Friends of the Ipswich Library Service (FOILS)

What are Friends?

photo of members of the Friends of the Ipswich Library A Friends of the Library group is a coordinated group of people who are interested in supporting, extending and promoting the Library's services and strengthening the Library's links with the community.

Friends of Ipswich Library Service (FOILS) was formed in October 2000. The patron is Ipswich born, influential poet and novelist, Thomas Shapcott. The group currently has around 25 members and would love to see some new faces.

FOILS members participating in a demonstration What Friends do?

Friends provide community based support for the Library. They assist with Library projects and events and organise their own events and activities that promote the library and enrich the cultural life of the community, such as exhibitions, guest speakers, and trivia nights.

Initiatives of Friends of Ipswich Library include a regular program of guest speakers who share their experience and knowledge on a variety of interesting topics, followed by lunch in the Library Courtyard.

Benefits:

Meet like-minded people and enhance your social life
Be kept up-to-date with Library happenings
Participate in activities that make a difference to the Library

Membership

Membership is open to everyone. Annual fees are:

Single: $5.00
Family: $10.00
Corporate $50.00

Membership Application forms are available at any of our libraries.

Meetings

The Friends group meets at 5:30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month in Study Room 2, Level 1, Ipswich Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich.

Events

Contact Information

To find out more about Friends of Ipswich Library Service phone (07) 3810-6761 or e-mail CMoore@ipswich.qld.gov.au