Since its inception in 1968, the Friends have provided more than $1.5 million in gifts to the library. Funding is generally used to provide for short notice needs or needs not satisfied through the library's budgetary process. The Friends have paid for programs, materials, equipment, artwork and patron series, which include:
- Sunday Musicale series
- DVD shelving units
- Blu-ray and DVD collection
- Hendrickson Room audio/video system
- July 4 parade float and giveaways
- Holiday lighting
- Art
- Sculptures