Membership in FOSCL promotes a wider knowledge and use of libraries and provides support the betterment of library service In South Carolina through for local friends of the library groups.

The Friends of South Carolina Libraries membership year is January – December.  Current members are considered “in good standing” and may vote, apply for grants, and submit nominations for Awards.

Membership Categories: Friend $10, Special Friend $25, Friend Indeed $100, Friends Group $25. Friend, Special Friend, and Friend Indeed are individual memberships reserved for one person.  Group membership is for a library Friends group or any other nonprofit or government entity.

Here are just a few of FOSCL’s membership benefits:

• Receive discounted registration to the Annual Conference
• Opportunity to nominate candidates for annual awards
• Apply for FOSCL grants in support of Friends projects
• Receive support with statewide membership benefits with ALA’s United for Libraries, the national Friends of the Library association
• Leadership opportunities to serve as a FOSCL Board Member
• Share ideas and connect with other library Friends groups and members from across South Carolina

2025 FOSCL Members

2025 Group Members

As of March 1, 2025

FOSCL Confidentiality Policy

On occasion, Friends of South Carolina Libraries may collect contact information including e-mail addresses of its members, prospective members or individuals or entities interested in joining FOSCL.  The purpose(s) of obtaining this information is to update and inform members and prospective members of FOSCL about its upcoming events, programs and opportunities.  Friends of South Carolina Libraries (FOSCL) does not rent, sell or share this contact information or any other personal information about its members or prospective members with third parties.