Friends of the Jackson County Libraries

Serving the libraries in Heron Lake, Jackson, and Lakefield

As a Friend, you support the Public Libraries and:

  • Host the annual book sale and open houses
  • Offer special exhibits and programs
  • Assist with special events
  • Support acquisition of new printed material and electronic equipment
  • Make new friends
  • Become a member of a group dedicated to supporting and improving the quality of life in Jackson County

Membership Information
Student - $2
Individual - $10
Household - $15
Patron - $100
Benefactor - $200

Contributions are tax deductible.  All dues are annual.

Make checks payable to:
Friends of the Jackson County Libraries
311 Third Street
Jackson, MN 56143

Annual Used Book Sale!
Donations: Donated items can be dropped off at Sunshine Foods and the Historic State Theatre in Jackson, at the Lakefield Library, and at the Heron Lake Library. Book, CD, DVD, Game & Puzzle donations will be accepted through August 31st. Please do not include any VHS, encyclopedias, or textbooks.
Sale Location: The Blue Building at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Jackson, Minnesota
When: 
Thursday, September 15 from 10 AM to 8 PM
Friday, September 16 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday, September 17, from 9 AM to 1 PM ($3 Bag Sale All Day!)
     Friends of the Library Members Presale - Wednesday, September 14, 5 PM to 7 PM

To be eligible for the presale, just join the Jackson County Friends of the Library in advance or at the sale. Membership prices and payment information is above.

Proceeds of the sale assist the Jackson County Library System in Jackson, Lakefield, and Heron lake with supplemental funds for programs, materials, and other "extras" for the libraries.