Join a Friends of the Library Group!

The Friends of the Drouin Library is a newly formed group. They welcome anyone interested in supporting their local library.

Meetings: Held once every three months.

Joining Fee: There is no joining fee!

Ongoing Activities: FODL run an ongoing book sale.

Contact: To get in touch, please contact the Drouin Library (drouin@myli.org.au / 03 5625 1564) who will connect you with the group.

The Friends of the Inverloch Library (FOIL) is an established group that regularly help fund large scale events for the library, such as Author Talks.

How to Join: FOIL has a dedicated station inside Inverloch Library, complete with membership forms and a mailbox. To join, fill out a form and include payment.

Meetings: FOIL meets once a month.

Ongoing Activities: FOIL hosts regular author talks and community events throughout the year, alongside ongoing book and bookmark sales.

Joining Fee: A joining fee applies (details available at the library station).

Contact: To get in touch, please contact the Inverloch Library (inverloch@myli.org.au / 03 5674 1169) who will connect you with the group.

The Friends of the Corner Inlet Library (FOCIL) is an established group that have greatly contributed to library resources over the past couple of years. Recently, they have helped expand the Myli DVD Collection, as well as donating a Sewing Machine and a Spot Cleaner to Myli’s Library of Things.

Meetings: The Committee doesn’t follow a specific meeting schedule and instead meets as required.

Ongoing Activities: FOCIL host bi-annual book sales in January and July at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre.

Joining Fee: A joining fee applies (details available from the Foster Library).

Contact: To get in touch, please contact the Foster Library (foster@myli.org.au / 03 5682 1735) who will connect you with the group.

The Friends of the Mirboo North Library are an established group that have greatly contributed to library resources over the past couple of years. Recently, they have helped created a cinema set up for Mirboo North’s movie sessions, donating a large flat-screen TV, wireless headphones and block out curtains.

How to Join: Visit or call the Mirboo North Library (03 5668 1528) for more information about how to join.

Meetings: FOMNL meets every second month.

Ongoing Activities: Twice a year, FOMNL operates the local op shop, with all funds raised during the week going directly to support the group.

Joining Fee: A joining fee applies (details available from the Mirboo North Library).

Contact: To get in touch, please contact the Mirboo North Library (mirboo.north@myli.org.au / 03 5668 1528) who will connect you with the group.

Not sure about joining a Friends Group, but still interested in volunteering?

No worries! You can submit a general volunteering application using this link: Volunteer Enquiry

Additionally, if you would like to stay up to date with news about Myli’s Volunteers, Home Library Service and Friends of the Library, you can subscribe to our quarterly Volunteers Newsletter, here: Update Preferences