The Hopewell- Prince George Friends of the Library
We are a non-profit whose mission is to support, improve, and promote The Appomattox Regional Library System. Serving the libraries of Burrowsville, Carson, Disputanta, Hopewell, Prince George, McKenney, and Rohoic.
- Annual Summer Reading Program Funding
- Annual funding for the printing of the quarterly program guide, The Explore.
- Funding for new equipment and facility improvements (New carpet in the Hopewell large meeting room 2021)
- Operations of The Reader’s Friend Bookstore and facilitation of $1 bag book sales.
- Support For Virginia Library Association
- Funding for special programs and projects such as author events, workshops, Poetry, Prose, and Pizza, ARLS Community Cookbook, Library Totes, and much more.
- Donations of books to local nursing homes, schools, daycares, The VA, Free Little Libraries, and other community programs
Membership and Donations
Become a friend today!
Special Member Benefits
- Early entry into book sales
- Mailed the ARLS quarterly program guide,
- New and returning members will receive $10 in store credit to the Reader’s Friend Bookstore.
If you wish to donate, become a member, or renew your membership to The HPG Friends of the Library by writing a check, please make your check payable to The HPG Friends of the Library and send it to P.O Box 178 Hopewell, VA 23860. The Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Federal Tax ID is 54-1444884. Please check with your employer about a matching donation.
Executive Board
- Past President
- President
- Vice-President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Membership Committee Chair
- Public Relations Committee Chair
Opportunities
- Spring and Fall Membership Meetings
- Executive Board
- The program, Membership, and Public Relations Committees
- Bookstore Volunteers
- Event/ Fundraiser Volunteers
The Readers' Friend Book Store
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Located at the Hopewell Library We are a used book bookstore, stocking a selection of fiction, classics, nonfiction, juvenile, and children’s books at very reasonable prices. You can search our shelves for your favorite author or just browse by subject. Each trip to our store is always a treasure hunt and you can be assured that every purchase helps us to support the Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS). Credit cards accepted.
Become a bookstore volunteer
Proceeds from the bookstore support children’s and adult reading programs, and the purchase of equipment, materials, and resources to enhance library services beyond the library’s budget. 
The Friends of the Library Dinwiddie
If you wish to donate, become a member or renew your membership to The Friends of the Library Dinwiddie by writing a check, make your check payable to The Friends of the Library Dinwiddie, and send it to P.O Box 480 Dinwiddie, VA 23841.
Please check with your employer about a matching donation.
