Friends of the Monrovia Public Library promote the Library by stimulating a greater use and appreciation of the literary, educational, and cultural advantages the library offers throughout the community.

Friends are people who know that a community with a first rate library is a better place to live.

Friends bring together involved, caring people who are willing to work for excellent libraries.

Friends work by focusing public attention on library needs and services, supporting educational and cultural programs, encouraging volunteer opportunities within the library, providing supplementary financial support, and accepting gifts and donations.