The purpose of this organization shall be to operate as a non-policy making service organization to focus public attention on library services, facilites and needs, and to stimulate gifts of books, magazines, desirable collections, endowments, and bequests. However, one need not attend all meetings to be a member.
Friends support the library programs and sponsor used book sales.
The Friends of the Library supported the construction of the Ronald McDonald Discovery Room. This room, located on the lower level of the library, will be used for Story Hours and the Summer Reading Program. A grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities established the funding for this room. Gary and Mary Merrill have undertaken to raise money for various charitable causes in the Union City area. This year, with their neighbor Toby, a beautiful collie, and the generous support of children and friends of the Union City Elementary School, as well as business and community sponsors, the Merrills walked to Elgin and back to raise money for the Discovery Room.