Our Purpose
The Friends of the Library is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, volunteer organization that supports the Aiken County Public Library. We believe public libraries are an essential part of all communities.
WE ADVOCATE for the Library and champion its needs with the community.
WE SUPPORT the Library’s mission and programs.
WE FUND many of the Library’s capital and operational needs.
Turning Pages
Turning Pages SC’s Free Reading Program Comes to Aiken!
Two members of the Friends of the Aiken County Public Library, Loretta Beckner and Janet Kabel, are excited to bring a new reading program for adults to Aiken County.
Turning Pages South Carolina is a Columbia-based nonprofit that teaches adults to read through personalized, one-on-one tutoring, free of cost — and now there is an Aiken Branch! Once trained, a volunteer reading tutor is matched with an adult learner. Commitment is one hour per week until 24 sessions are complete. All books and supplies are provided and all tutoring sessions are held at the library. The first Tutor Training Workshop will be October 19, 2024 at the Aiken County Public Library Main Branch. Participation is free, but registration is required.
Volunteers can learn more about Turning Pages – SC at turningpagesSC.org. To enroll to become a tutor at the Turning Pages – Aiken Branch go to turningpagesSC.org/be-a-tutor. Join and make a difference in our community!
