Friends of the Library
Overview
The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library is a dedicated group of over 1100 members. Through a variety of volunteer activities, the Friends promote awareness of the Library, encourage public support for the Library and raise funds to support and enrich many library services and programs. Friends are library users, library lovers, and library supporters.
Membership
One–year membership to the Friends of the Library is $15.00 for a family or $7.00 for an individual. Stop by the Library to fill out a membership form, or access a print friendly copy of the 
form. Return completed forms with payment to: Friends of the Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport MA 01950. Please make checks out to “Friends of the Library.”
Your membership demonstrates that you value the Newburyport Public Library as a vital part of our community. Thank you for joining!
Events & Programs
The Great Old Book Sale
Twice a year, in the spring and fall, the Friends hold a fund raising book sale. This event takes place in the Library Program Room and provides a wonderful opportunity for the public to recycle gently used books and to purchase items at bargain prices. A wide selection of books, periodicals, audio materials, and videos are available. Many volunteers are needed to assist with the sale.
Annual Meeting
This fall event provides an opportunity for the Head Librarian, officers of the Friends, and guest speakers to communicate with assembled members.
Author Events
Author readings and talks are supported, and the annual Holiday Author and Book Fair is a favorite Library event showcasing local authors.
Adult, Teen, and Children’s Programs
The Friends sponsor literary, musical, craft, and other programs for all age levels at the Library.
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Endowment Fund
To maintain our beautiful library, the Friends have established The Endowment Fund, a long–term investment to help safeguard the building's ongoing maintenance and upkeep. While the City of Newburyport's general budget allows for the operation and staffing of the Library, monies from The Endowment Fund are used to supplement capital and technology improvements.
Other Fundraising Activities
The Friends engage in activities to raise funds for the Library, including the sales of library book bags, note cards, and postcards. These items can be purchased at the Library's Circulation Desk.
Museum Passes
The Friends fund a number of museum passes each year for the Library. These passes allow library users free or reduced cost entry to certain museums in the greater Boston area. These passes are very popular and may be reserved in advance.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help support the many Friends events and programs throughout the year. Opportunities include publicity for events, sorting books for the book sale, working at the book sale, providing refreshments for events, working on the newsletter, grant writing, and coordinating a fund raising effort. Interested in volunteering? Contact the Friends at 978–462–8059, or fill out a Friends Volunteer Form at the Library.
Newsletter
Footnotes, the Friends newsletter is published periodically throughout the year. It includes a note from the Friends President, reports of upcoming events, library news, and other features. The newsletter is sent to all members of the Friends, and is also available at the Library or online.
