Friends Groups

Friends of the Library Groups

There are a number of Friends of the Library Groups throughout the region. Friends groups meet informally to promote the library in any way possible and new members are always welcome. Activities vary within each group but generally they hold talks, run booksales and fundraise for specific items for the library. e.g.Peebles Friends Group fund raise to fund the annual binding costs of local newspapers.

Friends of Eyemouth Library

Meet in Eyemouth Library around 6 times a year.
Contact Eyemouth Library 01890 750300

Friends of Duns Library

Meetings are usually held monthly with a break during the summer.
From 5:30pm - 7:00pm in Duns Library. Everyone welcome.
See the Events list for details of meetings
Contact the group's Secretary on 01361 882143

Friends of Galashiels Library

Meet by arrangement in Galashiels Library.
Contact Galashiels Library 01896 752512

Friends of Hawick Library

Friends of Hawick Library are always looking for more people to join their small group. They work towards assisting the Library through fundraising and events. Activities include organising booksales and events, committee work and fundraising.

Meetings are held by arrangement, in Hawick Library, monthly on Tuesday evenings at 7pm.

Anyone is welcome to join Friends of Hawick Library - life membership is only £1. For further information please contact Hawick Library on 01450 372637.

Friends of Kelso Library

Friends of Kelso Library are a small enthusiastic group who support Kelso Library with time, skills and energy. They can provide facilities, which would other wise not be available.

Since Friends formed at the end of March 2005 they have been very busy. With the support of Alasdair Hutton, local councillor and Convener of Scottish Borders Council they have hosted a number of author events More details....

Everyone is welcome to join Friends of Kelso Library, for further details, please contact Ruth Holmes (01573) 223 171

Friends of Peebles Library

Meetings are held roughly every 2 months.
Contact Paul Taylor at Peebles Library 01721 720123

Friends of Selkirk Library

Group meets in Connections for events or in the library.
Contact Selkirk Library 01750 20267