Our Mission

Since 1982, non-profit organization has been dedicated to empowering literacy and learning by providing access to affordable and free books and supporting programs at the Charleston County Library.

What We Do

We support programs at Charleston County branch libraries, accept and distribute donated books, host literary events and much more. We raise money through a variety of book sales and events throughout the year to bring our mission to life.

Contact Us

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Email - director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org

Phone - 843-737-0250 (Executive Director)

Phone - 843-647-1289 (Store & Book Donations)

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Meet the Team

Executive Director

Leah Donaldson

The Board

​Executive Committee

Gail Golightly, Chair

​Rebecca Hiester, Treasurer

Lauri Moffett, Book Sales Committee

Susan Wallberg, Volunteer Committee

Erika LeGendre, Marketing Committee

Craig Lawson, Development Committee

Rick Kates, Store Committee

​​​Members

Ulani DeCillis, Nick Plasmati, LaToya James, Brooke Seidelmann

Member at Large - Carin Jorgensen

Flyer for Charleston Friends of the Library's Big Book Sale 2026, May 14-17 at Omar Shrine Auditorium, featuring sponsor Crews Subaru, with stacks of books on the sides and a logo at the top.
Store hours sign for the Charleston Friends of the Library, showing Monday through Friday hours from 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM, Sunday closed, with a colorful logo and text.