The primary purpose of the Friends of the Library is to support the library and staff with special projects and events. All of the funding is used to promote and enhance the services of the local library. These endeavors include assisting with open house, arranging receptions, conducting book sales, supporting summer and children’s reading programs, purchasing materials, assisting with maintenance of the building, book clubs, contacting the state legislature and local county commissions for continued and improved funding.
In addition, the Friends of the Library supports the Quay Sylvester Memorial Book collection, which makes additional copies of new and bestselling books accessible to the public, assists with the administration of the Dolly Parton Imagination library, supports library staff with professional development, and supports the Community Room with improvements and decorations.
There is no fee to join the Friends of the Library, but donations are appreciated. You can pick up an application at the front desk.
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Website Accessibility Policy
Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.