Friends of the Martin County Library System

05/03/2026

Good news for philanthropists age 70 and a half or older: the allowable Qualified Charitable Distribution amount has increased to $111,000 per taxpayer in 2026.
A QCD is a direct transfer from your IRA to a qualified nonprofit organization.

Because the distribution goes directly to charitable giving, it is excluded from your taxable income. And here at The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie, Designated, Scholarship and Field of Interest Funds are all eligible to accept QCDs.

That means you can deposit your QCD into an existing Fund or create a new one for the causes you care about most. Right here at home.

We encourage you to consult with your tax advisor to determine how a QCD may support your charitable giving strategy this year. Ready to explore your options?

Contact Elizabeth Barbella at [email protected].

04/27/2026

I’ll bet there are a few volunteers who identify!

04/10/2026

☎️ "Calling" all young poetry enthusiasts—set a reminder so we can "Dial-A-Poem" and celebrate National Poetry Month together! 🎉📜

Do you love a limerick? Swoon for sonnets? Does a haiku make you happy? Every Tuesday in April between 4:00-5:00pm, call the library at 772-219-4976 and one of our Children’s Librarians will ready a super fun poem to you over the phone!
Sponsored by our Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

04/09/2026

🐾📚 LIMITED SPACES REMAING for upcoming PAWS to Read sessions:

• Saturday, April 18: 10:30-11:30am at Hoke Library; please sign up at: https://mcls.libnet.info/event/14646454

• Tuesday, April 28: 4:00-5:00pm at Robert Morgade Library; please sign up at: https://mcls.libnet.info/event/16212308

Children gain confidence while having fun reading to trained therapy dogs from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. Recommended for ages 6 through 9; registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

04/09/2026

This is a huge opportunity to get rid of all those left over pieces of fabric, yarn, zippers, thread, crochet hooks and knitting needles. And THEN, you can pick up some stuff you really need to start or finish another project. Oh, and did we mention it’s FREE?!!

🧵 Reminder—refresh your stash by swapping and sharing!
"Spring Craft & Sewing Stash Swap" | Saturday, April 11: 2:00-4:00pm at Peter and Julie Cummings Library in Palm City.

Drop off your usable fabric, yarn, lace, batting, trims, buttons, notions, and needlework supplies during library hours April 7 through April 10. Return on April 11 and choose new-to-you supplies! (Library hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm and Thursday 12:00-8:00pm).

Sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

04/03/2026

Wishing our Friends and all the wonderful library patrons a very Happy Easter.

03/26/2026

🎉 NEW! Saturday Story Time at Blake Library | 10:30am-11:00am

Set reminders and come join us to hear one of your favorite stories and enjoy other fun activities led by Children's Librarian, Ms. Alissa! Recommended for ages 0 - 5. See you all soon!
Sponsored by our Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

03/21/2026

Gigi King Experience at the Blake Library, Saturday. March21st.

03/14/2026

The Hoke Library in Jensen Beach has officially opened its beautiful outdoor pavilion.

02/25/2026

The result of a generous donation to the Friends.

Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating our new outdoor space! . Event starts at March 14, 2026 10:00 AM EDT