The Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is a 501(c)(3) entity recognized as such by the IRS. The Friends accept donations of books, audio and visual tapes and CDs and DVDs and records. Details of what the Friends want and do not want can be found on the appropriate page of the Friends' web site, along with information on when and how to make donations. Funds raised through the spring and fall book sales are used to support additional library programs and projects promoting literacy and personal development, and the development of library services. The Friends' newsletter, "Among Friends" appears three times a year - spring, summer and fall.