Friends of the Plano Public Library is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) volunteer membership organization dedicated to advocating and supporting the Plano Public Library System. Its mission is to assist in developing, maintaining, and improving public library resources, services, programs and facilities for all patrons. Friends financially support the Plano Public Libraries through fundraising activities and events. In the last ten years, the Friends have contributed over $1.1 million in cash to the Plano Libraries plus many thousands of volunteer hours.