The Friends of Barclay Public Library

05/15/2026

Are you the type of person who thinks heat presses, vinyl, and organizing shirt orders are actually FUN?

Please email The Friends of Barclay Public Library immediately.
[email protected]

We need help making Summer Reading shirts and honestly this role is perfect for crafty people who love productive chaos.

05/14/2026

🚨Restock Alert🚨
Thanks to our generous community, the Sharing Shelf at Barclay Public Library is stocked again!

Located inside the library entryway.
OPEN:
Mon/Wed/Fri 9AM-5PM
Tue/Thu 9AM-8PM
Sat 9AM-1PM

05/14/2026

Parents deserve snacks too.

We need volunteers for our Summer Reading Parent Appreciation Tent to help greet families, hand out drinks/snacks, and create a welcoming atmosphere during Summer Reading Programs ☀️

04/28/2026

🌱 Plant a Seed, Read! – 2026 Summer Reading T-Shirts Now Available

Support the Friends of Barclay Library and celebrate summer reading with this year’s themed T-shirt! Featuring a charming design inspired by The Bad Seed characters, these shirts are a fun way to show your love for books and help grow literacy in our community.

✔ Youth & Adult sizes available
✔ No shipping – convenient library pickup
✔ Order by May 27th for kickoff pickup

Proceeds support library programs for all ages.

🌼 Order online https://forms.gle/LLicKyL4fyH8XJT59
OR in person at Barclay Public Library today!

04/28/2026

We have a winner! 🎉 Alyssa Calixto 🎉

Congratulations to Alyssa Calixto, you are the lucky recipient of our Potions & Popcorn Drawing Giveaway from the Book & Bake Sale!

Your prize is ready for pickup at the library—stop by anytime during regular open hours this week to claim it.

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the Friends of the Library at this year’s Book & Bake Sale!

03/24/2026

Special thanks to all of the volunteers for a wonderful 40 years!
We couldn’t do it without you.

Also to those businesses that helped make it happen: Barclay Public Library , Thinkwell Makerspace , Illini Park District Potions & Popcorn and Buena Vista Bank Warrensburg.

It was a great turnout and a gorgeous day!

Warrensburg celebrated its 40th annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday.

03/19/2026

03/16/2026

🌟 Help Bring Some of Warrensburg’s Favorite Community Events to Life!

The Friends of Barclay Library, The Barclay Public Library, and Warrensburg Corn Festival are looking for volunteers for several upcoming events that help support programs at Barclay Public Library.

You don’t have to do everything — just pick one event that fits your schedule!

🐣 Egg Stuffing
📍 Barclay Public Library
🗓 March 18 | 1:00 PM until finished
Just show up and help stuff eggs for the big hunt!

🥚 Community Egg Hunt
📍 Illini Park, Illini Park District
🗓 March 21 | 10:00 AM
Help with setup, running the event, or cleanup.
Sign up: volunteersignup.org/QJ9E3

📚 Book & Bake Sale
📍 Barclay Library
🗓 April 23–25
Help with setup, checkout tables, cleanup, or bake treats to donate.
Sign up: volunteersignup.org/LYAQP

🌽 Warrensburg Corn Festival
🗓 July 16–18
Help staff the Friends booth and share what the library offers.
Details: https://warrensburgcornfestival.com/volunteer/

📖 Summer Reading Program
Starting June 4
Help welcome families, support activities, and assist with the Parent Patch.
Sign up: volunteersignup.org/TMHH8
The Barclay Library will also have Volunteer Opportunities.

These events bring our community together — and they only happen because volunteers step up.

💛 Pick one event. Lend a hand. Help make it happen.

02/26/2026

📣SAVE THE DATE!
The Annual Warrensburg Community Rummage Sales will be Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25th.

Warrensburg, IL residents can begin registering their sale for the rummage map on Monday, March 2nd at the Barclay Public Library or by calling 217-672-3621.

The registration deadline is April 22nd. Maps will be available online and in the library on April 23rd.

12/08/2025

🎁 Last chance to grab shirts, totes & hoodies for your favorite library lover! Orders close December 10 so you can get them before Christmas!

Shop small, support big dreams at Barclay Library! Orders close Dec 8.

ORDER TODAY!: www.petalsgiftshop.com/collections/barclay-library