The Friends of the Hobson Public Library help the Library in many ways:

· purchasing books and materials,
· sponsoring special programs and the semiannual book sale,
· providing the Library with computers and programs for the public,
· contributing honoraria for guest speakers and storytellers.

Friends of the Library Officers and Board Members: Marian Stevenson, President;  Liesl Holtz, Vice President, Connie Metcalfe, Secretary, Marilyn Derks, Treasurer, Cynthia Denton, Board Member

Donation of Used Materials
Hobson Community Library is grateful for gifts of books, periodicals, pamphlets and other materials which are an important supplement to our collection. Patrons often have questions about donations of used materials:

How do you determine if the book is in good physical condition?
Books with brittle pages, mildew damage, or torn and/or missing pages will not be added to the library collection.

 Does the Library need textbooks?
Textbooks are added to the collection only if they are recent publications of popular subjects.

 Does the Library want back issues of magazines?
Yes, if they are titles to which the library subscribes. If the library does not need to replace missing issues, current magazines will be placed on a free material table in the lobby.

Please remember that donated materials become the property of Hobson Community Library. If they are not selected by the staff for the collection, they may be sold at the Friends of Hobson Library book sale, which is held annually. All donations of books and other library materials will receive written acknowledgment upon receipt of these items, if requested.