The Friends group supports and assists current and future library services and programs by encouraging and promoting volunteer activities and fundraising for the library.
The Friends sponsor the very popular Mansfield Reads! and Mansfield Writes! programs. They support the Summer Reading program and Books for Babies. The Friends also fund the library's Wish List for items not covered by the budget and they contribute to long range commitments such as furniture, equipment and contruction.
The Friends of the Library advocate public library service and publicize library programs and services.