINDER the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries Pampered Chef FUNDRAISER is open until Aug. 21!

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Invite friends and family!

08/15/2026

We met many friends today at the Grove City Parks and Recreation Back-to-School Kickoff! If you stopped by the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries Book Shop, share a photo of your book in the comments!

08/15/2026

A little rain didn't dampen our fun!
Thank you Grove City Parks & Recreation - we 💙💚 this event, but will miss the kids at our Southwest Public Libraries Book Shop.
📚 We can't wait to see what books you pick from the Book Shop! Tag us or share in the comments!

📸 Amanda D. • Busy In Grove City - thank you!!

08/13/2026

We're having an online Pampered Chef fundraiser party. Our consultant will be sharing products, recipes, and playing games in our Facebook event!
🏆💪 Who knows you might win something!!
ℹ️ INVITE friends an family at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1jPmqBY4LD/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thank you FRIENDS for supporting Southwest Public Libraries

08/12/2026

Hey friends, it’s almost time for our Pampered Chef FUNDRAISER 🥣 Aug. 14-21!

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08/11/2026

Join us at the annual Grove City Parks & Recreation Back to School Bash is Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-noon in Town Center Park, 3359 Park St.

📚 stop by our tent for a coupon for a FREE BOOK at the Friends of Southwest Public Libraries Book Shop in the Southwest Public Libraries Grove City and Westland libraries! There's also a Parks BOOK SWAP - find their tent at the event!

Celebrate the end of summer and kick off the school year with some fun, freebies and hands-on activities.

We're excited to meet more friends from Ohio Wildlife Center - Columbus Symphony Orchestra - Buddy Ball - Grove City Division Of Police (and therapy dog Bo!) - Jackson Township Fire Department - Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council - Parks & Rec departments including youth, sports, RecSchool and more!

Info: grovecityohio.gov/btsbash