Friends of the Moneta-Smith Mountain Lake Library Inc

The Friends of the Moneta/SML Library, Inc. was established in 1998 to support the Moneta/SML Library. Our goal is to ensure that this library is enjoyed by the residents of Moneta, the Smith Mountain Lake communities, and the surrounding areas. 

• Did you know that library programs are NOT paid for by your taxes? Although taxes provide funding for the building, staff, and many resources for the collection, libraries could not provide programming or special resources such as Large Print books without additional support from the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library. 

• Do you enjoy the Summer Reading Program? These events and prizes are a highlight in the community, encouraging patrons of all ages to enjoy reading especially during the summer months. The total expense for professional puppet and magic shows, reptile and bee shows, a rocket launch, and more costs about $2500. It’s all funded, with your help, by the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library. 

• Local teens are developing impressive cooking skills, thanks to the monthly Teens in the Kitchen program. The Friends of the Moneta/SML Library helps provide supplies for their endeavors.

• Our library manager benefits from continuing education to bring fresh inspiration to our library. The Friends of the Moneta/SML Library pays part of the cost to help her do her job well.

We invite you to join the Friends of the Library so you can learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to get involved. And we welcome any and all donations to the FOL that help bring delight to our community!