Friends of the Wetumpka Library (FOWL), established  in 2001, is a group of individuals, families and businesses that all have  the love of books in common.  Another shared belief is the importance of public library service in our community.

FOWL  supports the library through fundraisers which supplement already existing sources of funding.  This extra funding helps to enrich the library in many ways.  For example, FOWL has made various purchases for the library over the last few years including a computer table, a rug for the children's room, two world globes, 12 chairs, and a collection of about 23 junior and young adult audio books on CD.  Another way FOWL is important is by helping the library give back to the community through programing for adults and children. FOWL supports the yearly Summer Library Program and has applied for and received an Elmore County Community Grant two years in a row for this purpose.

For adults FOWL has meetings at least six times a year that feature local authors who love to talk about and autograph their books.  For a look at past speakers as well as upcoming programs visit the Events page. 

In addition FOWL has its Murder Mystery Book Club, FOWL PLAY,  that meets monthly at night. Another group, the Book Bites, meets one Tuesday a month from noon to 1pm for those wishing to spend a lunch hour with us at the library. Visit the Book Clubs page for more information.

One other thing FOWL members do whenever they get together is  have fun!  Check Membership Information if interested in joining.